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Paul Monaghan

@pdmon.bsky.social

Editor of Pixel Addict magazine. Staff writer for Amiga Addict. And massive games mag fan.

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Games World issue 2 8-Bit Back Issues Β· Episode

New episode!

In this episode, Geoff and Paul are joined by @bazgreenland.bsky.social to talk about Games World issue 2, Mortal Kombat, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and their weird reviewing system!

@pdmon.bsky.social @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/6DB8...

08.07.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

just listening nowπŸ˜ƒ

18.07.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finishing up the edit for this month's new episode (due out on 8 July), with @bazgreenland.bsky.social and @pdmon.bsky.social and the topic of DEF II comes up. Who remembers DEF II on BBC2 in the 90s?

04.07.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Doing a podcast looking back at 2015 and this is on our list.
I only became aware of it thanks to you discussing it in TerrorBytes.

24.06.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was joined by @pdmon.bsky.social and @leechrimes.bsky.social in March to dive into Zero and look at Amiga and Atari ST games.

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11.06.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers, will do!

30.04.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I get really nerdy over mags as a collector as well as doing lots of pod cast interviews and print interviews in our Addict mags. Now over 70 mag guests interviewed!

27.04.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep I have used stuff just like this. I have run out of room here though so keep moving full sets to my mums. But see the issue you have with those drawers- I did that as a teenager in the 90s but fucked them all up. What Lewis has done with decent bookshelves or shelving units will help also.

27.04.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers for the tag Lewis. Love seeing the big collections as it is so important to keep what we can. As you can see moisture is a big issue with mags. I do have my full sets in plastic boxes with lids and then also magazine plastic storage racks but those aren't covered.

27.04.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Almost time for the new issues of @amigaaddict.bsky.social & @pixeladdict.bsky.social
AA looks at #Worms which turns 30 this year & in PA BAFTA winning composer James Hannigan looks at the evolution of game music.
Go check out www.addict.media and get your order in.
#videogames #retrogaming

12.04.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hmm, I am sticking with my 5 game wishlist as always when thinking about a new console.

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Not ringing a bell

18.03.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've got two recordings over the next couple of days about Official Dreamcast Magazine issue 21 with @mrvestek.bsky.social, and Games World 02 with @bazgreenland.bsky.social and @pdmon.bsky.social . What are your memories of these two mags?

12.03.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No I haven't🀣

11.03.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Zero issue 4 8-Bit Back Issues Β· Episode

New episode!
Geoff is joined by new recurring co-host @pdmon.bsky.social and episode guest @leechrimes.bsky.social to talk about Zero issue 4. We chat about Awesome! Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, The Untouchables and much more!
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/7dMa...

10.03.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Really enjoyed reading this.

05.03.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WX Games Weekend Update - Game Republic Over 6000 people are expected to come to the WX Games Weekend on 8/9 March. The event will see the biggest collection of FREE games to play from new and old

Anyine close to Wakefield should try and get over to this FREE gaming event this weekend from @gamerepublic.bsky.social
gamerepublic.net/news/wx-game...
I'll be there seeing what I can cover for @pixeladdict.bsky.social

03.03.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 16 is almost here! Geoff Owen and recurring guest host Paul Monaghan to chat to @leechrimes.bsky.social about Zero Magazine issue 4.

Download or stream via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your podcast provider at 8am on Saturday 8th March!

@pdmon.bsky.social @ncc17formula1.bsky.social

03.03.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our next issue of Pixel Addict
has composer and BAFTA winner James Hannigan writing the cover story.

He looks at how game music has evolved over the years. From the classic chiptunes to the licensed music of Wipeout and then full orchestras. several other musicians also share their thoughts.

28.02.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lost Your Sinclair magazine "Holy Grail" by Phil South | Redbubble A recreation of an old T-shirt we had made during my tenure on Your Sinclair (YS) magazine. For decades I've searched for good reference material to recreate this Lost T-shirt, aka "arcade art" or the...

Okay, today's the day. The Holy Grail Lost Tea-Shurts are LIVE.

www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1656...

28.02.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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This was from 3 years ago at Doncaster Gaming Market. @amigaaddict.bsky.social was only on issue 10 & @pixeladdict.bsky.social was still on issue 1!
It's crazy how far we have come now with closing in on 70 issues of mags in the Addict world. Thanks everyone for support.
www.addict.media

26.02.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zero is one of my fave mags so really enjoyed guesting on this.

26.02.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And as a cheap plug our current Amiga Addict issue looks back at Silica as we speak to ex staff.

25.02.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A talk at Retro Collective - Games That Weren't Just had the most fantastic weekend at Retro Collective with my wife, Tasha, giving a talk on Games That Weren't and the digital preservation of

Here is a link with more details and more photos below. Video will be coming soon, so watch this space!
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/02/a-ta...

24.02.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We didn't go that long!

23.02.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you have me back I'll be a bit more prepared and chatty. Out of practice with this podcast lark.

23.02.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Electronic Eggs Episode 2 This episode we take a trip to Albert Square, Eddie Murphy sticks bananas up the tail pipes, Christian Slater interviews Brad Pitt and Celine Dion asks us to think twice. Joining Chris and Danny is Pa...

Episode 2 of the pod is up, should be on all the feeds. Myself, @guyfawkesretro.bsky.social and @pdmon.bsky.social talk about February 1985, 1995, 2005 and 2015
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p9mn7-...

23.02.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I designed a new tool for anyone working on #Amiga 4000s this morning. I'll explain what it is and why it is useful in an upcoming blog post.

23.02.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest issues of @amigaaddict.bsky.social @pixeladdict.bsky.social are available to order.
Cover features look at Silica Shop & #videopinball
There are also plenty of reviews, interviews & more.
www.addict.media
#retrogaming #computing #vintagecomputing #gaming

22.02.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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