Robb from 8/16/32bit
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Mostly games. Some politics.
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Mostly games. Some politics.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@81632bit
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Email: [email protected]
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If you haven't already you should definitely sponsor me to do a big walk for charity, it's happening in April www.justgiving.com/page/mw-wind...
Walking the Windsor 50km for Motor Neurone Disease Association
Help Mark Williamson raise money to support Motor Neurone Disease Association
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January 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
If you haven't already you should definitely sponsor me to do a big walk for charity, it's happening in April www.justgiving.com/page/mw-wind...
ALL UK water companies should be renationalised.
I can't think of any other country where the supply of a basic human need (water) is in the hands of companies who aim to profiteer from it.
I can't think of any other country where the supply of a basic human need (water) is in the hands of companies who aim to profiteer from it.
"Green Party leader Zack Polanski joined public ownership advocates today in demanding the government withdraw the water company’s licence after an investigation was launched into breaches of standards."
www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/camp...
www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/camp...
Campaigners call for South East Water to be taken into public ownership immediately
SOUTH East Water must be brought into public ownership immediately, campaigners warned, after tens of thousands of residents were left without water this week.Green Party leader Zack Polanski jo...
www.morningstaronline.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM
ALL UK water companies should be renationalised.
I can't think of any other country where the supply of a basic human need (water) is in the hands of companies who aim to profiteer from it.
I can't think of any other country where the supply of a basic human need (water) is in the hands of companies who aim to profiteer from it.
That is the only thing that will even look vaguely similar to the cars that line up at the start of the season.
January 16, 2026 at 11:23 AM
That is the only thing that will even look vaguely similar to the cars that line up at the start of the season.
That is a good photo. Nice composition.
January 16, 2026 at 11:22 AM
That is a good photo. Nice composition.
This. 100% this.
January 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM
This. 100% this.
Really? I've been waiting for well over a year (at least) for a reprint of judge Dredd Vol 12. Any idea when that will be reprinted?
January 16, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Really? I've been waiting for well over a year (at least) for a reprint of judge Dredd Vol 12. Any idea when that will be reprinted?
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When you get a degree and skills, people don't want to pay you more. And yet they require 5 years experience for an entry level job, and yet having that experience also makes you "over-qualified". Bosses want more exploitable people.
January 16, 2026 at 10:49 AM
When you get a degree and skills, people don't want to pay you more. And yet they require 5 years experience for an entry level job, and yet having that experience also makes you "over-qualified". Bosses want more exploitable people.
Hot Take:
EA Sports big franchise games (Madden, NHL, FIFA, etc) all peaked in the 16bit era.
EA Sports big franchise games (Madden, NHL, FIFA, etc) all peaked in the 16bit era.
January 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Hot Take:
EA Sports big franchise games (Madden, NHL, FIFA, etc) all peaked in the 16bit era.
EA Sports big franchise games (Madden, NHL, FIFA, etc) all peaked in the 16bit era.
The 80s is my favourite decade for horror movies. Physical effects reached new heights, there were literally hundreds of horror films being made, and most didn't try to be something they were not (i.e. "elevated horror").
Plus it was the golden age of slasher movies. My top sub genre.
Plus it was the golden age of slasher movies. My top sub genre.
January 16, 2026 at 10:49 AM
The 80s is my favourite decade for horror movies. Physical effects reached new heights, there were literally hundreds of horror films being made, and most didn't try to be something they were not (i.e. "elevated horror").
Plus it was the golden age of slasher movies. My top sub genre.
Plus it was the golden age of slasher movies. My top sub genre.
Hell, when I was unemployed for a long time, the advisor at the Job Centre told me to not list my degree on my C.V., and if an employer asked what I was doing for the 3 years, say I was "travelling" and doing "casual jobs".
January 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Hell, when I was unemployed for a long time, the advisor at the Job Centre told me to not list my degree on my C.V., and if an employer asked what I was doing for the 3 years, say I was "travelling" and doing "casual jobs".
I'll be 100% honest:
My degree has probably prevented me from getting more jobs than it has helped me get. I've been openly told that I'm "overqualified" more than once.
