#zxspectrum #retrogaming

We greet the first day of April with this shocking news from that month of 1986 #zxspectrum #sinclairuser #retrogaming

From amiga-news: Amiga emulator with analysis features: Jammy for Windows and Linux Together with the developer Jim Shaw, we introduce his project: www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2... #Amiga

Last year’s April Fools became a reality 🤣 Actually — to be honest with you, it wasn’t an April Fools, but the timing certainly suggested it was 😉 Issue 03 is out in a few weeks time. freeze64.com/freeze-zx/ #ZXSpectrum #Z80 #Speccy #IndieGames

Indie Retro News: Alien The Xenomorph - A high grade Amstrad CPC Alien game released by CapaSoft! www.indieretronews.com/2026/03/alie... #retrogaming #amstrad #alien

Released... planetasinclair.blogspot.com/2026/03/fred...

Had a bit of an accident and dropped the Dragon causing it to split so had to build up with filler again. It's now a little bulkier in the top half but more rigid and should be less prone to cracking if the case flexes. I have had to stop work on the project as I have run out of time but it will be

This is my iMac G5 running MorphOS. For no reason. Why not.

Documenting The Sentinel is really growing my collection of disassemblies at bbcelite.com Five projects: Elite, Aviator, Revs, Lander, The Sentinel 1,038,891 words of source code commentary 507,016 words of deep dives All Shakespeare's plays? 835,997 words #retrocomputing #bbcmicro #c64 #8bit

Stocks are running low on the first 30 issues of FREEZE64 magazine, and so if you’re thinking of starting your collection, now would be a good time… especially with our current 10-issues offer: freeze64.com/offer/ #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

Very early days, but a bunch of the mechanics are done and some very simple graphics added. Still need to code battles and the collecting progression system that makes it a roguelike. youtu.be/MxhjhVLbnDw #RetroDev #IndieDev

I recently recovered the missing disk side of Amstrad CPC6128 New York Warriors from the original development disk. The game's author, Fred Williams, has now kindly given permissions for the game to be shared in all its glory!

We needed a macOS version of the classic Amiga LhA compression/decompression tool, and there was no easily available binary we could use. So, we compiled and released one. Universal, runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Hopefully it can be useful to people out there! github.com/amigavision/...

The number of talented colleagues I keep seeing being laid off from the jobs in the games industry is becoming increasingly bleak with every passing week. I genuinely hope every one of you finds the peace and security you deserve.

I implemented the speedup for fragmented images for PicoIDE and I'm excited to see it in BlueSCSI as well! Big release all around for them.

This is a pretty good example why, even outside of creative, if I find out your business uses AI at any point in your workflow, I lose 90% confidence. It’s not an ethical concern, it’s a competency one. I assume you’re an idiot if you think these things can work reliably in any critical role.

In Wisconsin we have a saying that goes “F*** Ron Johnson.” But “F*** Uline” should join the dialogue.

BUY NOW: FREEZE64 issue 81 Features a whole host of new & exclusive #Commodore64 #C64 content, along with an interesting interview with game developer David Broadhurst. Grab your copy from: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #SupportingTheCommodore64Community #Commodore64Ultimate

In 2022 I was finally able to reunite Paul Proctor with his BBC Micro development disks that he left with me back in 1986. He'd moved home several times and we completely lost touch. These contained the source code for Knight Lore, Alien 8, Lunar Jetman and Nightshade. All safely archived.

Okay, so got Linux cross-compiling up and running for Atari ST and Amiga, good. Now, can I also somehow make this work for the 68k Macs? 🤔

PCB into production in 3* minutes Create schematic Assign footprints Import to board Place components Define edge Connect tracks Add text Runs checks Upload Easy peasy, get on it... Music by @lukhash.bsky.social linktr.ee/lukhash *4 minutes 30 #electronics #chiptune #pcbdesign

Happy #TillysGameVersary 🎂, the Commodore 64 (1982)! With its childishly chunky keys, it was created as a Duplo-style learner machine for those wanting to graduate up to a Spectrum. Even so, it was a surprisingly popular computer at the time due to its daring colour graphics; 16 shades of beige.

