Category: MSX

Draconic Throne – New game for the MSX is the 8th MSXDev’17 contestant

In Draconic Throne you are the dragon and your objective on this new arcade MSX game is to burn to death all the enemies and defeat the prince that awaits you at the end of each level. It is always refreshing to see a game that turns upside down the usual plot, and Draconic Throne does that really well. I’ve…

SymbOS 3.0 – Graphical multi-tasking Operating System for MSX, Amstrad

SymbOS is a graphical multi tasking Operating System that runs on Z80 machines like the MSX, Amstrad and a few others. It was first released in 2006 exclusively for the Amstrad CPC, and later on ported for the MSX2, Amstrad PCW, and  Enterprise 64/128 (added in this new version). After more than 3 years since the previous release, SymbOS 3.0 was…

MSX Game Development Competition gets 3 more entries

MSXDev’17 is still happening at full speed and last weekend it got 3 new game entries: Mazogs, Andrea Petkovic Torneo de Tenis, and XSpelunker. When I read Mazogs, I had a fainting recollection of the name and my brain didn’t fool me. The #5 entry is a port/upgrade of the game released for the ZX81 back in 1982. If you followed…

Developing your own cartridge game for the MSX? You should read this!

It is very refreshing to see articles over the “retro” internet about software development for our beloved retromachines, but what if you want to go one step further and release that software as a physical copy, in cartridge, and with a shiny box? To answer this questions and some more, Lavi Lavandeira has published a new post over MSXCenter reviewing manufacturers…

Who Dares Wins, MSX2 Remake Available at the 51st Barcelona MSX Users Meeting, Saturday 17th of June

While we are on the MSX topic, msx.org recently announced more News regarding the MSX2. “Who Dares Wins” by Retroforce will be available to purchase for 35€ at the 51st Barcelona MSX users meeting which is being held in Barcelona at centre “Jove la Fontana“, Spain on Saturday 17th of June. Following the meeting, next batches will be available through the…

The Sword of IANNA by Retroworks, MSX2 Version in Development

Hot of the press News! from the awesome MSX website, msx.org! Retroworks team have decided to port the Action/Platformer “The Sword of IANNA” to MSX2! The game was originally planned for the ZX Spectrum (also in development). To play the game the requirements are as follows. MSX2 or higher and PSG sound. This isn’t just a straight port though, the graphics,…

A new website dedicated to the MSX has been launched!

MSX Center is a new website dedicated to the (as you would guess) MSX line of computers. As stated by the website “About” page, MSX Center’s purpose is to promote the usage of MSX computers, support developers of new software and hardware, and expand the user community. Behind the new site, we have Javi Lavandeira is well-known from his blog series…

Motkonge – New action game for MSX

Motkonge is an action game that is inspired and pays excellent homage to the PC classic Populous. The objective of the game is to lead the Blue “team” and beat the red ones. As you team progresses, you conquer more land until you defeat the enemy. You can take a pick at the game play watching the video below. [vsw…

New MSX game ‘Myths and Dragons’ to be released in July as physical copy

The excellent MSX Resource Centre website brought to my attention this new game that will be released in July by Kai Magazine. Myths and Dragons is a fantasy-themed beat ’em up game that also has some RPG elements. This nice addition gives the game more to look for since the players can gain experience and money that will let them upgrade equipment as…

Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe, New Platformer Coming to MSX, Intellivision, Master System and Colecovision!

Sydney Hunter is a new retro-style adventure/puzzle platformer. Armed only with his trusty boomerang, Sydney must navigate dark caverns while avoiding bats, ghosts, hot lava and other obstacles. The Sacred Tribe is the second game in the Sydney Hunter series. Already announced two years ago, Sydney Hunter & The Caverns of Death is still in development. Sydney Hunter, the great…