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TI-99/4a gets a version of the Activision classic, H.E.R.O.

SteveB and Grammostola on the Atari Age forums have created a version of Activision’s 8-bit classic, H.E.R.O. for the TI-99/4a. H.E.R.O. (Helicopter Emergency Rescue Operation) is an action game that was originally released in 1984 action game by Activision for the Atari 2600. Players take on the role of Roderick Hero, a rescue worker saving TI-99/4a gets a version of the Activision classic, H.E.R.O.

Frontier Force: New fixed-screen shooter in the works for Master System

Currently in development for the Sega Master System is Frontier Force – a fixed screen shooter by developer, BadComputer. Your character has access to 6 weapons. The primary weapon has 4 options, plasma, flame, missiles, and chain gun. The plasma has unlimited ammo, the rest can be replenished with ammo pickups. The two other weapons are Frontier Force: New fixed-screen shooter in the works for Master System

How high can you PET? Donkey Kong comes to Commodore’s 1977 computer

Jim Orlando has recreated Nintendo’s classic platform arcade game, Donkey Kong, for the Commodore PET, as PETSCII Kong. He says “Move your character around four different playing screens. Jump all the obstacles that Kong throws your way. Reach your princess. For the Commodore PET/CBM 2001, 3032, 4032, 8032. Uses its monochrome screen and PETSCII graphics. How high can you PET? Donkey Kong comes to Commodore’s 1977 computer