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Aparcao, an Amstrad CPC reflexion game by Retroparla

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Retroparla is an association which not only organizes gatherings and activities centered on classic video games but also takes the initiative to develop its own games for 8-bit systems.

Released in March 2026, Aparcao is an Amstrad CPC reflexion game. You need to retrieve your car in a parking to go home quickly. Sadly the other cars and buses in the parking are in the way, you will have to think to be able to exit this parking, good luck.


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Arkos Tracker v3.7.0 by Targhan is available

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Arkos Tracker v3.7.0 by Targhan is available on his web site. The site has many tutorials. This version is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux (Intel and ARM).

This v3.6.0 brings a few tweaks and bugfixes, the main feature is a basic Furnace import.






Metal musical remake of the Amstrad CPC game Mask III Venom Strikes back by Angelo Theodorakis

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The Youtube channel of Angelo Theodorakis has metal musical remakes of Amstrad CPC games. The latest in the serie is about Mask III Venom Strikes back. I invite you to check his other videos.


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Fitorian by Fitosoft for Amstrad CPC

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Fitorian Fitosoft is a shoot them up for Amstrad CPC inspired by Galaxian. It is written in Locomotive basic and compiled with ABASC.


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RASM v3.2.6 (Atlas) by Roudoudou, a multi platform assembler for Amstrad CPC

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The last version of the multi platform assembler for Amstrad CPC RASM (v3.2.6) by Roudoudou is available on Github.

This multi platform assembler for Amstrad CPC (for linux, windows, and also MorphOS on Amiga) let you program for Amstrad CPC. It's recommended to use it with the new emulator also by Roudoudou : ACE-DL.



Defender of the Crown (the legend returns) available now

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Defender of the Crown (the legend returns) is available now for several platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox). it features three distinct modes (retro, classic and kingdom). Conquer provinces, raise armies, storm castles, and influence the balance of power through bold strategy and action moments. You can see the trailer of Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns there a a video test in another video below.


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Xcpc v0.53, an Amstrad CPC emulator for Linux, BSD and Unix by Olivier Poncet

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Olivier Poncet is the author of an Amstrad CPC emulator : Xcpc v0.53 for Linux, BSD and Unix. It doesn't emulate the Plus and GX4000 though.

This v0.53 version v0.53 bings a new OpenGL engine with CRT emulation, support of ZIPped .DSK images, AppImage, better PSG and FDC compatibility and minor corrections/ameliorations.

And also quite interesting, he has released in 2024 AYM JS which is a sound chip emulator written in JavaScript emulating the AY-3-8910 PSG (Programmable Sound Generator) and the YM2149 SSG (Software-Controlled Sound Generator). You can test AYM JS here (press the Power button and the Play button). At the moment YM files must be converted to javascript (but the conversion tool isn't available yet), but direct support of YM files is on the way.