Juan F. Ramírez

(C) 1982 Sinclair Research Ltd.

#zxspectrum

Málaga, Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇺

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2024-09-20 11:01:57

Retro Games Ltd has announced a gamepad for The Spectrum:
https://amzn.eu/d/9jJSt43
I find it weird, getting used to playing with either keyboard or joystick
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-20 06:19:52

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-19 20:21:20

Old Fred, the sequel of Sir Fred, is taking shape.
Its author, Javier Martínez, published a video on YouTube, and announced the final project will be out in 2025.
More info, the video and a demo here:
https://jpison.itch.io/old-fred
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-19 09:29:15

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-19 06:05:53

Damn the Spectrum!
(#zxcomputing magazine, summer 1982)
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-18 09:14:29

Super Monaco GP exclusive preview by #crashmagazine (1991)
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-18 05:28:53

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-17 15:23:05

Brand new Spectrum game: La Manula de la Estepa soberiana, by Krappygamez.
Get it here:
https://krappygamez.itch.io/la-manula-de-la-estepa-siberiana
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-17 09:12:36

The #commodore #vic20 version of Monster Muncher, whose author was Matthew Smith (Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy) has been found and preserved, after 41 years.
The full story here (including the game itself):
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2024/09/monster-muncher/
The Spectrum version:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3252/ZX-Spectrum/Monster_Muncher
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-17 06:07:46

The author needs to make an important clarification (#sinclairuser magazine, 1984)
Download the program here, just in case you want to follow this healthy diet:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/11654/ZX-Spectrum/The_Dietician
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #diet
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2024-09-16 19:56:10

Brand new Spectrum game: Da Vinci's Legacy, by Sequentia Soft.
Get it here:
https://sequentia-soft.itch.io/davinci
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-16 08:44:03

This #BASIC program from #microhobby makes 3D texts in any size.
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13619/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_017-020
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-16 05:42:00

ZX Spectrum Learning Box TV advert:
#zxspectrum #zxspectrumTV #retrogaming
https://youtu.be/FCGz8KUzCrk?si=LyYexUbrfhreU6YD

2024-09-15 17:21:09

'Memoirs of a Spectrum Addict' documentary by Andy Remic available on archive.org:
https://archive.org/details/memoirs-of-a-spectrum-addict-2017
#zxspectrum #retrogaming

2024-09-15 12:39:23

#microhobby review of The Way of the Exploding Fist with amazing screenshots
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-15 08:24:03

In 1984 #sinclairuser interviewed a guy who was a military helmets collector as well as a #Sinclair enthusiast
And some people think collecting retro computers is weird...
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/140/588/212/019/772/original/4b4c94d1bafd7ec8.jpg
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2024-09-14 15:03:35

Following with great interest highrise's work to make the definitive conversion for Spectrum of the classic arcade game Scramble (with permission from Penetrator!).
Looks awesome!
The SC forums thread:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11957
#zxspectrum #arcade #retrogaming
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2024-09-14 11:42:54

A reader of #microhobby sent this routine to the magazine to generate a new characters font in address 51200.
After typing up the #BASIC list, type POKE 23606,0: POKE 23607,199
#zxspectrum #machinecode #assembler #retrogaming
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2024-09-14 08:01:49

#zxspectrum #gameendings #deactivators #retrogaming
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2024-09-13 10:23:30

#yoursinclair poster (with map) of Friday the 13th, a mediocre adventure game by Domark
#zxspectrum #friday13th #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/129/744/681/884/706/original/a2db8b93fba093b7.jpg

2024-09-13 08:37:46

You're a robber in this #BASIC program from #microhobby who tries to steal money from successive banks. After getting the money, get a ticket at the travel agency (?) to fly to next bank.
Q-jump, A-walk, X-climb, Z-change position.
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13625/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_041-044
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-13 06:15:52

#zxspectrum #yoursinclair #retrogaming
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2024-09-12 08:40:08

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/123/678/192/918/557/original/5f8649e2e3971e86.jpg

2024-09-12 06:15:30

The ZX Spectrum is dead! Long live the ZX Spectrum +!!!
(from #yourspectrum magazine, spring 1985)
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-11 09:51:15

Great feature of Robin of the Wood in #micromania magazine, with map & pokes
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-11 05:45:28

The weirdest joystick you'll see today
#zxspectrum #yourspectrum #retrogaming #joystick
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2024-09-10 10:28:15

This #BASIC routine creates perspective planes. The size of the frames is controlled by the variable L on line 30
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #geometry
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2024-09-10 06:25:12

There was a time when forums didn't exist and gamers had to ask for help via traditional mail...
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-09 19:45:05

