Wings : Remastered Edition - A Cinemaware classic revamped - Gets a beta release and short preview

Only just recently we featured Cinemaware's classic revamp of the WW1 arcade flight game, Wings and today we've just had the first beta build that was made available to Kickstarter backers. Wings : Remastered is a revamped version of the Amiga version that will feature far higher graphical capability of the original, while still keeping to the original game play that made Wings on the Amiga so great. Wings: Remastered was also a Kickstarter success and thus today we are here to show you a small preview of that beta build.

The Retro Collection - Part 2

I've always had a soft spot for the Amiga but it wasn't until recently that I went into overdrive mode in collecting Amiga and Amstrad based games. Yet some would probably call me crazy, my credit card probably would! But when you have so many good gaming memories from your childhood then there is no harm in reliving those days and admiring the exceptional work that when into not just the games, but the boxes themselves. However, in my opinion a collection isn't much of a collection if you don't have some of the best titles available on that platform for the time, well guess what, I have many of those very games!

Cinemaware Hit Classic - Defender of the Crown announced for Android!

We've just been informed by Cinemware, that their hit classic, Defender of the Crown, is coming soon to Android. And you are in for a treat gamers, as this originally was their first game released for the Amiga in 1986, setting a new standard for graphics quality in home computer games. Later ports appeared on DOS, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Macintosh and CDI. Cinemaware are well known for creating amazing games, as such, one company even mentioned them as the definers of the Amiga. You'll be overjoyed to know that this is going to be just like the classic, Siege castles, win tournaments, free pretty girls and save the crown of England. Estimated release May, 2nd 2014.

Kenneth Melville has passed away, writer and composer for Cinemaware

It is with sad news to report, that Kenneth Melville of Cinemware who was one of the composers and writers of the original Wings has passed away. He was also the writer on It Came from the Desert and even spent time helping development of the Wings Kickstarter. Kenneth, thank you for all your help in the creation of two of the best games of my childhood! Original press release here.

Wings: Remastered Edition - Cinemaware is pushing for a success, with an updated Demo (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Multi Genre, Shoot Em Up, Flight Action Simulator

Kickstarter Goal : $85,000 with $83,605 currently pledged (7days left)

Developer : Cinemaware
Game Info Quote : Wings is a World War I flying combat game, originally released by Cinemaware Corp. in 1990. It earned some of the highest reviews of all Amiga games and still has a loyal fan base around the world that have fond memories of this and other Cinemaware games, which had a unique atmosphere and style still unmatched to this day.

Update : I've been watching this Kickstarter from day one, and so far it's the only Kickstarter that puts me into mass excitement, why? Because Wings brings back very strong memories of some epic gaming on the Amiga. So far Cinemaware has given us update after update, from the new death screen to the updated strafing mission. But today Cinemaware has released the latest updated 5 level demo to improve the feedback for the Kickstarter. With only 7 days left and $83,605 currently pledged of a $85,000 goal, they are doing really well. But it's down to us, not just Retro gamers, but new gamers alike, to make this a success so Pilots, it's time to fly!

Release : June 2014

Systems : PC, Mac/iOS/Android/Ouya/PSN/PS4 (Stretch Goals)

Wings: Remastered Edition - Cinemaware gives us another Kickstarter update - strafing missions!

Game Type : Multi Genre, Shoot Em Up, Flight Action Simulator

Kickstarter Goal : $85,000 (11days to go)

Developer : Cinemaware
Game Info Quote : Wings is a World War I flying combat game, originally released by Cinemaware Corp. in 1990. It earned some of the highest reviews of all Amiga games and still has a loyal fan base around the world that have fond memories of this and other Cinemaware games, which had a unique atmosphere and style still unmatched to this day.

Update : Cinemaware is still pushing hard with it's Kickstarter, and has already raised $72,617 of it's Kickstarter goal. But with only 11 days to go, they need every bit of extra pledging to reach that success of $85,000. To give it that extra boost, today Cinemaware released the latest update to strafing missions we so loved from the original Wings on the Amiga. So come on all you Pilots, check out the update and PLEDGE!

