Elite +4 Flicker free Pi - A flicker free and UPDATED classic as the definitive version for the C64/Plus/4 is now available

As we said before, we've always had a soft spot for Elite ever since the original 1984 release and then the fantastic sequel 'Frontier Elite II' on the Amiga in 1993. Each one vastly different in graphical quality, but still giving a space-sim sci-fi experience like no other allowing the user to fight in space, trade, complete missions and even in Frontier Elite II land on planets. However for those of you who own a C64 or Plus/4 should check out the latest release of Elite +4 Flicker free Pi. A flicker free and updated version freshly introduced by Mark Moxon – of Pigmy's great classic Elite +4 as the definitive version for the C64 and Plus/4.

ELITE 3D ENGINE - Another impressive Engine demo'd on the ZX Spectrum

It was only just the other day that we showed you an eye opening Quake engine created by Alone Coder together with Dragons' Lord, that was running at an impressive speed on a standard ZX Spectrum 128k. Well fast forward to today and if you thought that was indeed impressive, then ZX-Retro Gaming has also shown some new footage of the ELITE / INFO GUIDE 3D ENGINE: A new engine in which you can explore the "Ruins of the Guardians" from "Elite Dangerous: Odyssey" on your ZX Spectrum.

Elite +4 - A flicker free classic as the definitive version for the C64/Plus/4 is now available

Here at Indie Retro News, we've always had a soft spot for Elite ever since the original 1984 release and then the fantastic sequel 'Frontier Elite II' on the Amiga in 1993. Each one vastly different in graphical quality, but still giving a space-sim sci-fi experience like no other allowing the user to fight in space, trade, complete missions and even in Frontier Elite II land on planets. However for those of you who own a C64 or Plus/4 should check out the latest release of Elite +4. A flicker free version freshly introduced by Mark Moxon – of Pigmy's great classic Elite +4 as the definitive version for the C64 and Plus/4

Gates of the Ancient - Fans of the classic Elite, might like this new C64 game by Drmortalwombat

With the amount of platformers and shoot 'em ups we've featured on Indie Retro News, you'd probably think this game would be another one to add to a long list of games following that typical genre. But worry not C64 owners! As thanks to a heads up via Saberman, we've been told drmortalwombat has released the rather interesting game of Gates of the Ancient; a fully polygon 3D explorational game with battles and looting on your trusty old C64..... Elite anyone? ;)

Elite on the Vectrex? That's rather impressive!

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 and even the Android port of Alite. But this latest news update is pretty impressive indeed! As if you've got a Vectrex or thinking of getting one, you might be interested to know that Ralf Kornmann is working on bringing that classic space game of "Elite" over to that classic retro system!

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.

Paperboy USA - C64 +3D NTSC fixed release!

You may or may not have read our excellent review of Paperboy, Elite's awesome arcade game from the 1980's. But the C64 release which was originally cracked and released by different groups has now appeared as a USA - NTSC version which hopefully should appeal to our retrogaming American readers. According to the Underground Domain Inc release group, they've added a trainer for cheating, fixed the game to stop the flickering and to stop the crashing while using an NTSC machine.

Aaron White releases the latest C64 To Amiga Chiptunes Volume 3 Album!

We are currently experiencing a stunning heatwave here in the UK with temps into the mid 30's. So what better to enjoy this lovely summer weather, apart from with a cool fan and a drink, is by listening to Aaron White's latest chiptune album 'C64 To Amiga Chiptunes Volume 3' which was only just released! In this fine album for your Amiga, you'll experience the greatness of the C64, with classic gaming tracks such as DJ Puff, Gryzor, Shinobi, Pacland, New Zealand Story, CJ's Antics, Space Harrier, Yie Ar Kung Fu and Paperboy. From Code Masters to Mastertronic, such fine chiptunes all given that great conversion, thanks to as always Aaron White!

Available to download as an ADF file from our secure download site

Ghosts'n Goblins Arcade - A stunning revamp for the C64 is now available! (Indie Retro News Exclusive!) {UPDATE}

In March of 2015 Nostalgia blew us all away with their C64 release of 'Commando Arcade SE'; a brilliant Arcade revamp of the 1980's C64 hit classic Commando. It was a faithful version to the Arcade and featured more levels, new level features, new graphics, a new scroller and much much more. Yet they weren't content with doing just Commando, as Nostalgia are hopefully going to release Ghosts'n'Goblins Arcade this weekend, perhaps even today Saturday! (See Update). True to form, this version will once again be a faithful version to the original arcade, whereas the original Commodore 64 version is somewhat different from the arcade version as it only features the Graveyard and Forest, The Ice Palace, The Floating Platforms and Firebridge and The Caves in that order. So if you thought Commando Arcade SE was brilliant, wait till you play this latest overhaul!

Elite: Dangerous : David Braben's sequel to a hit classic released TODAY!

Remember that huge article I wrote about Elite Dangerous and the original Elite? Well if you haven't check out the article here. But the latest news is, David Braben's sequel to those hit classic space titles is now available according to an announcement from Frontier Developments. With a massive Kickstarter success and world wide coverage throughout the year, this is the next game in the Elite series; an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible gameplay, breath-taking scope and full multi-player.