Time to play some games on 3DS XL
#zxspectrum #zxds #3DSXL #retrogaming
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2024-09-09 11:17:01

Brand new Spectrum game, Dark Knight: Shadow of Madness, by Mananuk.
Get it here:
https://mananuk.itch.io/dark-knight-zxspectrum
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/107/305/250/863/579/original/c94154c97ab88ee5.png
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2024-09-09 09:06:12

A Spectrum learning from past mistakes? A #sinclairuser article from 1984 on artificial intelligence
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #ai
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2024-09-08 11:32:43

Today, 40 years ago, the greatest show on Earth!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-08 07:58:15

In 1985 #crashmagazine interview Stephen J. Crow from Bubble Bus.
From his first works at Poppysoft to the great Wizard's Lair, and his new project, 'a 500 screen arcade/adventure'...
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-07 14:12:37

Brand new Spectrum game: The Blond by Tomás Martín.
Download it here:
https://tomasiano74.itch.io/theblond
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-07 12:03:12

This #BASIC routine from #microhobby will play 'For he's a jolly good fellow' on your Spectrum
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/096/165/230/276/953/original/a85d388d398416f6.jpg

2024-09-07 08:09:54

#zxspectrum #gameendings #phantomas #retrogaming
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2024-09-06 12:02:05

Hit Star, a simple concept in #BASIC from #sinclairprograms magazine.
Clear away the stars in as few attempts as possible. Get the TAP file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/40547/ZX-Spectrum/Hit_Star
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-06 06:24:39

Meanwhile, in a paralel universe...
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-05 11:39:46

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-05 06:08:19

Meet Julian, honest gamer of the day
#zxspectrum #C60 #sinclairuser #retrogaming
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2024-09-04 11:02:34

#yoursinclair preview of Dandy by Electric Dreams
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-04 07:50:35

#yourspectrum took a look in 1984 to the main professional keyboards in the market to replace the rubber Speccy one
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-03 12:09:19

Two #BASIC routines (with their corresponding assembler code) to reverse the screen both horizontally and vertically
#zxspectrum #microhobby #machinecode #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/073/536/492/037/337/original/6edd32cf8ed60a8b.jpg

2024-09-03 06:50:03

Summer 1984 witnessed Imagine's bankruptcy. Here some articles & news from #crashmagazine, #yourspectrum and #sinclairuser
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-02 10:59:16

Quasar, a #BASIC space adventure from #microhobby magazine.
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13636/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_085-088
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-02 07:17:21

#zxspectrum #sinclairsimon #retrogaming
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2024-09-01 15:29:47

Brand new Spectrum game: Max Stone, by Flopping
Get it here:
https://flopping.itch.io/max-stone-el-secreto-de-la-gran-piramide
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-01 10:58:08

Map of Starquake published in #computerandvideogames magazine
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-09-01 08:10:05

In september 1984 #crashmagazine interviewed the founders of M. C. Lothlorien, the company of strategy games.
From their beginnings with a #zx81 to their next developments
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #strategy #boardgames
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2024-08-31 15:56:57

Brand new Spectrum game (the 2nd. in a day!): Magic Tower, by Seagal.
Get it here:
https://seagal112.itch.io/magic-tower
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/057/452/014/939/050/original/92ce738c73fe95cc.png
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2024-08-31 15:47:47

Brand new Spectrum game: Niko and the Magic Orb, by Roberto Gutiérrez.
Get it here:
https://btco-original.itch.io/niko
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-08-31 12:33:53

- reply

this is the whole article, the #BASIC list is in this TZX file (it is called 'infer'):
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13625/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_041-044
To put it in a nutshell, It's about questions/answers, and the computer 'learns' about the info you give it in your answers.
Maybe a crap AI attempt, but awesome by that year (1985)
#zxspectrum #AI
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2024-08-31 08:42:38

#zxspectrum #gameendings #rainbowislands
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2024-08-30 12:10:19

#microhobby magazine cover, august 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-08-30 08:59:57

Find treasures in this #BASIC adventure from #microhobby magazine.
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13636/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_085-088
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/050/148/983/639/207/original/3bbe3fadffbe2b9f.jpg

2024-08-30 06:12:06

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-08-29 11:51:54

#crashmagazine cover, august 1987
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-08-29 09:07:21

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-08-29 07:27:25

The british home computer market in the first quarter of 1984
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
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2024-08-28 12:06:14

#sinclairprograms magazine cover, august 1984
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/039/556/525/275/205/original/673785fea89a88bf.jpg

2024-08-28 09:45:01

Map of Dinamic's After the War from #microhobby magazine
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-08-28 08:17:48

