Godzilla Balls - Playing with balls in this new MSX game by Paxanga Software

If you have a MSX and looking for something new to play on this rather bleak and wet Thursday, then we have just been contacted by both ArnaudDeKlerk and Saberman, that Paxanga Software has made available the exploration puzzle game of 'Godzilla Balls': A new MSX game in which you have to traverse lots of different levels, while also collecting balls and avoiding nasty enemies scattered throughout. To coincide with this news, we've got a new gameplay video from the game as well as a screenshot for those of you who don't always like pressing play at work ;).

Moon Patrol - 1980's Arcade classic as an Amiga conversion by JOTD and n09(music) gets a new beta build

Remember when we announced that Irem's Arcade classic 1980's scrolling shooter of 'Moon Patrol', was coming to the Commodore Amiga as an Arcade conversion by JOTD and n09? Well as of today you can play the very latest beta build! A new downloadable AGA build that has many bug fixes, improvements and from what we can tell, now includes the city scene which was missing in the previous build. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided some footage of the game viewable below.

Legend of Wilf - Hayesmaker64 is coding a new game for the Commodore 64, and we can't wait!

We've featured a number of exclusives on Indie Retro News throughout the last few years, but this latest news update for the Commodore 64 is sure to excite! As we've recently been informed via Facebook as a heads up by Hayesmaker64, who is the creator of this upcoming game. That he will be releasing as of next week, 'Legend of Wilf'; a brand new arcade adventure, with roots in classic C64 platformers as a homage to Elite System’s Kokotoni Wilf. To coincide with this exclusive news story, not only do we have some footage of this upcoming game, but we've got some more info direct from Hayesmaker as well!

Gridlock - A recommended game by Megastyle for your Commodore 64

Night Mission Pinball Extended wasn't the only game to grace our Commodore 64 screens this weekend, as looking through my emails earlier today, I saw that Megastyle had released the C64 sliding puzzle styled game of Gridlock. A game in which the object of each emergency call is to get your ambulance to the exit road by moving all the vehicles vertically or horizontally around the play area. Sound like your sort of game? Good! Because not only is it getting good player feedback, but we've got some more info and footage of 'Gridlock' below.

Bunny's Boing Ball Bounty - Bunny hopping boing ball fun for the Commodore Amiga by RobSmithDev and Virgill

Looking to play a charming and family friendly game for Easter, then this game by RobSmithDev and Virgill might just the game for you! It's 'Bunny's Boing Ball Bounty' for the Commodore Amiga. A game in which playing as a cute Bunny, you must collect all the Eggs as fast as possible on a rotating Amiga Boing Ball! To coincide with this news, not only do we have some footage for you from Saberman, but also a screenshot from the game below.

Night Mission Pinball Extended - 1983 pinball game by Sublogic gets an overhaul on the C64 by Extend!

Bit of a late story this one, but well worth a mention! As we've just found out looking through the CSdb website, that Extend has released an overhauled Commodore 64 version of the 1982/3 game Night Mission Pinball. A game that was originally released for the Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC and yes even the Commodore 64. To coincide with this news, we've got some footage of the game showing the new loader, graphics and so much more!

Sega Master System 'Vigilante' is still coming to the Commodore Amiga via Neeso Games

While many of you are still waiting for Neeso Games Arcade platformer of 'Super Delivery Boy': A game which is due for release at some point in the near future. There's another game you should be keep an eye on as developments progress, and that's Vigilante: A game that was released sometime back as a naff port to the Commodore Amiga. Which is now getting a new port by Neeso Games from the Sega Master System! As in the words of the creator from the first announcement "I prefer this over the arcade version (at least visually). Also the arcade port is already on Amiga and sucks pretty bad" 

JetHuntERS - An Amiga preview of a new arcade shoot 'em up by Coagulus

Thanks to another heads up from Saberman,  he has told us that Coagulus has made available an early build preview of his/her work in progress Shoot-em-up for the Amiga called 'JetHuntERS'. A game that the developer says isn't just a sequel to JetHunt, but also a partial tribute to the game Zybex which came out on 8-bit computers in the 1980's. To coincide with this news, we've got some new footage of the game as well as some further info posted via the EAB forums below.