ZX History - January 1980: The Guardian covers the launch of the ZX80. #zxspectrum #retrogaming

I am delighted to announce the release of my latest project: Fully documented source code for The Sentinel, Geoff Crammond’s 1986 masterpiece. Here’s the repository; deep dives coming soon. See thread for details. 1/9 github.com/markmoxon/th... #retrocomputing #retrogaming #bbcmicro #c64 #8bit

It’s coming home. Roguecraft DX arrives on #Amiga this February! Rebuilt, expanded, and sharpened for the Evercade... and now unleashed where it all began. Expect more monsters, more potions, more levels, and achievements! Welcome back to Mordecoom. #screenshotsaturday #roguecraft #roguelike

A planet has moved fully around a star.

Stewart Cheifet of Computer Chronicles has sadly left us 😭 obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-chei...

Canva seriously considering porting Affinity to Linux? Affinity is one of the few apps tying me to macOS. techcentral.co.za/affinity-for...

Been playing SKALD: Against the Black Priory for the last day or so. A great RPG with a retro feel, the only drawback so far being it doesn't appear to have an overview map of the area. Strange omission for this type of thing, but otherwise definitely my sort of game.

Do any Mac repair aficionados know what pin 16 on both Sony sound chips in the Mac IIsi connect to? The BOMARC schematics show it going off page to a page I don't have.

#C64 #Kouyate #RPG progress: working on the town of Eastport, getting all the shops working and finalising the layout. Also added The Hidden Way, the passage that leads to Pirate's Cove. Now I can get to Pirate's Cove, I'd better get all the shop maps there done... Cartridge used: 320 of 960K.

Someone's beaten me to porting Oh Mummy to the #C64 - you can see it being played here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUq7... Download it here: blazon.c64.ch/releases/ohm... About time this was on the 64! 😎

A kind family member got me a 32GB CF card for Christmas, so I am now installing a more sensibly sized #MorphOS setup onto my system. This should make it more regularly usable, no longer just a test rig. #amiga

Happy #Commodore Christmas everyone 🎄😎👍

Decided to go for it early, here's how it went... 🎄😎 #c64u #c64 #commodore

Traditional Christmas reading. #c64 #c64u #commodore

Our final Commodore 64 update for 2025, with some huge recoveries including full unreleased versions of Sooty and Sweep 2, Thomas The Tank Engine 2. Protos of Paddle Mania, Rooster Booster, Spindizzy and Kick Off 2 + a lot more. Enjoy! (1/7) www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/12/gtw6...

Oh my freaking heck, I never had any expectation this would turn up before next year. I was not exactly early to the punch here... A friendly lady in a Christmas hat just knocked the door to present me with this. Genuinely excited like a kid! 😍😍😍 #commodore #c64 @commodoreofficial.bsky.social

More Christmas goodies. Although unlucky with the C64 recovery - things have fared better for the #AmstradCPC edition of Hill 19. We are pleased to present a prototype of the long lost Gremlin game. Similar to Ikari Warriors, with strategy elements: www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/12/hill...

Do you remember grassing on games pirates for the reward?

Hey! If I was to release this as a silly little 'Driving Home for Christmas' version is there any #Gameboy musicians out there who'd donate an Xmas track?

Just heard the most awful news that Ben Versteeg (owner of bytedelight.com) has passed away. He was an absolute gentleman and he will be missed by the Spectrum community.

It's a bit early maybe, but Season's Greetings ! Many thanks for @0xc0de.bsky.social for the initial inspiration 😎 See the full video here: 😅 youtu.be/4hB7hUAY6p0 Now, back to Chuckulus ! 🙄

We’ve assembled a short video capturing some highlights from our weekend at Spillmesse 2025 in Kristiansand! The retro hardware display was the most epic we’ve ever seen! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, and to the fantastic team behind the event! 🕹️❤️ #retrogame #amiga #indiegamedev

First rate work (video and game) by Modern Vintage Gamer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5fB... #amiga

Got this cheap on eBay because it didn't work. Turned out it had a *lot* of gunk in the cart port and after disassembly and a proper cleanout... it now works 😎 #snes #nintendo

I don't post often on here, but when I do I find I get pretty much zero engagement. I'm sure many would suggest improvement to the quality of posts, but I see plenty of similar posts getting feedback that I don't. It makes the place feel kinda lonely, in a way that Mastodon does not.

Me too - I got an Atari ST magazine just to learn about it, even though I didn't own an ST. Got it as soon as the Amiga version came out (which also needed a 512K memory expansion). I played it to death. I still play it and CSB to completion every few years, and last time was finally on this...