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-08-27 20:05:02

Full-map view of Fred. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/A2m3HgWj2Fk?si=G1PCZGbriR21NEHH
#zxspectrum #retrogaming

2024-08-27 19:58:36

Brand new Spectrum game: Xantel Jones en la Tabla Verdosa, by graelx.
Get it here:
https://graelx.itch.io/xantel-tabla-verdosa
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/035/746/102/453/503/original/c5875a616742d8d7.png
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2024-08-27 11:16:24

#yoursinclair magazine cover, august 1987
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/033/699/756/657/378/original/9ae4e8670eb9f6c5.jpg

2024-08-27 08:25:02

This curious #BASIC routine simulates a progressive noise of a car engine, from its start to its maximum speed
#zxspectrum #microhobby #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/033/020/246/362/440/original/99f50da012488174.jpg

2024-08-27 06:32:52

It seems that getting a Spectrum was a true challenge in summer 1984
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/032/583/043/318/119/original/35e42b0b123f0469.jpg

2024-08-26 11:55:25

#micromania magazine cover, august 1989
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/028/190/237/980/709/original/fc354503c942a3d5.jpg

2024-08-26 08:49:35

Pilot, a "minimalistic" scramble clone made in #BASIC and published in #sinclairprograms magazine.
Get the TAP file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13255/ZX-Spectrum/Pilot
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/027/454/295/730/777/original/ac845303b0669f10.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/027/454/349/112/699/original/da94436563d6749a.png

2024-08-26 05:52:37

#zxspectrum #yourspectrum #comic #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/026/762/787/814/609/original/ec3ce68d6b6ad0e8.jpg

2024-08-25 20:11:08

Brand new Spectrum game: Metal Brain.
Get it here:
https://rodmad.itch.io/metal-brain
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/024/476/191/537/083/original/1979f5b689c40f12.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/024/477/467/969/823/original/efc2d93002c6abb1.png

2024-08-25 14:18:26

Map of Target Renegade from #yoursinclair
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/023/088/974/133/532/original/22f94d872dfb1c61.jpg

2024-08-25 12:30:09

#crashmagazine visited Gremlim Graphics HQ at the beginning of 1986 to talk about their upcoming and promising game, The Way of the Tiger
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/022/657/624/823/876/original/ce2d22de1cb65d6d.jpg

2024-08-24 11:00:58

This #BASIC routine from #microhobby will let your Spectrum play Beethoven's Fifth Symphony 🎶🎶🎶
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/016/640/866/018/738/original/ecb1b23a7b648a91.jpg

2024-08-24 09:08:44

#zxspectrum #gameendings #raidovermoscow #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/016/209/246/191/719/original/18bc80087de7685e.png

2024-08-23 21:10:16

BREAKING: more than a rumor, according to hobbyconsolas.com, Retro Games Ltd will release The Spectrum, a #zxspectrum replica with 48 pre-installed games. Some USB ports will let you play more games and connect joysticks as well as HDMI output.
Release date, 22 november 2024. Price: 99,99 euros.
https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/noticias/mitico-zx-spectrum-sinclair-tambien-tendra-replica-jugar-48-juegos-instalados-1401593
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/013/362/935/600/983/original/2e0783012b38f354.webp

2024-08-23 12:45:46

#sinclairuser magazine cover , august 1984
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/011/399/266/230/328/original/ca681fe197723162.jpg

2024-08-23 09:17:05

Unclear User, a spoof of its rival #sinclairuser that #crashmagazine published in august 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/010/574/930/924/410/original/aab7cc166f1749a1.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/010/574/995/474/410/original/1c937411386e9039.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/010/575/058/684/983/original/028e2386a973d595.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/010/575/117/531/005/original/aab0295f117548fe.jpg

2024-08-22 17:27:51

Brand new Spectrum game: Escape From Desert.
Download it here (spanish & english):
https://adanoliva.itch.io/escape-from-desert
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/006/845/447/780/492/original/7f0bebf9ffe1566c.png
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/006/845/499/307/169/original/6f38df355a78a1e9.png

2024-08-22 14:01:40

Playable demo of Cursed Castle II, a promising game to be released soon:
https://fransouls.itch.io/cursed-castle-2
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/006/034/193/210/749/original/df07e758c5dcb130.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/006/034/262/735/555/original/52290a99ff00f11b.png

2024-08-22 11:50:57

#micromania magazine cover, august 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/005/521/506/592/397/original/14d8b4ca9de9fbb3.jpg

2024-08-22 10:36:27

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/005/230/013/501/605/original/c7a505c4c396df82.jpg

2024-08-22 09:30:50

Meet little Wayne, pedant gamer of the day
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/004/970/796/489/103/original/e23f60aab1defc37.jpg

