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ZXVintage40
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Double-page spreads from Sinclair ZX Spectrum-related magazines exactly 40 years ago.
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · May 28
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 25m
Popular Computing Weekly (31/10/1985) - Commando advert

READ: https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_Popular_Computing_Weekly_Issue851031.pdf#page/n39/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 3h
Computer Gamer (Nov 1985) - Yie Ar Kung-Fu advert

READ: https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gamer_Magazine_Issue_008/page/n01/mode/2up?view=theater #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 4h
Your Spectrum (Nov 1985) - DataSpectrum, Rotronics Wafadrive, Doubler MkII and Interface III adverts

READ: https://archive.org/stream/your-spectrum-magazine-20/YourSpectrum_20_Nov_1985#page/n42/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 4h
computer magazine.

READ: https://archive.org/stream/home-computing-weekly-133/page/n33/mode/2up (2/2)
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 4h
ZX History - October 1985: The publishers of Popular Computing Weekly buy out HCW with the intention of merging their best features into PCW. HCW bows out after 133 weekly issues. PCW is now the only weekly home (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 5h
In-game screen: Knockout/Alligata Software Ltd (1985) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2727/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 5h
Loading screen: Knockout/Alligata Software Ltd (1985) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2727/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 5h
Random inlay: Knockout/Alligata Software Ltd (1985) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2727/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 8h
READ: https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_Popular_Computing_Weekly_Issue851003.pdf#page/n05/mode/2up (2/2)
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 8h
Popular Computing Weekly (3/10/1985) - Helichopper, The Helm, Don't Panic, Bombscare, The Wild Bunch, Mr. Freeze, Booty, Spike, Viking Raiders, Subsunk, Run Baby Run, Fahrenheit 3000 and Don't Buy This adverts (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 9h
Sinclair User (Nov 1985) - Beta Basic and Datapen adverts

READ: https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-044/SinclairUser_044_Nov_1985#page/n83/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 17h
Sinclair User (Nov 1985) - Helpline

READ: https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-044/SinclairUser_044_Nov_1985#page/n116/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 18h
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_049_1985-11_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n52/mode/2up?view=theater (2/2)
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 18h
Computer & Video Games (Nov 1985) - Football Manager, Shadow of the Unicorn and Software Star adverts

READ: (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 19h
Sinclair User (Nov 1985) - Hit Squad

READ: https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-044/SinclairUser_044_Nov_1985#page/n111/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 20h
Screen Shower for Red Moon/Level 9 Computing Ltd (UK) (1985). #zxspectrum #retrogaming

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHulORrzVNw
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 20h
Crash (Nov 1985) - Monty on the Run advert

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-22/Crash_22_Nov_1985#page/n65/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 23h
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_049_1985-11_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n49/mode/2up?view=theater (2/2)
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 23h
Computer & Video Games (Nov 1985) - Old Scores, Mindshadow, Operation Caretaker and The Magician's Ball adverts

READ: (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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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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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 1d
Your Spectrum (Nov 1985) - Buzzwords

READ: https://archive.org/stream/your-spectrum-magazine-20/YourSpectrum_20_Nov_1985#page/n31/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 1d
Your Spectrum (Nov 1985) - Cammac 1, Beta Basic and Datapen adverts

READ: https://archive.org/stream/your-spectrum-magazine-20/YourSpectrum_20_Nov_1985#page/n59/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 1d
In-game screen: Underworld - The Village/Orpheus Ltd (1985) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/10369/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 1d
Loading screen: Underworld - The Village/Orpheus Ltd (1985) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/10369/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZXVintage40 @zxvintage40.bsky.social · 1d
Random inlay: Underworld - The Village/Orpheus Ltd (1985) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/10369/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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