Category: Computers

Bruce Lee RX for ZX Spectrum Released!

Bruce Lee is a video game designed by Ron J. Fortier, with graphics by Kelly Day and music by John A. Fitzpatrick. Originally developed for the Atari 8-bit, the game was published in 1984 by Datasoft, along with ports for the Apple II, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC. Bruce Lee RX by Allan Turvey is a graphical update…

Monty on the Run conversion to be released for the Atari XL/XE

The Atariage user “Philsan” has announced a new game for the Atari 8-bit: Monty on the Run! The game consists of a conversion from the 16Kb version released for the Commodore Plus/4 by Gremlin Graphics in 1986. Based on the screenshots, the people behind the conversion did an incredible job with the graphics. Hopefully, the gameplay is as fun as…

Your vintage computer / console collection speaks for you

By reading this, most likely you have a thing for vintage computing and gaming, as well as being the owner of either a small or big collection of vintage technology. But have you ever thought of why do you still keep that Gameboy in your drawer since your childhood? Why do you miss your little Speccy and can’t forgive yourself…

Iceblox Plus (C64) Gets Physical Release

Psytronik Software is proud to present Icebox Plus, a C64 game by Karl Hörnell, who  produced C64 classics like Clean Up Service, Fungus and Velocipede.  Iceblox Plus is a Pengo style game that sees you control Pixel Pete with  the aim to collect gold coins trapped in ice.  You can push ice blocks around to snuff out the fire monsters…

Bitmap Soft looks to expand the Retro Publishing scene

Bitmap Soft is looking to be the next ‘big player’ in the software publishing space for vintage home computers with the launch of two cassette format debut titles – All Hallows (ZX Specrum) and Chronicles of Nanako (Amstrad CPC). Established earlier this year by Darren Doyle and Jamie Battison, Bitmap Soft will be specialising as a software house publishing new…

Mage Rage Top-Down Maze Shooter Coming to the ZX Spectrum

Andy Green recently announced a top-down maze shooter called Mage Rage, which will be coming to the ZX Spectrum. Developed by John Davies and Andy using AGDx Mini, you take control of Mercure the Mage, exploring a ravenous beasts evil lair, full of spiders, bats, rats, goblins and trolls. You must recover “Magical Swirls” which were stolen from the stone…

Ms RodMan (C64) – more arcade fun action from Misfit

Following on from our article last month revealing the ‘9.99 Range’ of Cartridge Games from The Future Was 8-Bit (TFW8b), VITNO has received their physical copy of one of the titles featured in this range, Ms RodMan. Developed by Mika ‘Misfit’ Keränen, Ms RodMan is the Commodore 64 sequel to last year’s multi-format release of RodMan, RodMan is a reimaging…

RGN Episode 125: C64 Round Up October 2019

Specialising in the current day Commodore 64 gaming and hardware scene, RetroGamerNation (RGN) is your one stop shop when it comes to game previews, comprehensive game reviews, monthly round ups and step by step overview of new hardware solutions for old ‘bread bin’ computer. The latest RGN YouTube video is a C64 Round Up featuring: Reviews of Keystone Kapers, Ms…

Commando 2084, A New C64 Game by Pungas de Villa Martelli [PVM]

Commando 2084 is a new game for the Commodore 64, and it’s a bit of an oddball. The creator has taken the original Commando game and mixed it up with the controls of the classic Arcade game from 1982, Robotron 2084. It’s still good old Commando as you remember it, but with a different way of controlling your character. Joystick…

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 102: Altered Beast

Lorfarius meets the Beast from Altered Beast in this grand show off with Sega’s classic brawler.