2024-08-21 14:12:23

#zxcomputing magazine cover, august/september 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/000/414/878/292/262/original/5d186921f8e42a5d.jpg

2024-08-21 12:58:20

A map of a game I'm sure you all know...
#zxspectrum #micromania #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/000/124/169/676/115/original/9a99bdde4e0eecac.jpg

2024-08-21 09:38:09

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/999/339/059/041/443/original/d9033dd9fd194eca.jpg

2024-08-20 22:09:23

Brand new Spectrum game: Consider the Consequences.
Based on a book published in 1930, the first to use a non-linear, choice-based narrative (in the style of “choose your own adventure”).
Download it here:
https://unapersona-y-otrapersona.itch.io/consider-the-consequences
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/996/616/858/778/610/original/fb33078ebc2e0e47.png
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/996/616/898/019/538/original/b6f2affd916d0c37.png

2024-08-20 13:52:31

Brand new Spectrum game: Gilligan's Mine. A remake of classic Gilligan's Gold by Ocean.
Download it here:
https://clebingames.itch.io/gilligans-mine
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/994/671/181/074/684/original/e628c9a6a9e657fd.png
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/994/671/266/604/942/original/e0613d730cdd3d05.png

2024-08-20 12:06:51

#yoursinclair magazine cover, august 1993
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/994/260/350/840/331/original/7fecf11c6c62afb1.jpg

2024-08-20 10:30:44

This #BASIC routine from #microhobby magazine simulates the sound of an helicopter
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/993/878/956/793/069/original/189ffafb22282be7.jpg

2024-08-20 08:12:21

#zxcomputing magazine, in the jul/aug 1982 issue, echoed the expectation created in the presentation of the #zxspectrum at the IPC Computer Faire, the first place where the Spectrum was shown publicly
#retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/993/331/077/504/180/original/46eb3942fe46a833.jpg

2024-08-19 13:10:28

#crashmagazine cover, august 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/988/848/015/294/381/original/9c888e7b1b20c56d.jpg

2024-08-19 12:07:06

Take uranium and oxygen from the enemy who is in a nearby base. Avoid mines and go back to base safely
A #BASIC program from #microhobby . Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13624/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_037-040
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/988/594/164/117/527/original/f24281c525e11d18.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/988/594/230/161/370/original/129b89f7899f4da6.png

2024-08-19 09:34:19

#zxspectrum #yoursinclair #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/987/998/772/889/769/original/395a9b800668990b.jpg

2024-08-18 12:03:54

Game Over map from #crashmagazine
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/982/924/253/842/210/original/05af55031cea3898.jpg

2024-08-18 09:16:43

In 1984 computerise a bussiness was not that easy. John Heritage relates how he did it with a Sinclair #zx81 computer
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/982/263/901/252/417/original/d329baf336998959.jpg

2024-08-17 13:16:19

Brand new Spectrum game: Osotos
Coded by Inufuto, a japanese programmer who usually releases a game in multiple plattforms.
Get it here:
http://inufuto.web.fc2.com/8bit/osotos/#zx
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/977/546/784/464/314/original/19cb20b3a3dbe04c.jpg

2024-08-17 11:54:46

Spectrum Computing forums user G0blinish has made a Pythagoras tree in #BASIC
More info and TAP file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11929
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #maths
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/977/221/179/774/242/original/cdccb5c35a58be96.png

2024-08-17 08:49:50

#zxspectrum #gameendings #pyjamarama #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/976/498/602/542/878/original/740328f3c317e829.png

2024-08-16 13:23:43

#yourspectrum magazine cover, august 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/971/913/209/720/638/original/ee175e49e86f89b9.jpg

2024-07-10 07:44:04

#crashmagazine checked and compared all the existing Pac-Man games for the Spectrum until july 1984
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/761/057/690/873/155/original/55d84718416baa7f.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/761/057/783/358/071/original/9f7c46a8004f7c87.jpg

2024-07-10 05:55:43

The ZX Spectrum +3, available in july 1987
#zxspectrum #yoursinclair #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/760/643/537/862/660/original/7ac3b40bc9383e2e.jpg

2024-07-09 11:30:20

#yoursinclair magazine cover, july 1989
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/756/299/608/912/315/original/a54bbceea7f1bbe4.jpg

2024-07-09 09:24:03

With this #BASIC routine from #microhobby magazine, enter the radius and its length & area will be displayed
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/755/785/214/467/744/original/65cbd5c3d81632da.jpg

2024-07-09 06:53:28

In July 1986, upon confirmation of the imminent release of the new Spectrum +2, the main specialized publications speculated about what the new model would be like. #microhobby compared its version with that of two British magazines: #sinclairuser and #yourcomputer
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/755/204/563/534/529/original/de1037e0c1b55e6e.jpg