Release : June 2014
Systems : PC, Mac/iOS/Android/Ouya/PSN/PS4 (Stretch Goals)

Wings: Remastered Edition - Cinemaware aims for the skies with another Kickstarter! (+DEMO)

Game Type : Multi Genre, Shoot Em Up, Flight Action Simulator

Kickstarter Goal : $85,000

Developer : Cinemaware
Game Info : Once again Cinemaware is trying for another Kickstarter and it's a game very close to my retro gaming heart. This is Wings, an all time classic WW1 flight simulator intermixed with arcade bombing runs. A game that's famous from the era of the Amiga. This Kickstarter aims to push Wings into an all new re-mastered high definition quality edition with all its original missions, dogfights, story and game play still intact. What are you waiting for? Come on pilots don't let this one fail!

Release : June 2014
Systems : PC, Mac/iOS/Android/Ouya/PSN/PS4 (Stretch Goals)

Wings - Remastered Edition : EARLY TEASER!

Game Type : Multi Genre, Shoot Em Up, Flight Action Simulator
Developer : Cinemaware
Info : Wings was an all time classic WW1 flight simulator intermixed with arcade bombing runs that was released in the early 90's by Cinemaware for the Amiga. It's one of the all time classic favs for Retro gamers across the world. Its such a sort after classic, that high quality originals sell for a nice bit of dosh on the bay. Even I tried to grab an original in town and was smacked back by it being £40! That was for the Amiga.... Yet fast forward to these last few years and we've had one Kickstarter which was a fail and today's news of a Kickstarter rebirth. That's not all, as Cinemaware are now teasing us with a trailer and the thoughts of a demo. So with a teaser out and a Kickstarter due by the end of the week, I CAN'T WAIT!

Rocket Ranger - Cinemaware hits back with an all time classic game (iOS,Android)

Game Type : Action, Adventure, Arcade
Developer :  Cinemaware
Game Info Quote : Gamers who whiled away hours on classic Amiga titles are in for a treat as one of the best-loved sci-fi action games from the era is set for a re-launch. Rocket Ranger was first released by Cinemaware on the Amiga in 1988. It became one of the most beloved and iconic Cinemaware games of all time and was released on several other platforms, including the Japanese FM-Towns computer and Nintendo’s NES. Taking its inspiration from 1950s TV sci-fi serials, the game sets the player in a world where the Nazis won World War II. Using rocket pack technology sent from the future, the player must travel the world and rid it of the escalating threat, combining strategic planning, infiltration by spies and lots of action scenes. Through dogfights, shootouts, fist fights, a nefarious plot involving a kidnapped scientist’s daughter and dialogue with various characters, the player must pursue the goal of building a rocket ship to reach the moon in order to rid the world of the Nazis once and for all – with a twist in the story at the end!
Release : Nov 1st 2013 iOS, Android OUT NOW
Systems : iOS, Android

Wings - A brilliant WW1 multi genre Amiga title (PC Playable) + Kickstarter Update

Game Type : Multi Genre, Shoot Em Up, Flight Action Simulator
Launcher Developer : The Company.pl 
Original Developer : Cinemaware
Game Info : Wings was an all time classic WW1 flight simulator intermixed with arcade bombing runs that was released in the early 90's by Cinemaware for the Amiga. It's one of the all time classic favs for Retro gamers across the world. It was so popular that in August, the 10th, 2012 to be exact, Cinemaware created a Kickstarter for a Wings remastered. However, even though many of us had fond memories of the original, the HD game never made it's pledge goal and it flopped big time, which was a huge shame. But fast forward to 2013 and we are now getting some hints that another kickstarter may re-appear for Wings and I think it may very well achieve it's goal. But until that time, thanks to The Company.pl, Wings has been released/updated from the Amiga to the PC playable version of 2.6 so you can now play this on your PC with higher graphical filters.
Release : Available now FREE

Defender of the Crown - Classic Hit Strategy/Adventure Game (iOS)

Defender of the Crown, Cinemaware's classic hit strategy/adventure game, ported over from the Amiga(1986) is now available for all iOS systems. This is an all time favorite of mine and Cinemaware's very first game, even though it did have a multitude of ports. Assume the role of a Saxon (Wilfred of Ivanhoe, Cedric of Rotherwood, Geoffrey Longsword or Wolfric the Wild) and claim the country of England as truly yours.