Neohabitat - A relaunch of the first MMORPG, originally dev'd for the C64!

Many of you probably didn't know this (I know I didn't) but in 1986 LucasArts, with development by Randy Farmer and Chip Morningstar, released a beta of the massively multiplayer online RPG of ' Habitat ' for the C64; a first attempt at a large scale commercial virtual community that was graphic based. Each person in this large world had to have a C64 and had to be able to connect via a modem and telephone, which for many probably caused very high phone bills. And on that note today's news is something pretty special, as The Museum of Digital Art and Entertainment have released Neohabitat - a relaunch of the first massively mulitplayer online roleplaying game, Lucasfilm's Habitat.

SCUMM-8 - Adventure classic Maniac Mansion demake on the Pico-8? It's possible!

Throughout the years we have always been impressed by what can be achieved with the Pico-8; a complete 2D game creation environment [code, sprite, map, SFX and music editors] for making games with very tight restrictions and more especially on the PocketCHIP miniature computer, which ships preloaded with the Pico-8 software. But now we are going to show you something special, an Easter treat if you will, as a "demake" of the SCUMM engine that powered most of the classic LucasArts adventure games, such as Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion has been released as ' SCUMM-8', on the Pico-8!

The Dig - LucasArt's hit adventure game, gets a HD intro remake!

In 1995 LucasArts released the amazing adventure game ' The Dig ' for both the PC and Macintosh systems. It was an all time classic game, with some interesting, though occasionally frustrating puzzles, a full digital orchestral score, some pretty solid writing, and a full voice-acting cast, such as from Robert Patrick and Steven Blum. It was also full of sci-fi goodness, with an immersive alien landscape and using the SCUMM game engine, that even today is a highly prized collectors item. So if you haven't played the game you are seriously missing out! But before you do, make sure to check out the brand new THE DIG - Intro remake at 1080p/60fps from rickonami.

Bundleopolis - GOG smashes those deals with a new bundle up to 80% off!

I may have taken a nice long weekly break from all that gaming, but there's one site that never goes on holiday and that's GOG. Well today we've been informed by our good friends GOG of a bunch of new deals to really make this week even better than it currently is. This is the latest promo ' Bundleopolish ', which lasts from today up until May 1st, and starts with 3 bundles, "The Bit Trip Street Bundle ", "The Academy of Lucasarts Bundle " and "The NIGHTMARE AVENUE" bundle.

Dexter Stardust - Adventures in Outer Space: Night of the Hollow Moon (+Demo)

On the topic of Adventure games of which we have been featuring these last few days, it may be worth your time checking out the latest demo for ' Dexter Stardust - Adventures in Outer Space: Night of the Hollow Moon ', developed by SeaMonsterMedia which is fully voice acted in a retro campy sci-fi style. As they call it, a classic point and click adventure game with lots of witty charm that harks back to the days of the 90's Lucasarts era.

Full Throttle Remastered - Classic Motorbike LucasArts Adventure overhaul coming 2016-17!

After a really tedious weekend so far with some poor weather thrown in as well, late Saturday has ended with an Adventurous bang from Double Fine Productions. Not only did we learn of the remaster for Day of the Tentacle, but they have also announced another all time classic game which stars none other than the famous Motorbike riding Ben from the 1995 graphic adventure game by LucasArts! That's right, it's ' Full Throttle ' which will be given a graphical remaster just like Day of the Tentacle, on both the PS4 and PlayStation Vita with a release date of 2016-17. As of yet we are not sure if it will come to the PC, but I'm sure it will.

Grim Fandango Remastered - An acclaimed adventure classic on GOG!

What a great day today as GOG has just informed us that Grim Fandango Remastered has now appeared on GOG for pre-order priced at £9.29. Grim Fandango was first released way back in 1998 as a dark comedy noir adventure that became one of the most critically acclaimed adventure games of all time. It was also LucasArts first adventure to use 3D graphics on pre-rendered, static backgrounds, and the fact it had a great story and interesting puzzles!

Day of the Tentacle - An adventure classic unofficial remake in the works!

2014 is turning out to be a great year for both new gamers and retro enthusiasts, as not only did we have classic games like Ambermoon, Deuteros and Shadow of the Beast Legacy to play, but awesome AAA games such as Alien and Wolfenstein: New Order. So it's with great pleasure to announce that the 1993 hit classic "Day of the Tentacle" is getting an unofficial remake!

Duke Grabowski, Mighty Swashbuckler - LucasArts inspired gets a Kickstarter

When the word was out that there was a Monkey Island style game on Kickstarter, I just had to see for myself, and sure enough there it was! Duke Grabowski, Mighty Swashbuckler by Venture Moon Industries is a brand new 2.5D point and click adventure game for PC, Mac, Linux and Ouya that has a very strong LucasArts and Autumn Moon Entertainment flavour.

Super Roman Conquest - LucasArts veterans are developing a new Strategy Game! (Kickstarter)

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Game Type : 2D, Side Scrolling, Strategy
Developer/Project By : SeaCliff Interactive
Kickstarter Goal : $30,000
Developer Quote : LucasArts veterans craft a retro side-scrolling RTS that takes place in a multi-layered, 3D world set in Ancient Rome.
Game Quote : Super Roman Conquest is a side-scrolling strategy game that gives you full control of your troops within a multi-layered, 3D landscape. Developed by veterans of LucasArts, SRC blends the nostalgia of our formative PC-gaming past with modern RTS design elements and a meta-game progression reminiscent of our favorite indie strategy games like FTL.
Release : July 2014
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux, and Ouya.

FESTER MUDD: CURSE OF THE GOLD - 2D Adventure Comedy

If you enjoyed old Adventure titles that were either Sierra or Lucasarts, then you will love this game. Fester Mudd: Curse of the gold, which has been developed by ReplayGames, is a three-part comic saga of exploration, reunion, and redemption that brings the Old West to Life. This is a very well made Adventure with a great story, well designed artwork and characters, with full on comic value.  For only £6.99 on Desura, you can't go wrong!

Forge - Adventure fan-made sequel to LucasArts, Loom

Adventure fans rejoice! A fan made sequel to Loom, LucasArts’ 1990 adventure-game masterpiece is in development and this looks to amaze the fan base of any LucasArts adventure gamer. Apparently Loom was supposed to have been followed by two additional stories, each following a different protagonist; but these games were sadly never made. Thus feeling the love lost, the team behind this fan based sequel, hope to carry on the story in the same vintage pixel-art style of the early 1990s.