O-Cman Released as Free Pac-Man Clone for ZX Spectrum
Developer zxoblo has released O-Cman, a free Pac-Man clone for the ZX Spectrum 48K and 128K. The game is listed under the survival genre and was made with AI-assisted code. via itch.io
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LEGO Ideas Submission Proposes Monkey Island Set
A fan submission on LEGO Ideas proposes a buildable set themed around The Secret of Monkey Island, the classic point-and-click adventure game. The project is seeking support on the LEGO Ideas platform, where fan-made concepts can be considered for official production. via reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro
Taito’s Chack’n Pop Joins Hamster’s Console Archives Series
Hamster has released the Famicom version of Taito's Chack'n Pop as part of its Console Archives series. The platformer originally arrived in arcades in 1984 and was later ported to various Japanese computers and consoles including MSX, FM-7, NEC machines, Famicom and SG-1000. via timeextension.com
Sam Spade Detective Game Ported to ZX Spectrum Next
Dougan.io has released Sam Spade for the ZX Spectrum Next, a text-mode adventure using basic ASCII graphics in which players take on the role of private detective Sam Spade. The game challenges players to solve a crime within limited time and money, and is offered as a name-your-own-price download. It uses AI-assisted code and is still in development. via itch.io
Doody Calls: Turd World War Released for Amiga AGA
Software Amusements has released Doody Calls: Turd World War for the Amiga 1200 with AGA support, a top-down squad shooter parodying World War I combat. The game is based on an earlier browser version and has been rebuilt from scratch for the platform, offered on a name-your-own-price basis. via itch.io
Ghost Sweeper Mikami SNES Game Gets English Fan Translation
A fan translation has been released for Ghost Sweeper Mikami: The Exorcist With A Nice Body, a Super Famicom game based on the Japanese manga and anime series that never left Japan originally. The patch brings the Japan-exclusive SNES title into English for the first time. via timeextension.com
Bubble Ghost Fan Remake Released for ZX Spectrum 128K
Developer kirby2000 has released a free, name-your-own-price fan remake of Bubble Ghost for the ZX Spectrum 128K. The game recreates all 35 halls of the original, tasking players with blowing a soap bubble past candles, spikes and fans without popping it, and was made with AI-assisted code. via itch.io
QUByte Announces Gaelco Sports Collection for October 22 Release
QUByte Interactive has announced the Gaelco Sports Collection, a compilation of five arcade sports-themed games from Gaelco's coin-op catalogue. It includes World Rally Championship and its sequel World Rally 2, alongside Squash, and is set to launch on October 22. via timeextension.com
Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Gets October 29 Release Date
Argonaut Games has announced that its remaster of Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos will launch on PC and consoles on October 29. The original platformer debuted on PlayStation in 1999, with the sequel following Croc as he searches for his long-lost family after receiving a mysterious note. via timeextension.com
Halo: Combat Evolved Recompilation Project Now Runs on PS Vita
The Halo Recomp project, a static recompilation of Halo: Combat Evolved, has been ported to run on the PS Vita. This extends the ongoing effort to bring the original Xbox shooter to platforms it was never officially released for. via retrododo.com
EGM Compendium Creators Apologise to Backers Over Book Delays
EGM Media, which raised $1.8 million through crowdfunding for its Electronic Gaming Monthly Compendium book, has addressed backer concerns over lengthy delivery delays. The company admitted it underestimated the project's complexity, comparing its original expectations to simply publishing a magazine issue, and said it takes full responsibility for the situation. via timeextension.com
Rumour Claims Rare Is Developing a New Crash Bandicoot Game
A report circulating online claims that Rare, the studio behind Banjo-Kazooie and GoldenEye, is rumoured to be developing a new Crash Bandicoot game. No official announcement has been made by Rare or Crash's current rights holders. via retrododo.com