Ajax

🚁 New Arcade Drop on MiSTer FPGA! Meet AJAX - The Konami Classic That Hits Hard 🚨

Strap into the cockpit (literally) because Jotego just dropped another arcade banger onto the MiSTer FPGA, and this time it’s Ajax, Konami’s 1987 twin-stick shooter that makes modern bullet hells look like warm-up laps. 🕹️

Known in Japan as Typhoon, Ajax is a vertically scrolling shoot-’em-up that lets you pilot a futuristic helicopter/jet hybrid across war-torn landscapes, blasting tanks, ships, and sci-fi bosses into 16-bit oblivion. This isn’t just another arcade port-it’s a faithful FPGA recreation of an underrated classic that finally gets its day in the (pixelated) sun thanks to Jotego’s wizardry. ✨

🔥 Why Ajax on MiSTer is a BIG deal:

First-time accurate home port of Ajax (1987) by Konami
Uses FPGA hardware-level emulation for 100% authentic gameplay
Incredible stereo sound, sprite scaling, and those juicy explosions 💥
Another high-score obsession added to your MiSTer arcade roster 🎯

Whether you're a retro head with a passion for classic Konami shooters, or new to the MiSTer FPGA scene and wondering what the hype’s about-this is one game you need to try. Just don’t expect it to go easy on you... 🧨

🧠 Fun Fact: Ajax features two gameplay modes-helicopter levels with bombs and bullets, and jet fighter stages with lock-on missiles. It was next-level for ‘87. Still is.

👉 Let me know in the comments: Did Ajax blow your mind or just blow you up?

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Horse Runner DX

🐎 Horse Runner DX - the hoof-pounding, grass-chomping, endless gallop you didn’t know your PC needed!

Say hello to Horse Runner DX, the indie endless runner that swaps out the usual tiresome temple runs for majestic horses tearing across pixelated fields and enchanted forests. Think retro arcade vibes meet equestrian chaos, all galloping at full tilt on your PC. 🎮💨

You control a mighty horse (or several, if your reflexes are up to the challenge) sprinting across beautifully stylized environments. Dodge obstacles, leap over fences, and collect power-ups while the world speeds past. Simple controls, satisfying gameplay loops, and a surprising amount of horsepower 🐴 (yeah, we went there).

Perfect for fans of:
Retro-styled indie games
Fast-paced endless runners
Majestic horses that don’t talk but definitely run
Games that make you go “just one more run!” at 2AM

Whether you're a PC gaming legend or a casual clicker, Horse Runner DX brings a blend of nostalgia and modern design galloping straight into your heart.

👇 Got a favorite endless runner? Let us know in the comments. Unless it's not this one. Then keep that to yourself. 😆

💾 Available now on PC
🎨 Pixel-art aesthetics + surprisingly emotional horse energy

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Available from https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955320/Horse_Runner_DX.

The Rubber-Keyed Wonder

🎮 Welcome to the strangest official video game tie-in you never knew existed...

The Rubber-Keyed Wonder is real. Yes, this is the actual game based on the DVD of the T-shirt inspired by the ZX Spectrum - and no, we’re not making that up. Somewhere between a fever dream and a pixelated masterpiece, this oddball slice of Spectrum gaming history is a glorious 8-bit anomaly.

🕹️ Designed for the legendary Sinclair Spectrum, this rare relic is a love letter to the most iconic rubber-keyed computer of the '80s – the same one that gave birth to classics like Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy. But this time? You’re not saving miners or climbing platforms - you’re playing a game about a DVD... about a T-shirt. Naturally.

👕 Expect low-res chaos, wonderfully awful sound effects, and more fourth-wall-breaking than a budget sitcom. There's real gameplay here – this isn’t just retro for the sake of retro - it’s actual Spectrum code that runs on real hardware (or emulation if you don’t fancy digging out your old cassette deck).

🔥 Whether you're a ZX Spectrum purist, a retro game hoarder, or someone who just loves weird corners of gaming history, this is one you have to see to believe. Spoiler alert: It might actually be good. Maybe. Or maybe it’s a cry for help in .tap format.

💾 100% authentic 1980s vibes
📼 Real loading screens
🎨 Four shades of magenta
🤣 Unnecessary jokes, guaranteed

🧠 Retro gamers, Spectrum nerds, indie fans, and anyone who’s ever blown on a tape to make it work – this one’s for you.

Available from https://chopz.itch.io/the-rubber-keyed-wonder.

Wanted: Monty Mole

🎮 Wanted: Monty Mole – Reimagined in Glorious PC Pixels by Space Time Games! 🖥️

He's mole, he's myth, he's legend - Monty Mole is BACK... and this time, he's brought a keyboard. Originally released in 1984 on the ZX Spectrum, Wanted: Monty Mole was a cheeky dig at British politics wrapped in charming 8-bit platforming mayhem. 🕹️ Fast-forward to 2025, and Space Time Games has resurrected this mischievous miner for the modern PC - with love, nostalgia, and a bucketload of pixel-perfect polish.

Expect coal mines, collapsing platforms, and one very determined mole dodging danger with the same retro flair, now smoother than ever. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original or a curious retro gamer with a thirst for mole-based rebellion, this faithful recreation blends classic gameplay with subtle updates that don't mess with the magic.

