Nixy and the Seeds of Doom - HOT NEWS as a ZX Spectrum hit has finally been released for the Commodore 64!

In 2019 we did a big review of the ZX Spectrum game Nixy and the Seeds of Doom, a game which we said was not only very fun and addictive to play, but it had beautifully crafted visuals. So why is this game getting a mention again on IRN? Well if you didn't get the chance to play this game back then or the more recent C64 version (Nixy the Glade Sprite) which is also of high quality, you'll be pleased to know that Ali Pouladi, Andy Johns and Kamil Wolnikowski has released the hit game of Nixy and the Seeds of Doom over to the Commodore 64!

Santatron 2024 - A Christmas blaster from Nivrig Games for the Commodore Amiga

Prepare for more Christmas entertainment! As if you have a Commodore Amiga at hand, then it might be worth checking out Nivrig Games latest addictive Christmas blaster of 'Santatron 2024'. A game in which you play as Santa, and must evade, attack and rescue Christmas from an AI controlled disaster. To coincide with this news, we've got some more info about the game as well as a gameplay video from Saberman.

Abyssal Karma - A top scrolling Shoot 'em up for the C64 by Rodrigo Yeowtch

If you're not playing modern games such as Stalker 2, or the latest hardware release of 'The Spectrum', then how about this homebrew update of Rodrigo's Commodore 64 top scrolling Shoot 'em up of 'Abyssal Karma':  An entertaining game which now includes new enemies, a final boss, and an ending screen that should keep you occupied throughout today. To coincide with this news, we've got some more info as well as some game play footage provided below.

Toki C64 Remastered gets new footage and it still looks AWESOME

Toki was an awesome arcade shooter platformer that was released way back in 1989 by a designer by the name of Akira Sakuma for systems such as the NES, Sega Mega Drive, Atari Lynx, Atari ST, Amiga & Commodore 64. In it you played as an enhanced Ape transformed from a Human that could shoot energy balls from his mouth defeating strange creatures and finally an evil Wizard. Well If you remember this truly great game, you'll be pleased to know that at some point in the near future, you'll be able to play a remastered version which is still in development for the C64 by @DavideBottino!

Tetra Zone - A modern take on a classic WIP for the Commodore Amiga

If you've played the 1980's hit game of Tetris then you'll be pleased to know that as of this morning, we have been informed that you can now download Wei-ju Wu's WIP Commodore Amiga game of Tetra Zone. As in the words of the creator "a modern take on the best known arcade puzzle game of all time for classic Amiga computers (title changed for trademark/copyright reasons)". To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a gameplay video showing this early build.

A Very Hairy Christmas - A modern HD debut of Mr Hair for the PC by Langford Productions

We've just received word from our good friend Richard of Langford Productions, of a new PC game that has been released called 'A Very Hairy Christmas'. A game which doesn't just have nods to other classic games from the 80's such as Pac-Man and PSSST, but it's a rather lovely game for the upcoming festive season. As in the words of the developer "Star of many Spectrum games, Mr Hair makes his HD debut in the festive "A Very Hairy Christmas" for Windows PC" To coincide with this news, we've got the full story from the game as well as a trailer.

Old Towers - RetroSouls seriously cool ZX Spectrum game arrives on the Famicom/NES with a version 1.1

If you've been following RetroSouls for awhile you would've known they have released games such as GLUF, Old Tower, Twinlight, Alter Ego, and even Tourmaline for the ZX Spectrum. Well today as thanks to a heads up via Facebook, we have been told that they have released a new game update for the NES as an arcade puzzler called 'Old Towers'. A challenging game in which you have traverse an ancient tower to collect all the treasure within. To coincide with this news, we've got some gameplay footage from the game as well as a small write up below the video.

Donkey Kong - A famous 80's game has just got a rather awesome Arcade to ZX Spectrum conversion!

