Ladybird - A rather cool Commodore 64 game by Icon64 with publishing by Psytronik!

Looking for some more entertainment this weekend, either through emulation or real hardware, then come and check out Icon64 with publishing by Psytronik's latest Commodore 64 game of 'Ladybird'. A retro-inspired arcade game, in which you must make your way through 16 nests full of the nastiest insects to save your kiddies. To coincide with this news, I've got a new gif to show you from the game, as well as some gameplay footage below.

Zap Fight Trilogy - An EPIC shoot em up series 'enhanced' hits the C64

Glorious news for this late Christmas evening, especially you are a fan of shoot em ups, as Psytronik Software has released the latest frantic shooter series for the C64 called ' Zap Fight Trilogy'. Featuring the graphics of Alf Yngve, code by Martin Piper and music by Richard, this rather eye opening shoot em up series is inspired by the classic game Slap Fight and features lots of blasting action and plenty of power ups to keep you busy.

Outrage - After 30 years a fabulous C64 'Hawkeye' style game is finally here!

We've just received some really great news, as we've just been informed through Facebook and Twitter that if you've been waiting and waiting (some 30 years in fact) for the release of the Hawkeye inspiration of Outrage to come to the C64, then as of today Protovision / Psytronik has finally published the digital version of the game for all to enjoy.... Pre-orders for the cartridge edition of Outrage are also available!

Outrage - After 30 years a fabulous 'Hawkeye' style game is coming to the C64!

Awesome news C64 owners, as we've just been informed through Twitter that if you've been waiting and waiting (some 30 years in fact) for the release of the Hawkeye inspiration of Outrage to come to the C64, then we are pleased to announce that Protovision / Psytronik will be soon be publishing the game as it is nearly complete. If you haven't heard of this game before, that's because it was originally produced by Cosmos Designs for the Boeder Talent Competition in cooperation with the 64'er magazine a long time ago, but it wasn't until Protovision and Psytronik got involved that they put every effort into finishing the game, without all the bugs and glitches and no source code.

The Shoot 'Em Up Destruction Set 3 - Kick ass C64 games by Alf Yngve, Richard Bayliss and Carl Mason

If you fancy a bit of kick ass shoot em up action on your C64 then look no further! As checking through the latest itch.io updates we've come across The Shoot 'Em Up Destruction Set 3; a seriously cool pack of C64 games from Alf Yngve, Richard Bayliss and Carl Mason published by Psytronik. Inclusive in the pack are not only great games such as Zap Fight and Blue Beret, but also Spy Rider and the Operation Wolf inspiration of Operation Firestorm.

Miner 2019er - An upcoming C64 game via Psytronik as a prequel to a classic 1983 title!

Even more C64 games to get through now, as Psytronik via Facebook has just announced the upcoming C64 game of "Miner 2019er ". This game which is coming soon to a C64 near you, is a fantastic prequel to the legendary classic of Miner 2049er; a game that was originally released way back in 1983 by Bill Hogue as a game that also set new standards for computer games due to its arcade quality concerning the action, paired with excellent sound and outstanding graphics(c64 wiki).

Bad Moon Rising - A brand new game via psytronik is coming to the C64

Sadly there wont be much writing done today and through the weekend, as the weather is way too hot and the humidity is too much giving us sleepless nights. But still, seeing as we don't want to miss out on the really good stuff, we've just been told via Facebook, that Psytronik will be releasing a brand new game for the C64 called Bad Moon Rising; a game that looks to be multi genre, featuring both Shoot em up and platforming action.

THE LAST AMAZON TRILOGY - Three full enhanced SEUCK games for your C64!

It has been a bit quiet on the retro front, but thankfully today brings us some newish goods. As trawling through the itch.io website, we've come across a release from Psytronik Software called ' The Last Amazon Trilogy '. This pack according to the website, is an awesome release for your C64, as it includes not just the enhanced SEUCK games from Alf Yngve, but there's also an extra bonus game called Amazon Tales which was created by Richard Bayliss.

The Isle of the Cursed Prophet - Another top quality C64 game from Icon64 team!

If you're looking for even more C64 games to play, then you've come to the right place! As we've just come across a new post on the Psytronik Facebook page, that they have just announced the release of Icon 64's new game 'The Isle of the Cursed Prophet' for the C64! As in the words of the team behind the game "The award-winning ICON 64 team are back with an absolute gem of a game for the Commodore 64. Embark on a sombre quest to resurrect your dead wife by uncovering the secrets hidden on the mysterious Isle of the Cursed Prophet"

The Shadow Over Hawksmill - A dark C64 Cthulhu inspired game available for pre-order 18th Jan

Another C64 heads up for you all and one I think you'll agree is pretty decent, as thanks to a heads up on the Commodore 64/128 Facebook group via Icon64, we've been told 'The Shadow over Hawksmill' will be available for pre-order through Psytronik as from the 18th Jan. Yes indeed if you like a bit of horror in your C64 playtime, then you'll be pleased to learn that not only does this game have a strong Cthulhu based horror vibe, but it will be using the Legend of Atlantis engine with far more action.