If your idea of a great time involves dodging pickaxes and evading security guards while nabbing power-ups like your life depends on it (because it does), you're going to dig this. 🪓💥

🕹️ Game Details:

Genre: Classic 2D Platformer
Originally developed by Gremlin Graphics
Recreated by: Space Time Games
Platform: PC
Faithful to the original ZX Spectrum gameplay
Packed with nostalgia, challenge, and a whole lot of mole

🎯 This isn’t just a retro tribute - it's a love letter to the golden age of gaming.

💬 Let me know in the comments: Did you play the original Monty back in the day? Or is this your first mole mission?

Available from https://darkside918.itch.io/wanted-monty-mole.

Space Taxi

Apoligies for the low sound on the intro - it was turned down too much !
Also, forgot to say I tipped for this one on Itch ( https://x.com/gentlemenpixel/status/1940129180613857663 ).

🚖 SPACE TAXI for the Game Boy Color?! Yes, really! 🕹️

The cult classic Space Taxi makes a surprise landing on the Game Boy Color, and it’s just as chaotically charming as ever! This is no ordinary 8-bit cab ride - you're piloting a flying taxi through tricky platforms, dodgy passengers, and physics that clearly skipped driving school.

Originally released in 1984 for the Commodore 64, Space Taxi was known for its quirky gameplay and - get this - digitized speech. Now it’s back (in fan-made form!) to pixel-blast its way onto the Game Boy Color in a retro revival that absolutely no one saw coming... and everyone needs.

👾 Expect precision landings (or total wipeouts), bizarre passenger requests, platform hopping action, and an authentic throwback experience for your eyeballs and nostalgia glands.

This GBC version was built with GB Studio, and it’s an impressive nod to classic gameplay with a handheld twist. Whether you’re a retro fan, homebrew connoisseur, or just love seeing obscure gems make an unlikely comeback, this is one taxi you won’t want to miss.

💬 "Hey, taxi!"
🚀 "Up please!"
💥 "Oops..."

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Available from https://wls.hu/spacetaxi/.
Available from https://lacoste42.itch.io/space-taxi.

Samantha Fox - Pin-Up Poker

🎮 Samantha Fox is back-and she's dealing a brand new hand for 2025! 🔥

Yes, Samantha Fox Pin-Up Poker returns to the Sinclair Spectrum with a fresh twist thanks to DF Design and Northern Games - and it’s cheekier, pixel-perfect-er, and more retro-tastic than ever. 👙🃏

If you thought you’d seen all the 8-bit action this iconic poker game had to offer back in the '80s... think again. This is a brand-new 2025 remaster (or is it a reimagining?) that’s got the Spectrum community talking louder than a cassette loading error!

🕹️ Expect:

Classic poker gameplay with a pixelated tease 🎲
The unmistakable 8-bit charm of the Spectrum
Nostalgia-fueled graphics with just enough cheek to make your joystick tremble
Possibly the most British game ever made in 2025

This isn't just another retro reboot - this is a saucy slice of Spectrum history remade for modern collectors, emulation junkies, and nostalgia hounds. Whether you’re in it for the gameplay, the giggles, or just a chance to see if Samantha Fox still knows how to work a deck... this is one not to miss.

🎤 Fun fact: The original Samantha Fox Strip Poker was released in the 1980s to much controversy and plenty of teenage sniggering. Now, it’s back under new developers with a classy (well, semi-classy) twist!

💾 Playable on the Sinclair Spectrum (yes, in 2025!)
🧠 Developed by DF Design
🎨 Published by Northern Games

So pour yourself a Lucozade, slap that fire-button, and relive the 8-bit cheek with a modern sheen.

💬 What’s your favourite awkward retro game memory? Let me know in the comments!

Digital available from: https://df-design.itch.io/pin-up-poker

Physical available from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3904215426390845

Pac-Zania

🎮 Pac-Zania – The Ultimate Pac-Mania Remake You Didn't Know You Needed!

What happens when one dev says, “I love Pac-Mania… but what if I built it from scratch?” 💡 You get Pac-Zania, a lovingly crafted, ground-up remake of the isometric arcade classic Pac-Mania, built for modern PCs by the talented Adam Dawes. And guess what? It doesn’t just play well - it wakka-wakkas like a dream. 🟡💥

In this video, we take a first-hand look at this PC-exclusive indie gem that revives everything you love about Pac-Mania - from the bouncy jump mechanic 🕹️ (yes, you can jump over ghosts again!) to the vibrant, candy-colored mazes that’ll make your inner 80s kid do a fist-pump. 👻

Expect fast-paced retro vibes, nostalgic music, and just the right amount of ghost-dodging chaos. It's faithful to the original but polished for the modern gamer - no quarters required.

Whether you’re a pixel-pushing purist, a fan of quirky remakes, or just someone who likes watching dots get devoured in glorious 60fps, Pac-Zania on PC is a wild blast from the past with a fresh coat of paint.

🧠 Fun Fact: The original Pac-Mania was released in 1987 by Namco and was the first in the series to feature isometric 3D graphics and jumping. That’s right - Pac-Man jumped before Mario went 3D. Take that, plumbing community.

⚡ If you're into retro revivals, indie love letters to classic games, or just looking for an excuse to watch a ghost get outsmarted by a yellow orb with a mouth - this one's for you.

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Available from https://adamdawes.com.