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.
Tag: Spectrum
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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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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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Dennis, is that you?
Alright, here we go! Let’s talk about why the ZX Spectrum is the real deal and the Commodore 64 is just a glorified paperweight! If you picked the Spectrum, you’ve got taste, my friend.
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Rainbow Islands
Everyone loves this game but do I? Well… no? Hear me out before you judge me and execute! I have my reasons and you will not agree, hah!
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Super Hang On
We all know this game. The classic SEGA racing game has been in everything from boring Shenmue games to the excellent Yakuza series and ported to near everything. Was the Spectrum version good? Damn right it was!
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Hyper Sports
Damn, this game is like a fine wine, the more you play the more you want! Smooth, fast and great animation with excellent gameplay.
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Coinz Are Mine
Yandex is a competition for various Retro Computers including my beloved ZX Spectrum so it is no surprise that a really good one finds its way in here. Coinz Are Mine is an entry from Drunk Fly and IMO should have won.