My degree has probably prevented me from getting more jobs than it has helped me get. I've been openly told that I'm "overqualified" more than once.
January 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM
I'll be 100% honest:
My degree has probably prevented me from getting more jobs than it has helped me get. I've been openly told that I'm "overqualified" more than once.
My degree has probably prevented me from getting more jobs than it has helped me get. I've been openly told that I'm "overqualified" more than once.
Having met him, Shatner is a prick. Perfect example of "never meet your heroes".
January 16, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Having met him, Shatner is a prick. Perfect example of "never meet your heroes".
I can't really grasp how so many Right Wingers seem to think that Start Trek has suddenly gone "woke".
It always was. That was the point. In Star Trek, Humanity had moved past many of the old prejudices to be a tolerant, equal society.
I have no damn idea what the hell these wingnuts were watching
It always was. That was the point. In Star Trek, Humanity had moved past many of the old prejudices to be a tolerant, equal society.
I have no damn idea what the hell these wingnuts were watching
January 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
I can't really grasp how so many Right Wingers seem to think that Start Trek has suddenly gone "woke".
It always was. That was the point. In Star Trek, Humanity had moved past many of the old prejudices to be a tolerant, equal society.
I have no damn idea what the hell these wingnuts were watching
It always was. That was the point. In Star Trek, Humanity had moved past many of the old prejudices to be a tolerant, equal society.
I have no damn idea what the hell these wingnuts were watching
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IT'S BREAK SPACE DAY!
All being well we should be releasing a big beautiful jumbo issue of the Speccy's most cost effective mag later.
Packed with reviews of 57 brand new #ZXSpectrum games, features, a crossword & brand new type-in!
But which games will receive the coveted Break Space Ace?
All being well we should be releasing a big beautiful jumbo issue of the Speccy's most cost effective mag later.
Packed with reviews of 57 brand new #ZXSpectrum games, features, a crossword & brand new type-in!
But which games will receive the coveted Break Space Ace?
January 16, 2026 at 7:40 AM
IT'S BREAK SPACE DAY!
All being well we should be releasing a big beautiful jumbo issue of the Speccy's most cost effective mag later.
Packed with reviews of 57 brand new #ZXSpectrum games, features, a crossword & brand new type-in!
But which games will receive the coveted Break Space Ace?
All being well we should be releasing a big beautiful jumbo issue of the Speccy's most cost effective mag later.
Packed with reviews of 57 brand new #ZXSpectrum games, features, a crossword & brand new type-in!
But which games will receive the coveted Break Space Ace?
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Something else I miss from my teenage years was being a member of 3 different video rental shops. This gave me access to so many different films. Every weekend would see multiple films be rented. And school holidays? Literally a daily trip to rent something.
January 15, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Something else I miss from my teenage years was being a member of 3 different video rental shops. This gave me access to so many different films. Every weekend would see multiple films be rented. And school holidays? Literally a daily trip to rent something.
When the wife and myself move into a 2 bed property, the 2nd bedroom will become my "man cave".
January 15, 2026 at 8:29 PM
When the wife and myself move into a 2 bed property, the 2nd bedroom will become my "man cave".
Here are times I wish I could return to when I was 14. Sat in my room, playing on the Mega Drive, listening to Guns N Roses, reading Lord Of The Rings. No worries. No concerns.
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Here are times I wish I could return to when I was 14. Sat in my room, playing on the Mega Drive, listening to Guns N Roses, reading Lord Of The Rings. No worries. No concerns.
Scream for me, TOKYO!
January 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Scream for me, TOKYO!
And I think that's the key. The standard of writing has remained of a high standard. That's how it has kept (and grown) it's audience.
January 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
And I think that's the key. The standard of writing has remained of a high standard. That's how it has kept (and grown) it's audience.
Truly righteous anger.
What is happening with ICE in the US is fucking nuts.
What is happening with ICE in the US is fucking nuts.
January 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Truly righteous anger.
What is happening with ICE in the US is fucking nuts.
What is happening with ICE in the US is fucking nuts.
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It's Retro Gamer's 22nd birthday and the new issue is in stores today.
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
It's Retro Gamer's 22nd birthday and the new issue is in stores today.
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...