Pyjamarama - A classic 1984 game by Mikro-Gen arrives as a port on the MSX!

We always try to keep you up to date with the best in retro gaming news, but boy do we have a special treat for you. As we've recently found out through Facebook, that the classic game of 'Pyjamarama', has been ported over to the MSX by Fregarni via the MSXDev24 competition. A Mikro-Gen action-adventure game from 1984 that was only available for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC until now. To coincide with this news, we've got another screenshot from the game and at some point later today a gameplay video.

Mine Command - Missile Command with a difference for the MSX

We've just been contacted through both Facebook and Twitter that if you head on over to the MSXDev competition page, you can download or play online the latest game release of Mine Command. A new Action MSX game by Fred Rique in which the website says is not only a nod to classic games such as Missile Command and Space Invaders, but you must use mines to stop the incoming missiles from killing your citizens that are trying to escape to the bunkers. 

Uchu Yohei - A graphically unique MSX game has been entered into the MSXdev23 competition!

I may not have an MSX but there are certain games that have appeared over the years in the homebrew scene, that have really opened my eyes to just how good the system is. One such game that caught my eye that looks well worth a play is FranChesstein latest MSXDev23 entry game of 'Uchu Yohei'. A new MSX 1 game whereby playing as the protagonist, you must clear out the just inhabited planet of mysterious nuclear spheres that have a controlling feature on natural wildlife.

Pentacorn Quest - A great ZX Spectrum homebrew appears on the MSX1

Way back in 2015 we announced the release of a gorgeous ZX Spectrum game by José Ignacio Rodríguez and powered by The Mojon Twins called 'Pentacorn Quest'; A platformer which was regarded as a highly recommended and fun for all the family game. Well fast forward to this week however, and we've recently been informed by ArnaudDeKlerk, that Pentacorn Quest has now been released for the MSX1 via the MSXdev23 competition by Robosoft.To coincide with this news, we have some further information about the game below including another screenshot and a video soon from Saberman.

DICED - A high quality Dice game released by Mi-Chi & Def Danny for the MSX1

I may not have an MSX but there are certain games that have appeared over the years in the homebrew scene, that have really opened my eyes to just how good the system is for a multitude of different genres. One such game that caught my eye that looks well worth a play is Mi-Chi and Def Danny's latest MSX1 game of 'DICED - Tournament'. A high quality MSX 1 game where players meet at the annual dice-tournament to throw dice and get drunk against over 190 unique opponents in 17 tournaments!

My Sacred Place - The 25th entry into the MSXDev'22 competition is an action strategy RPG

Another retro gaming news story to keep you company, as thanks to Saberman contacting us this morning, we've been told that a brand new game for the MSX1 called 'My Sacred Place' is available to play. This game developed by Mario Cavalcanti for the MSXDev 22 competition, is an action strategy RPG in which you have to protect your village’s garden from the clutches of the fearsome Garks. To coincide with this news, we've also got a new video for you to view as a first look to the game.

Sacred Valley - A new MSX action platformer, but with several twists and unique features.

Another interesting news story has just hit our inbox and one I think MSX gamers across the globe will loading up, as trawling through the MSXDev'22 competition, we've come across a brand new game entry called 'Sacred Valley'; A game which the competition describes as "a classic type of action platformer, but with several twists and unique features". To coincide with this news you can either download the game right now, or play it online via the MSX browser link provided below.

Turrican has been teased as an early proof of concept for the MSX1 by Geppo's MSX Adventure!

A rather famous game for this early evening is none other than Turrican. A game which has had countless mentions on IRN throughout the years on multiple systems, has now appeared as an early proof of concept with hopeful future development by Geppo's MSX Adventure for the MSX1. Turrican was originally released in 1990 by Rainbow Arts and programmed by Manfred Trenz with an incredible soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck. The game featured great shooting action, powerful weaponry and amazing game play that is still loved to this day.

Prisoner of War - A rather cool looking MSX1 game can now be pre-ordered

MSX owners have we got news for you, as we've just been told the eagerly awaited game of ' Prisoner of War ' can not only be pre-ordered, but if you wait till Christmas you'll probably be able to play it all through the festive season! This game developed by @unepic_fran, with music and sound effects by @jvicentemz, and @Gryzor87, is certain to appeal to those who like stealth games. As playing as a Prisoner of War shot down in a helicoptor, you'll need to escape by any means possible.

Prisoner of War - An upcoming MSX1 game you'll not want to miss

It's time to give the MSX1 a bit of retro love as we've just found out as of this December, the developer @unepic_fran, with music and sound effects by @jvicentemz, and @Gryzor87 will be releasing their current work in progress game of Prisoner of War for the MSX. If you like your stealth games then read on, as in this game playing as a prisoner of war shot down in your helicoptor you'll need to escape!

Children of the Night - RPG by Hikaru Games is coming to the MSX1 and MSX2 soon!

If you have an MSX1 or MSX2 and are a little down that we forgot about you, then worry not, as this latest game that is coming to the MSX and called ' Children of the Night ' is something special indeed! Currently in development by Hikaru Games, the same team behind Caos Begins which came first in the MSXdev'07 contest. Comes a lovely looking RPG that actually takes advantage of the MSX2 and will be released in a MegaROM format, ensuring a long gameplay and one of the largest worlds ever created for the MSX.