Altirra 2.90 - An 8-bit Atari computer emulator gets a BIG update

In light of the recent Atari news, we've also received word that the 8-bit Atari computer emulator 'Altirra ' is now at version 2.90 containing a number of updates such as CPU: 65C816 CPU speed can now be changed on the fly without a restart, default color presets have been updated, 16-bit surface option for low-end graphics devices, and much much more that can be read in the changelog below. As for the emulator itself, it emulates the Atari 400/800, 1200XL, 600/800XL, 130XE, XEGS, and 5200 systems with full, cycle-exact emulation of all documented hardware features under Windows.

The Great Escape - Ocean classic coming to the Atari 8-bit!

We've just been informed by Alex from Retro For Sale that the 8-bit classic 'The Great Escape' by Ocean Software, is being ported over by mariuszw of the Atariage forums to the Atari 8-bit system. Originally developed for the ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC and DOS in the 1980's, this work in progress release is being ported over from the C64 and at some point will have sound effects, music and an improved loading picture.