Category: News

Commodore 64 fanzine “Freeze64” issue 10 is now available

Freeze64 issue 10 is now available for purchase. The 10th issue is also the 1-year anniversary one, and because of that, it brings some nice behind the scenes information about the fanzine, early designs, etc. It also brings among others great articles, the first part of an interview with the C64 developer and creator of games like Paradroid, Andrew Braybrook; a new guide showing…

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,…

While your waiting for the ZX Spectrum Next Dizzy Game, Why not check out Dizzy on the Pico-8!

Oh no! Zaks the evil wizard has once again captured Dizzy’s girlfriend, Daisy! And the other yolkfolk need help too, looks like another adventure for Dizzy! We are all very excited here at Vitno for the ZX Spectrum Next (do we post enough about it?) and the newly announced Dizzy game “Wonderful Dizzy” by the great “Oliver Twins“, some Retro…

Gruber Music Release “Stranger Things” Soundtrack Chiptune Edition!

Gruber has released a chiptune version of the “Stranger Things” soundtrack. For those of you that have never heard of it, Stranger Things is an American science fiction-horror web television series created, written, directed and co-executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, as well as co-executive-produced by Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. You can listen to the whole chiptune ost over…

Radio Shack online auction lists TRS-80 models and more retro goodies

The only upside of Radio Shack demise is the sales that happen to clear inventory. Following the store’s fire sales, the company has opened its vaults and is auctioning historical equipment and memorabilia through UBid Estate and Auctions. There are plenty of catalogs, paintings, posters, and of course retro computers. A quick glance at the list filtering by TRS-80 shows a…

The Bagley Report, The Latest ZX Spectrum Next News!

Jim Bagley has released some new interesting News regarding info about game loading screens on the ZX Spectrum Next and a New Game! Jim wrote: A quick test to see what some new loading screens could look like :) these were just some ST loading screens quickly resized to 256×192 and put into Spectrum Next palette. Let me know what…

RetroN 77 – The Atari 2600 for the Modern Days

Hyperkin, the company behind many modern versions of classic consoles, has shown its new product, the RetroN 77, a modern take on the classic Atari 2600. As you can see from the picture above, they took the design seriously, even bringing back the wood finishing and the classic controllers (you can use original or USB joysticks). While the many Atari Flashback…

New Amiga Game ‘Lumberjack Reloaded’ ready for pre-order

In Lumberjack Reloaded you are eh….. a lumberjack that has the task to cut the trees while avoiding to branches that are coming in your direction. The premise is simple but the video below shows a clever game with cute graphics and catchy soundtrack. The game is set to be released in July but you can pre-order it now for…

Realms of Quest V, a RPG for Commodore VIC-20 is Under Development

It was announced by its developer, Ghislain de Blois, that his new game for the VIC-20, Realms of Quest V is under development and he hopes to finish it soon. The game looks pretty ambitious for the VIC-20, but based on the developer’s blog posts, it seems to be coming along well. On his words: 32K RAM expansion required (lesser expansion modes…