OpenRCT2 project - Open-Source adaption of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 reaches v0.5.1

I'm sure many of you remember the awesome game that is RollerCoaster Tycoon 2; a game by Chris Sawyer and published by Infograms in which you manage your very own theme park, with all its rides, shops, puking guests and economic fortune. Well you'll be pleased to know that as of just recently you can download the very latest build of OpenRCT2: An open source development which improves the game even further with new features, original bug fixes, raised game limits and much more!

Midwinter Fan Remaster - A ground-up PC remaster of Mike Singleton's 1989 classic is in the works!

Throughout this month we've featured a number of open sourced remakes. From games such as the brilliant Transport Tycoon on the PC, to Rollercoaster Tycoon and one of my personal favorite's called Diggers.  Well thanks to a heads up via the EAB forums, it looks as if Mike Singleton's 1989 classic Midwinter is also getting a full PC remaster by DrEvil. A faithful recreation in which the creator says has blessing by Chilli Hugger (who held the remake rights).

Diggers - This PC fan-remake of a classic strategy and puzzle like Amiga/DOS game looks fantastic

Well this is fantastic news especially if you had either an Amiga or PC(DOS), as Mhatxotic is working on a remake of the classic strategy and puzzle-like game called 'Diggers'. A 90's title that was developed and published by Millennium Interactive for the Amiga and PC. A game in which the player takes control of a mining team excavating a planet for precious minerals. To coincide with this news, of which I'm excited to try out later, the developer has provided the full details below.

OpenTTD 15.0 - Open Source Transport Tycoon Deluxe gets a big 2026 update!

We haven't featured many open source games lately, so here's an update you might be interested in, is the latest open source build for Transport Tycoon Deluxe ' as 'OpenTTD 15.0 '. Although this was released at the beginning of the month and didn't appear in our inbox, I thought it still worthy of a mention especially as Transport Tycoon Deluxe by Chris Sawyer was one of the highlights on the PC in the mid 90's.  This open source version makes the game so much better especially if you enjoy running your very own transport company, such as bigger maps, stable multiplayer mode for up to 255 players in 15 companies and much much more.

FreeCol - Open source colonization 1.2.0 release

A year in development since the previous build, the latest open source colonization "FreeCol" 1.2.0 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. 

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.

Open Solomon's Key - Open-source remake of the 1986 Arcade classic for Windows

Although things are a little bit difficult at home hence the lack of updates over the last few days, one game I want to give a mention to that might be worth a play through, is mdodis's open source work in progress remake of the 1986 game Solomon's Key; a puzzle game developed by Tecmo that was originally released not just in the Arcades but on the C64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, IBM PC, Master System, PC Engine, Famicom Disk System, Game Boy and yes even the NES.

Freeciv - A worthy Open-Source Inspired Civilization game gets a 2.6.2 bug fix release

OpenRCT2 wasn't the only open source version of a famous game that's worthy of a mention today, as we've also found out that the open source release of 'FreeCiv' has reached a bug fixed version of 2.6.2. If you haven't heard of FreeCiv before, it is based around the all conquering and empire building hit 1991 stragety game Civilization, which in itself is inspired by the history of the human civilization.

Open Fodder - Open sourced Cannon Fodder reaches version 1.6.0!

From 1993 to 1994 Sensible Software and published by Virgin Interactive released two of the best top down war based shooters I have ever played in my life.  It was none other than Cannon Fodder and its sequel Cannon Fodder 2: An action-strategy shooter series first released for the Amiga and then later ported to other systems such as the PC. So why are we mentioning these fabulous games yet again on IRN? Robert Crossfield has just announced the open source port of ' Open Fodder ' has reached version 1.6.0!

Open Fodder - Open sourced Cannon Fodder reaches version 1.5.0 with Cannon Fodder 2 support

From 1993 to 1994 Sensible Software and published by Virgin Interactive released two of the best top down war based shooters I have ever played in my life (War has never been so much fun).  It was none other than Cannon Fodder and it's sequel Cannon Fodder 2: An action-strategy shooter series first released for the Amiga and then later ported to other systems such as the PC.Well if you remember these fabulous games you'll be happy to know Robert Crossfield has announced the open source port of ' Open Fodder ' has reached version 1.5.0 with support for both Cannon Fodder and Cannon Fodder 2.

Freeciv - A worthy Open-Source Inspired Civilization game!

