FreeCol - Open source Colonization gets a BIG 0.13.0 release

It has been many months since the previous build, the latest open source colonization "FreeCol" 0.13.0 is now available for download. Based on Sid Meier's Colonization (Microprose) in which the player manages the cross-Atlantic expansion of an established nation in the service of the Crown. This is an open source version which is also very similar to Civilization. Starting off with just a few colonists and looking for new lands, will you succeed for a new nation or be wiped out by the natives.

Okinawa Rush - A seriously cool Beat Em Up/Platformer is coming to GOG/Steam OCT 21st + Demo

Move over Way of the Exploding Fist as a new game is fighting to take your belt. Titled as Okinawa Rush and developed by David Miller, Steve Miller and Gary Angelone, this is a seriously cool ninja beat em up based platformer, that is in development for PC(Windows) with a release due Oct 21st. In this game you play as the experienced martial artist Hiro Yashima, who has honed his skills to a supernatural level. But after coming across his murdered wife, and kidnapped children by the evil ninja's known as the Black Mantis clan who were looking for the legendary training scroll, he must find them and seek vengeance!

ITALIA 1944 - A new ZX Spectrum game as an Adventure / RPG by Zankle Soft

Another game has appeared in our inbox, as Saberman has informed through Facebook, that if you're looking for something slightly different to play that isn't a platformer or a shoot em up, then make sure to check out Alessandro Grussu's (Zankle Soft) latest ZX Spectrum game of 'Italia 1944'; a two-part, fully icon-controlled mix of role-playing and text adventure that is available to download at the price of 3.00€ EUR or more.

Sploids - A highly enjoyable yet challenging puzzler for the SAM Coupe

SAM Coupé gamers you might be interested in this news update, as we've just been given the heads up by a good friend of ours, that the fast paced reaction puzzle game of ' Sploids ', which also appeared on the Pokitto and ZX Spectrum, has been made available via BlackJet for the SAM Coupe. A game which is a nice puzzle game based on Photon Storm's Quarter and also released via another developer for the Atari 2600 and Supervision as Assembloids by Martin Wendt.

Ambermoon open source remake in progress of a fantastic CRPG! (PC/Windows)

Originally released in 1993 for the Amiga by Thalion Software, Ambermoon was the second part of an unfinished trilogy and sequel to Amberstar that was only released in Germany. In was an incredible RPG for its time, and featured 3D graphics that were considered revolutionary for the Amiga, but sadly for the company it couldn't save them from collapse.

Rat A Tat - Another NEW ZX Spectrum 128k game takes center stage!

The ZX Spectrum is on fire this year for new releases, what Cocoa and the Time Machine, MagicAble, Pac Man The Curse of the Slimers, The lost treasures of Tulum and yes even Bonnie and Clyde to grace our speccy screens. But now another game is aiming for that top spot in pure ZX Spectrum entertainment, as John Davies with loading screen by Andy Green and AY music by Pedro , has released the eagerly awaited game of ' Rat A Tat '; a new game in which you are on a personal quest to recover all his lost items(tat) blown across the city of London in a mighty Storm!

Could the Laser Disc version of Dragon's Lair be coming to the C64 or is this really JUST FOR FUN?

Now I remember Dragon's Lair very well, from the Amstrad version with the jumping of platforms or trying to stay on the spinning disk without being blown off, or the interactive animated version which appeared as a laserdisc in which you needed to press a specific direction at the right time to survive. Both were simply brilliant games, but what has surprised me today is Antonio Savona has shown the possibility of Dragons Lair Laserdisc working on the C64 albeit in Black and White.

Rygar AGA - Tecmo's Arcade game is coming to the Amiga

Even more Amiga news as we've just learnt that Rygar the Legendary Warrior; a video game created and released by Tecmo in 1986 for the Arcades and later ported to the Sharp X68000, C64, ZX Spectrum, NES, Master System and Lynx, is coming to the Amiga! Yes you read that right, this side scrolling platformer which pits you against strange beasts, is being unofficially ported over to the Amiga by Graeme Cowie!

Has Game changed or have I?

I have been a gamer for a long time. I was playing Vic 20 games in the 1980s and my 1990s was a gaming decade dominated first by the Commodore Amiga and subsequently the Sony Playstation. I used to visit video and computer game stores a lot. This was a time when you could buy games in many high street shops such as Woolworths, W.H. Smiths, HMV, Virgin Megastore, and of course those dedicated outlets such as Game and Electronics Boutique.

The Long Reach - Horror filled Adventure on Steam today with a demo

Gamers who prefer a more horror oriented adventure will be pleased with this news, as we've recently found out the thriller horror game of ' The Long Reach ' will be released on Steam today between now and the next 5 hours, ( Depending on when you read this article ). The Long Reach is flavoured with sci-fi ideology, psychological context and a sceptical view on the human psyche. For anyone wanting to play the game early, the developers have released a small demo for you to try.

AEON OF SANDS - A dungeon love letter to classic PC and Amiga games of the 90s.

