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Paul Monaghan
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Editor of Pixel Addict magazine. Staff writer for Amiga Addict. And massive games mag fan.
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
April 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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.
February 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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
February 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
And as a cheap plug our current Amiga Addict issue looks back at Silica as we speak to ex staff.
February 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
February 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Hard at work on our Feb issues of @amigaaddict.bsky.social & @pixeladdict.bsky.social
In 2024 we put out 19 issues across the family of Addict mags including the popular #Atari Addict www.addict.media
#retrogaming #vintagecomputing #retro
January 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Very happy to be featured in the latest @retrogamermag.bsky.social discussing the Nintendo DS. Can't believe it is 20 years now! (Well UK launch was March 2005)
December 19, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Miles better than mine- however I do blame my wife & kids (and myself for not just buying a family plan or extra accounts!) The Offspring is mine though!
December 4, 2024 at 11:03 PM
The latest issues of @pixeladdict.bsky.social & @amigaaddict.bsky.social are arriving now. Also our special Atari Addict issue is back from the printers. Get over to www.addict.media and put your order in.
#retrogaming #vintagecomputing #atari #amiga #gaming
December 4, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Latest #playstation #ps5 addition. I keep looking for a RPG to grab me the way the Snes and PS1 games used to.
#roleplaying #rpg
December 4, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Currently watching a doc about the rise and fall of Loaded magazine over on BBC iPlayer. Anyone seen it already?
December 2, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Brilliant night watching @pitchshifter.bsky.social in Manchester.
Perfect setlist which had the crowd singing along throughout😃
Hopefully be back before 2030!!!
November 28, 2024 at 12:36 AM
A few #retrogaming magazine buys from Crash and Doncaster Video Games Market. Also grabbed one of the usb/micro drives for the new Speccy.
#spectrum #playstation
November 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM
New addition to the games collection.
First time owning any Spectrum related hardware
Looking forward to trying some games where the Speccy had the best 8-Bit version. @theretroasylum.bsky.social now where are those 8-Bit wars eps?
#spectrum #speccy #retrogaming
November 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Our latest issues of Pixel Addict (issue 25) & Amiga Addict (issue 34) are at the printers and available to order now!
www.addict.media
#retrogaming #computing
November 22, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Last night I was at @gamerepublic.bsky.social @gamayo.bsky.social awards in Wakefield. A brilliant evening seeing some great talent recognised by their peers. Great to meet @keefstuart.bsky.social and Simon & Ste from @onelifeleft.com
Congrats to all the winners & everyone involved!
November 22, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Every Arcade Club visit involves this.
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Well @davewain.bsky.social just found next week's purchase from our hmv😄
I loved this film as a teenager.
November 19, 2024 at 1:38 PM
It's almost 35 years since I got an Atari 520 STE Power Pack bundle for xmas 1989. (I wish I still had it. Not my pics but they bring back so many memories! However I originally wanted tge Amstrad 464 like my mate had.
#retrogaming #atari
November 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Had a piece submitted for Pixel Addict Magazine about Rex, a Speccy game I have never played. He also mentioned this enchanced version which I decided to try out.
Using keys to play this is taking some practice as not used keyboard controls for ages!
#spectrum #speccy #retrogaming
November 16, 2024 at 4:49 PM
GamesMaster mag from 30 years ago. A very strong issue for great games with several hitting 93% plus but highest was
MICRO MACHINES 2- 97%
and the lowest
WAY OF THE WARRIOR-43%
I had also forgotten all about those free gifts with Sugar Puffs!
#sega #nintendo #retrogaming
November 16, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Few pics of my #snes collection. Added a few loose carts since taking these pics. The snes has always been my fave console.
#nintendo #retrogaming
November 16, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Finished reading my own copy of @amigaaddict.bsky.social
Good to see the finished mag after all the work which goes into it.
The main feature looks at #amiga and VR, we also have plenty of interviews, reviews and articles on the serious side of software.
www.addict.media
#retrogaming #computing
November 15, 2024 at 7:40 PM
So in the upcoming Pixel Addict.
Cover feature is 35 years of Fantasy World Dizzy and a chat with the Oliver Twins.
Also articles on Home Alone, Tapwave Zodiac, Bubble Bobble secrets and much more. Issue 25 is out end of November.
#retrogaming
November 14, 2024 at 8:43 PM
And being a fan of #retrogaming mags, these are a few of my favourites. All played a big part in helping me want to work in print media.
November 14, 2024 at 7:36 PM