2024-07-08 11:21:12

#microhobby magazine cover, july 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/750/601/663/666/762/original/7ff27f447334905f.jpg

2024-07-08 10:12:23

Avoid obstacles while driving a car in this cute #BASIC program from #microhobby magazine
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13622/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_029-032
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/750/327/428/272/435/original/4c9d8eb3d88c5e05.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/750/332/619/631/720/original/88ed0afb7064f7e6.png

2024-07-08 07:46:48

#zxspectrum #yoursinclar #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/749/758/371/920/006/original/f315b82e59f1f4c3.jpg

2024-07-07 13:05:51

Jack is back! Jack the Nipper II: In Coconut Capers featured in #micromania magazine with map & pokes
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/745/348/901/333/932/original/b7a439e9939f71a3.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/745/349/055/188/287/original/b7409c3c1fb729d0.jpg

2024-07-07 08:02:39

In july 1984 #sinclairuser interviewed a young knight Christian Urquhart, author of classic game Hunchback.
His coding origins in Abu Dhabi, his first commercial game -Transversion- and the making of Hunchback.
By the time he was being interviewed, he was working on the excellent and funny game Cavelon
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/744/120/185/338/552/original/e0f7309ff16fe463.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/744/120/240/012/892/original/e4c72bd4114e656f.jpg

2024-07-06 17:21:05

New game coming soon: Graeme Mason has told in his ZX Spectrum newsletter that a new game based on Knightmare - the TV show, coded by Tom Potter and published by BitmapSoft, will be releasing in the next weeks.
Here some pictures:
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/740/669/741/449/408/original/68f6d86638b23378.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/740/669/850/883/890/original/2e52bcc32324c138.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/740/669/921/496/551/original/e9e90414960a1cc4.jpg

2024-07-06 10:43:35

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/739/128/618/549/049/original/d3691cae4fd2b530.jpg

2024-07-06 08:52:51

#zxspectrum #gameendings #operationwolf #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/738/691/488/081/710/original/e0833c8b29696d74.png

2024-07-05 11:30:24

#yourspectrum magazine cover, july 1984
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/733/650/310/389/027/original/c48dcfcab2280784.jpg

2024-07-05 10:40:49

Twists, a mind bending #BASIC program from #zxcomputing magazine.
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/25985/ZX-Spectrum/Twists
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/733/454/144/221/417/original/39d81facae68e41c.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/733/454/200/616/239/original/ecc07a34ae5048ea.png

2024-07-05 08:12:58

#zxspectrum #yoursinclair #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/732/873/539/385/435/original/1d95cc8085c74d48.jpg

2024-07-04 16:56:24

#sinclairuser magazine cover, july 1983
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/729/270/344/760/659/original/e27624ceb4f2be4d.jpg

2024-07-04 15:02:52

Mastertronic Collectors Archive, a very interesting web about one of the most prolific 8-bit companies:
https://www.mastertronic.co.uk/
#zxspectrum #commodore64 #amstrad #msx #vic20 #electron #retrogaming

2024-07-04 10:55:40

Spectrum games to play today
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #ukgeneralelection
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/727/837/941/265/167/original/0e8dca0ae3419bce.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/727/837/990/399/986/original/8ab00ed86debc13a.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/727/838/063/617/368/original/be58b8403bdf7f41.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/727/838/159/748/504/original/1682aee916a392ef.jpg

2024-07-04 10:25:20

#zxspectrum #wallyweek #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/727/733/251/659/895/original/749fd2ec3ed6adfa.jpg

2024-07-04 08:41:44

Meanwhile, in #yourspectrum magazine's letters section...
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/727/323/330/108/111/original/9b7ef6d2f76e64ad.jpg

2024-07-03 14:48:17

Four Worlds was a project that couldn't be released back in the day.
GameSoft has just recovered it and can be downloaded along with 2 also recovered games, Odisea 1001 & Masacron: (+3 disk)
https://www.elmundodelspectrum.com/wp-content/juegos/odisea1001-masacron-fourworlds-Gamesoft-El-Mundo-del-Spectrum.dsk
More info:
https://www.elmundodelspectrum.com/odisea-1001-masacron-four-worlds-3-ineditos-de-gamesoft-recuperados/
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/723/100/811/263/891/original/05fc30f086c08ee2.png

2024-07-03 12:11:09

#crashmagazine cover, july 1984
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/722/469/219/310/914/original/fbeadd21f0917748.jpg

