Princess Paloma’s Rescue - The first entry in the MSXdev24 compo by InfiniteMSX looks fabulous!

When it comes to the MSXdev competition, you are guaranteed at least one very decent game, that I'd recommend to anyone who was looking into getting into the MSXdev scene. Case and point being Lilly's Saga, which was an MSXdev22 winner for Gameplay, Graphics and Sound. Well here we are with a new competition to look forward to, and the first banger for 2024 is Princess Paloma’s Rescue for the MSX2. A very solid action platform game by InfiniteMSX, that follows the timeless tale of a hero on a quest to rescue a princess.

Bar War - A Tapper clone for your Amstrad CPC by Fitosoft

We've featured the 1983 game of 'Tapper' a number of times now, as not only did it appear as a brilliant Arcade to Amiga conversion by Old_Bob, but it also appeared on the ZX Spectrum as a tapper clone by the name of 'Cobra Laser'. Well as a new Tapper update and not related to the Amiga or the ZX Spectrum. We've been told by both Saberman and XeNoMoRPH, that Fitosoft has released the Amstrad CPC Tapper clone of 'Bar War'. A game in which the creator has said "is another programming exercise using the 8BP library to handle sprites."

A Classic Edition of Magicland Dizzy for the ZX Spectrum by Dr. Titus!

Get ready for many hours worth of retro fun, especially if you are a ZX Spectrum owner or Dizzy fan, as we've recently been informed by Andrew of Yolkfolk.com, of a highly improved Dizzy game for the ZX Spectrum called 'Magicland Dizzy'. As in the words of YolkFolk "Dr. Titus has released a Classic Edition of Magicland Dizzy for the Spectrum. Includes various tweaks, major bug fixes, added music track and an "Added Easter egg, aswell as something else". To coincide with this news, we've got further information about these changes as well as an extra screenshot and video.

The Key - Episode 1 of a new high quality Amstrad point and click adventure!

A great piece of news has just hit our inbox, as we've recently been contacted by XeNoMoRPH, that if you looking for a new Amstrad CPC game with high quality visuals, then make sure to check out Pakete Soft's Spanish adventure title of 'The Key - Episode 1'. A new game that the creators have said, "is a point and click adventure with different puzzles and escape room riddles that is only suitable for experienced players". To coincide with this news, XeNoMoRPH has also provided a video showing these fantastic visuals found in the game.

Innsmouth - A Lovecraft horror as a new Adventure game for your ZX Spectrum

We've been checking out the latest games and we think we've come across a game that will not only suit those of you who love horror, but also for fans of the famed horror writer H.P Lovecraft. Titled as 'Innsmouth', this latest game by Bitfans, is a brand new ZX Spectrum 48k and 128k Adventure! An English and Spanish Lovecraft game in which you are to delve into the dark tale of a coastal town plagued by hidden secrets and indescribable horrors. To coincide with this news, we've got a bit more about the story as well as a new trailer.

The 8-Bit Wars - A new game from Luca Bordoni and team for the ZX Spectrum

Thanks to Saberman contacting us this afternoon through Facebook, we've been told that Luca Bordoni and team has released the arcade ZX Spectrum game of 'The 8-Bit Wars'. A game in which you play as the adventurer Bob Smith, on a personal mission to to put a stop to the evil computer bugs that have raided the Galactic Computer Museum. To coincide with this news, we've also got another screenshot and gameplay footage of The 8-Bit Wars below. 

Trucho - Lets go fishing in this new MSX game from KAMINO!

Something for everyone this week and it continues with the latest digital and physical release of the Arcade Fishing game of ' Trucho ' by KAMINO. A new MSX game that sends you off to the rod fishing paradise of Pescatore Island. An island where you can enjoy three fishing modes without leaving the comfort of your home. To coincide with this news, not only can you play the game on your MSX but visiting the itch io website below, you can even play it via your browser right now!

Kazik in the Underworld of Tema - Kazik and the Ghosts enhanced comes to the C64

We have just found out through Saberman that there has been a new release of a game called 'Kazik in the Underworld of Tema'. Although details are sparse about the game, all we can tell is not only does it look like Roland on the Ropes, but it seems to be an enhanced version of a game known as KAZIK AND THE GHOSTS. A game which was released for the COMMODORE 16 and PLUS/4 in 1986. Although I was unsure what to write up about this one, thankfully the video provided by Saberman made the game worth writing up.

EL BIGOTUDO - This new game release looks stunning for the ZX Spectrum 128k!

We've just been told through our ZX Spectrum Facebook group, that authors Romancha, Jerri, MmcM, Shadow Maker and Oscar Martin Garcia have released the stunning looking ZX Spectrum 128k game of 'EL BIGOTUDO'. A game in which other sites such as planetsinclair, have said it mixes it up with a bit of Dan Dare and Alienation as a serious candidate for Game of the year 2024. To coincide with this news, we've got a new screenshot and footage of the game viewable below.