Grimoire isn't the only game we should be talking about today, as we've also heard from the developers Two Bits Kid, based in Germany, that the dungeon crawler ' AEON OF SANDS ' is basically finished, although 90% of the mazes are in alpha state with all dialogues and graphics. Now for those of you that haven't heard of this game before, this dungeon crawler harks back to the days of Eye of Beholder or Lands of Lore and is a "Dungeon Adventure" story-driven RPG love letter to the golden Amiga, PC classics of the 90's.

Genesia - If you loved Populous or Settlers then check this Amiga-PC classic out

In 1993 Microids and Software Toolworks released a brilliant strategy game called Ultimate Domain (Genesia) for the Amiga. It was very similar to other classic strategy games of that time, as you started in the 17th century and had to colonize the new world, but also having to search for 'The Seven Jewels of Genesia'. It was one of my most favourite strategy games of all time and I was rather pleased to hear from our good friends The Company.PL, that they have made available the Amiga to PC playable release that everyone can pick up and play without setting up emulators.

VVVVVV Preview v2 - Another modern indie game to C64 conversion and this was the first one!

As many of you know, we were the very first to get the news out that the extremely challenging 2010 modern indie game of ' VVVVVV ' by Terry Cavanagh, was made available as a full conversion to the C64 by unctiover and released by Laxity. Well some of you were a bit confused and had asked us if this was the same conversion that was making the rounds some years ago, and our response was no it was not the same one, as can be seen by this latest VVVVVV Preview 2, which has now been released by Paulko64 on the C64.

Okinawa Rush - A seriously cool Beat Em Up/Platformer you've got to play!

Move over Way of the Exploding Fist as a new game is fighting to take your belt. Titled as Okinawa Rush and developed by David Miller, Steve Miller and Gary Angelone, this is a seriously cool ninja beat em up based platformer, that is in development for PC with a possible Kickstarter to come. In this game you play as the experienced martial artist Hiro Yashima, who has honed his skills to a supernatural level. But after coming across his murdered wife, and kidnapped children by the evil ninja's known as the Black Mantis clan who were looking for the legendary training scroll, he must find them and seek vengeance!

Order of the Throne - The Kings Challenge - Sierra style adventure is now available!

What a great day for Sierra fans, as Infamous Quests, the same team behind the hit adventure Quest for Infamy, have announced the release of ' The Order of the Thorne: The King's Challenge ' on GOG. A brand new game with a spankingly good story and lovely retro styled graphics of old, this is the first in a planned anthology's as you assume the role of Finn the Bard, a challenger in a competition held by the King to seek out his missing Queen. Along with your magical lute, Finn must use his cunning wit and musical ability to venture forth in this fantasy quest.

Dungeon Kingdom - HydroGames aims to impress with this Dungeon Crawler!

Dungeon Crawlers it's a time to pick up your axes, collect your shields and swords and ready those spells, as the developers Hydro-Games have finally announced the early access arrival of their very impressive looking dungeon crawler of ' Dungeon Kingdom : Sign of the Moon ', which is now on Steam! Of all the games I've been waiting for in that Dungeon Master/EOB style, this one could well be on par with the modern Legend of Grimrock as it has more than just a rich story to keep you going!

Athanor : The Awakening - Classic styled adventure released for the C64 + Demo

Are you bored of the C64 releases yet? That's a shame because we've got another one to mention, and it's Safar Games Adventure game of Athanor : The Awakening, for yes, you guessed it, the C64! Originally made available for the Amstrad CPC and Oric systems, Athanor is a text based adventure with classic mac styled graphics, that were very popular in the early 80's and featured many of the early commands such as Go North, South, Eat and Take Item.

The Adventures of Bouncing Bob : Bustin' Ghosts - ZX Spectrum release featuring 255 levels!

A brand new ZX Spectrum release today and again by Bagnalld, is the sequel to ' The Adventures of Bouncing Bob ' as Bustin' Ghosts. In this game unlike the prequel, party goers have left Bob's garden a complete mess with cookies all over the place. But what's worse, the garden is now infested by evil Ghosts. So it's down to you to clear the massive 255 levels of which repeat in design and avoid the ghosts! But beware with each level the ghosts get smarter, more of them appear and there's more cookies to collect!

I Can't Escape: Darkness - Creepy Dungeon Crawler is now available on Steam

Turn out the lights, turn the headphones up to full volume and prepare to play possibly the scariest Dungeon Crawler we've seen so far. As Fancy Fish Games have announced that ' I Can't Escape : Darkness ' is now available to buy on Steam. The spiritual successor to the 2013 hit game "I Can't Escape" in which over 250,000 people tried to escape the deadly depths of a horrifying dungeon, pulls you into a living dungeon where everything conspires against your escape in the most terrifying way!

Dungeon Kingdom - Retro inspired Dungeon Crawler via Steam Early Access soon!

After a successful Steam Greenlight campaign, and multiple features on our site, the developers behind the most impressive looking Dungeon Crawler 'Dungeon Kingdom' have today announced a Steam Early Access date at the end of this month (25th September to be precise). Although the game was not an Indiegogo success, the developers have continued to develop this old school dungeon styled crawler and hope the in game features such as multiple dungeons (outdoors), continuous non loading levels, cross platform saving, advanced graphics, real physics using PhysX, an advanced AI, and an advanced navigation system will be a hit with gamers both young and old.