2024-07-03 11:51:12

Frost Byte feature in #micromania magazine, including pokes & map
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/722/406/361/107/745/original/10dcc902b3f1062b.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/722/406/492/856/940/original/e5f40e292d3e3eb9.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/722/406/564/940/835/original/753ab0c6b930abcd.jpg

2024-07-03 09:16:58

This #sinclairuser guide will help you choose the best printer for your Spectrum (1984)
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/721/794/503/638/577/original/07e767076fb7b2f0.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/721/794/592/981/907/original/355b802144b35986.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/721/794/644/776/425/original/272c134e1b1fd5e4.jpg

2024-07-02 12:17:37

#microhobby magazine cover, july 1988
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/716/848/989/608/515/original/97732548b5f96e43.jpg

2024-07-02 10:14:31

Poster of Professional BMX Simulator by Codemasters
#ZXSpectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/716/363/621/149/551/original/8db418e2adfef282.jpg

2024-07-02 07:51:27

From #sinclairuser , 1984
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/715/794/983/910/902/original/4744d26ddf89b08c.jpg

2024-07-01 17:18:31

Brand new Spectrum game: Goobbler, by Kraptol.
Get it here:
https://kraptol.itch.io/goobbler
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/712/371/564/252/144/original/10af521f835cca02.png
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/712/371/634/729/720/original/52bee1eb74d95082.png

2024-07-01 13:40:14

#sinclairprograms magazine cover, july/august 1982
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/711/510/939/103/283/original/8cb0d67e3675d643.jpg

2024-07-01 13:23:03

Go down the cellar and discover its legend in this #BASIC game published in #microhobby
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13623/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_033-036
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/711/446/003/913/128/original/8189f63ba3f9b1f7.jpg

2024-07-01 06:18:19

#zxspectrum #sinclairsimon #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/709/774/607/715/071/original/066466a996771869.jpg

2024-06-30 17:14:44

Tony, a #commodore64 game is being converted to the Spectrum by the same team, and it looks great.
There's a demo that can be downloaded here:
https://jokerteam.pl/TonyPreview.zip
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/706/689/943/255/393/original/6e10b9e971854c3e.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/706/690/081/258/651/original/4ce2d34c1bb34f15.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/706/690/160/459/265/original/ee2c90092a3c5e70.jpg

2024-06-30 08:00:44

#crashmagazine interviewed Gargoyle team (Greg Follis, Roy Carter and Ted Heathcote) at the end of 1985, talking about their beginnings, their new projects and the software industry.
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/704/491/946/780/674/original/7a81d4edf16014d8.jpg
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/704/492/028/226/188/original/80086cc769ec790e.jpg

2024-06-29 16:34:32

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At last! A demo of Old Fred, the Sir Fred sequel, available here:
https://www.elmundodelspectrum.com/old-fred-gamesoft-demo-de-sir-fred-2/
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/700/873/598/864/264/original/95e89459deb3d45f.jpg
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2024-06-29 15:38:47

Brand new Spectrum game: Super Spatial Ship by Pawa.
Get it here:
https://pawa.itch.io/nse
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/700/651/945/224/647/original/c52447200e79b813.png

2024-06-29 13:26:19

#zxspectrum #BASIC #microhobby #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/700/133/388/434/392/original/229382a164d93991.jpg

2024-06-29 10:11:53

#zxspectrum #gameendings #avalon #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/699/368/348/971/302/original/0f2a4a0c5f34913a.png

2024-06-28 12:27:35

#microhobby magazine cover, june 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/694/239/356/386/115/original/fc30eb4cadc17802.jpg

2024-06-28 10:21:26

El Barman, a nice #BASIC frogger clone from #microhobby in which you must serve drinks to your customers crossing the avenue.
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13622/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_029-032
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/693/735/576/059/888/original/bbbf33ffb0d3f224.jpg

2024-06-28 06:18:16

In case anyone's interested
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/692/787/442/906/396/original/96b783d72feab4bb.jpg

2024-06-27 20:49:20

EXCELLENT NEWS. The guys from elmundodelspectrum.com have just announced today on YouTube a true exclusive: Gamesoft, the team that coded Turbo Girl, Comando Quatro & Senda Salvaje for Dinamic, are working in a sequel of spanish classic Sir Fred. The pics of a work-in-progress version show a slightly different style, comparing to the 1986 game, with more frenetic action.
The YT video (in spanish):
https://www.youtube.com/live/TZHpqIb8CFc?si=iycN2QrwjP8n5-8N
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-27 14:06:43

In Spectrum Computing forums some users are imagining what modern Manic Miner sprites would be like. Very cool results.
The forum thread:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11662
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-27 11:13:12

#crashmagazine cover, june 1987
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-27 09:13:33

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-27 06:11:26

🧐
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/687/090/528/720/629/original/7590820a67600fbf.jpg

2024-06-26 11:04:04

#micromania magazine cover, june 1986
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-26 08:23:24

Map of Abu Simbel Profanation published in #micromania magazine.
Only for true gamers!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/681/952/817/301/280/original/7174ff04c7aa7913.jpg

2024-06-26 06:39:55

#zxspectrum #yoursinclair #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/681/547/718/652/812/original/625031937d864812.jpg

2024-06-25 13:26:48

Brand new Spectrum game: Grazers, from the same coder of recent Pulzar.
Get it here:
https://snauts.itch.io/grazers
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/677/486/655/320/077/original/86cdcea2d8ba68e9.png
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2024-06-25 11:32:59

#sinclairuser magazine cover, june 1983
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/677/039/489/907/223/original/75186a87679ffa9b.jpg

2024-06-25 09:39:46

This routine will make a partial erase of the screen, starting from the bottom. Line 15 defines the number of lines to erase
#zxspectrum #BASIC #machinecode #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/676/582/832/299/764/original/60733f9348db1464.jpg

2024-06-25 06:03:14

From 1984
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
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2024-06-24 19:00:36

TomD, user of Spectrum Computing forums, has just posted pics of his new cover for the Plus keyboard (recently I posted his Sabre Wulf cover)... isn't it cute? 🥰
https://www.printables.com/model/922133-zx-spectrum-keyboard-capcover-for-plus-23-models
#zxspectrum #keyboard
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/673/136/553/381/586/original/e67d7638c50fb8b9.webp
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2024-06-24 11:49:32

#yoursinclair magazine cover, june 1987
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/671/441/934/266/158/original/ca63e3c9350a120e.jpg

2024-06-24 10:04:23

John Wayne lives again in this #BASIC shooter from #sinclairuser
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/26688/ZX-Spectrum/Gunfight
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/671/026/883/933/955/original/64657ade6782fa97.jpg

2024-06-24 06:04:16

#zxspectrum #zxspectrummemes #retrogaming
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2024-06-23 13:39:50

Bearsden Primary is a school whose 10-11 years old pupils learn #BASIC by making cool, cute programs. Their last games can be got here:
https://dougie9mcg.itch.io/zx-spectrum-games-coded-by-pupils-of-beasden-primary-aged-10-11
Check out all the games released so far:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/list?label_id=18994
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-23 11:33:46

Camelot Warriors feature in #micromania magazine, including map & pokes
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-23 06:34:21

In 1984 #sinclairuser interviewed Steve Kelly, programmer of Psion's Chequered Flag
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-23 06:34:21

2024-06-22 20:05:42

New game. Bored with the Euro 2024? TS Manager Road to Glory 2024, the football manager game you were waiting for!
https://goliat.itch.io/ts-manager-road-to-glory-24
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-22 09:10:15

This routine will make a vertical scroll, pixel by pixel, of everything on screen.
Activate it with RANDOMIZE USR 60000
#zxspectrum #BASIC #microhobby #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/659/484/551/600/518/original/2bf73c2a7bf5255c.jpg

2024-06-22 05:33:41

#zxspectrum #gameendings #phantomas2 #vampyre #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/658/638/562/539/328/original/1acf5704f8fac26e.png

2024-06-21 11:12:54

#microhobby magazine cover, june 1987
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/654/298/062/002/634/original/8d19ecc650a57a58.jpg

2024-06-21 08:37:24

Ransom, an exciting rescue mission in #BASIC from #microhobby magazine.
Type it up or (even better), download its TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13622/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_029-032
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/653/698/233/100/303/original/d20d9c034583fbee.jpg

2024-06-21 06:07:01

#zxspectrum #zxspectrummemes #retrogaming
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2024-06-20 14:28:44

New game: Basilisk of Roko. A plattformer that can be downloaded here:
https://retrosotano.itch.io/basilisk-of-roko
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-20 11:01:52

#sinclairprograms magazine, june 1983
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-20 09:02:12

#zxspectrum #crashmagazine #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/648/133/726/050/466/original/199e9911694fdd01.jpg

2024-06-20 06:01:29

Two interesting news from the beginning of 1984:
- A new Sinclair computer codenamed ZX83 is launched
- the long-awaited Interface-Two and its cartdridges have arrived
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
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2024-06-19 13:22:21

#yourspectrum magazine cover, june 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/643/493/918/625/055/original/7e94a9db7dd349e0.jpg

2024-06-19 09:52:23

Map of Enduro Racer from #crashmagazine
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-19 06:24:49

Advert from 1984
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/641/852/551/238/870/original/0193f24f0ffca045.jpg

2024-06-18 14:02:13

New game: Flood.
Jonathan Cauldwell is back with this cool game than can be downloaded here:
https://jonathan-cauldwell.itch.io/flood
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-18 11:00:52

#crashmagazine cover, june 1986
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/637/258/620/333/823/original/2e8e4940942527a5.jpg

2024-06-18 10:05:28

This #BASIC routine from #microhobby will make our texts more "elegant"
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/637/054/828/774/509/original/c51a4a46eb244c25.jpg

2024-06-18 06:33:15

The hard life of a humble coder (1983)
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
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2024-06-17 11:24:41

#computerandvideogames magazine cover, june 1984.
Cover artwork by Bob Wakelin
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/631/707/320/057/589/original/79972e31f6a5cb88.jpg

2024-06-17 08:49:02

Tanker, a #BASIC game from #sinclairuser
Get the TAP file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/26769/ZX-Spectrum/Tanker
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/631/095/675/593/558/original/cb296e689d18fdd7.jpg

2024-06-17 06:25:30

(click on the pick to enlarge)
#zxspectrum #zxspectrummemes #retrogaming
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2024-06-16 11:44:58

#micromania feature of Nuclear Bowls, a very hard adventure by Zigurat that takes place inside a nuclear plant. Includes a map & pokes.
The game:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3471/ZX-Spectrum/Nuclear_Bowls
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-16 08:41:44

In spring 1984 #sinclairuser interviewed Mensana, a curious rock band that made sounds with a Spectrum
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-15 11:22:55

With this simple #BASIC routine you'll get mathematical roots of any order, just input order, then the number
#zxspectrum #microhobby #retrogaming #maths #mathematics
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/620/368/897/893/377/original/fa423e75d830354f.jpg

2024-06-15 08:29:04

#zxspectrum #gameendings #Saboteur2 #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/619/691/756/766/908/original/f26701d33751da0f.png

2024-06-14 12:09:12

#micromania magazine cover, june 1990
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/614/800/823/597/994/original/ca3ae2181b3ab615.jpg

2024-06-14 11:00:22

Stardrive, a Gyroscope clone in #BASIC from #microhobby magazine.
According to its author, the game is dedicated to "those who couldn't save enough to get the original game".
Get the TZX file here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/13635/ZX-Spectrum/MicroHobby_Semanal_081-084
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/614/619/911/367/308/original/791122c6432b2f4c.jpg

2024-06-14 05:46:14

#zxspectrum #zxspectrummemes #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/613/389/536/053/265/original/fa0580428949e50a.png

2024-06-13 15:14:53

Spectrum Computing Forums user TomD has made some 3D printed dust covers for the 48k model.
Pics, links & more info here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11528
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-13 12:02:37

#zxcomputing magazine, june/july 1985
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-13 09:39:49

#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-13 07:20:39

The usual reader's letter from #yoursinclair magazine.
Sometimes I wonder if they were real...
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/608/074/883/694/017/original/4d8172aadf240481.jpg

2024-06-12 12:21:39

#sinclairuser magazine cover, june 1982
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/603/619/931/918/319/original/715b5ec100427064.jpg

2024-06-12 09:05:31

Great preview of Ocean's V in #yoursinclair magazine
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/602/847/093/872/589/original/6aa01dc6b0e688d5.jpg

2024-06-12 06:27:14

Advert from 1984
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/602/225/347/501/217/original/2ef1aa275c88d1cb.jpg

2024-06-11 19:09:49

New game: Mochilo ZX. Guide a banana (yes, a banana!!!) through a cute map to rescue its friends .
Get the TAP file here:
https://rcougil.itch.io/mochilo-zx
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/599/560/205/117/383/original/2484d968b83df932.png
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2024-06-11 11:23:12

#inputsinclair magazine cover, june 1986
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/597/728/138/925/464/original/1a9c5689bae866d5.jpg

2024-06-11 08:21:19

#zxspectrum #BASIC #microhobby #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/597/012/651/659/043/original/db658b84b8b16eec.jpg

2024-06-11 05:54:41

Between may (pic left) and june (pic right) 1984, Imagine Software was a rollercoaster.
We all know the end of the story...
#zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming
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2024-06-10 14:58:53

Masterword was a game supposedly to be published by Atlantis Software, but it never was.
Its author told this story in SC Forums, and gave a link to this recovered game:
https://github.com/EqUiNoX-Labs/ZXSpectrum-MasterWord
The SC Forums thread:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11616
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
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2024-06-10 11:14:35

#yoursinclair magazine cover, june 1986
#zxspectrum #retrogaming
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/591/921/227/593/222/original/b9a4c6a5e7804711.jpg