Super Trevor Land - A retro-inspired isometric platformer from A500Fan for ARM64 & AmigaOS4

AmigaOS 4 community developer A500 fan has released Super Trevor Land, a tongue-in-cheek isometric platformer that transforms the community's real-world hardware struggles into a vibrant, retro-inspired game. Super Trevor Land focuses on the ecosystem’s long-standing hardware deficit. In the fictionalized game world, next-generation PowerPC (PPC) Amiga systems sit completely idle, waiting for the essential mainboards required to make them functional. Without this vital physical hardware, the future of the platform remains nothing more than an unfulfilled dream.

ChromaBlast - A cute(?) Vertical Scrolling Shoot-em-up is demo'd on the Amiga! [UPDATE]

Developer lisoform2003 has released a new demo for ChromaBlast, a new vertical scrolling shoot-em-up for the Commodore Amiga developed through human-AI collaboration with Claude AI. Targeting OCS/ECS and AGA hardware, the game features a combo-driven evolution system where players control the Chromacraft to fight the Grayscale Armada across five levels. The project, created by Michele Ferrigno, utilizes custom 68000 assembly and C code to produce high-performance, OS-independent gameplay on stock A500+ machines.

The AmiGoonies (1986) - Iconic MSX game 'The Goonies' gets an in-dev Amiga port [UPDATE]

Here's another great classic that wasn't just a movie, it had a game too! And that game, just like the movie was called The Goonies. Originally the game came out for the C64, Atari 8bit, Apple II, MSX, and was later ported to the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC by US Gold. This game follows very closely to the movie in the fact that many of the screens were largely inspired by actual sets and puzzles seen in the film. Play through the levels while using a member of the Goonies to solve puzzles, and finally reach the exit! As for this version, it is a heartfelt Amiga tribute to the iconic MSX game The Goonies (1986), and created in celebration of its upcoming 40th anniversary.

Bomb Jack GX - If you loved this Arcade classic back in the day, then check out this new Amstrad Plus and GX4000 version!

Well this is fantastic news for the weekend, as homebrew developer AnthonyFlack has launched Bomb Jack GX, an incredible new arcade port specifically enhanced for the Amstrad CPC Plus and GX4000 console. This fresh release streamlines the experience compared to its predecessor, Bomb Jack Extra Sugar, by stripping away the lesser-used extra modes in favor of a pure, focused recreation of the original arcade classic. By targeting the unique hardware capabilities of the Amstrad Plus line and the GX4000, the game delivers massive technical improvements over standard CPC versions with rich visuals, fluid performance persistent highscores!

Duckling Rescue - A family friendly Commodore 64 platformer by James Emselle

Papa Duck needs your help in the delightful new Commodore 64 game Duckling Rescue, a family-friendly release from developer James Emselle that is available through itch io. A charming platformer adventure as the creators first game that is tailored specifically for younger players and fans of the "cosy gaming" genre, offering a gentle yet engaging experience on C64 hardware. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest footage from Saberman.

Broken Altars - Another unique C64 game from drmortalwombat..Mouse Support too!

Here we are with another hot news story with the release of Broken Altars, a unique game for the Commodore 64 by prominent homebrew developer drmortalwombat. Combining resource management with tactical reconstruction, the game introduces a standout feature rarely utilized on vintage hardware: native mouse support. While Broken Altars is uniquely optimized to deliver its best experience using a mouse and keyboard setup, the developer has ensured that standard 8-bit configurations are fully supported. Players who prefer a traditional experience can easily navigate the entire game using just a classic joystick, or a joystick paired with a keyboard.

Apidya' Special - An authentic, 24-bit pixel remake of a classic Shoot 'em up is still coming and boy does it look good!

This month alone we've seen some real bangers of hot news stories, from Ghosts'n Goblins Arcade for the Amiga, the fantastic looking C64 game called Petal Panic, and Sonic The Hedgehog for the ZX Spectrum NEXT. Well, here's another one that is sure to be a big hit! As I've been informed that 'Apidya Special' by ININ Games, is still coming to consoles and PC August 2026. A game that is described as, "an authentic, 24-bit pixel remake of an incredible 90's Shoot 'em up. No 3D models, no AI upscaling—just handcrafted pixels and passion with an exclusive Chris Hulsbeck original soundtrack"!

--=O O=-- - Paint the screen with your balls in this new ZX Spectrum game by Briefer666

Another ZX Spectrum game has arrived, as homebrew developer Briefer666 has released an updated build of --=O O=--, a unique competitive multiplayer game for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. The core objective of --=O O=-- is simple yet frantic that will have you hooked: players must completely paint their half of the screen before their opponent does. Each player commands a distinct dual-setup consisting of both a ball and a sharp blade. A blade that must be avoided at all costs... One wrong move and it's back to the "safety" zone for you.

Cyber Wraith - Another fantastic speccy game makes an appearance

If you're feeling glum and want some fresh news for a Thursday, then we have just found out that sisko_MSX has officially launched Cyber Wraith, an intense new sci-fi action title for the ZX Spectrum. The game drops players into a desperate sci-fi nightmare. The distant planet NOIRYS-9 has completely fallen to a hostile invasion of malicious mechanical constructs. Every local facility and outpost is now locked down under the iron fist of the Great Cyber, a ruthless artificial intelligence that has physically reshaped the entire celestial body into a sprawling, metallic bastion.

Rex: Into the Shadow Realm - This upcoming Amiga sequel from HoysterGames looks rather special! [UPDATE]

Well this is fantastic news and one I didn't expect to be writing today! Is the fact that Hoyster Games (Kevin Watson-Hoy & Matthew McGuire), has officially announced its third title, Rex: Into the Shadow Realm, a fast-paced vertical shooter coming to the classic Commodore Amiga later this year with a demo in June. Serving as a direct sequel to Rex and the Galactic Plague, this upcoming release marks the third expansion of the studio's expanding Osiris Universe, which also includes The Osiris Infection.

HOT NEWS as Ghosts'n Goblins has arrived as a Commodore Amiga AGA edition via JOTD! [UPDATE]

If you played ' Ghosts'n Goblins ' the first game in the Ghosts 'n Goblins franchise on systems such as the Amstrad, Amiga, Atari, C64 and ZX Spectrum, or the more recent arcade overhaul that was released for the Plus/4. You'll be interested to know that as of just recently, JOTD has finally released the eagerly awaited Ghosts'n Goblins AGA for the Commodore Amiga. An enhanced version for the Amiga 1200 and above bringing it more in line with the Arcade classic. 

The Tale of Sir Galahad - An upcoming Amiga game originally inspired by Monty Python

An upcoming Commodore Amiga AMOS developed title, The Tale of Sir Galahad the Chaste, may well be getting a playable demo tease after a two-year solo development cycle by Empedocles. While the adventure platformer was originally inspired by the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the final narrative has shifted into a serious plot centered around Holy Grail mythology and Gnostic Christianity. Players take on the role of Sir Galahad to defeat Yaldabaoth, the malevolent deity ruling the realm. 

Solseed: Journey to Spring - A brand new retro adventure for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K by marinovic

Solseed: Journey to Spring is a brand-new retro release by developer marinovic, delivering yet another platformer experience designed specifically for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K. Players will not only navigate a series of classic, screen-by-screen challenges that capture the true essence of vintage 1980s gaming! But there's themed areas such as deep winter woodlands, a heavy snow forest, and melting fields, 24 rooms filled with environmental dangers, secrets, and branching paths, aggressive enemies, and so so much more!