Czolgi - An Atari 2600 Combat inspiration arrives on the C64 via Protovision

Some cool news indeed especially if you grew up on the Atari 2600 as well as the much later Atari 8bit as you'll be interested to hear, that Protovision has released the Commodore 64 game of Czolgi. A new game which is an inspiration to Combat that was first shown at the Christmas Live event with Demoscene #3 for up to 4 player(?) tank based combat. In light of this news, Saberman has done a video of the game for us, which as ever can be viewed below.

Altercation - A new NES game based on some elements of Combat and Asteroids from the Atari 2600

While we wait for the BIG news announcement later today for the Amiga, here's one game to keep you company if you have a NES however, is Scott the phd's game Altercation. A rather enjoyable looking tank game that doesn't just feature a campaign mode with 9 levels, but also a 2P Multiplayer with 4 arenas, and if you need a little bit of help, a practice mode via multiplayer arenas. To coincide with this news, NES & SNES CONNECTION has released a video below (link).

Panzer - Strategy game released by Sputnik World for the C64

Moving away from the platformers and shoot em ups, we now look towards Sputnik World for our C64 goodness. As unlike those genres, this one is a strategy game set in World War 2 called 'Panzer'. This game released just recently, pits your tanks against other tanks as you move around the map area to take control of a multitude of enemy bases to complete the mission.

Combat - Atari 2600 two player tank battler has arrived on the Atari 8bit

Great news indeed especially if you grew up on the Atari 2600 as well as the much later Atari 8bit as you'll be overjoyed to hear Avery "Phaeron" Lee has released the Atari 2600 classic ' Combat ' over to the Atari 8bit. This well known game and a collectors item for fans of that era, will be pleased to know this is a conversion of Atari Inc's 1977 game and is completely free to download and play with up two players!

Atlantian Preview - The ultimate gladiatorial C64 combat game appears.

Just moments ago and out of the blue, Achim of Mayday and RGCD released an early preview version of the ultimate gladiatorial game ' Atlantian ' on the C64. Developed by Achim Volkers, Trevor Storey and Linus with publishing by Psytronik Software, this game was due to be released at some point between 2015 and 2016, however in late 2015 the development was put on hold and it wasn't until now that a preview version was made available.

Alite - Classic Amiga Elite gets an Android port!

Only just recently I was talking to a few friends about the original David Braben's 8-bit space combat trading simulator of Elite, and how we've seen a few fan based remakes appear such as Oolite. Yes we've had the modern eye candy release of Elite Dangerous, but now we have come to mention another fan based remake, but this time it's ' ALITE', which is based on the original Amiga version and ported over to the Android. Developed by Stardust as a free fan port of the classic, has been in development for over 2.4 years and is now available to download today.

FoxOne - A rather intense Brazilian indie flight sim‏ for Android, iOS due Q3/2014

Developed by Team Skyfox Games, Fox One is an aerial combat game that pushes your Android and iOS to a combative speedy experience. Featuring user-friendly controls and an easy to read interface, you'll be whooshing through close and tight gaps such as under bridges, between buildings and even canyons all the while taking out other enemy pilots and structures. The game features plenty of action packed missions and could be a worthy purchase for your handheld device.

Elite : Dangerous - Stage Demo - E3 2014

Even though we were one of the first to feature the E3 2014 trailer for David Braben's, Elite Dangerous it was nothing compared to the latest stage demo that was shown at E3. As such this new feature is from the live stage show where by David Braben is discussing the game with Cam Robinson, and wow is it certainly impressive. You'll get to see the same footage you did before but even more, from the massive capital ship to the discussion about how if  you grief in the game other players can take up the bounty and head out to destroy you. There is plenty of other interesting bits shown so without further ado, check out the footage!

No Man's Sky - The latest Sci-fi game gets an E3 2014 trailer

Developed by Hello Games, No Man's Sky is a new Space Sim set to drop jaws, at least going by what we've seen so far. Set in an infinite, procedural universe. You'll be exploring the stars in your space ship, visiting many unique planets and battling against fleets of ships all in a universe that is never the same. If the videos are anything to go by, it's a game with plenty of eye candy and all this developed by a small indie company which is very impressive. Let's hope the final lives up to the hype, so check out the trailers and enjoy!

Eden Star - Destroy, build, protect in this survival-creation game (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Survival
Developer/Project By : Flix Interactive
Developer Quote : A sandbox survival-creation game like no other, with innovative physics based combat and an ultra interactive, destructible world.
Kickstarter Goal : £620,000
Game Info Quote : Eden Star is an immersive first-person, survival-creation game; blending unique physics-based combat, destructible environments, freeform construction, resource management and completely dynamic, freerunning navigation. Excavate resources from the world of Pharus 7 in order to fund the expansion and development of unique and powerful technologies as you create, destroy and manipulate the world around you.
Release : June 2015
Systems : PC, Other(?)

