Bomb Jack DX C64 - C64 classic overhauled alpha footage!

You may remember us giving you the big feature heads up over an overhauled work in progress announcement of Bomb Jack for the C64, well we've just been told by Retro Nerd of the EAB forums, that the developer Retrofan has now released the very latest alpha footage of the C64 arcade superhero classic conversion. Another news of note is the game is no longer just Bomb Jack overhauled but it now has an official name of Bomb Jack DX C64. This video tease shows us a glimpse of the detail in the enhanced version, the smooth game play and the great soundtrack!

Bomb Jack - C64 classic is getting an incredible overhaul!

We was originally going to save this for tomorrow but seeing as today has been really special for retro gaming releases, it's time to announce that Bomb Jack is getting a much better port than was originally released way back in 1986. According to the developer 'Retrofan', the original Atari XL version probably based on the C64 engine, had far better detail than what it should've been like on the C64. Also the fact that the arcade version was graphically superior with shiny metal sprites, smooth curves and much more, which was not so in the C64 original. However the great news is Retrofan is hard at work at turning the C64 Bomb Jack into what it should've been like when it first came out!

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - Lucasfilm Games Adventure C64 port! (WIP)

Have we got some special news for you and it's a game that C64 owners may well rush to their attics and get their hardware out for after 30 years of non usage just to play. Brick Bambi has fully announced with the second video, of a C64 work in progress graphical adventure port of the "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade " Amiga, PC, Atari ST and Mac release. First mentioned way back in 2013 as a teaser, this latest port was never originally released on the C64 and as such the developer hopes to push the game to a feature packed title and one that most C64 owners would be proud to have in their collection.

The Hobbit 128K Edition - Classic ZX Spectrum adventure gets an overhaul!

In 1982 Melbourne House, developed by Philip Mitchell and Veronika Megler, released 'The Hobbit' for a multitude of systems including the ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, BBC, MSX, Dragon 32 and Oric. It was based on a famous book originally written by J.R.R Tolkien and featured an illustrated text based adventure with commands such as North, East and Look. Although it was a good adventure game and based on a book loved by many, it has now been superseded by the latest announced release of 'The Hobbit 128K edition'; an unofficial overhauled version developed by World of Spectrum.org.

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!

Outcast 1.1 - An enhanced version of a hit classic, today on Steam!

Even though the previous Kickstarter of Outcast HD was a complete failure, today Fresh3D will be releasing "Outcast 1.1" on Steam ; An enhanced version of that brilliant title from 1999. Outcast is still an all time classic especially for it's time as it offered free-roaming environments, clever reactive AI, great voice acting, over 20hrs of gameplay and much more, it was simply stunning and still loved to this day.

Rocket Ranger Reloaded - A Kickstarter success for Cinemaware

After a very close shave, with only hours to spare, Cinemaware has pushed through a Kickstarter success for their latest overhauled remake of "Rocket Ranger Reloaded". With a big drive from us at Indie Retro News and also thanks to DSOGaming, you'll be able to play the remastered overhauled classic towards the end of 2015. Originally released as Rocket Ranger in 1988 for a multitude of systems including the Amiga. Rocket Ranger drew it's inspirations from Hollywood B-movies and included a hero against the Nazi's and a damsel in distress.  Using a rocket pack and a radium pistol, the player had to fly around the world fighting the escalating Nazi technology, with a number of different genre style games included.

Heroes of Might and Magic III HD - A classic turn based strategy in HD!

Although I'm not personally a fan of Ubisoft going by what they did with the latest Settlers release and yes they are an AAA company, I'll have to give them credit for announcing that the turn-based strategy classic Heroes of Might and Magic III is coming back with all new HD detail. First released by New World Computing back in 1999, HOMM III was very similar to its predecessors in that the player controlled a number of heroes that command an army of creatures inspired by myth and legend through turn based strategic thinking.

Rocket Ranger Reloaded - Cinemaware's classic overhaul gets a demo!

Cinemaware has just announced the latest demo tease for their currently running Kickstarter campaign for "Rocket Ranger Reloaded"; a remastered overhaul of the classic 1980's game Rocket Ranger. Developed by the same company Cinemaware, "Rocket Ranger Reloaded" will return to the 1930's-40's with that authentic B-Movie Hollywood style and will feature a number of enhancements such as all in high-definition stylized graphics with a new orchestral soundtrack and amazing sound effects.

Rocket Ranger Reloaded - Retro overhaul gets a prototype playable demo trailer

An update to our previous article of the revamped classic Rocket Ranger as "Rocket Ranger Reloaded", the developers Cinemaware have just announced a playable demo trailer for a Kickstarter tease. This is an action adventure game originally developed by Cinemaware in 1988 for a multitude of systems is set to be graphically overhauled through a Kickstarter campaign. Once again developed by the same company Cinemaware, "Rocket Ranger Reloaded" will return to the 1930's-40's with that authentic B-Movie Hollywood style and will feature a number of enhancements such as all in high-definition stylized graphics with a new orchestral soundtrack and much more.

