Elevator Action - JOTD's latest Arcade to Amiga conversion gets a final ECS build!

It's Commodore Amiga news time! Welcome to Elevator Action for the Amiga! A new conversion update by JOTD and team which has now been released as a final ECS build ( Previously released as AGA). A game that was originally released in 1983 in the arcades. Basically you are a spy who has must infiltrate a building with a ton of doors and elevators, hence the name. The important documents for the mission are only in the red doors and you must get to the documents on certain floors and reach the awaiting car near the basement.

Electroman - An MS-DOS platformer from 1992 is coming to the Commodore Amiga AGA (30th August)

For those of you interested in the latest news for the in development Commodore Amiga AGA game of 'Electroman': a game port that was originally released by Messrs, Janusz Pelc and Maciej Miąsik for the MS-DOS platform back in 1992. Then we are here to let you know, that tukinem will be releasing the full version as a digital download and boxed edition 30th August. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided an overview of the levels contained within this upcoming game.

The Lost Vikings 2 Amiga - 1997 SNES game by Interplay could be coming to the Amiga (AGA)

Even more Amiga news for you all, as we've recently come across a post by Earok via Facebook, that the SNES version of the game 'The Lost Vikings 2' published by Interplay Productions, could be coming to the Commodore Amiga AGA using the Scorpion Engine. Although when I asked him if this was 100% certified he said, "Started experimenting with Lost Vikings 2 SNES assets with the view to port to AGA Amiga" and "I can't 100% verify, but the plan is to release something with it eventually (if not the whole game, at least the first few levels as a "demo")". So yes there's a chance it may never come to be, but there's still hope!

Dune II: The Building of A Remaster - Development of a new Amiga AGA and OCS version by Westwood's Robert Koon!

I'm sure many of you remember Dune II, one of the greatest RTS games of our time, an all time classic developed by one of the greatest developers Westwood, which was released for the Amiga, MS-DOS and a later release on the Sega Megadrive in 93. Well if you do remember it ( more specifically the Amiga version ), then at some point Robert Koon, who was part of the original Dune 2 team at Westwood, will be releasing a new Amiga AGA and OCS remaster. A new version of the game which is sure to excite many in the Amiga community.

Moon Patrol 500 - 1980's Arcade classic as an Amiga conversion by JOTD gets a new OCS , ECS, and enhanced AGA beta build!

We've recently found out through the EAB forums, that the previously announced Arcade to Amiga conversion of Irem's classic 1982 scrolling shooter of 'Moon Patrol' by both JOTD and no9(music), has now been updated with an AGA enhanced, ECS and OCS beta build for you to try! Basically for those of you who were complaining about just AGA, can now try lower end builds of the game all created as a transcode of Moon Patrol arcade using assembler. To coincide with this news, there's a new screenshot from the game as well as a video coming any min now.

Trojan - 1986 Arcade Beat em up is still coming to the Amiga(AGA)!

Possibly the best news for this morning and one I really think is going to get those jaws dropping *AGAIN* throughout the Amiga community, as trawling the EAB forums, we have found out that the Arcade version of Trojan by Capcom, is still coming to the Commodore Amiga as an AGA port by skyzoo73. A game that can be seen in this very early footage showing some of the levels, the enemies and that all important soundtrack provided by the creator.

Project - Quest: Chapter I-IV - Upcoming fantasy shooter requiring an ECS or AGA Amiga gets a new logo/level!

Over the last few years we've been featuring Electric Black Sheep's upcoming Amiga game of 'Project Horizon'; a game inspired by basic shooting elements such as Commando, with a mix of Chaos Engine and a dab of Alien Breed. Well if you're still waiting for that game and want something to play during the mean time, you can check out Electric Black Sheep's latest fantasy game update of Project - Quest : Chapter IV  - Level 4; an 8-way scrolling top down fantasy shooter game for the Commodore AMIGA which is using the Project Horizon engine!

