It's 8-bit music remix time! : DethkloK - Thunderhorse 8-bit Version

Another fine 8-Bit remix and this time it's DethkloK - Thunderhorse, an 8-bit version by Uku From Hell. Turn it up and enjoy, oh and let us know what you think of the music updates on Indie Retro News, is it something that appeals to you?

Hammerwatch - Hack and slash action adventure (Demo Update)

Inspired by the Gauntlet series but with "elements that force you to think just a little bit more" is a game that looks so cool we just had to mention it, again, but this time Hammerwatch comes with a beta demo. This is a Solo or 4-player co-op hack and slash adventure, a new offering from Jochum Skoglund and Niklas Myrberg.

The 7th Guest: 3 - The Hit Horror Adventure Game Returns!

I couldn't believe the news today but it's very likely that a new sequel to The 7th Guest is going to appear on iOS, Android, PC and Mac. I remember playing 7th Guest just recently via my dos set up and it's a creepy game to behold. This sequel looks to bring the scary atmosphere and the damn hard puzzles of the original 7th Guest/11th Hour into this generation.

Torment: Tides of Numenera - Story-driven CRPG

You know there's something special in the making when about four hours after it first appeared you are given a Kickstarter link to do a news article on a game that already has raised over $600,000 out of a total of $900,000, only to find that when you sit down to write the article two hours later that the project has already been fully funded and then some! It seems that you know about this game already! But for those that don't, Torment: Tides of Numenera is what everybody has been getting excited about!

Gear City – An Automobile Manufacturing Business Simulator

Back in January we brought you news of a clone of the classic motor business simulation Detroit, a quirky looking management game called Gear City. As the game moves closer and closer to completion press demos have been released and we get the chance to bring you some more in-depth analysis of what Gear City can bring to the table!

Race The Sun - An Infinite Speed Experience (kickstarter)

A game of intense speed, fast paced racing through a world of dangerous objects is The Sun by Flippfly. A game not of graphics and intense detail, but a game that will push you to the brink of adrenaline. You'll be racing a small, but sleek ship through specific levels, whereby massive great objects fall from the sky or try to come at you from all sides to which you must avoid.

The Indie Gala Flash Bundle - 6+ great Indie games

Just as the moon rises in a clear sky, yet another Indie bundle appears. The Indie Gala Flash bundle contains 6 great Indie games : Pathologic, a horror based first person rpg, The Abbey which is a 2d/3d point and click adventure. Miner Wars and Miner Wars 2081 for the fully destructible environment based shooter fans and that's not all. What about Earth Defense Force with it's third person based mech style action, or if you feel for even more horror, try Paranormal for a haunting experience.

NEO Scavenger - post-apocalyptic turned based rpg

Feel like playing a survival turn based game in a post-apocalyptic world, then check out Neo Scavenger. This is the near-future in the wastelands of the world where supernatural activity and human warfare have pushed mankind to the point of struggling to survive in wild and dangerous lands.

The Humble Bundle With Android 5

It's the day of bundles and this time it's The Humble Bundle with Android 5.  Which contains 6 great games for both the home system and the Android. It also includes a number of soundtracks if music is your thing.  Listen and play as you come across the Beat Hazard Ultra shooter or the action packed Dynamite Jack. As a preference for tablets give the Intergalactic Solar 2 a go or how about a physics puzzle based platformer in NightSky HD.

Bundle Stars - Bundle 4: Fire and Ice

Another fantastic bundle from the Bundle Stars as Today they've announced another amazing bundle called Fire and Ice. So If you fancy a long list of Indie games for a GREAT price, then check this out. This bundle has a rather large selection of games, eight in fact with two mystery titles to come.

No Church in the wild - 8Bit Remix

Another great 8bit tune remix and this is No Church in the wild, which is an 8bit remix of the hit tune that plays during the start of the Tv series Ripper Street. Truth be told I hate the original version and prefer just the start, so to find this 8bit remix is simply superb. What do you think? What other 8bit remixes would you suggest for Indie Retro News?

WarZ Patch - 1.1.1 3/4/13

A new patch is about to go live for the online Zombie apocalypse game WarZ, they are finally putting in skills and amongst other things, eating sounds for Zombies! nom nom nom nom

Nvidia GeForce R313 Game Ready Drivers : 314.14 Beta

Although not strictly Indie or Retro gaming news related, you will need the latest drivers for certain games, especially if they have issues. These are the new GeForce R313 Game Ready Drivers : 314.14 Beta

Ultima 6 Project - Dungeon Siege : (REMAKE)

Using the engine power of Dungeon Siege, this brings Ultima 6 into a newer generation of systems, thanks to the fan base of Team Archon. Shame it wasn't Ultima 8 though, as I loved that game, one of my all time favorite Ultima's.  This project was formed in 2001 to develop a remake of Origin Systems' classic game Ultima VI : The False Prophet with newer graphics and a much more immersive engine. This is a total conversion of bringing the world of Britannia into Gas Powered Games' Dungeon Siege.

Ben Chandler: Paranormal Investigator - 2D Adventure

Another 2d adventure in a retro feel is Ben Chandler: Paranormal Investigator. Guide Ben Chandler through the Australian wilderness as he goes looking for his beloved tin. Say what?!?! A tin? Anyhoo, as you go looking for your tin you may come across some paranormal activity and that's about it really. Will you find your tin or the odd ghost?

AVP : Evolution - Aliens for iOS

A new Aliens Versus Predator from the developers Angry Mob Games, has appeared for iOS devices and it looks pretty impressive going by the trailer and screenshots. Don't worry this has nothing to do with Gearbox or Sega, so they haven't screwed this one up. This is AVP Evolution whereby you play as both the Alien and Predator, in a face off as if it's straight from the movies.

9 Months In - 2d Adventure

A 2d adventure game that was originally made for the AGS Bake Sale, is now available for FREE! 9 Months In, is the story of a pregnant woman that has been wrongly accused and sentenced to 9 months in Jail, but that's not all. You are accused of a new crime while in prison, the murder of one of the inmates, add to that and the previous sentence, it's your story to prove your innocence!

Deal of the week-end: Classic DotEmu games are 60% off‏

Heads up Indie & Retro gamers, DotEmu is doing an awesome deal of the week-end where their catalogue is 60% off. A brilliant compilation retro pack of Krypton Egg, the mythical Nicky Boom and its sequel Nicky Boom 2 and plunge back to humour and reflexion with the three episodes from Gobliiins trilogy. This service is fast becoming my top rated Retro Distribution service and the list continues with even more amazing games.

WarZ - Dev Diary, 3/1 : Skills

Even though I still play this game, not as much I might add, it's nice to see it's still being developed, especially as it's on Steam... Again! So let's see what's coming up this Tuesday from the Dev Diary, 3/1. This is an online zombie apocalypse game, if you didn't know that already.

Golden Axe Myth - Fan Based Remake

Using the OpenBOR engine and developed by baritonomarchetto, is this stunning fan based remake of the hit 1989 classic Golden Axe. This remake titled Golden Axe Myth is a side-scrolling, beat 'em up, hack and slash arcade video game that will be sure to impress any arcade beat em up player. Choose a character and then enjoy the time spent hacking and slashing enemies to death, while riding creatures and using powerful potions.

Bomberman - Massively Multiplayer Online Retro Goodness

Fancy playing an online game with over 1000 players? Remember the good old days of Bomberman? Well here's a massively multiplayer online version called Bombermine, which you can play with so many players, it's as if they are all sitting in your living room with a controller.  Pick up special items, place down bombs and blow your friends to pieces. The art style remains true to form as not to deviate from what made Bomberman great.