Elite Dangerous - New official launch trailer!

It wasn't long ago that we mentioned the original Elite games and the remakes, it may also come as no surprise to you that I own all the Amiga Elite games and I'm hoping to get the original 1980's Elite on the Amstrad CPC. But the news today is the latest official launch trailer for the new space combat/trading Elite game "Elite Dangerous". Although the trailer is pretty much a cinematic trailer and is not accurate to the game itself, it is still pretty cool to watch.

Elite Dangerous - Beta 2 is now available to download! [ UPDATE ]

With over 400 billion star systems, jaw dropping graphics, huge space stations and mind blowing combat it just has to be Elite Dangerous, David Braben's latest game in the Elite series. Although the game is still in beta with a great amount of support, the developers have announced a new beta 2 version that is every bit as big as the first one with tons of features and improvements!

Oolite: Inspired by the 8-bit classic Elite gets a 1.80 release

As many of you know David Braben is still working hard on the latest space combat/trading game Elite Dangerous, but there's another game out there that should be getting your attention which is inspired by the original 8-bit classic Elite. Titled, Oolite, which is inspired by that great classic, features all the best which we've come to expect of an open world space game that brings back memories of a golden age of gaming.

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!

Elite : Dangerous - Brand new E3 2014 trailer

Only just recently we featured the majestic Anaconda from David Brabens latest game Elite Dangerous, and of cause then there was the drool worthy dev diary footage we featured before that. Well now it's time for a brand new E3 2014 trailer to wet your appetite. A trailer so cool I'm just thinking to myself take my money now and after you watch it you'll probably think the same thing. Could this be the space game we've all be waiting for? 400 Billion Star Systems, incredible graphics, huge space stations, the oh so amazing hyperspace and more, this is a game at the top of my most wanted list.

Elite : Dangerous - Watch the majestic Anaconda in action from the Premium Beta!

Just recently we gave everyone the heads up about the latest Elite Dangerous Dev diary video developed by David Braben, which pretty much dropped jaws as soon as the play button was pressed.  It gave us a good look at the graphics including the hyper jump, planetary systems and ship graphics. It was pretty incredible, but today there's a new video that has just surfaced which gives a look at the majestic Anaconda. A new ship which nobody has yet seen and what's more, it was playable in the Premium Beta. If you haven't yet delved into the beta, I'm sure this video will persuade you to do just that.

Elite : Dangerous - David Braben releases another drool worthy progress diary video (#12)

Remember that huge article I wrote about Elite Dangerous and the original Elite? Well if you haven't check out the article here. But enough about that it's time for the update! David Braben has just released the very latest dev diary #12 for the drool worthy game, Elite Dangerous. Which is the brand new sequel to Elite, an all time classic space combat trading game from 1984. In short : The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible gameplay, breath-taking scope and fully multi-player. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and intrigue. Do whatever it takes to upgrade your ship’s hull, engines, weapons, defences, cargo hold; constantly improve your capabilities and influence on your journey towards the most coveted rank in the history of gaming - ‘Elite’. So prepare yourselves for another incredible video, go full HD and marvel at just how incredibly detailed this game is looking so far!

Elite: Dangerous - Alpha Phase One released for backers, plus a drool worthy trailer!!

Game Type : Action, Space Simulator
Developer : David Braben
Developer Game Quote : The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible game play, breath-taking scope and fully multi-player. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and intrigue. Do whatever it takes to upgrade your ship’s hull, engines, weapons, defences, cargo hold; constantly improve your capabilities and influence on your journey towards the most coveted rank in the history of gaming - ‘Elite’.
Release Update : Today sees the release (to Alpha backers) of the first phase of the Alpha process of Elite: Dangerous. Phase one - 'Single Player Combat' will be the first hands-on experience for gamers of Elite: Dangerous. A video trailer has also been released!
Release : TBA
Systems : PC, Other(?)

Elite: Dangerous Dev Diary #8 - Orgasmic new video!

Game Type : Action, Space Simulator
Developer : David Braben
Diary Quote :  In this latest progress diary for Elite: Dangerous Chris Gregory (Art Director) talks through the various techniques used to put together the Damocles video as well as discussing how it has helped advance the game. It also contains some sneak peeks of the latest game build in action.
Developer Game Quote : The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible gameplay, breath-taking scope and fully multi-player. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and intrigue. Do whatever it takes to upgrade your ship’s hull, engines, weapons, defences, cargo hold; constantly improve your capabilities and influence on your journey towards the most coveted rank in the history of gaming - ‘Elite’.
Release : TBA
Systems : PC

Elite: Dangerous - A drool worthy trailer for an epic looking Space Game!

Game Type : Action, Space Simulator
Developer : David Braben
Trailer Quote :  Here is the capital ship battle video used as part of the composer selection process for Elite: Dangerous. The video contains the music created for the pitch by the winning composer Erasmus Talbot.
Developer Game Quote : The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible gameplay, breath-taking scope and fully multi-player. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and intrigue. Do whatever it takes to upgrade your ship’s hull, engines, weapons, defences, cargo hold; constantly improve your capabilities and influence on your journey towards the most coveted rank in the history of gaming - ‘Elite’.
Release : TBA
Systems : PC