Cancelled game 'Warcraft Adventure Lord of the Clans' gets an impressive remaster by DerSilver83 [UPDATE]

Way back in 2016 we announced much to the surprise of the community, that after 18 years of waiting, the rather rare and cancelled Adventure game ' Warcraft Adventures - Lord of the Clans ' was finally made available for download; a game that was due for release in 1998 with hints of the games announcement in a number of classic sources and magazines. Well if you were able to download it even after a DMCA had been issued by Blizzard. You'll pleased to know that as of just recently, we've been told by a good friend of ours that a remaster project of the games cutscenes has been released as version 1.3

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).

Classic 'Bubble Bobble' gets a rather nice C64 remaster by Dave's Retro Forge [BIG 1.1 UPDATE]

If you were a huge fan of Taito's Bubble Bobble in the Arcades or at home, then you'll be pleased to know that as of right now, you can download Dave Retro Forge's graphically superior version of 'Bubble Bobble Remastered' for the Commodore 64. A new version which is getting great viewer feedback such as "The C64 version is the one I played the most, and this looks fantastic" and "Wow, great job! Pretty close to the arcade version". To coincide with this news, you can check out the latest footage from the game, and info provided below.

King's Quest V - A great adventure game by Sierra gets an Amiga OCS remaster

Many years ago in the early 90's there was a classic Adventure game by Sierra called King's Quest V, which featured the first King's Quest instalment to replace the typing user interface with a point-and-click user interface. It was in my opinion one of the best games in the series, which even today sits proudly on my shelf amongst other greats by Sierra. Well if you too remember this game will be pleased to know that anouk33 has shown a new video of a King's Quest remaster bringing it closer to the graphics of the PC version.

Sabre Wulf - Is still getting a C64 remaster, and it looks awesome! [UPDATE]

Earlier today we found out that ' Sabre Wulf ' is still coming to the C64 as a full remaster by Genesis Project. Yes indeed this famous game released in 1984 by Ultimate Play the Game, and originally released on the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, C64 and Amstrad CPC, will soon be making its home yet again on the C64 but this time with incredible remastered graphics such as in game and a fancy loader. To coincide with this news, we've got some footage of the game below.

Check out this awesome Turrican 128k remaster for the Amstrad CPC 6128!

Possibly the best retro gaming news for today, is the latest 128k remaster of 'Turrican' for the Amstrad CPC; a hit classic originally released in 1990 by Rainbow Arts and programmed by Manfred Trenz. For what I would class as the ultimate run jump and shoot action game, Turrican and its sequels such as Turrican II is a game series that is set in the heart of millions of Retro fans across the world. They had great shooting action, amazing game play and the most awesome of sound tracks by Chris Huelsbeck and Jochen Hippel(ST Version).

Enclosure 3D - A 3D remaster of a 2004 adventure horror game with future potential!

Love playing Adventure games? Check! Love those old Sierra Kings Quest style graphics with text based commands? Check! Then 'Enclosure 3D', developed by Mausimus as a complete 3D remaster of the 2004 adventure game 'Enclosure' is sure to whet your appetite! You see this isn't just a simple remaster, but the game is using the RVX 3D Engine; an engine which not only remasters the game in 3D but it has the potential to do the same to much older titles such as the original Police Quest or even Kings Quest... Seriously, watch the video below to see how good this looks in 3D!

Secret Agent HD - A remaster of Apogee Software's Secret Agent is available on GOG and Steam

Apogee Software certainly released some great games in the 90's, games such as Monster Bash, Bio Menace and even our personal favorite Duke Nukem. Well one game that's received the remastered treatment and a game that many of us still remember to this day, is the 1992 game 'Secret Agent HD'. Yes indeed for those who loved playing this game back in the day, will pleased to know that Emberheart Games together with Apogee Software has remastered the game with all new graphics and a new episode as 'Secret Agent HD'

Rit and Tam - Arcade classic Rodland is getting an Amstrad CPC remake

An early morning news story for all you fine Amstrad owners, as we've recently been trawling the Cpcwiki forums and can now confirm the Arcade classic of Rodland, is getting an Amstrad remake overhaul called 'Rit and Tam'. Although this game was already released for old systems such as the Amstrad, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy, NES, and ZX Spectrum this version will be more in line with the Arcade original from 1990.

Command & Conquer Remastered Collection will be released Today on Steam/Origin! [RELEASED]

We've certainly had our fair share of Command and Conquer news on this site, especially featuring top quality standalones such as Twisted Insurrection and The Dawn of the Tiberium Age. But this latest news goes even further! Because as of this morning we have been reminded that EA with partnership with Petroglyh, will be releasing remasters of both Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn and Command & Conquer Red Alert, with Covert Ops, Counterstrike, and Aftermath bundled into one remastered collection as of today on Steam and Origin.

Ziggurat Interactive plans to remaster classic games such as Forbidden Forest (1983)

If you're looking to play some remastered classics in the near future, then you might be interested in this piece of news. As thanks to a heads up from Blues News, we've found that publisher Ziggurat Interactive having acquired several other publishers' back catalogues to gather a portfolio of over 140 titles, dating back as far as the 1980s. Will be remastering, reworking and restoring classic system and PC games from the past for modern systems.

