Great Giana Sisters - Enhanced for the Atari STE with extra features!

Another classic game which has been given a retro kick up the rear but this time for the Atari STE is the very well known Great Giana Sisters from 1987. Many of you already know of this game by now especially Amiga and C64 owners but this game has huge similarities to Super Mario and as such way back in the 80's also had an alleged lawsuit case against them from Nintendo (wiki). So don't be too surprised to come across an original selling for £100's on Ebay. But the news at this early hour, is this game has been enhanced for the Atari STE even further with smooth scrolling with added audio track play back.

Games That Weren't & Onslaught C64 Christmas update 2015!

Oh what a time to have a C64, especially so near Christmas, as Onslaught together with Games that weren't C64 have released probably the biggest load of C64 goodness we've seen this year. It is the ' Games That Weren't Christmas update 2015 ' which packs in some rather eye opening games that have either been lost and found or cracked, fixed and updated. Games such as Flimbo's Quest Preview , Nuker Preview V2 , Worron , Wildfire Preview, Sputnik Preview, Quantarallax Preview and Firefighter Mario, all ready to be played and enjoyed.

Donkey Kong Jr - Atari 8-bit Arcade HACK released!

Welcome to Donkey Kong Junior, originally released in 1982 for Arcades and later released for home systems such as the Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit , ColecoVision, Coleco Adam, Intellivision, NES and BBC Micro, with a C64 overhauled version released by Mr Sid at the end of last year (link). In this game you play as Donkey Kong Junior and must rescue your father Donkey Kong who has been imprisoned by Mario in his only appearance as an antagonist in a video game. A sequel to the hit classic, you can now play this fantastic Atari 8-bit hack by darryl1970 which brings back the original Arcade design such as the bricks and improves the controls.

Mario Run Preview - A non stop C64 runner twist on a classic

Before you get too excited this isn't the original NES platformer of Super Mario converted to the C64, but a runner game by Christian and George Rottensteiner released as a game preview with a trainer by Laxity. Unlike the original 1985 hit classic, 'Mario Run' for the C64 involves non stop running to get to the end flag while collecting coins and avoiding being trapped behind objects or falling between the ledges.

Could Super Mario Brothers be coming to the C64?

Possibly the last post for today and one I really think is going to get those jaws dropping, is the development of Super Mario Brothers for the C64. Funnily enough when a user way back in 2013 asked if there was ever a port of the original to the C64 and a reply of no, just a sprite hack of Giania Sisters. It came to be that a developer by the name ZeroPaige set out to make his very own C64 port as close to the Nintendo hit as possible.

Before the Dark Crystal 2 - Movie based adventure now in English!

Just days ago 'The Dark Crystal' once again appeared on TV; a fantasy film from 1982 directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, revolving around Jen, a 'Gelfling' on a quest to restore balance to his alien world by returning a lost shard to a powerful but broken gem. It was a very dark movie with the evil Skesis taking the life essence of creatures while turning them into slaves. For it's time it was renowned for featuring incredible animatronics! But it wasn't until recently that Marion released 'Before the Dark Crystal 2'; an adventure based on that very movie yet set several years before the event with a tale of escape and slavery.

Mushroom Kingdom Dizzy - A new DizzyAGE Easter Competition entry!

Egotrip is back with another Dizzy title and this time it's a Dizzy and Mario mash up for the upcoming DizzyAGE Easter competition, featuring some of those well known Dizzy characters and Mario enemies! Mushroom Kingdom Dizzy is developed in that 8-bit and 16-bit style, and once again you play as Dizzy but this time Dizzy has blacked out after his meeting with Zaks and has woken up alone in the Yolkfolk village.

Leilani's Island - Mario, Wario Land, and Donkey Kong mash up

Described as a Mario, Wario Land, and Donkey Kong mix, Leilani's Island is the latest work in progress game by Ishi, built on the Pixie Engine framework. What looks to be an arcade platforming game with retro inspirations, plays out like a classic but adds that little bit extra with rolling, running, jumping, kicking and the ability to smash things to protect her island!

Supercart 60-in-1 [easyflash] - 60 classic games on 1 cart for C64

A great day for those of you with an 1541-Ultimate or other capable device/emulator, as EDK & SAM have just pushed into the wild one of the fullest Easyflash carts we've seen these last few years. Totalling an incredible amount of 60 classic retro games, such as Boulder Dash II, Defender, Dig Dug, Donkey Kong and Smurfs you'll be blown over by just how many greats have been crammed onto the Supercart 60-in-1 [easyflash].

Super Bunny World - A rather cute Mario style running game

Take the game play style of Mario, add in some running and then a pinch of cute and you'll end up with Super Bunny World; an Indie platform runner game that's free to play in your browser. Collect coins, carrots, bash blocks with your head and jump on enemies in this latest free release from Hernan. Super Bunny World is a game inspired by classic platformers, reminiscent of the good old SNES era. Post your scores online or try to unlock all 10 achievements! Also playable on through a mobile browser!