It's a bit of an open source day today as another game had reached an updated build (although some time ago), is the all conquering and empire building game ' FreeCiv ', which is a free and open source empire-building strategy game based on the Civilization title inspired by the history of the human civilization.

OpenRCT2 project - Open-Source adaption of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, gets a new dev build

I'm sure many of you remember the awesome game that is RollerCoaster Tycoon 2; a game by Chris Sawyer and published by Infograms in which you manage your very own theme park, with all it's rides, shops, guests and economic fortune. Well that same game is now being given a much needed adjustment with the latest release of OpenRCT2 Project. An open source development which improves the game even further with new features, original bug fixes, raised game limits and much more!

OpenTyrian - Open Sourced Tyrian classic shown as Amiga Vampire footage!

Growing up there was nothing more satisfying than playing top down scrolling shoot em ups such as the fantastic classic Tyrian and more especially Tyrian 2000 before it went open source in 2007. A game developed by World Tree Games Productions, published by Epic MegaGames that featured non stop blasting action, multiple enemy types, different weapons, a fantastic UI, impressive graphics, and a full story that make it a joy to play even today. So if you're interested playing Tyrian on an Amiga 68k, especially with a Vampire, then read on!

Prince of Persia - A brilliant retro game open sourced and free to play

Earlier today we mentioned Brøderbund's 1989 retro gaming classic of Prince of Persia, which was given an enhanced audio and performance treatment for the Atari STe by Peter Putnik. Well now we are going to go that one step further as it's time to announce the update release of the free open source port update of the MS-DOS version of Prince of Persia, which works perfectly on modern systems with a simple click of an exe file!

DOOM Retro v2.0.4 - The latest Doom source release packed with updates!

We've just been informed through our twitter feed that ' Doom Retro ' , which is a minimalistic designed DOOM source port by Brad Harding, has now reached version 2.0.4. Unlike that very gory Brutal Doom, with it's destroyable bodies and disgusting physics, Doom Retro tries to stay as close as possible to the original game but improving it with a number of features and updates. See change log for details.

OpenFodder - Open sourced Cannon Fodder gets a big 1.0 release!

We've just been given the heads up on our Facebook page by the main developer Robbie Crossfield, for the first 1.0 release of the open sourced version for Cannon Fodder as ' OpenFodder 1.0 '. Yes indeed, that retro classic with all it's " War has never been so much fun " charm from 1993 by Sensible Software, is open source ported by Robert and based upon the DOS CD version with the Amiga Format Christmas Special Edition included!

OpenRCT2 project - Open-Source adaptation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, build 1541

I'm sure many of you remember the awesome game that is RollerCoaster Tycoon 2; a game by Chris Sawyer and published by Infograms in which you manage your very own theme park, with all it's rides, shops, guests and economic fortune. Well that same game has once again been given a rather nice improvement with the latest open source release of the ' OpenRCT2 Project 0.0.4 ' build 1541.

Open Fodder - Open sourced Cannon Fodder reaches version 0.9!

In 1993 Sensible Software and published by Virgin Interactive released one of the best top down war based shooters I have ever played in my life (War has never been so much fun).  It was none other than Cannon Fodder (wiki)! An action-strategy shooter first released for the Amiga and then ported to DOS, Atari ST, Archimedes, Jaguar, Mega Drive, SNES and 3DO. But the news of today comes from Robert Crossfield, the developer behind the open source port of the original as ' Open Fodder '.

Wyrmsun - Free open sourced RTS, that's very much like the 90's Warcraft

Game Type : RTS
Developer : Andrettin
Developer Description : Wyrmsun is an open-source RTS game which features elements of mythology, history and fiction. In the Wyrmsun universe a myriad of inhabited planets exist. Humans dwell on Earth, while dwarves inhabit Nidavellir and elves nourish the world of Alfheim. These peoples struggle to carve a place for themselves with their tools of stone, bronze and iron. And perhaps one day they will meet one another, beyond the stars...

OpenRCT2 project - Open-Source adaption of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, gets a beta release

I'm sure many of you remember the awesome game that is RollerCoaster Tycoon 2; a game by Chris Sawyer and published by Infograms in which you manage your very own theme park, with all it's rides, shops, guests and economic fortune. Well that same game is now being given a much needed adjustment with the latest release of OpenRCT2 Project. An open source development which improves the game even further with new features, original bug fixes, raised game limits and much more!