The Amiga Assembly plugin for Visual Studio Code has been updated to version 1.9.0. The tool lets developers write m68k assembler programs for the Amiga directly within VS Code. Among the new features in this release is LinuxJedi debugging support using the Copperline emulator. via amiga-news.de
Heliobane, a new shooter for AGA Amigas, has been released, also running on Windows, macOS and Linux via an included emulator and AROS ROM. The game was created with AI support and features three worlds spread across 15 levels. A stripped-down version runs on a stock Amiga 1200, though a 68030 processor and 8 MB of Fast-RAM are recommended for the full experience. via amiga-news.de
Developer Dimitris 'MiDWaN' Panokostas has released version 0.10.1 of his plugin package for the AmigaOS version of LightWave 3D 5.x. The previous version, 0.10.0, had added six new plugins, including ObjList, which replaces an object at frames listed in a text file, SurfList, which swaps surface properties from listed .srf files per frame, and ToonShader, a cel-shading tool with 2-8 bands. Version 0.10.1 is a bug-fix release for that set of additions. LightWave 3D was a widely used 3D modelling and rendering application on the Amiga during the 1990s. via amiga-news.de
The WHDLoad project, which lets Amiga games, demos and intros originally made for floppy disks run from hard drive, has published new installers dated through October 24, 2026. A new installer for the cracking group acidbottle's Starforce was added, created by JOTD. The Prince of Persia installer was also updated, with its faster drawing bug fixes now made optional. via amiga-news.de
A fan effort has released French-language translation patches for more than 140 Pokémon Game Boy Advance ROM hacks. The patches are distributed in BPS format, a common patch type used by the ROM hacking community to apply changes to existing game files. The project covers a large swath of the GBA Pokémon fan-hacking scene, making a wide range of hacks accessible to French-speaking players who previously had to rely on English or other language versions. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
A new adventure game called Robot-LE has been released for the Amiga. Players take the role of a robot sent to explore alien worlds in search of a habitable place for humanity, as the Sun is expected to become a nova and destroy Earth. The premise frames the game as a survival-driven exploration quest across unfamiliar planets. via amiga-news.de
The Bit Culture has posted a video covering version 1.14 of the Atari System Emulator (ASE), titled "Atari ST Online Multiplayer & Rewind!" According to the title, this release adds online multiplayer support and a rewind feature to the Atari ST emulator. The Atari ST is Atari's line of 16-bit home computers from the 1980s. via YouTube
Previews and excerpts from Amiga Future issue 183, dated November/December 2026, have been published online. The issue includes an interview with Frank Niggemann about OSA sticks, show reports from Gamescom, SAKU and Passione, and reviews of AmigaGTA and Final Writer 7.3. Amiga Future is available as a printed magazine in both English and German editions, sold directly by its editorial office as well as through various Amiga dealers. via amiga-news.de
AmigaKit has opened pre-orders for a new joystick called the Arcade Evolution A1200, timed to coincide with the AmiWest show. The controller uses a classic 9-pin connector, a steel shaft and suction cup feet, and offers two fire buttons plus a rapid-fire function. It works with genuine Amiga systems as well as AmigaKit's own emulation-based machines, the A600GS, A1200GS and A1200NG. Delivery is expected in late November. via amiga-news.de
A first beta build of CorsixTH has been released for AmigaOS 4.1. CorsixTH is an open-source reimplementation of the game engine behind Bullfrog's 1997 hospital management sim Theme Hospital, allowing owners of the original game's data files to run it on modern platforms. This beta brings that compatibility layer to AmigaOS 4-based systems, letting users play Theme Hospital on their Amiga hardware. via amiga-news.de
Gail Tilden, who joined Nintendo in 1983 and later became editor-in-chief of Nintendo Power before rising to VP of brand management, has given a new interview to Retro Gamer magazine. In it she discusses the less enjoyable parts of her Nintendo Power career, including having to promote products she personally disliked. She singles out the Virtual Boy, saying the red-screened headset reminded her of visiting the eye doctor. Tilden also helped launch the NES in North America and later played a role in bringing Pokémon to Western markets. via timeextension.com
The Sonic Hacking Contest, an annual event organized by Sonic the Hedgehog fans to showcase ROM hacks and fan games, has opened its 2026 edition. The contest has run for many years as a yearly tradition in the Sonic fan community, inviting creators to submit hacks for judging and public play. Entries typically range from small gameplay tweaks to full overhauls of classic Sonic titles across Sega systems. via retrorgb.com