Donkey Kong Junior - High quality homebrew for C64

Welcome to Donkey Kong Junior, originally released in 1982 for Arcades and later released for home systems such as the NES. You play as Donkey Kong Junior and must rescue your father Donkey Kong who has been imprisoned by Mario in his only appearance as an antagonist in a video game. A sequel to the hit classic, you can now play this high quality homebrew port by MR. Sid on your C64.

Super Mario Dynamo - Fan based Mario game, free to play!

We haven't featured a new fan based Mario game for ages, so it's with great joy to announce the release of "Super Mario Dynamo"; a brand new fan game by Hello Fangaming which features Mario as the good guy and Luigi as the bad guy! As for the quality of the game, this one is above many of that we have featured, with great graphics, level design and fully playable for PC

If Mario was a real life experience, it would hurt!

Bit of a chuckle video for those that enjoyed Mario growing up. As Pete Holmes has done his own painful reality video of what would happen if Mario and Luigi faced the reality of hitting bricks with their heads. It's funny and worth a quick watch - Thanks Bluesnews

SEEP World - An Indie Platformer inspired by the 8bit era

Game Type : Arcade, Platformer
Developer : SEEP
Game Info Quote : SEEP World is a platform game inspired from the old 8 bit era. The two heroes of the game are Sergio and Enrico, the members of italian SEEP Team. The adventure is rich of cameo and guest stars from many commercial games, like Super Mario, Street Fighter, Wolfenstein and much more.
Release : TBA
Systems : PC, Other(?)

Super Mario Eclipse - A fan game based on the hit retro platforming classic

Game Type : Platformer

Developer :  Hello Fangaming

Game Info : The eclipse stars, a source of mythical powers, has been unleashed upon the world. As a result, the entire Mushroom Kingdom has been shrouded in the shadows of an everlasting eclipse. It is up to Mario to collect these stars, and save everyone from an eternal twilight. Bash blocks with your head, collect coins, jump on enemies and much much more in this fun fan game, based on the hit classic Super Mario.

Release : Now (Free)
Systems : PC

Donkey-Me - Retro inspired Donkey Kong with a twist!

Game Type : Arcade Platformer
Developer : Bruneras
Game Info : The designer behind the hit Retro game such as Bruce Lee II and the Retro Inspired Maximus Action Carnage comes a new title that has a slight twist to the original. This is Donkey-Me which is intended to be a collection of games, each of them inspired in a classic movie, and with a Nintendo's Donkey Kong arcade game look. "Raiders of the Lost Ark". So expect to be jumping over lots of enemies, whipping creatures and climbing ladders all to reach the fine lady at the top!
Release : Now, Free
Systems : PC

Super Mario Bros X - 1.3 Released! Relive those Retro Platforming days

Game Type : Two Player, Arcade, Platformer
Developer : Gamer411
Game Info Quote : Super Mario Bros. X 1.3 is a massive Mario fan game with over 50 levels that blends elements from Super Mario 1, 2, 3 and World. It has many power ups, such as the Ice Flower, Hammer Suit, Tanooki Suit, Kuribo's shoe, The Billy Gun, and Yoshi. You can also play the game with a friend in the 2 player co-op mode, were the screen seamlessly splits and combines as the players separate and rejoin. This fangame is most notable for it's extensive level editor that allows you to create almost any kind of level that you can imagine. The real time editor lets you edit the level while playing it! You can also create your own episode using either the SMB3 or SMW styled world map, or you can create a Mario 64 style hub level and have the players collect stars to advance.
Release : Now (Free)
Systems : PC

Super Mario Fusion: Revival - 0.4 Beta has been released!

Another Mario fusion game from the developers Fusion Team, was released at the end of 2012 and one we missed out on. But now is the time to feature Super Mario Fusion: Revival beta 0.4 and damn, does it look GOOD! Featuring lots of new playable characters such as Princess Peach and levels from Metal Slug , this is a fusion of some well known classics. What's more you can even drive vehicles straight from Metal Slug using one of Mario's characters, which is completely mental. With new worlds, which are wonderfully designed, and enemies from many different games, this is a recommended retro platformer.

Mushroom Kingdom Fusion - Crazy Mario Crossover Platformer

I never thought I'd see a fan based game(s) such as this, it's crazy but in a good way. Mushroom Kingdom Fusion by Fusion Team, is a fan game with modified Mario game play, crossed over with many different video game universes and elements. But what does that mean? Well how about the ability to play a Sonic level but with Mario, or a Mario level with sonic, yes it's the crazy I was talking about! This is a true genius of fan based game development and a Platformer game that has to be played.

Mario and Luigi vs the Furbies - Fan Based Mario Platformer

It's great to see Mario and Luigi back in action, and this time the Furbies are invading the Mushroom world! So it's your job to put a stop to this before they destroy the world itself. Developed by SupernovaMFGG, Mario and Luigi vs the Furbies is a fan based Mario platformer game with polished graphics, enhanced gameplay, secrets and unlockables. Fun for all the family!