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.

Pooperino - A single screen platformer for the Amiga by Tedzogh

Want to play a new game that is getting positive feedback such as this from @AmigaFanatic1980 "Nice looking platformer with good artwork and use of I am assuming 16 colours?". Then come and check out Tedzogh's new single screen platformer called 'Pooperino' for the Commodore Amiga. A Scorpion Engine developed game that can be seen being played in this footage provided by Saberman below.

Dig Dug 2 has arrived on the Amiga via JOTD!

Over the past few years we've had a number of quality releases by JOTD for the Amiga. We've had games such as Ms Pacman, Hyper Sports, Elevator Action, US Championship V'ball, Tetris 1200, Lock'N'Chase, and even my personal favourite Xevious 1200. Well while we wait for the upcoming Jail Break conversion that is soon to be finished, JOTD has announced that Dig Dug 2 has arrived on the Amiga. A 1985 action video game developed and published by Namco for Japanese arcades as a sequel to the 1982 hit game Dig Dug.

Spirit of Eternal Racer - A new racing tech demo by deuteros requiring a very beefy Amiga!

If you're looking for something slightly different this week, then look no further than this latest development by Deuteros called 'Spirit of Eternal Racer'. A personal experiment turned technical demo that requires a very beefy Amiga 1200 with added (PiStorm/ RTG). A tech demo that the creator says mixes retro charm with realistic driving physics and a smooth, fast-paced experience. To coincide with this news provided below is the full details and gameplay footage.

Jessica Steel - Bloodmonger - A new C64 SEUCK game by Christian Siege with a banging tune by Richard/TND

The latest SEUCK competition entry has appeared and it's 'Jessica Steel - Bloodmonger' by Christian Siege and Richard/TND. This homebrew C64 title is an arcade action game that features side scrolling gameplay, enemy avoidance and one of the best tunes to appear in the competition. While it isn't the best game that's been added to the competition, if you have a C64 set up with some decent speakers you'll be turning that volume right up!

Elite - David Braben's 8bit space combat trading simulator of Elite gets an Atari XL/XE port demo update by reifsnyderb

Only just recently I was talking to a few friends about the original David Braben's 8-bit space combat trading simulator of Elite, and how we've seen a few fan based remakes appear as well as improvements and ports to different 8bit systems. But this latest news may interest you, if you have an Atari XL/XE however, as reifsnyderb has released a demo update of a port to the Atari XL/XE. A version of the game you can see being played in the footage below.

Puckman (Pac-Man) - The great arcade classic for the Atari ST under the name Puckman

Oh no another Pac-Man game I hear you cry, well hear me out! As this one wasn't only released for the Atari ST by frgailll, but it's a very impressive arcade port of Puckman, a game which is none other than the Japanese version of Pacman. To coincide with this news which is getting great feedback such as "Wow! This is VERY VERY VERY well done." and "MG! Finally, a proper Pac-Man port on the Atari ST! Even with the Atari STE, this is looking nice! :D", provided below is the full details and gameplay footage.

TantooMan - A challenging Arcade game from delta-machine for the C64 [VOL2 UPDATE]

Don't worry Commodore 64 owners I haven't forgotten about you, as looking through the itch io website, and I've come across a rather cool looking Arcade game called 'TantooMan' for the Commodore 64 by Delta Machine. A game in which playing as TANTOOMAN, you must paint an entire Maze filled with challenges before he can go on his vacation. In light of this news, make sure to check out the gameplay footage and game details below.

GULLIVER - A simple yet charming game for the Amiga by captain-ts

Have you ever wanted to be a bird, soaring through the sky without a care in the world? Well then come and check out this new game for the Commodore Amiga called ' GULLIVER ' by captain-ts. A simple yet charming game, in which you take over the role of Gulliver - a cheeky seagull with a special way of eliminating his enemies. So if you're not into intensive action games, and just want to play a game that anyone of any age can play, then this game should suit you perfectly.

Pulplife - An underwater adventure for the ZX Spectrum 128k by Jhonnystorm

Chikubi Ninja wasn't the only decent game to see a release over the weekend, as I've also been told to let you all know about Jhonnystorm's new game for the ZX Spectrum called 'Pulplife'. An underwater adventure, whereby you play as a little octopus on his journey to find and rescue all his little siblings before they are devoured by the numerous predators in the vast ocean. If this sounds like your sort of game, then as always feel free to check out the gameplay footage and the game linked below.

Chikubi Ninja - A rather decent action platformer for the MSX 2 by Imanok

Are those supposed to be eyes? ;)

It's nearly the end of 2025 and with the competition still ongoing, we've been informed that Imanok has entered a rather decent action platformer for the MSX 2 called 'Chikubi Jinja'. A game that the MSXDev page says "it comes with a groovy PSG soundtrack, where sharp reflexes and quick decisions are key to defeating every opponent." In light of this news if you have an MSX 2 or an MSX2+/turboR, then make sure to check out the footage and the download linked below.

TT-64 & Super VIC TT - A Super Hang-On like arcade racer for the Commodore 64 by AJ Layden [Commodore VIC 20 (+32K exp) Update]

We've recently been informed via Saberman, that you can now download the latest Super Hang-On like racing game for the Commodore 64 called 'TT-64'. A game that is getting positive feedback such as "It's like Turbo and Outrun had a child and that child is amazing!!! I can't believe how well this actually plays as a game" - CoffeeCupArcade. To coincide with this news story, and the last one as I'm taking some much needed time off for Christmas, we've got the latest footage provided below.

Wheelchair Gladiators Championship Edition - A follow up to the Amiga classic enhanced for AGA! [XMAS UPDATE]

Growing up I used to collect a lot of Amiga PD games, especially as dad took me to boot fairs and markets and was happy to scan through the latest catalogue of PD games. Well one such PD game that has made an appearance for the Amiga, albeit enhanced, is Wheelchair Gladiators Championship Edition. The long awaited AGA follow up to the Amiga original from 1994. It's faster, has more weapons, special moves, hats and more inclusive. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest details and trailer from the developer known as Hambo3.

Tetris Championship Edition - A brilliant MOD of the classic Tetris 2 on the ZX Spectrum [UPDATE]

Oh joy of joys, if you loved the 1984 game of Tetris or the 1989 game of Columns , you'll be pleased to know a brand new puzzle overhaul of Tetris 2 by František Fuka has been released for the ZX Spectrum. This excellent game that was originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1990,  has not only been made more suitable for modern players who already played NES Tetris, Tetris 99 etc, but it features a new scoring system, new colours and much much more.

US Championship V'ball Amiga remake for AGA & ECS by JOTD and no9 [UPDATE]

I've just found out via the Amiga community, that after finishing his Arcade to Amiga conversion of a 1981 game called 'Lock n Chase' by Data East, he's now released an AGA and ECS Amiga final version of Technōs Japan volley ball game called ''U.S. Championship V'Ball'. A 1988 beach volleyball sports game that was released for the arcades by Technōs Japan Corporation and later ports to the NES and X68000. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest gameplay video.