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ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3 The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next: the evolution of the Speccy computer, now expanded into the world of the Sinclair QL, C64 and... More!

Funded in about 7 mins and 10 seconds! Next fans are just awesome! Thank you!!!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe...

I think it was. Man, that was (checks notes) a very long time ago now.

I played the Spectrum and the ST versions in the 80s but don't consider myself as actually having played "Wizball" until I finally played the C64 version in the 2000s. One of my favourite ever games, and I missed it entirely back in the day.

Wizball is one of the best 8bit games ever* and I will fight anyone who disagrees.

*C64 version only, that's the only one that counts. It's just one of those games with a definitive version tied so incredibly closely to one format's tech specs that other conversions just pale by comparison

THE HEART OF NEON BLU-RAY Own the film about a life in video games: HEART OF NEON tells the story of how game developer Jeff Minter went from pioneer to legend.

I just backed THE HEART OF NEON BLU-RAY on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dok...

Sure! If @sega did ever want to bring Outrun to Game Boy Color I’m right here 👋

'HOME ARCADE' is READY▓ You can now find it on all music platforms. If you've pre-ordered on BC, please download the album now to get your bonus content 💜 Thanks so much for your support, I hope you'll enjoy the new tracks!

🎧💾 fanlink.tv/homearcade

Hero GP will be out on MONDAY for your Game Boy Color for the outrageous sum of $1.
💰+🏍️=💨
#pixelart #indiedev #gameboy #gbstudio #retrogaming

Hero GP Launch Date is ...

It's almost time to Hang On \o/

#pixelart #indiedev #gameboy #gbstudio #retrogaming

Jet Set Willy – “Entrance to Hades” Manic Miner wowed reviewers and players with its sheer scale. Its solo developer Matthew Smith aimed to create sixteen rooms for it, and successfully landed at twenty, four more than the goal. When…

This very cool blog popped up on my google alerts, so I thought I'd share it! It's like the stereogum number ones column, but for video games.

It's up to Jet Set Willy so far! Well researched and full of stuff that was mostly new to me: superchartisland.com/jet-set-willy/

Making progress in "Dungeon Decks" for #ZXSpectrum. Minimap working, with wondering monsters appearing and roaming freely, triggering combat when they meet the player.
#8bit #retro #mpagd #speccy #80s #90s #indiedev

Sad news: programmer Don Priestley, best known for his cartoon-style games like Trap Door and Popeye, passed away late last year after a short illness. One of Don’s friends shared the news on a Facebook comment. RIP Don (1940-2024), your games shine on.

A demo of my recent project, Blackford PI, is now available for Windows, Linux and Mac. It's a retro styled isometric solve 'em up type thing!

Download from bitglint.itch.io/blackford-pi

#blackfordpi #gamedev #monogame #indiedev #pixelart #isometric

TEMU, a Game Boy emulator for the ZX Spectrum +2a/+3 capable only of running a Tetris ROM.

9 CPU instructions had to be implemented via emulation, the rest are executed directly. Other resources are spent on graphics & sound. Spectrum's CPU runs slower than Game Boy's.
(Real hardware capture)

An image of Rogue Trooper by Dan Cornwell

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You too! Stay safe, old chap!

Fingers crossed for the new year, everyone. Keep your heads down and hope for the best....

YouTube video by Aleksi Eeben VIC 20 Elite Preview (30 Dec 2024)

This is astonishing - it’s #Elite on the VIC 20! Aleksi Eeben has taken the #Commodore64 source and has ported it to the C64’s predecessor.

It’s looking pretty amazing! Huge kudos to Aleksi, this is a really impressive feat. 🫡

#retrogaming #retrocomputing #vic20 #c64

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YouTube video by shane mccafferty Cave Dave Alpha gameplay

Some speed running Alpha footage of Cave Dave showcasing all the systems Dave finds himself in so far - PSP/GBC/Genesis/GB/GBA/SNES/ZXSpectrum.
Cave Dave is a real #GameBoy game for Game Boy Color.
#GBStudio #GBDK2020
youtu.be/EcDm2Ii-Gj8?...

now there's one I haven't played in a while and should!

The traditional Christmas game of Jetpac has been played, and lo all was right with the world.

Merry Chrysanthemum!

It was close, but you might've just edged it!

Safe to say that having the Steam Deck has absolutely demolished my console gaming time this year. Ouch.

No massive surprises on my Spotify Wrapped, I see! https://open.spotify.com/wrapped/share/share-8910a39e8021460db3214ae9c8349a17?si=ZXE8UmdzQSG6DhJMALliYQ&destination=datastories&lang=en

Blackford PI by BitGlint Games A retro styled isometric detective story

My new game project now has a name and new home. Now I just need to add a large dose of effort to actually get the thing done. 😋 #blackfordpi #gamedev #monogame #indiedev #pixelart #isometric

bitglint.itch.io/blackford-pi

Ah, marvellous - there you are! I've sent you a number of emails over the last month or so and I don't think you're getting them. Got one from you a couple of weeks back but I don't think my reply to that arrived either! Was wondering about alternatives, but this'll do nicely! Bloody technology. :-/

tree and moon
#pico8 #postcart
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Very late to the party, and only a few hours in, but I'm quite enjoying myself with Dragon Age: Inquisition. Or I am at least now that I quit and restarted as a mage instead of a rogue. Rogue really wasn't doing it for me, and luckily I figured that out within the first hour.

Incredible news from Alan Turvey, fans of top notch modern Spectrum games and supporting worthwhile causes rejoice!!