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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 1d

Crash (Nov 1988) - Turbo Esprit, Hydrofool, Panic and Scooby-Doo reviews. Also Impossible Mission II advert, 4x4 Off-Road Racing full-page ad

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CRASH magazine @crashonlineuk.bsky.social · 15h

Elite crashonline.org.uk/22/elite.htm

‘You can compare your version of Elite [with the] versions for other machines and smile with pride at what Firebird have produced.’

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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 1d

Crash (Nov 1985) - The Magician's Ball, Operation Caretaker and Old Scores adverts

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-22/Crash_22_Nov_1985#page/n60/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 1d

Crash (Nov 1988) - Phantis and Game Over + Game Over 2 reviews. Also Thunder Blade full-page ad

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-58/Crash_58_Nov_1988#page/n16/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 2d

Crash (Nov 1989) - Hard Drivin', Turbo Out Run, Moonwalker, Cabal, Power Drift, Footballer of the Year 2, Operation Thunderbolt, Beach Volley, Dr. Doom's Revenge! and Toobin' previews

READ: (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 4d

How Rich Do You Want to Be asks Ocean Software in January 1986's Your Sinclair.

And it would have felt by then like anyone and everyone with a microcomputer and learned programming in mid-80s Britain could strike it rich. A tempting prospect to those growing up in declining industrial cities.

A magazine ad for Ocean Software as they start hitting it big and recruiting in-house staff and calling for freelancers to send in their programs on tapes.

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Scary Robb from 8/16/32bit 💀💀💀 @81632bitretro.com · 3d

It's Monday!

So it's time to big up my fellow small Youtubers!

#1: @bloggospow.bsky.social

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Bloggo's POW! @bloggospow.bsky.social · 5d

Handheld arcade conversions for your main screen! Or if you're watching on your phone it's back to the small screen with a better battery life!
Watch now!
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Gameboy Arcade Conversions POW!

YouTube video by Bloggos Pow

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CRASH magazine @crashonlineuk.bsky.social · 4d

Sounds like this might be available now? Starting to collect The Terminal Man, with a plan to conclude the story. Anyone seen it around?

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Shift Volume Three - Issue One

RELEASED END SEPTEMBER '25 FOUR NEW STORIES starting this issue - Terminal Man by Oliver Frey and Kelvin Gosnell - representing and CONCLUDING the classic story from Crash and Zzap!64 Magazines! Hyper...

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Kevin Edwards ( Retro Videogame development ) @kevedwardsretro.bsky.social · 4d

This is pure gold. A who's who guide to the staff at Sinclair Research Limited, from 1984. Photos and details for everyone at the various offices around the UK. There's some great hairstyles and clothing - you have been warned!
www.sinclairql.net/downloads/19...

www.sinclairql.net

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 4d

Crash (Nov 1990) - The Spy Who Loved Me and Rastan reviews. Also Hollywood Collection full-page ad

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-82/Crash_82_Nov_1990#page/n48/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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CRASH magazine @crashonlineuk.bsky.social · 4d

I don't know whether I'm mixing it up with another game, but is it the one that's rock hard almost straight away?

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filthymick @filthymick.bsky.social · 4d

Never, ever cared for that game. And Lord knows I tried hard enough. Vastly over-rated, and I suspect we know why

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CRASH magazine @crashonlineuk.bsky.social · 4d

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CRASH magazine @crashonlineuk.bsky.social · 5d

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CRASH magazine @crashonlineuk.bsky.social · 5d

crashonline.org.uk/10/jasper.htm

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Crash Micro @crashmicro.bsky.social · 6d

It's that time of the year again and the CRASH annual is currently being funded on Kickstarter. 116 pages of A5/A4 goodness, with about a third of minty fresh new content. If you'd like to support us (and why wouldn't you 😀), then you can back your copy at:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/zza...

Our Fusion Retro Books 2026 Annuals - 4 in total!

Another year - some more XMAS Annuals to read!

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CRASH magazine @crashonlineuk.bsky.social · 6d

Perfect time for a nap

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 6d

Memories of October 1988: Ah yes, here’s the Robocop demo that I played to death. Just the warehouse level, and everyone would be killed by a single bullet, but the ability to explore the warehouse, go up and (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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CRASH magazine @crashonlineuk.bsky.social · 6d

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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 6d

Crash (Nov 1985) - Maze Craze review. Also Winter Sports full-page ad

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-22/Crash_22_Nov_1985#page/n33/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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Andy Toone @lockfarm.bsky.social · 6d

OK BlueSky network, can we do the six degrees of Kevin Bacon thing? Does anyone know Ian Livingstone or someone in similar tech/tabletop gaming/boardgame area? I've got a tech demo that I'd love to take further, or at least show to people who might 'get it'.

Reposts appreciated.

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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 7d

Crash (Nov 1985) - Merlock the Mede review. Also The Quill Adventure System and The Illustrator adverts

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-22/Crash_22_Nov_1985#page/n124/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 7d

Crash (Nov 1985) - The Great Fire of London review. Also Buccaneer full-page ad

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-22/Crash_22_Nov_1985#page/n141/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 7d

Crash (Nov 1987) - Call Me Psycho, Jack the Nipper and Jack the Nipper II: In Coconut Capers reviews

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-46/Crash_46_Nov_1987#page/n123/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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Daniel Douglas Howell @shinydan.bsky.social · 7d

I believe she's still active, too: www.susanroweillustration.com

Home - Susan Rowe Illustration

www.susanroweillustration.com

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