Auto Amy - A new puzzle game released for the Amstrad CPC by EgoTrip

Another homebrew this week and following the same genre of a puzzler, as we were recently informed via Saberman through Facebook, that EgoTrip has released his latest game of 'Auto Amy'; a tile moving puzzle game that can be played on any Amstrad CPC. To coincide with this news, while there's not much to go on, here's a little bit more info about the game as well as a video of the game below.

Mighty Street Fighter - Upcoming 'Street Fighter' for the Amstrad 128k gets a final trailer

If you have an Amstrad CPC 128k or a GX4000, then you are going to love this latest news story that was just sent to us by XeNoMoRPH. As thanks to the hard work of Amstrad GGP, at some point soon you'll be able to play the eagerly awaited 'Mighty Street Fighter'; A rather unique looking version of Street Fighter which looks to be using a similar character design to that of the chibi art style NES game of 'Mighty Final Fight'! In light of this news announcement, while you wait for the release, you can check out the latest trailer of the game viewable below.

Legend of Wilf - Hayesmaker64 latest game is now available for the Commodore 64!

We've recently been informed via Twitter as a heads up by Hayesmaker64, that the previously featured exclusive of 'Legend of Wilf', has been released via itch io; a brand new arcade adventure, with roots in classic C64 platformers as a homage to Elite System’s Kokotoni Wilf! To coincide while you can still read a more in-depth write up about the game in our previous article, provided below is some gameplay footage and features 

DR. ACULA - The direct sequel to FRANK N. STEIN is now available for the ZX Spectrum

Looking through the latest Facebook posts for new retro games to feature on Indie Retro News, and we've come across a post by Mark, that after a forty year wait, DR. ACULA the direct sequel to FRANK N. STEIN by Colin Stewart is now available for the ZX Spectrum! A game that features nails, bats, horror cats, devil dogs, ice, slime, vertical walls, man eating pumpkins, spiders, mice, perilous platforms, lobsters, crocodile heads, snakes, piranhas and even evil ducks! To coincide with this news, we've got further info about the game's story, as well as a screenshot and video soon from Saberman.

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.

Godzilla Balls - Playing with balls in this new MSX game by Paxanga Software

If you have a MSX and looking for something new to play on this rather bleak and wet Thursday, then we have just been contacted by both ArnaudDeKlerk and Saberman, that Paxanga Software has made available the exploration puzzle game of 'Godzilla Balls': A new MSX game in which you have to traverse lots of different levels, while also collecting balls and avoiding nasty enemies scattered throughout. To coincide with this news, we've got a new gameplay video from the game as well as a screenshot for those of you who don't always like pressing play at work ;).

Legend of Wilf - Hayesmaker64 is coding a new game for the Commodore 64, and we can't wait!

We've featured a number of exclusives on Indie Retro News throughout the last few years, but this latest news update for the Commodore 64 is sure to excite! As we've recently been informed via Facebook as a heads up by Hayesmaker64, who is the creator of this upcoming game. That he will be releasing as of next week, 'Legend of Wilf'; a brand new arcade adventure, with roots in classic C64 platformers as a homage to Elite System’s Kokotoni Wilf. To coincide with this exclusive news story, not only do we have some footage of this upcoming game, but we've got some more info direct from Hayesmaker as well!

Gridlock - A recommended game by Megastyle for your Commodore 64

Night Mission Pinball Extended wasn't the only game to grace our Commodore 64 screens this weekend, as looking through my emails earlier today, I saw that Megastyle had released the C64 sliding puzzle styled game of Gridlock. A game in which the object of each emergency call is to get your ambulance to the exit road by moving all the vehicles vertically or horizontally around the play area. Sound like your sort of game? Good! Because not only is it getting good player feedback, but we've got some more info and footage of 'Gridlock' below.

Night Mission Pinball Extended - 1983 pinball game by Sublogic gets an overhaul on the C64 by Extend!

Bit of a late story this one, but well worth a mention! As we've just found out looking through the CSdb website, that Extend has released an overhauled Commodore 64 version of the 1982/3 game Night Mission Pinball. A game that was originally released for the Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC and yes even the Commodore 64. To coincide with this news, we've got some footage of the game showing the new loader, graphics and so much more!

Popeye VBXE - An arcade port, but this time for the Atari XL/XE with VBXE! (RC1)

Now here's a blast from the past, as we've just been informed by Liqmatrix, that the classic Arcade game of 'Popeye', has been released as an RC1 build for the Atari XL/XE with a VBXE as an Arcade conversion by woj. In a similar vein to Donkey Kong albeit not as good, you play as Popeye and must collect hearts, musical notes and the letters H-E-L-P that the lovable character Olive drops from the top of the screen. But be warned, just like the cartoon, Brutus will get in your way with the help of the bad Sea Hag!

Heads up NES gamers! Sam's Journey by Knights of Bytes is now available for the NES

When Knights of Bytes released Sam's Journey for the Commodore 64 back in 2017 it was a huge hit! Indie Retro News awarded Sam's Journey game of the year 2017 as this game really surpassed all our expectations, delivering us a huge epic adventure that really pushed the limitations of the C64. Well it's the NES's turn to be a part of this incredible gaming experience, as we have been informed by Knights of Bytes, that this amazing game originally for the C64, is now available for the NES!