Developer Juan Eguía has released Sir Jon v2, a free homebrew action-adventure game for Windows styled after ZX Spectrum 8-bit graphics. The medieval-themed single-player game has players exploring a castle. via itch.io
Developer TCKSOFT has released COBEX (Cruising on Broadway Extra), a free neon-styled remake of Jeff Naylor's 1983 ZX Spectrum game Cruising on Broadway. The arcade-style game has players recolour grid sections while avoiding chasers, and is available for Windows and HTML5. via itch.io
Developer zeddy48 has released Quazatron Reloaded, a free fan-made conversion of the 1986 ZX Spectrum isometric action game Quazatron for the Amstrad CPC 6128, rendered in colour. The port was made with AI-assisted code. via itch.io
Gamesthatwerent.com has documented Springclean, an unreleased game from PAL Developments that was due to be published by Virgin Mastertronic around 1989. Developer Rich Stevenson revealed that completed master disks for both the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC versions survive in his personal archive, with the game, starring a character called Mrs. Mopp, loosely inspired by Ultimate's Cookie. via gamesthatwerent.com
A hobbyist who previously built a laptop-style case for the ZX Spectrum Next dev board has created a new version, aiming to address problems encountered with the first design. via dorchester3d.com
Developer Orbit Leisure has released The Des Trickett Magic Show, a free comedy simulation game for the 48K ZX Spectrum, playable via HTML5 emulation. Presented as a Saturday night TV magic act, players act as volunteer assistant for five tricks performed before a studio audience of fourteen, including card tricks, a levitation act and a stage saw routine. The game's graphics and text were made with AI assistance. via itch.io
Developer TCKSOFT has released a free remake of Mined-Out, Ian Andrew's 1983 ZX Spectrum game published by Quicksilva, now available for Windows and HTML5 after originally being an Android remake. The puzzle game has players navigate a hidden minefield from bottom to top using a proximity detector, an early take on the minesweeper concept. via itch.io
Developer Cyborg Unicorn Pty Ltd has released The News Host, a free, name-your-own-price simulation game for the ZX Spectrum Next. It casts players as a new third host at a struggling fictional news station, Channel 128, which is competing against rival networks by leaning into entertainment over hard news. via itch.io
ZXKerl has released Attraball, a free action game for the ZX Spectrum. The game is an 8-bit title inspired by Arkanoid. via itch.io
Developer ximoKom has released 3D Deathchase - Special Edition, a free fangame edition of the classic ZX Spectrum 16K action title 3D Deathchase. The release was made with AI-assisted code. via itch.io
Developer Cyborg Unicorn Pty Ltd has released Witch Bias, a name-your-own-price adventure game for the ZX Spectrum with a Halloween witch theme. Players take the role of a new witch competing to become Top Witch over the course of 13 full moons, with the game made using AI-assisted code, graphics, sound and text. via itch.io
Developer Cyborg Unicorn Pty Ltd has released Maze Raid, a name-your-own-price maze-chase action game for the ZX Spectrum Next. Players guide a beetle bot through a 27x27 maze, collecting power dots while evading four hover sentries, and can grab a power cell to turn the tables. The game was made with AI-assisted code, graphics, sounds and text. via itch.io
