Category: Computers
Laserbirds, the new fast-paced shoot’em up for the ZX Spectrum by Bitnamic Software is now available for purchase as a digital download. Last month we talked about Laserbirds where we mention that the physical tape would be available sometime in the first half of 2020 but due to the current state of affairs the world is facing, Bitnamic has decided…
ADAM IS ME is a puzzle video game for 8bit Atari XE/XL computers. The game is heavily inspired by the award-winning Baba Is You by Arvi Teikari and Robbo by Janusz Pelc, but with original puzzles, levels and game mechanics. In the game you interact with physical objects and words that when connected set a new game rules. As explained…
Graham Pickard has announced on the Commodore C16 & Plus/4 the release of the Atic Atac port for the 264 series. After the release for the C64, the beloved Plus/4 also deserved a version of the classic games released originally for the ZX Spectrum and the BBC Micro in 1983. The current version also includes indication of you current floor….
Just announced at today’s Virtual CoCoFest is a new web-based version of the 1982 classic, Dungeons of Daggorath: http://daggorath.online/index.html It is a faithful recreation of the original TRS-80 Color Computer version, with some additions (including cheat modes). It even supports the ZLOAD and ZSAVE commands to save and restore the current game state to the browser. The project is open…
Kitsune’s Curse is a flip-screen platformer for the Amstrad CPC with 64K of RAM or more. Our hero, the ninja spy Kitsune, released Osaka Castle from evil by putting together the pieces of the Golden Tail, a magic stone with great power. But not all ended well for everybody. When the true nature of our hero Kitsune was revealed, the…
Last month, the Glenside Color Computer Club announced it would be rescheduling this year’s Chicago CoCoFEST! due to the Coronavirus/Covic-19 pandemic. This was unfortunate, because 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer, and the 29th annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! event. As of this posting, no new date has been announced, but discussions have been had…
The traditional Apple II enthusiasts summer camp is following the trend and moving the event to the virtual world. Although the event happens in July, the organizers rightfully decided to cancel the face-to-face gathering due to the current pandemic. Initially it was hoped that the world and national situation would be sufficiently improved by July that we could proceed as…
Just a quick one because I like this game. Major Blink was ported to the Atari XL/XE more than a year ago, and recently the game got a 5200 version which included many improvements over the original port. Since “what goes around comes around” but in a good way, the Atari XL/XE is getting back the improvements made for the…
Quantum Sheep has announced the immediate availability of Jumpin’ Jupiter, a new platform game for the ZX Spectrum. Int the game, you play Jupiter, and your objective is to find all cups of tea that have been scattered across the solar system. Heavily inspired in Manic Miner, the game relies on your ability to avoid the enemies and environmental hazards…
After eight years, Jan Johnsen (Norway) gives us some nice new features of his game Rocket Rescue for the Ataru XL/XE. Rocket Rescue is one of those mixed bags of different games that worked very well. The game uses elements of shoot’em up games, Lunar Lander and Choplifter. Your objective is to rescue astronauts and to accomplish that you have…