In the early 80's Nintendo released one of the most famous games of all time, and that game was ' Donkey Kong '. A game in which you played as Mario that had to avoid obstacles across a number of platforms, with sometimes a hammer in hand to save a damsel in distress from a giant barrel throwing ape called Donkey Kong. That same game which also appeared as a more recent Arcade to Amiga conversion by JOTD, has just arrived as a pretty incredible Arcade clone to the ZX Spectrum by Artonapilos.

Fist of the North Star 2 aka Last Battle (Sega Mega Drive) is possibly coming to the Commodore Amiga

The last news story from me today unless something major comes out, as looking through both the EAB forums and Facebook, we've found out that the Sega Mega Drive version of Last Battle: Legend of the Final Hero, is possibly coming to the Commodore Amiga as Fist of the North Star 2. As in the words of the developer who is creating it using the Scorpion Engine "This will be for the Amiga game jam. But street fighter will be first". To coincide with this news, we've got a short video of an early build as well as a wikipedia description about the original.

Croco Folie - A tribute and celebration for the 40th birthday of the Amstrad CPC 464

Amstrad CPC owners if you're feeling a little left out, then worry not! As we've just found out through our emails and Twitter, that AYOR61 and team, who were also behind other games such as Missile Command, Octopus 21 and Midnight Streets. Has released the new arcade platformer of 'Croco Folie' for the Amstrad CPC via GameJolt. To coincide with this news, we've got a very brief description from the team as well as a couple of videos from Saberman and Xenomorph.

Labyrinth - A Remake of the Commodore 64 game Labyrinth for the Amiga

Even though the Caffeine hasn't kicked in yet and I'm still half asleep, I thought I'd give quick a shout out to Kim Fastrup Larsen's new remake update of 'Labyrinth' for the Commodore Amiga. A game in which the developer says "is a remake of a Commodore 64 game published by Commodore in 1983 (not to be confused with the 1986 game of the same name by LucasFilm). To coincide with this news, we've got the full story about this update as well as a new gameplay video.

Lord of the Orb - XaVeR adds even more levels to a classic 1985 game by Antic Software

Here on Indie Retro News we do love writing about the Atari XL/XE, I mean seriously we can't stop featuring the latest games released for this system. Well here we are with another story sent to us by Saberman, and it's the latest new level update for the classic game of 'Lord of the Orb'; A game that was originally released way back in 1985 by Antic Software. In light of this news, we have some footage of the new levels found within the game below.

Battle for Cronos - A high quality turn based wargame for the Commodore 64 by Windigo Productions!

Fancy a game that doesn't just have a great starting soundtrack, a brilliant intro and turn based combat for up to 4 players? Then make sure to check out Windigo Productions latest Commodore 64 game of 'Battle for Cronos'. A game in which the creator says has epic battles with 4 factions, an 8 mission campaign, 6 skirmish maps for custom matches, 10 simulator missions for training, 20 different units and buildings, and even a password system with save games for both PAL and NTSC machines. To coincide with this news, there's a screenshot and a gameplay video provided below.

Fast Food Dizzy 2 - An unofficial sequel to Codemaster's Fast Food Dizzy is finally here! (AGA recommended)

As we said before in our previous announcement, AcidBottle is certainly no stranger to creating quality releases for the Amiga, the Arcade to Commodore Amiga game of Breakthru and Wonder Boy are just two of the ones that stand out on IndieRetroNews. Well here are with another AcidBottle news story! As thanks to a good friend letting us know earlier today, we've been told that he has released the unofficial sequel of Fast Food Dizzy 2. To coincide with this news, we've got some footage of the game as well as an in-depth description.

Tiny Pixel Adventure - A classic pixel retro game that will captivate you for the Amiga gets a BIG update!

Thanks to Saberman contacting us late last night, we have been told that the developer HooGames2017, who created the awesome scorpion engine based game of Dr.Dangerous, has released a BIG update for the upcoming Commodore Amiga game of 'Tiny Pixel Adventure'. A game in which the dev says "Welcome to the colorful and dangerous world of Tiny Pixel Adventure, a classic pixel retro game that will captivate you!". To coincide with this news, we've got another screenshot, and a new video from the downloadable tease!