So here it is, the list of my 5 favourite games from a strong year of ZX Spectrum homebrews. It should be noted that there were literally dozens of games that could’ve just as easily […]
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Speccy Games of the Year 2025
In my previous post I hinted that 2025 has been an immense year for new ZX Spectrum games. So what games have caught my eye? Well absolutely loads as it happens. Before I get to […]
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My Favourite ZX Spectrum Games
It’s a made up date named #SPECtember, yet another pretend celebration of our favourite consoles, movies and games but this one I will celebrate because the ZX Spectrum is held in such high regard by myself and any discerning retro computer fan of repute and renown.
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Nintendid
I have been enjoying the Nintendo 64 quite a lot of late alongside the GameCube and Triforce Arcade. You could say that I do actually love Nintendo but the reality is, I do not.
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What Next?
Well, it finally happened. I have a ZX Spectrum Next coming thanks to the my wonderful fiance, Emma. Ordered as a Christmas present for the end of the year, assuming it arrives on time. if it doesn’t… that’s fine too.
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The Ultimate Clash!
The very finest product that came out of the SNK v Capcom early 2000s partnership was SNK v CAPCOM: Card Fighters Clash! Don’t agree? Fight me. The pocket monster craze of the late 90s and […]
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A Freeze is coming…
But Dave, I thought you were going to post reviews of Speccy homebrew games on Retrostreamers, it’s been ages, what’s up? Well thank you Dave for asking such an interesting question in third person. Aside […]
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Tape or Trash: My Life in the Bargain Bin
Its friday afternoon, just gone 4pm. I know this without a watch, even though i have a wicked black one with light up red LEDs, because its 1982 and I was just out of school.
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Peddling in the ‘Cades?
I fondly recall the days of heading to the arcade on my bike with a pocket full of quarters seeking out excitement! Whether it was taking up the role as a vigilante and fending off […]
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Land Down Under
A young man’s first experience trapped in a cavern with terrifying balls and dripping acid can’t be all that bad can it?