1989's "The Kristal" was one of the best-reviewed games published by my company! (outside of those I designed myself 😉) #KevinToms #TheKristal #CommodoreAmiga #Amiga #Atari #AtariST #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

English football has lost one of its greatest 80's icons in the passing of Kevin Keegan. May he rest in peace 🖤 #KevinToms #KevinKeegan #KingKev #EnglishFootball #EFL #FootballLegend #FootballIcon #FootballHistory #FootballManager #Liverpool #LFC #NewcastleUnited

Aquanaut was a 2D scrolling arcade game where the player must stop an alien threat lurking underwater! #KevinToms #Aquanaut #CommodoreAmiga #Amiga #Atari #AtariST #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

Today is the World Cup final! 🥳 How many of you played the World Cup Edition of my game back in the day? #KevinToms #FootballManagerWorldCupEdition #FootballManager #WorldCup #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

One of the last Amiga models made by Commodore before filing for bankruptcy - the A1200! #KevinToms #Amiga1200 #A1200 #CommodoreAmiga #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

Yet another 1988 release, Metaplex was side-view shooter game developed by Softeam, the creators of 1987's Pulsator! #KevinToms #Metaplex #ZXSpectrum #C64 #Amstrad #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

Battle Stations was released solely for the Commodore 64/128. For a game that has the player use a RADAR, this one flew under it 😁 #KevinToms #BattleStations #C64 #CommodoreGame #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

In the 1980's WH Smith was one of the biggest chains in the UK dealing in home computers and computer games. #KevinToms #WHSmith #UKcomputerstore #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

In 1988 Addictive became a publisher label through which Prism sold several games - Hot Shot being one of them. #KevinToms #HotShot #ZXSpectrum #C64 #Amstrad #AtariST #Amiga #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

Football Manager 2 was the long-awaited follow-up to my first game! #KevinToms #FootballManager2 #FootballManager #ZXSpectrum #C64 #Amstrad #AtariST #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

"President" was a fun strategy game with a concept emulated by later games such as "Tropico" #KevinToms #President #YourSinclair #ZXSpectrum #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

In 1987 I designed another game unrelated to Football Manager - a strategy game called "President"! #KevinToms #President #ZXSpectrum #C64 #Amstrad #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

Some of you mentioned Boots as your go-to computer/game store. Considering a certain game featured in this ad, I'd say you were shopping in the right place 😉 #KevinToms #FootballManager #BootsUK #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

Before the "Madden NFL" series, Addictive Games published one of the earliest American football games: "Head Coach"! #KevinToms #HeadCoach #ZXSpectrum #C64 #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

"Arac" was initially released for the C64 and was very well-received, as seen in this review from the September 1986 issue of Zzap magazine! #KevinToms #Arac #Zzap #C64 #Commodore64 #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

Footballers are so dumb, they don’t realise when they get a red card, they can negotiate, they think the referee has all the cards! 🟨🟥 #KevinToms #FolarinBalogun #Trump #RedCard #USMNT #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldFootball

Here is another game my publishing company released in 1986 - Kirel, an isometric puzzle game by German programmer Siegfried Kurtz. #KevinToms #Kirel #ZXSpectrum #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

The CPC 664 - short-lived successor to Amstrad's legendary home computer! #KevinToms #Amstrad #CPC664 #CPC464 #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

Arac - also known as "Spiderbot" - was one of Addictive Games' most successful titles (outside of those I personally developed!) How many of you played Arac back in the day? #KevinToms #Arac #Spiderbot #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

What was your go-to store for all computer/game-related needs? #KevinToms #Dixons #WHSmith #Currys #JohnMenzies #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

Another title we released in 1985, Boffin was a platformer game where the goal was to help the player character, Professor Boffin, get through a series of caves in a limited amount of time. #KevinToms #Boffin #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

Some of you may remember a C64 game called "Mr. Angry," released in 1986 by Codemasters. Well, that game was originally released the year before by my label, with the title "Stringer"! #KevinToms #Stringer #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

England was expected to win - and even dominate the game - against Congo. While the final score aligned with people's expectations, Congo was in the lead for most of the match! #KevinToms #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldFootball #England #ThreeLions

Like its predecessor, Football Manager 2 was an instant hit, lauded by fans and critics alike! #KevinToms #FootballManager2 #SinclairUser #ZXSpectrum #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

If you're a fan of the original Football Manager, I've got amazing news for you! 👇 https://ko-fi.com/s/547477de78 #KevinToms #FootballManager #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames #WorldCup #worldcupgames

