Have you ever wanted to play a retro game whereby you play as a character with an extremely large head, then come and check out TheQproyect's latest game called Isaac Marama, a sprawling new adventure platformer specifically crafted for the great Amstrad CPC. Taking inspiration from the golden era of 8-bit gaming, this title serves as a prequel to the studio's award-winning 2023 entry, PERAL. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest footage of the game provided by Xenomorph.
A new hero is hopping onto the Sega Mega Drive, and he’s bringing a fresh pack of chewing gum with him. Bubble Gum Toad, the latest retro gaming homebrew for Sega’s classic 16-bit console! A game that is winning over gamers who's played it with its unique mechanics and vibrant retro charm. In this adventure, you play as the coolest toad in the neighborhood, but there's a catch: this toad doesn't jump. To navigate through levels and reach the ultimate goal—the bubblegum machine—you must rely entirely on your blowing skills...So good luck!
Another vintage Atari game has made an appearance on the Commodore VIC-20, as looking through our emails earlier today, I've been told by Liqmatrix that Micke has released Cosmic Ark, a high-fidelity conversion from the Atari 2600 over to the Commodore VIC-20. A new release which faithfully recreates the frantic species-saving gameplay of the 1980's Imagic original. To experience this technical feat on original hardware, users will need a VIC-20 equipped with an 8k memory expansion. The increased RAM is essential to handle the conversion's graphics and smooth performance.
Even more fantastic news for you all, as just I found out by a good friend of ours that the 1986 Arcade game called 'Jail Break', which was also released on many different systems such as the Amstrad, C64 and ZX Spectrum, is still coming to the Amiga as an arcade conversion/port by JOTD. The same developer who also released many other games such as Elevator Action, Super Xevious 1200, Hyper Sports and many more. In light of this news, provided below is some beta from the game which wasn't created using the Scorpion Engine ;).
With all the news that's been posted this week you'd think I'd take a break, but not so! As Micro Chops has announced the release of the eagerly awaited ZX Spectrum game called Super Hair 2 : Revenge of the Wizard. A game which doesn't just star the character Super Hair, but unlike all the previous platformers we've featured with this character, SuperHair 2 Revenge of the Wizard has gone isometric. In light of this news, provided below is a new screenshot, as well as gameplay footage from Saberman.
Another ZX Spectrum homebrew to add to a massive list of featured titles, as a new game has appeared called A Mouse Life 2: Escape from Science Lab, a new title from developer BAD BITS. Built using the XPAGD Gen2 engine by Xavisan, this sequel puts players back in the paws of a resourceful rodent desperate for freedom. Players must navigate perilous screens to deactivate shimmering force fields by hunting down hidden buttons. However, finding the switch is only half the battle; to unlock the exit, you must scavenge the environment to collect every letter of the word "DOOR."
Every so often I like to check the total view count to see how we are doing, and today I was rather shocked to see we smashed the 100 million view count, a total of 100,292,086 views. For an Indie and Retro website this is rather impressive indeed. But this is all thanks to you the reader, as well as Patreon Supporters, Twitchers and Youtubbers that keep coming back and also spreading our news far and wide. You make this place extra special! In fact our site is actually global as we get readers from the USA, UK, Canada, China, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Australia, Greece and even Sweden, with a vast majority coming from the USA! So again all I can say is a massive thank you and keep spreading the news, we are here and here to stay :)
For decades, Atari enthusiasts have felt a void without one of the most iconic fighting games from the 1980's. Today, that "historical bug" has finally been fixed. Team Vega have released a brand-new port of the legendary Barbarian, built from the ground up specifically to harness the unique power of the Atari XL and XE line. As one person puts it "The highly anticipated release of "Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior" for the Atari XL/XE series is here. This version has evolved dramatically since its first teaser some years back promising an unforgettable experience for retro gaming fans."
Acneproduction has revealed Mundialito 2, a high-energy sequel born from a lifelong passion for the beautiful game. Built with a "retro-first" mindset, this title aims to recapture the frenetic, wide-eyed joy of childhood gaming. While still in active development, Mundialito 2 promises a massive roster of 32 international teams all vying for championship glory. The final release is set to feature two distinct ways to play: Classic Mode: For those who crave a traditional simulation experience and Arcade Mode: A chaotic twist where game-changing power-ups and bonuses appear directly on the pitch to aid your team or sabotage your rivals.
The Commodore Amiga continues its homebrew goodness with the release of Iron Rails, a sophisticated railway strategy title from developer CopperByte Games. Drawing deep inspiration from the "cube rail" board game genre, this exclusive new release challenges players to build a transportation empire across the face of North America. Iron Rails casts players as budding rail barons tasked with navigating a sprawling map featuring 36 major cities and a network of over 100 potential routes. The core gameplay loop blends careful planning with high-stakes competition as players collect train cards to claim vital connections.
Retro gaming fans, dust off your joysticks and get ready to relive a classic game that many of us remember from our youth. After nearly four decades of anticipation, the spiritual successor to the legendary 1987 hit Head Over Heels is finally arriving. Titled as 'Return to Blacktooth', this upcoming release for the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST aims to recapture the magic of the golden age of isometric adventures. As in the words of Thalamus Digital Publishing. "An old-school isometric arcade adventure and the spiritual successor to the much-revered ‘80s classic!"
Fans of classic city-building simulations have a new reason to be excited, especially if you loved games such as Sim City or even the look of Transport Tycoon. As Yesbox Studios prepares for its highly anticipated Early Access launch of Metropolis 1998. Blending the nostalgic aesthetic of the 90s and early 2000s with sophisticated modern tech, this title is carving out a unique space in the simulation genre. Players can get a first taste of the game now with a playable demo on Steam.