Wonderboy III - Monster Lair (AGA) is still in the works for the Commodore Amiga!

We've featured Wonderboy many times now on Indie Retro News, from the Amiga version of Wonderboy in Monster Land SE, to the previously released Wonderboy 1200; An Arcade game from 1986 as an unofficial Amiga port by Acidbottle. Well here we are with another Wonderboy story to keep you company, as we have recently found out through Twitter, that Acidbottle has teased some new footage of his upcoming game of Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair (AGA); An in development game for the Commodore Amiga using Earok's excellent Scorpion Engine! 

CyberPunks 2 by Mutation Software for the Commodore Amiga, will be released today! [UPDATE]

It was only just the other day that we featured the demo of Mutation Software's latest creation of 'Cyberpunks 2'. The sequel to a top down shooter that was also released for the Amiga developed by Mutation and published by Core Design way back in 1993. Well if you've been following all of our previous announcements for the sequel with inclusive screenshots and videos, you'll be pleased to know that at some point during today, Cyberpunks 2 by Mutation Software will be released for the Amiga AGA and CD32! To coincide with this news story, you can see some footage of the demo being played by Saberman.

CyberPunks 2 coming 5th May 2023 to the Amiga gets new demo footage!

It was only just the other day that we featured Mutation Software's latest creation of 'Cyberpunks 2'; An upcoming Amiga game as a sequel to Cyberpunks; a top down shooter that was also released for the Amiga developed by Mutation and published by Core Design way back in 1993. Well if you're hoping for some new updates for this upcoming sequel, then you are in luck! As Saberman has just done a video of the demo for Cyberpunks 2. A demo which is going to be released along side the main game come 5th May 2023 for Amiga AGA and CD32.

CyberPunks 2 is coming 5th May 2023 and it looks very good indeed!

Mutation Software has done rather well over the years, selling a number of copies and digital downloads of their latest game Wiz - Quest for the Magic Lantern; a previously released game that features lovely music, well designed levels and even smooth parallax scrolling. Well fast forward to now and not only can you still purchase the Mutation Gold Compilation, which features updated and remastered versions of Doodlebug, Cyberpunks, Tin Toy, Tommy Gun and Castle Kingdoms for the Amiga CD32. But that same team of Mutation Software has also officially announced the release date of 5th May 2023 for CyberPunks 2 (AGA/CD32).

Black Dawn Technomage (AGA Only) - The final Amiga AGA game in the Black Dawn Saga is now available via itch.io

Big Box Edition through Bitmap Soft

We've featured many Amiga Dungeon Crawlers on Indie Retro News, from Black Dawn Rebirth which is a high grade crawler as the 7th episode of the Black Dawn Dungeon Crawler/RPG series. To ' The Shadows of Sergoth '; a game which had fast coded graphics, deadly monsters and cool loot to find throughout (Although I'm still waiting for my boxed copy a year later!). Well fast forward to today and do we have some great news for you, as the previously featured and released as a big box edition Dungeon Crawler of 'Black Dawn TechnoMage', is now available as a digital download through itch.io.

SNAKY - The Mysterious World - A new Amiga AGA game from Yoz Montana gets an early access demo

This month we have been flooded with Amiga game news from the latest Devil's Temple : Son of the Kung-Fu Re-Master, to Temptations and Project Quest - Level 3. Well if you're hoping for more Amiga goodness, we have been told through EAB messages, that Yoz Montana has made available an early access demo for the Amiga AGA game of 'Snaky - The Mysterious World'. In light of this news we have a new screenshot to show you and hopefully a new video soon from Saberman.

Athanor 2 - The Legend Of The Birdmen - A brilliant Amiga game is getting an AGA edition!

Sometime back we informed you that the Amiga game Athanor 2 - The Legend of the Birdmen was not only a fabulous looking Adventure game that was programmed in C and is the sequel to the 8bit 2015-2016 game of 'Athanor', but we also announced the game was released as a gorgeous boxed edition much to the delight of the Amiga community. Well if you missed out on the game and still want to get your hands on it, it might be worth keeping an eye out for the latest AGA edition, which is coming soon to the Amiga 1200 and above!