TowerFall - Pixelated brilliance of Platforming combat (+Demo)

Game Type : Combat Platformer (Multiplayer)
Original Developer : Matt Thorson
Game Info Quote : Enter the land of TowerFall with your friends and engage in the noble and brutal tradition of bow-and-arrow combat. TowerFall is an archery combat platformer for up to 4 players. It's a local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but combat is fast and fierce. The focus is on player mastery and friendly rivalry. TowerFall aims to recreate that childlike joy. It's best played competitively with friends, cross-legged on the floor within punching distance of each other.
Release : Now ($14.99)
Systems : OUYA

MotorGun - Return of the Auto Duel - An action packed vehicle dueler (Kickstarter)

Game Type : vehicular combat game
Developer/Project By : Pixelbionic
Kickstarter Goal : $650,000
Developer Quote : An exciting new vehicular combat game from a team that includes the creative minds behind Twisted Metal and Interstate ‘76.
Game Info Quote : MotorGun will weld real world car physics and a diverse set of realistic cars to a set of amazing weapons systems of all kinds. It puts you in control of a deep set of customization elements - from paint to payload, it's all up to you. As you play you'll advance and be exposed to an ever-deepening set of vehicle tech-trees, blowers, turbos and sway bars - heat seekers, miniguns and rocket pods. Try you hand in multiplayer combat in the wasteland. To the victor goes the spoils. It's the culmination of over two decades of car combat video game pedigrees and it's commin' at you at wide open throttle. Also to mention the action-packed vehicular brawls with equal parts shooting and mêlée combat. The frenetic high-octane multiplayer battles take place across a range of diverse tactical environments. From the open desert terrain to a burned-out abandoned city, each location will be designed and built to enhance game play, from all-out combat to team-based strategic assaults.
Release : Oct 2014
Systems : PC, Others(?)

Project Sweat - A stunning 2D Action RPG with fast paced combat (Kickstarter)

Game Type : 2D Action RPG
Developer/Project By : Steven La (Humid Games)
Kickstarter Goal : £25,000
Developer Quote :  A stunning 2D Action RPG aiming to blend an addictive, challenging & fast pace combat system in a seamless multi-layered environment.
Game Info Quote : Project sweat aims to perfectly blend an addictive, challenging & fast pace combat system in a seamless multi-layered environment, with every single piece of content in the game being highly detailed sprites. We're giving you 3 truly unique characters to play with in this beautiful world, and when we say unique, we mean it; each character will have its own play style, reminiscent of different game titles and genres.
Release : Nov 2014
Systems : PC,MAC, LINUX

Spyra - First person puzzle and combat

Spyra is a new game that is very much still in early development, however it will appeal to those that enjoyed either Doom or Hexen. A title that contains both puzzles and combat, in a first person genre! You play as a writer that has attempted Astral Projection but has gone badly wrong. While leaving his very body an odd sense of displacement possess your character and you awake in the recently deceased shell of a young warrior, on another planet, within another dimension. This is when the fun begins, as you unravel the secrets of the planet you are on, and how to get back to your own body. Spyra by SerygalaCaffeine is certainly looking like a well made title, with some impressive graphics and plenty of rooms, enemies and puzzles, however as was said, it's still in development.

Road Redemption - Road Rash the return??? With a kickstarter!

I was all excited, and my eyes lit up at the news today, as Road Redemption is going to be the Road Rash of the new generation. Road Rash was an incredible game with hand to hand fighting on motorbikes, oh and the odd swift kick. But Road Redemption has a kickstarter and needs your pledging, and to be honest, we need this game! This brilliant looking title of motorbike insanity is being developed by DarkSeas Games for the Linux,Mac and PC. Road Redemption brings motorbike combat madness to your gaming screen with insane crashes, destructible environments, great AI, ragdoll physhics and what's even better, online multiplayer.

Underrail - Epic turn based isometric RPG inspired by classic RPG games (update)

Underrail by Stygian software, which we featured here has just had a brand new trailer to show off just how good this game really is. This is a turn based isometric RPG inspired by classic RPG games such as Fallout, Arcanum, Neverwinter Nights and System Shock 2. If you love rpg's and love turn based isometric combat and strategy with a unique story, then head over to Desura to have a go!

Torment: Tides of Numenera - Story-driven CRPG

You know there's something special in the making when about four hours after it first appeared you are given a Kickstarter link to do a news article on a game that already has raised over $600,000 out of a total of $900,000, only to find that when you sit down to write the article two hours later that the project has already been fully funded and then some! It seems that you know about this game already! But for those that don't, Torment: Tides of Numenera is what everybody has been getting excited about!

Ur-Quan Masters HD - Free adventure/combat/RPG

Released back in probably the best gaming years of the 90's, this space adventure/combat/RPG was an all time classic for the PC, it also had a number of ports. Originally titled Star Control II, then remade by fans to The Ur-Quan Masters we finally have the HD version called Ur-Quan Masters HD