Luckyman - A Montezuma's Revenge inspiration for the Atari XL/XE by Lukasz

In the early 80's many of us had the pleasure of playing the adventure platformer 'Montezuma's Revenge' on the Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Apple II, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Sega Master System and even the ZX Spectrum (as Panama Joe). It combined treasure hunting, lots of rooms, puzzle solving and deadly traps and enemies that needed to be avoided almost as if you were playing as Indiana Jones himself. But now once again we look towards a new game in that style, as Łukasz "Luklab" Labuda has released a Montezuma inspiration for the Atari XL/XE called 'Luckyman'.

Batman - Classic Isometric game by Ocean Software looks super on the Sinclair QL!

Many of you probably remember the 1980's Isometric games of Batman and Head Over Heels by Ocean Software: two great games for systems such as the Amstrad, ZX Spectrum, and the more recent MSX2 remake. So here's a great news update for fans of these games. As we have recently been told by Saberman, that Batman has been made available for the Sinclair QL. As in the words of the creator "Batman, Jon Ritman's legendary 1986 game now also for the retro-computer Sinclair QL thanks to the remake of Joan Gayón, which is freely available in various versions, for the original machine and for the emulator developed in assembly language from scratch".

Telethugs - A PC Game by Pedro Paiva in 2019, now ported to the ZX Spectrum by Amaweks

Another ZX Spectrum announcement that's well worth a mention, is a new release by Amaweks called 'Telethugs'. This game available for purchase as a Patreon exclusive (annoyingly), is an Arcade run and gun game that was originally created and published for PC by Pedro Paiva in 2019, now ported over to the ZX Spectrum by Amaweks. To coincide with this news, below the latest gameplay footage by Saberman, as is the full details of this new release.

GORF - An Arcade conversion arrives on the ZX Spectrum by Deanysoft

If you're looking for a decent release for the ZX Spectrum that features not one, but five mini games that will keep you occupied throughout this evening. Then look no further than this new Arcade conversion by Deanysoft called GORF. A game which is a conversion of a 1981 game originally by Dave Nutting Associates, as a fixed shooter with five distinct levels, the first of which is based on Space Invaders and another on Galaxian. To coincide with this news, we've got the full details below as well as some gameplay footage.

Spy Kombat - Another side scrolling shooter entry in the SEUCK Compo 2025 for the C64!

I was scrolling through the TND SEUCK Compo 2025 entries to see if there's anything decent worth mentioning, and I've come across a new entry in the SEUCK compo called 'Spy Kombat' by Pinov Vox. A game in which you play as Shancky, a secret agent, and must put a stop to Mr. X and his evil henchmen to retrieve the "Shadow" organization's defense plans. To coincide with this news, Saberman has sent us some gameplay footage which can be viewed below.

ROGUEish - This roguelike C64 game by Syntaxerrorsoftware looks pretty decent (+Demo)

I do love a good roguelike, it's one of my favorite genres to play, especially when I'm delving deep into dark dungeons looking for decent loot and avoiding many of the nasties contained within. So if like me, you like that sort of gaming experience. Then make sure to check out Syntaxerrorsoftware's upcoming Commodore 64 game of 'ROGUEish'. A rogue-like for the C64 computer (either via emulation or on real Hardware) that comes with an early teaser demo for you to try right now!

The Doll Maker - A new adventure game in the works by Remanence Studio for the Amiga (+Demo)

Interactive text adventures were many of our first forays into video gaming. Similar to the Adventure stories we would get as books each adventure was usually a unique, and fulfilling story combined with puzzles, traps, loot, and enemies. The latest release by Remanence Studio is one such classic interactive graphical text adventure game and although it is a horror adventure known as The Doll Maker, it will still feel right at home for anyone who likes entering text based commands such as go east, go inside, look and pick up item.

BDTZ - A Zombie themed Cannon Fodder game for the Amiga by Acneproduction [UPDATE]

If you remember the game Cannon Fodder on the Amiga, then take a look at how this game plays, it will bring back a little bit of nostalgia! Ok... So Cannon Fodder didn't have Zombies (Not that I remember) but the style of game play is very similar in this game called BDTZ by Acneproduction. A new Zombie themed Cannon Fodder game, which the developer has announced with a new and improved demo for the Commodore Amiga. 