Hyper Runner - A wicked sci-fi racer for the Commodore Amiga by Raster Wizards gets new footage

When I was young I used to love playing the very latest in 16bit/32bit racers such as Outrun, Lotus or even XJ220 on the Amiga. It was a time that gave me the feeling of intense speed and near misses without driving a real car and ending up in the local clink. Thankfully if you too like games like that, or even ones with a more science fiction element to them, then make sure to keep an eye on Hyper Runner; An upcoming sci-fi racer for the Commodore Amiga by Raster Wizards that looks even better in this latest footage!

Black Dawn Technomage (AGA Only) - The next Amiga AGA game in the Black Dawn Saga is now available via Bitmap Soft!

I've always been a fan of the dungeon crawler, there's something to be said about moving through a dark underground passage, looking for loot, avoiding traps and fighting the many beasts that lurk within. In actual fact I'm more inclined to play an old retro first person grid based crawler than any top down modern one that's released today. Thankfully Bitmap Soft are here to scratch that Dungeon Crawler itch , as they are now accepting pre-orders for the eagerly awaited Dungeon Crawler of Black Dawn Technomage; the next best Dungeon Crawler in the Black Dawn Saga.

Black Dawn Technomage (AGA Only) - The next Amiga AGA game in the Black Dawn Saga looks incredible (Pre-Order Soon via Bitmap Soft)

We've featured many Dungeon Crawlers on Indie Retro News, from Black Dawn Rebirth which is a high grade crawler as the 7th episode of the Black Dawn Dungeon Crawler/RPG series by Colin Vella, Shaun Watters, Ten Shu and Mike Richmond. To ' The Shadows of Sergoth '; a game which blew many of us away with fast coded graphics. Well fast forward to today and do we have some great news for you! As Black Dawn TechnoMage; the next Dungeon Crawler in the Black Dawn Saga, will be available to pre-order through Bitmap Soft in association with Z-Soft as of next week (5days from this article going live)

CyberPunks 2 as an official Amiga announcement by Mutation Software

Mutation Software has done rather well over the years, selling a number of copies and digital downloads of their latest game Wiz - Quest for the Magic Lantern; a previously released game that features lovely music, well designed levels, deadly enemies, charming fantasy detail and smooth parallax scrolling. Well fast forward to now and not only can you still purchase the Mutation Gold Compilation, which features updated and remastered versions of Doodlebug, Cyberpunks, Tin Toy, Tommy Gun and Castle Kingdoms for the Amiga CD32. But that same team of Mutation Software has also officially announced with a new promo trailer of their upcoming game CyberPunks 2 (AGA/CD32).

Wonderboy III - Monster Lair (AGA) may be in the works for the Amiga after Wonderboy 1200 is done!

We've featured Wonderboy many times now on Indie Retro News, from the modern remake of Wonderboy The Dragons Trap, to the Amiga versions of Wonderboy in Monster Land SE, and the upcoming Wonderboy 1200; An Arcade game from 1986 as an unofficial Amiga port by Acidbottle. Well here we are with another Wonderboy story, as Earok recently contacted us, to let us know that Acidbottle may also start on a project to bring Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair over to the Amiga 1200 using the Scorpion Engine. Although he does state this might happen when the Wonderboy 1200 port is done!

SkillGrid - A wicked AGA Shoot 'em up for the Commodore Amiga gets a BIG update with a new soundtrack!

Some very late Indie Retro News for you all and one I think you'll agree is rather cool if you have a Commodore Amiga, as we've recently been informed via Andy Hayes, that you can now download the newest version 1.2 of SkillGrid; an endless score-attack vertical shoot 'em up featuring frenetic, tactical gameplay and comprising of a variety of different sub-games, boss battles and sophisticated scoring mechanics.