My second game was not a sequel to Football Manager; it was a business simulation game called "Software Star" based on my own experience with Addictive Games! #KevinToms #SoftwareStar #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

Group stage is over! Nothing is yet set in stone in our leaderboard, but the top players seem to have increased their lead substantially in this last round of matches! #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

Today we celebrate the birthday of Eric Gates - one of the players from the original Football Manager game! 🎂 #KevinToms #FootballManager #EricGates #IpswichTown #Sunderland #CarlisleUnited #EnglishFootball #EFL #FootballLegend #FootballHistory #FootballBirthday #OnThisDay

In January 1982 I released the original Football Manager game for the TRS-80 and ZX81. It prompted me to start my own video game label: Addictive Games! #KevinToms #FootballManager #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers #retrogame #UKgames

The gaps keep getting bigger! GimmeGuap surges to the top, while I struggle to stay in the Top 20 😥 https://www.superbru.com/worldcup_predictor/pool.php?p=13214957 #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

Four home computers that took over the early 80s! Which one was your favourite? #KevinToms #AcornElectron #VIC20 #C64 #ZXSpectrum #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

First day of group stage Rd 3 with very few changes in the top 10. The gaps are widening slightly though! #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

I'm ending the series on "80's Portable Computers" with the iconic MacIntosh Portable! #KevinToms #MacIntoshPortable #MacIntosh #MacBook #Apple #AppleComputers #80sComputers #portablecomputers #laptop #laptopcomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers

Round 2 of WC group stage is over - and the leaderboard remains very balanced! No clear winner as of yet. #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

The LTE was Compaq's first step into notebook territory! #KevinToms #CompaqLTE #Compaq #80sComputers #portablecomputers #laptop #laptopcomputers #notebookcomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers

1st place has gotten himself a bit of an edge over the rest of the table. But there's still only 10 points between #1 and #18 👀 #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

"The No.1 Football Game" ⚽ How many of you agree with that assessment? #KevinToms #FootballManager #AddictiveGames #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

Very balanced leaderboard at the moment - it's competitive at the top! 🙂 #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

Like the Atari Portfolio, the Poqet PC was another groundbreaking palmtop machine compatible with the IBM PC! #KevinToms #PoqetPC #palmtopcomputer #80sComputers #portablecomputers #laptop #laptopcomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers

It’s moved around again but I still cannot see myself! https://www.superbru.com/worldcup_predictor/pool.php?p=13214957 #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

Just months after releasing the Portfolio, Atari unveiled their second portable computer in 1989 - the Atari STacy! #KevinToms #AtariSTacy #Atari #80sComputers #portablecomputers #laptop #laptopcomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers

New leader and MartinW rocketed up 16 places! Join our World Cup match prediction tournament 👇 https://www.superbru.com/worldcup_predictor/pool.php?p=13214957 #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

Atari finally ventured into the world of portable computers with the Atari Portfolio, released in June of that year. #KevinToms #AtariPortfolio #Atari #80sComputers #portablecomputers #laptop #laptopcomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers

First day of the WC group stage's second round has brought quite a few changes in our leaderboard! #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

Like the SupersPort, the NEC UltraLite line of computers was released in 1988 to positive critical acclaim! #KevinToms #NEC #NECUltraLite #JapaneseComputers #80sComputers #portablecomputers #laptop #laptopcomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers

Our match prediction leaderboard remains quite balanced! Still haven't joined? Do it now, for free: https://www.superbru.com/worldcup_predictor/pool.php?p=13214957 #KevinToms #Superbru #MatchPrediction #WorldCup2026 #WC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FantasyWorldCup #WorldCupPredictor #WorldFootball

The late 80s were a time when Zenith Data Systems were very much at their "zenith"! #KevinToms #ZenithSupersPort #SupersPort286 #80sComputers #portablecomputers #laptop #laptopcomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers

Even the great late Sir Clive Sinclair gave portable computers a shot with the Cambridge Z88, which some of you may be familiar with 😉 #KevinToms #CambridgeZ88 #CliveSinclair #80sComputers #portablecomputers #laptop #laptopcomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers

Today Football Manager 2 turns 38 years old! 🎂 #KevinToms #FootballManager2 #FootballManager #TheSpectrum #ZXSpectrum #C64 #Amiga #Amstrad #AtariST #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

Following the outstanding success of their first computer, Compaq released the Portable II in February 1986! #KevinToms #CompaqPortable #Compaq #CP2 #80sComputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers