A sequel to the pixel art horror title Dead of Darkness, which took a 2D top-down approach inspired by PS1-era Resident Evil, has been announced. The new game adopts an isometric perspective with more detailed visuals while continuing the story from the first entry. via gamesasylum.com
Atari has confirmed that THE 800XL, a modern recreation of its 1983 home computer, will launch in April 2027. The device includes 25 built-in games, eight of which are licensed Atari titles, a working cartridge slot, mechanical keyboard and HDMI output, with Retro Games Ltd handling development and PLAION REPLAI manufacturing and distribution. via gamesasylum.com
Developer roman126 has released The Next Scuba Dive, a free action game for the ZX Spectrum Next. The release is a remake built with AI-assisted code, graphics, sound and text. via itch.io
A new port of the classic puzzle game Color Lines has arrived on the Vector-06C, a Soviet-era home computer. The adaptation includes three different display modes to work around the machine's graphical limitations. via console-classics.com
Hyper Runner is a new racing game for Amiga AGA systems developed by Raster Wizards, drawing on the style of earlier Amiga racers such as Outrun, Lotus and XJ220 but set in a science fiction world. via indieretronews.com
Retro Games Ltd has confirmed a launch date of April 23, 2027 for THE 800XL, its hardware recreation of Atari's classic 1980s 8-bit home computer, made in partnership with Atari. via indieretronews.com
Darkodj has released a free demo of WWIII, a real-time strategy game in development for Amiga. The release supports AGA and RTG graphics on 68k Amiga 1200 class machines and uses keyboard and mouse controls. via itch.io
Columbus Circle has announced a new physical re-release of Snow Bros., Soft House's 1991 Famicom title, arriving in Japan next month. The boxed cartridge features new artwork, and a Limited Edition variant is also planned. via timeextension.com
Atari has opened pre-orders for its new recreation of the classic 800XL home computer, continuing the brand's recent string of hardware revivals. via retrododo.com
Plaion, the company behind the upcoming Neo Geo AES+, has partnered with Retro Games Ltd to recreate Atari's 800XL 8-bit computer, originally released in 1983. The new version features a full-sized mechanical keyboard, a working cartridge slot, HDMI output, built-in Atari BASIC and 25 included games such as Asteroids, Boulder Dash and Missile Command. It supports software from the Atari 400, 800, XL, XE and 5200 systems, with USB loading, save states and rewind functionality. via timeextension.com
Pokémon Pinball Generations is a fan project that adds Gold and Silver era content to the original Game Boy Color pinball game. It builds on the existing wave of Pokémon Pinball ROM hacks circulating among fans. via retrododo.com
Developer LAWLORD has released Go 9x9 128K, a free strategy game for the ZX Spectrum 128K that lets players take on a Monte Carlo-based Go AI. It is an enhanced version of an earlier 48K release, offering a smarter and more knowledgeable computer opponent on the 9x9 board. via itch.io