Popeye VBXE - An arcade port, but this time for the Atari XL/XE with VBXE! (RC1)

Now here's a blast from the past, as we've just been informed by Liqmatrix, that the classic Arcade game of 'Popeye', has been released as an RC1 build for the Atari XL/XE with a VBXE as an Arcade conversion by woj. In a similar vein to Donkey Kong albeit not as good, you play as Popeye and must collect hearts, musical notes and the letters H-E-L-P that the lovable character Olive drops from the top of the screen. But be warned, just like the cartoon, Brutus will get in your way with the help of the bad Sea Hag!

Heads up NES gamers! Sam's Journey by Knights of Bytes is now available for the NES

When Knights of Bytes released Sam's Journey for the Commodore 64 back in 2017 it was a huge hit! Indie Retro News awarded Sam's Journey game of the year 2017 as this game really surpassed all our expectations, delivering us a huge epic adventure that really pushed the limitations of the C64. Well it's the NES's turn to be a part of this incredible gaming experience, as we have been informed by Knights of Bytes, that this amazing game originally for the C64, is now available for the NES!

Upcoming Chaos Engine for the C64 gets its first downloadable preview!

Chaos Engine from 1993 was an incredible game developed by the very famous Bitmap Brothers. A game that featured one or two players battling it out as a top down shooter genre against the evil creations of the titular Chaos Engine through four landscapes and a very decent set of weaponry! Well if you remember this fantastic game on the Amiga, Marvin Hardy has not only released the first preview of the game(lots of bugs), but you can see the game being played in this footage provided by Saberman. 

Hair Trigger - Mr Hair is back with a new ZX Spectrum game demo from MicroChops!

New homebrews for the Amstrad and C64, so what's next? Well it's the ZX Spectrum's turn for a new game! As MicroChops has released a demo for the arcade blaster of 'Hair Trigger'. An upcoming game in which you must fly through dangerous zones to disable the planet's power reactors before they release deadly fumes killing everyone. To coincide with this news, if you enjoyed games such as The Hair-Raising Adventures of Mr Hair, or Mr Hair and the Kitty Katakombs, then you may just like this new game which is featured in the video below.

Oh Chute! - A new Amstrad Plus and GX4000 game that's well worth a download

It's the Amstrad CPC's turn to have some retro gaming goodness. As if you enjoyed playing games such as such as Foggy's Quest for the Amstrad CPC and GX4000, or Prospector 2024. Then you may just enjoy Cwiiis's latest Amstrad Plus and GX4000 game of 'Oh Chute! A highly entertaining Arcade game in which you need to parachute and land without being hit by the helicopters. To coincide with this news story that was sent to us by Chris Lord, XeNoMoRPH(Youtubber) and @xyphoe(Streamer), you can view the latest footage of the game below.

HARHARAGON - Another fabulous Commodore 64 release from Icon64 and Psytronik Software

We've just been given the heads up by our friend Saberman, that Icon64 in association with Psytronik Software, have released the high quality Commodore 64 game of 'HARHARAGON ';  A new sci-fi action adventure whereby you must use all your wits, cunning and blasting skills, to escape from the dreaded prison ship HARHARAGON and to be reunited with the love of your life NICO. In light of this latest Commodore 64 story, Saberman has done a video of the game itself below!

Good Kniight - A nod to Hunchback in this new C64 game from Psytronik Software in association with ICON64


Trawling through the latest itch io updates for new retro games to play, and we've just found out, that Psytronik Software in association with ICON64, have released the new Commodore 64 game of 'Good Kniight'.A high quality and enjoyable game in which you must help Sir Darran in his quest to rescue the fair princess from Embers the dragon. To coincide with this news, if this sounds like something you'd enjoy playing, then make sure to check out the latest footage provided by Saberman below.