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Well this is incredible news!! As an IndieRetroNews reader, has recently informed us in our comments feed, that JOTD is still working on a Bad Dudes vs DragonNinja Arcade conversion for the Commodore Amiga (AGA). Although it's still in a very early stage of development, and the original Amiga version of the game was regarded as terrible with one such Lemon Amiga saying "This is absolute dreck

If you remember playing and enjoying HooGames2017 other titles such as 'Tiny Pixel Adventure' and 'Dr.Dangerous' for the Commodore Amiga, then you are in for a treat! As we've recently found out through Facebook, that this same developer, is now working on a new Scorpion Engine developed game of 'Phantom Leap'. A platformer that is set deep within moss-covered ruins and ancient trees, as you must

As someone who loves paranormal TV shows and movies, there's something really chilling about the stories behind Asylums, especially with the dark decaying rooms and history of human suffering. So to hear that the creators of the cult sleeper hit Scratches and the haunting Serena, who we know as Senscape has announced that its extremely long development project of Asylum has finally been released

Head Over Heels was first released in 1987 for several 8-bit home computers such as the Amstrad, C64 and ZX Spectrum, but this faithful remake and deluxe edition, which was only recently released on Steam and has just got a new update, is based on the Spectrum version with all new gorgeous graphics and new features. Although originally designed by Jon Ritman, Bernie Drummond and developed by

The last news story from me unless something major comes out, as the previously announced Amiga shooter of 'Hyper Wings' by Geldo79, has hit the big 2.2 with a final version!  An Asteroids and Star Control mash up which was developed in ASM. To coincide with this news, while we did feature the game before, you can at least check out the full up to date details, as well as a gameplay video

Fancy a new game for your Sega Mega Drive, a platformer that has many varied albeit short levels, then come and check out Ratalaika Games and Two Black Cats latest release of 'Prisonela MD'. A game in which you play as an enslaved creature that has sought his chance for freedom, when the underground resistance strikes against the authoritarian regime. In light of this news,

While many of you are looking forward to playing the finished version of 'RallyXSE', there's another game that's worth checking out by the same developer, especially if you like puzzle games, is Zooperdan's Amiga game of 'Pjusk'. A Sokoban like game whereby you must defeat enemies in the right order and collect power-ups along the way to carve your way to the exit. To coincide with this news,

Vector5 Games who was behind titles such as Space Station 23, Laserscape, Jump Out, and our personal favorite Santa's Workout has recently released a new Commodore 64 game of 'Zookeeper'. A Columns/Match 3 style of game that has you matching the required amount of animals in a Zoo to complete the level. In light of this news, as always provided below is the latest gameplay footage and

Some more family friendly fun for you all, is the latest release of the memory based game from Fourseasons called 'International Kopicat Plus ' for the Commodore Amiga. An AMIGA version of the classic memory game SIMON from 1978, blended with IK+ (International Karate Plus) and Karate Champ. To coincide with this news, there's some footage of the game and further info below.Make sure to read

I wasn't expecting to do any writing today, especially with the sun being out and me resting. However this latest news item was just too good to pass on by! As I've recently found out through the EAB forums, that Hardwired is remaking the ZX Spectrum game of 'Rebelstar 2: Alien Encounter' over to the Commodore Amiga. As in his words "For the past 2 months I've been converting the

If you're looking for more gaming news on this upcoming first person shooter of 'Grind' for the Commodore Amiga 500 and above. Then we have just been informed by Saberman, that not only does this work in progress game have a brand new DevArena map for you to try (Patreon Paywall), but this new update showcases all the latest fixes and features added to the game since then. To coincide

I can still remember in the late 80's on my Amstrad CPC 464 playing the brilliant Arcade port ' Bomb Jack '. It is a game that required you the player to high jump and float about getting rid of all the bombs on the screen before they are used to blow up historic places of interest, which is made more difficult by the enemies on screen. So why is this game getting another mention? Well we've just

If you remember playing either the C64/ZX Spectrum version of FRED, or the Amstrad CPC version of Roland on the Ropes, then come and check out this new game that's been mentioned to us by Saberman, it's 'Trapped in the Tomb' for the Commodore Amiga by Marggines. A game that not only comes in a lovely boxed edition with goodies, but the team behind the game has also made the digital download

Glorious news Amiga owners, as we've just found out through Twitter, that Jonathan Thomas will be bringing the super fast and silky smooth facing game of 'FASTER' from the Atari STE over to the Commodore Amiga at some point in the near future. As in the words of the creator about the STE version "Don't expect endless game modes, achievements, tutorials or cutscenes - this is pure, unfettered and

This year has just been fantastic for the Amstrad CPC with a ton of Amstrad homebrew games to spoil us, but even though we had the incredible Amiga to Amstrad port of Pinball Dreams, we haven't finished with the Amstrad yet. Now you may remember our big article on the very impressive looking homebrew remake of Street Fighter II titled 'Street Fighter II - CPC Edition' which is being

When I was a young lad my step dad used to always go on about Chess. He'd sit there for hours on end moving around pieces as if the end result would be some grand prize. It certainly wasn't my idea of fun as I was a video gamer anyway! Still if you like Chess but feel like the gameplay could be changed in some way, then you may be interested in checking out 'Master Piece'; a new game by Tartessos

Something slightly different for todays retro heads up, as if you are a huge fan of Dungeon Crawlers, especially games such as Eye of the Beholder or Lands of Lore. Then you may be interested to know that Captain DarkN3m0 is still working on a new Dungeon Crawler for the Amiga called 'The Cthulhu Project'; A horror like RPG which the creator says "is being developed using AMOS PRO as a 3D old

In 2015 we gave a special mention to Retream's Arcade platformer of ' QUOD INIT EXIT ', a C64 game that had a cute little pig, lots of fast moving fruit and was so colourful you would've been silly not to load it up on a C64. Thankfully it looks as if the team want to continue the piggy greatness, as we have once again been informed through twitter, that they have shown another preview tease of

What a month this has been for glorious news! With games that have been the talk of the community, such as Ghosts'n'Goblins AGA, Frogger RX, OutRun Arcade , RallyXSE and Donkey Kong Arcade. Well here's another game that is sure to excite, is the upcoming Arcade like version of 'Defender' For the Atari ST by Sark02. A work-in-progress port of the 6809E Williams Defender sources

In 1985 Capcom released one of the greatest side scrolling platform game series we have ever known. It featured a knight, creepy enemies and was rather difficult to the point of frustration. The game I am talking about is none other than ' Ghosts 'N Goblins ', the first game in the Ghosts 'n Goblins franchise. A game which appeared on systems such as the Amstrad, C64 and ZX Spectrum. Well if you