Frontier Force - This latest Shoot 'em up for the SEGA Master System from Badcomputer looks pretty cool!

If you have a SEGA Master System or an Emulator to hand, then you are in for an arcade treat during this weekend, as we've just been told by Adam@badcomputer0 through Twitter, that you can now download the latest version of the kick ass Shoot 'em up of Frontier Force for the Sega Master System; a new game which has plenty of stages, different weapons, enemies and bosses to keep you occupied throughout. In light of this news, provided below is a couple of gifs and further details.

Painter Man - A Bank holiday ZX Spectrum game from io.rrwm!

The Sun is shining and the weather across the UK is pretty glorious! But if you don't like the Sun and would rather be indoors playing ZX Spectrum games, then come and check out io.rrwm's latest speccy game of 'Painter Man'. A game in which enjoying the bank holiday, you play as Banky Van Daime, and must avoid AI Lions on a rampage while trying to do what you do best... Painting your own castle! To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided some gameplay footage below.

Anguish - Amiga classic *Agony* by Psygnosis is getting an unofficial spiritual sequel by Lionagony (+Demo)

In 1992, Psygnosis with development by Art & Magic, released the gorgeous owl flying shoot em up of AGONY, for the Amiga system. It was a very impressive game for its time using features such as scales of colors done with raster lines, halfbrite graphics mode for the between-level pictures, three layers of parallax scrolling using dual-playfield mode, in-game palette swapping, and continuous flashing of the background palette to simulate additional colors. In fact was such a good game, that a creator by the name of Lionagony is now working on his own spiritual sequel for the Amiga called 'Anguish'.

C64 Game Maker - A tool that allows you to generate C++ source code for simple video games

We've featured many game engine updates throughout the years, from the C64 with SEUCK, to a constant array of updates for the Amiga with either Backbone, Redpill or our personal favorite from Earok called The Scorpion Engine. Well here we are with another game engine news story, as thanks to a good friend of ours contacting us early this morning, he has told us of a game engine for the Commodore 64 called 'C64 Game Maker' by AGPX. A tool that allows you to generate C++ source code for simple video games. To coincide with this news, one of the highlighted game demos using this tool is shown below called 'Legacy of the Lost Spell'.

Shipwrecked - Take on the role of a crew commander leading eight astronauts on a mission to Mars (C64)

Another cool game has appeared in my inbox, as I'm pleased to tell you that the same creator of the awesome Commodore 64 game of Battle for Cronos, Deathflood Dungeon of Doom, and devolution has made available the Commodore 64 game of 'Shipwrecked' via the ka-plus.pl website. A game in which you take on the role of a crew commander leading eight astronauts on a mission to Mars. To coincide with this news, Saberman has done a video of this rather unique survival/strategy game by Windigo Productions!

Burger Time - An Arcade like conversion for the Commodore Amiga 500 by JOTD [FINAL VERSION]

Some more Amiga news for you all, as we've just been given the heads up, that JOTD who was behind great conversions such as Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Super Bagman, Galaxian500, Pooyan, Super Xevious, and the upcoming Bad Dudes vs DragonNinja, has now turned his attention to the 1982 game of Burger Time. A new Amiga conversion which was originally released back in the day for the Intellivision, Apple II, Atari 2600, TI-99/4A, Commodore 64, ColecoVision and many others. To coincide with this news, you can see the latest footage of Burger Time being shown below.

Jogos 80 em: Cadê os Artigos - A ZX Spectrum Arcade game from Teknamic Software

Something for everyone this week, and to continue the 8bit fun. I've recently been informed of a new ZX Spectrum that's worth checking out called Jogos 80 em: Cadê os Artigos by Teknamic Software. A new game in which playing as Eduardo Luccas or Marcus Garrett, you must collect special items and chase down the eight rebellious editors of the Jogos 80 magazine across several Brazilian states to convince them to hand over their articles. In light of this news, provided below is further information about the game as well as some gameplay footage.