Rocket Ranger Reloaded - Cinemaware announces the next retro revamp Kickstarter

Another big update for the gaming community, as Rocket Ranger; an action adventure game originally developed by Cinemaware in 1988 for a multitude of systems is set to be graphically overhauled through a Kickstarter campaign. Once again developed by the same company Cinemaware, "Rocket Ranger Reloaded" will return to the 1930's-40's with that authentic B-Movie Hollywood style and will feature a number of enhancements such as all in high-definition stylized graphics with a new orchestral soundtrack, amazing sound effects and all of the game's action sequences will be vastly enhanced while staying true to the spirit of the original game.

Rocket Ranger Reloaded - Cinemaware announces the next Kickstarter remaster!

Hot off the press, we've just been informed via the Cinemaware press spread that the next Kickstarter is soon to appear and it's none other than another hit game; "Rocket Ranger", or as Cinemaware are now calling it "Rocket Ranger Reloaded". First released in 1988 for a multitude of systems including the Amiga, Rocket Ranger drew it's inspirations from Hollywood B-movies and included a hero against the Nazi's and a damsel in distress.  Using a rocket pack and a radium pistol, the player had to fly around the world fighting the escalating Nazi technology, with a number of different genre style games included.

Amiga Days (Remasters) - The latest free album full of demoscene music

After the popular spread of the latest tribute Album to Rob Hubbard; Mobo @elmobo on twitter gave me the heads up over another Album that might cause you to turn up the speakers. Titled "Amiga Days : (Remasters) " and put together by The Artist Formerly Known As Moby, this is a compilation of his demo scene music made between 1989 and 1993 when originally he was called Moby.

Superfrog HD - Platforming classic now available for Android!

Ah Superfrog, a grand platforming classic that was a gaming hit on the Amiga and PC(DOS) developed in the 90's by Team 17. Yet fast forward to the more recent era and once again you play as a handsome prince turned into a slimy frog by an evil witch, and must rescue your true love with newly found powers in an adventure that spans a generation, in an all new Superfrog HD (enhanced edition).  Featuring new graphics, great retro platforming fun, 24 new levels based on the original designs and a Frog Trial – Endless Runner mode you'll be happy to know Superfrog HD is now available for your Android device.

Q*bert - A retro puzzling classic appears on Steam!

Yes I know we were a bit late on this one but when you get as many developer emails as we do, sometimes games go a miss. So without further ado, it's time to announce that Q*bert Rebooted, the remastered classic from 1982 is now available to buy on Steam. For all those that prefer the older version there is also the Q*bert classic which is very close to the original jagged 2d edge, just optimized for modern PC gaming (mouse and Steam gamepad control support). Jump around an isometric cube pyramid and convert each block’s color while avoiding familiar adversaries Coily, Ugg, Slick, Sam, Wrong Way and Red Ball in a classic game remastered. A Puzzle based arcade game that spans a generation, a game that really should be in your collection.

Z: The Game - A Bitmap Brothers RTS classic releases July 5th on Steam!

The publishers KISS Ltd, Kavcom, and the developer TickTock Games have announced today that Z, the hit RTS classic by the Bitmap Brothers will be available as an updated version on Steam for July 5th. This was a fantastic game from 1996 that had not only a unique RTS style to it but a very quirky humor. A great RTS indeed, with lots of weapons, vehicles and plenty of strategic planning, a highly regarded RTS in the classic world of gaming. The publishers state that the original game has been built from scratch for today's PC's but have kept all of The Bitmap Brothers' unique style, humour and attitude. A classic game that will be a worthy purchase in today's modern world

Crimsonland - An action packed shooter remastered for 2014 - Coming to Steam June 11th!

The sun is shining and the weather is hot, but what better way to spend it than indoors blasting waves and waves of endless enemies in a top down based gruesome shooter, and that's exactly what Crimsonland by 10tons Ltd is all about. What's more this is the remastered version of the 2003 release that contains new features such as better support for local co-op play and thoroughly remastered graphics. If it is anything like the original then expect plenty of action, plenty of killing and lots of awesome power-ups, an addictive game that should be in your collection.

DOOM RETRO v1.4.3 - The latest Doom source release fixes bugs!

Brad Harding has just released version 1.4.3 of DOOM RETRO, a classic, refined DOOM source port for Windows PC. This update fixes many small bugs from 1.4.2 and includes a new feature related to pixel art, so well worth updating. A highly recommended source port of the original bloody thirsty classic that even works with gamepads!

Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark 1&2 + Wax Works - Horror Amiga games PC portable [UPDATE]

A horror treat for everyone today, it's the horror adventure games series Elvira Mistress of the Dark 1/2 and Wax Works, both Amiga games made PC portable by The Company.pl. Three amazing adventure titles that scared the hell out of me as a child and hopefully will do the same to you as well!

Outcast Reboot HD - Failed Kickstarter

We've just been informed that Outcast Reboot HD by Fresh3D Inc, have failed to reach the required funding through Kickstarter. They had aimed for a $600,000 goal but with only $255,394 pledged it's pretty much a huge failure. Such a shame really as even I myself was looking forward to this remake of the hit action-adventure classic from 1999. The developers have put forward to the possible reasons to the failure, but there is a positive light on the horizon as they will most likely do another Kickstarter of which I'll be pledging