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  • Joined: September 20, 2026
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ZZ9000 Amiga Graphics Card Gets 2.8.2 Firmware Update

Blitter Studio has released version 2.8.2 of the firmware and drivers for the ZZ9000, a graphics card for Amiga systems that also adds network, USB and SD card ports. The update is a transitional release meant to prepare the way for the upcoming 2.9.0 version, allowing future firmware updates to be installed directly from the Amiga without removing the microSD card. Anyone planning to move to 2.9.0 is advised to install 2.8.2 first. The release also fixes freezes that could previously occur during uploads by changing how the firmware updater tools read upload status. via amiga-news.de

Xbox Says Recompiled PC Ports Are Shaping Its Strategy

Xbox Says Recompiled PC Ports Are Shaping Its Strategy

A report states that Xbox is aware of the growing trend of fan recompilation projects that bring older console games to PC, and that this is affecting the company's thinking about its future. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma referenced decompiled and recompiled games when announcing Xbox Labs, an experimental division exploring new technologies. Recompilation converts a game's compiled code into a form that can run on hardware it was never built for, and has recently been used to bring Xbox 360 and PS3-era titles to PC and mobile devices, a trend partly driven by advances in AI-assisted tooling. via purexbox.com

Klas Benjaminsson Creates Art to Mark A1200 Launch

Retro Games Limited and PLAION REPLAI have commissioned pixel artist Klas Benjaminsson to create a special artwork called "Beyond the Screen" to mark the upcoming launch of the Amiga 1200 reproduction. The 32-colour image was made using an actual Amiga 1200. Benjaminsson is known as one of the most respected figures in Amiga pixel art. The piece arrives as the new A1200 hardware approaches release. via timeextension.com

REV’n’GE 186 Magazine Covers Amiga Gonks, Rex and the Galactic Plague

Issue 186 of the PDF magazine REV'n'GE has been published, available in both its original Italian and in English. The magazine specialises in comparing classic game versions across different platforms of their era and in highlighting lesser-known retro titles. This issue's Amiga content includes features on "Gonks", the Grolier 1993 Encyclopedia, and the new AGA game "Rex and the Galactic Plague". via amiga-news.de

Farstrand Metroidvania Demo Released for AGA Amiga

Japanese indie studio Gand has released a free demo of Farstrand, a science-fiction Metroidvania, ported to AGA Amiga systems. The demo covers the first game area, Halm, a glass forest world beneath a red dwarf star, where players control cartographer Hesper Lind as she fights through the alien setting. The Amiga version requires an Amiga 1200 or 4000 with Kickstart 3.1 and a hard drive, and comes in a "Fast Build" for 68030 machines running at 50fps and a "Stock Build" for standard A1200 hardware. The full game is planned for later release on Amiga for US$3.99, alongside versions for Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Steam Deck, with AI used for graphics, music, voice acting and text. via amiga-news.de

ASM Magazine Marks 40th Anniversary With Special Issue

German computer and games magazine ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) is marking its 40th anniversary with a special annual issue. First published in March 1986, ASM became one of the leading German-language multi-format magazines in the late 1980s and early 1990s, covering the C64, Amiga, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum and other systems. It was discontinued in 1995 but has been revived since 2023 by a team of retro enthusiasts with involvement from former editors. The new anniversary issue includes reviews of current retro software along with a feature looking back on the magazine's 40-year history. via amiga-news.de

TurboVektor Brings 3D Anti-Gravity Racing to ZX Spectrum

TurboVektor Brings 3D Anti-Gravity Racing to ZX Spectrum

Developer BokenDev Studios has released TurboVektor, a free anti-gravity racing game for the ZX Spectrum, available in both 48K and 128K versions. Written from scratch in Z80 assembly, the game renders its tracks in real vector 3D, with players flying over hills, jumping bumps and blasting through tunnels beneath a scrolling neon city skyline. Players can pick a ship and collect missiles, repair kits and turbo pads while racing. The game is still listed as in development. via itch.io

Aquaplane Remake of ZX Spectrum Classic Hits Windows

Aquaplane Remake of ZX Spectrum Classic Hits Windows

Developer TCKSOFT has released Aquaplane, a free remake of John Hollis's 1983 ZX Spectrum game Aquaplane, now available for Windows and HTML5. The original 2014 version was made for Android, and this release ports it to Windows. Players tow a water skier behind a speedboat, steering both to dodge logs, crocodiles, yachts, steamers and sharks, with a collision ending the run. The game is free to download. via itch.io

Policenauts Fan Translation Completed for Sega Saturn

Policenauts Fan Translation Completed for Sega Saturn

A fan translation project for Policenauts on Sega Saturn has reached completion, covering all three discs of the Japan-exclusive adventure game. The patch translates subtitles, menus, in-game graphics, dialogue and video cutscenes, giving English-speaking players full access to the game's story. Policenauts was originally created by Hideo Kojima and released only in Japan, making fan translations the primary way for Western audiences to experience it. via console-classics.com

Starwinder Shoot-’em-up Released Free for AGA Amiga

Developer NeilEricson has released Starwinder, a name-your-own-price vertical-scrolling shoot-'em-up for AGA Amiga machines including the A1200, A4000 and CD32. The game spans 14 worlds and features 15 bosses, with co-op support for single player action. It began life as an Amiga game before being developed in parallel as a PC version, with both sharing the same levels, enemies, bosses and scoring, while the Amiga release uses art converted for the AGA chipset and new music composed for Paula audio. Downloads are available for CD32, floppy and hard drive installations. via itch.io

Taito’s Kick and Run Ported to Amiga 1200 via Recompilation

Taito's Kick and Run Ported to Amiga 1200 via Recompilation

Developer Caius Arcade Repairs & Engineering has released a free, name-your-own-price Amiga 1200 AGA port of Taito's 1986 arcade football game Kick and Run. The conversion uses static recompilation, translating the arcade original's three CPUs (a main Z80, a 6801 MCU and a sound Z80) into native 68k code rather than emulating them. The port does not include the original arcade ROMs and was made with AI-assisted code, graphics, sound and text. via itch.io

Street Fighter II Gets Improved Amiga Port by Str1der

Street Fighter II Gets Improved Amiga Port by Str1der

Developer Str1der is working on an improved version of Street Fighter II for the Commodore Amiga, using AI assistance in the process. Street Fighter II originally launched in arcades before being ported to numerous home systems, including earlier Amiga, Atari ST and ZX Spectrum versions. This new effort aims to enhance on those existing Amiga conversions of the fighting game. via indieretronews.com