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!

Petal Panic - This upcoming Commodore 64 game by Piggy 18 Team looks fantastic!

Well this is incredible news, as the highly acclaimed developer Piggy 18 Team—the creative minds behind the award-winning hits like A Pig Quest—unveils their latest masterpiece for the Commodore 64, titled Petal Panic. In this game you will guide Pete through beautifully animated, non-linear multi-stage worlds. Each distinct ecosystem is filled with unpredictable threats, culminating in massive, screen-filling boss fights that will put your reflexes and gardening strategy to the ultimate test!

Sonic Spectrum Next - Sonic The Hedgehog comes over to the Spectrum NEXT via dave18

Sonic the Hedgehog has made its way onto the ZX Spectrum Next in an exciting new release titled Sonic Spectrum Next, developed by prominent retro community creator dave18. The game is a direct conversion of the classic Sega Master System (SMS) version. This ambitious port follows hot on the heels of the developer's prior game, where they successfully translated the brilliant Sega Master System shooter Astro Warrior over to the advanced FPGA architecture of the Next. To coincide with this exciting news story, Saberman has done a gameplay video.

The Adventure of Node - A native adventure Zelda-like game is in development for the Commodore Amiga [UPDATE]

Homebrew team Tedzogh, Dor, aZtOcKdOg, imjustpickle and keyj freely, has officially launched a playtest phase for its upcoming native Commodore Amiga adventure game, The Adventure of Node. Taking heavy inspiration from classic action-RPGs such as Zelda, the title introduces players to a fantasy world requiring sharp reflexes and critical thinking. While the game is still in active development and today's demo is an early tease, the game is likely to go through a lot of improvements until its final release.

Metro Siege - A 16-bit Beat 'em Up for Amiga, Neo Geo, and PC. Smashes Kickstarter goal!

Well this is incredible news, as the highly anticipated Metro Siege Kickstarter campaign has successfully smashed its initial funding goal, proving that the appetite for classic side-scrolling brawlers remains stronger than ever. Developed as a love letter to vintage arcade action by BitBeamCannon, this 16-bit co-op beat 'em up is currently being built for classic Amiga computers, Neo Geo hardware, and modern PC systems. While there is still 28 days to go, the Kickstarter stands at £24,885 pledged of a £13,817 goal!

Wonder Boy Remake - A fabulous remake for the Amstrad 128k is teased again with some demo footage!

One such game I used to love was that fantastic platformer ' Wonder Boy ' designed by Ryuichi Nishizawa. A game which started its life as a skateboarding rock jumping and axe bashing platformer, that later became the adventure platformer with RPG elements Wonderboy in Monsterland. And it's the original Wonderboy which is getting an announcement, as thanks to the creator Benjamin Yoris@BenYoris letting us know, the classic skateboarding platformer which many of us still love to this day, is still coming to the Amstrad CPC as a much improved 128k version!

Captain Victor Stormbeard And The Undead Treasure - An upcoming C64 platformer from KD Software gets a demo

The upcoming Commodore 64 platform adventure, Captain Victor Stormbeard and the Undead Treasure by KD Software, has officially been teased with a playable demo. Commodore 64 enthusiasts can now download and test the initial stage of this highly anticipated title, offering a substantial look at what the full game will provide. In fact if you do end up playing it, you'll experience the complete first level of the game, featuring 21 interconnected screens to explore, enemies to defeat, secrets to discover, and treasures to collect.

The City of Gold - Part 1 - A cRPG adventure from Per Holmström (Grottkräl) for the Amiga

Renowned fantasy author Per Holmström—known in the indie gaming community as Grottkräl—has launched The City of Gold Part 1, a captivating new cRPG adventure developed for the Commodore Amiga. Holmström, celebrated for penning the award-winning Dragonbane adventure Drakborgen: The Secret of Ath Ungol, transitions his narrative expertise to vintage computer hardware with this immersive classic style Adventure release. A new game that features a full story, graphics and even sounds!

Head-On - A Clone of the original dot-munching arcade game for the ZX Spectrum by Indigobeetle

The homebrew wave continues to deliver through itch io as a brand-new adaptation of Sega’s classic 1979 arcade game Head-On has appeared on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum by Indigobeetle. This latest release faithfully recreates the frantic, high-stakes driving mechanics of the legendary vintage coin-op title, providing Speccy players with an authentic slice of pre-Pac-Man arcade history right on their classic home speccy. To coincide with this news Saberman has done a video of the game below.

Venture 48k - Another procedurally generated roguelike appears for the ZX Spectrum

The Speccy homebrew community has received another thrilling new title for vintage hardware with the release of Venture48k, a rogue64-ish inspired dungeon crawler tailored specifically for the classic Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k. Developed by homebrew creator Jason-Indie, this fresh 8-bit title bridges the gap between retro nostalgia and modern mechanics, delivering a game that features 8 procedurally generated levels, rogue-ish gameplay, and entirely original, cutting-edge (ahem) 8-bit graphics and sound.