MARS - A new C64 game from Sputnik World available to pre-order Jan 18th!

Already into the new year and the gaming news just keeps on coming. As thanks to a heads up from Psytronik Software, they have announced a new game coming to the C64 called 'MARS', which is also available to pre-order 18th Jan. Yes indeed it's time for the C64 to shine once more, as in this upcoming game from Sputnik World, set 50 years after man first set foot on the moon, you must take a bold new leap to visit that big red planet, the planet MARS!

2019 C64 Yearly Roundup and GOTY Nominees

Hello everyone and welcome to my 2019 C64 roundup. We’ll take a look at some of my highlights for the year, some of Neil’s picks of the year and announce the Indie Retro News GOTY nominees.

2018 was an incredible year for C64, and 2019 did not disappoint either. In fact we covered more C64 game releases this year in Indie Retro News, than any year since I joined in 2015… and we probably saw more releases this year than any year since the C64’s commercial hay day. We’d also be treated this year to the return of the RGCD 16KB Cartridge game development competition. The competition in the past has been responsible for bringing us tons of amazing games, many of which would get professional produced physical editions. Including some legendary C64 releases like Tiger Claw, Power Glove, Platman Worlds, C64anabalt, Super Bread Box, Micro Hexagon and P0 Snake.

RUN DEMON RUN - Endless C64 runner released over the weekend through Psytronik

We've just had a fantastic weekend for retro games, as one such game released by Icon64, was the C64 game ' Run Demon Run ' ; a new game from the same team who brought you Sizzler, Rocky Memphis : The Legend Of Atlantis and The Sky is Falling. Yes indeed this game of which we have mentioned before, is not only ready for pre-ordering (package) but is also available as a digital download as an endless runner whereby you need to keep running, jumping and dodging without stopping for a quick cup of demonic tea!

L'abbaye Des Morts - Upcoming eagerly awaited C64 port gets one last sneak peak!

Some time back we announced the release of L'Abbaye des Morts; a great retro platformer in a ZX Spectrum style that was originally developed by Locomalito who is no stranger to developing fantastic games such as Maldita Castilla and Hydorah. Well you'll be pleased to know that same game which also appeared as a port for the Amiga OS 4 and Sega Megadrive is still coming to the C64 and has been shown off with brand new footage before its eventual release!

Sizzler - Upcoming C64 game by Argus creators looks awesome!

Most of you are already aware by now Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro Books is running a successful Kickstarter campaign regarding his latest retro goodness of the ZZap! 64 Annual 2019. However in that campaign was a game called 'Sizzler' which is currently being developed for the C64 by the same people behind Argus, such as Stuart Collier, Trevor Storey and Saul Cross. So why are we talking about it? Well the team behind the game have published the latest gameplay trailer on Youtube!

C64 Roundup Weekly - Another exceptional week for C64 news! [Breaking news update]

This week has been another exceptional week for C64 news. We've seen a world's first C64 programming feat from Antonio Savona, a new Itch.io release, news of some great looking new games, and Commodore Format's world exclusive reveal: the return of a C64 legend. This has to be my last weekly roundup for a couple of weeks while I take a holiday. So enjoy the latest, and I'll be back early April.

C64 Roundup Weekly - All the latest from the current world of the biggest and best 8 bit machine.

Hi and welcome to the second instalment of my C64 weekly roundup.  All the latest C64 news compiled into one weekly article of news.  This week we've got new game announcements, new game releases, new C64 music and utilities.  There is so much going on on the C64 right now, we might have to start doing these daily!

Breaking News - Organism finished, awesome looking new C64 release imminent!

It's been less than one week since Psytronik released not one but two amazing C64 games on the same day: Lasse Öörni's Steel Ranger, and Pain n Aches: A Knight n Grail Adventure (Mikael Tillander, Håkon Repstad & Hans Axelsson).  And today Trevor Storey has announced on Twitter that his latest game developed with Achim Volkers & Saul Cross; Organism is "finished" and another Psytronik release is imminent. Judging by the pre-release footage on youtube, and that amazing cover art, we are in for a treat!

Another Paul Koller C64 port in the works plus brand new Psytronik releases

A little known fact about Christmas... Just as Santa is travelling around on his sleigh dishing out presents.. Paul Koller's elves were stalking the Earth installing extra ram and cpu clock speed into everyone's C64s while you're asleep.  There can't be any other reason Paul Kollers' infamous ports function on a 36 year old 8 bit microcomputer!  If you need proof just check out Super Bread Box, Micro Hexagon, C64nabalt and the recent phenomenal LuftrauserZ (RGCD).

Planet Golf Giveaway - A competition with exclusive C64 goodies! (UPDATE)

The most infuriating but enjoyable C64 game this year: Planet Golf, is released today by Psytronik in various physical disk editions.  And to celebrate, we have partnered with programmer Antonio Savona, and Hayesmaker Games, to giveaway exclusive C64 goodies!