Blood: Fresh Supply - Blood Remaster has been released, Gory FPS from 1997!

The news just gets better and better this week as we've just been told Monolith Productions bloody gory and hellish first person shooter of ' Blood ', has been released on GOG and Steam as a remaster by Nightdive Studios! Yes indeed this ultimate classic of a game remastered, and one we have been eagerly awaiting for some time, is not only available to buy right now, but the lead engine creator Samuel Villareal who has teamed up with Nightdive Studios for this Blood remaster, has worked on previous great games including Turok and even Turok 2!

Barbarian+ - An enhanced version of a classic game for the Amiga features a worthy video!

It's a late hour 1.44am in fact, but that doesn't matter in terms of news like this as we've just been informed that the upcoming enhancement of Barbarian that is being worked on by Ten Shu, Colin Vella and Simone Bernacchia as Barbarian+ for the Commodore Amiga. Has just been teased again but this time with a new video showing not just head slicing game play, but more backgrounds and inclusive sound effects!

Barbarian+ - An enhanced version of a classic game for the Amiga gets another tease

Throughout the last few months we've been keeping you informed as much as possible regarding the work in progress enhancement of Barbarian that is being worked on by Ten Shu, Colin Vella and Simone Bernacchia. Well after a number of write ups in regards to this fantastic one to two player game with a barbarian facing off with each other waiting to chop a head off or two. Colin has since announced not only new screenshots but a new decapitation video from their upcoming enhancement 'Barbarian+'.

1980's Sega Master Game 'Transbot' remade in HD!

Way back in the mid 1980's Sega released the sci-fi themed Transformers inspired shoot 'em up ' Transbot ' for the Sega Master System, a game in which you play as the CA-214, a starfighter that could transform from a space ship into a large mech robot that could also destroy waves of enemies while also picking up power ups to enable you to use a variety of six weapons. If you've never heard of this game before and want to play it right now, it might be worth your time checking out the latest HD remake which has been released by Kristian Hawkinson!

Ghosts 'n Goblins overhaul for the GX4000 gets a great final version!

Way back in 1985 Capcom released the start of one of the greatest side scrolling platform game series we have ever known. It featured a knight, creepy enemies, lots of graves and was extremely difficult to the point of frustration. The game I am talking about is of course ' Ghost 'N Goblins ', the first game in the Ghosts 'n Goblins franchise which appeared on many different systems such as the Amstrad, C64 and ZX Spectrum. And it is that game from the Amstrad CPC version which has now received a final overhaul for the GX4000!

H.E.R.O II - Original C64 action classic overhaul gets a new v2 preview!

Sometime back we mentioned the work in progress enhancement of the original C64 game of H.E.R.O, which was first released way back in the 1980's for the Atari 800/2600, ColecoVision, C64, C128, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Now titled as ' H.E.R.O II ', with updates by the same developer Retrofan who is behind the upcoming Bombjack remaster. Has felt that the original was lacking in the graphics department as it looked and played hardly any better than the Atari 2600 version. As such also thanks to maltes they have decided to make it look so much better as an overhaul, that is previewed in the second update version released by Raiders of the Lost Empire.

Thalamus Kickstarter Launched - 50% funded in first few hours

By now I'm sure you must've heard legendary C64 games house Thalamus have returned, and as promised have launched a cracking Kickstarter project today, to revive their classic back catalog for a new generation. Specifically, the Kickstarter hopes to deliver the official 30th anniversary remaster of classic shoot-em-up Hunter's Moon (Alongside help from Martin Walker (the original programmer). Not only that, but the release will be a physical C64 cartridge version, and Thalamus are going to remaster their entire back catalog in the same way. Enhanced to take advantage of the extended feature set of the cartridge format.

Ghouls 'n Goblins - Ghosts 'n Goblins overhauled on the GX4000 looks oh so good

Top news from the CPCWiki forums as Nemo Kantio has given us a brand new update for his upcoming Ghosts 'n Goblins overhaul, on the GX4000. Originally released way back in the 80's and ported to a number of platforms, Ghosts 'n Goblins was one of the best action adventure games I have ever played featuring a knight, creepy enemies, lots of graves, a wicked soundtrack and a high level of difficulty. So you can excuse my excitement as Nemo Kantio has released a new video for his Ghosts 'n Goblins overhaul which is known as Ghouls 'n Goblins.

POSTAL Redux - HD overhaul of the original bloody shooter coming soon!

In 1997 Running With Scissors released the bloodiest isometric shooter of ' Postal ' for the PC. It was a game of maximum gore and carnage as you blasted and burned your way through citizens and armed NPCs affected by a madness plague. The game didn't gather the highest of scores and was very difficult, but thanks to a heads up by DSOGaming, this game is coming back as a HD Remaster with a higher level of detail and an all new Rampage Mode, which encourages an aggressive style of play by increasing a multiplier for each consecutive kill in a streak.