Animated ALex
@animatedal.bsky.social
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ZX Spectrum Sinclair BASIC programming enthusiast.
#zxspectrum
#basic
#sinclair
#thespectrum
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ZX81 mess about night I made City Bomber in BASIC π
#ZX81
#Sinclair
#BASIC
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ZX81 mess about night I made City Bomber in BASIC π
#ZX81
#Sinclair
#BASIC
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ZX81 - BASIC - ZXRAMBLE - as seen on my YouTube channel now available for download.
#zx81
#programming
#coding
animatedal.itch.io/zxramble
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ZXRAMBLE by Animated ALex
https://animatedal.itch.io/zxramble
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Download ZX Spectrum BASIC Platform game DEMO.
#zxspectrum
#sinclairbasic
#thespectrum
animatedal.itch.io/ladders-crabs
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Ladders & Crabs by Animated ALex
https://animatedal.itch.io/ladders-crabs
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Platform ladders πͺ ZX Spectrum BASIC
#zxspectrum
#sinclairbasic
#8bit
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NIGHT RACER π USB50 submission 2027 - ZX SPECTRUM BASIC
#zxspectrum
#sinclairbasic
#8bit
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Footage of last nights live stream showcasing my BASIC shoot'em up ZXRAMBLE, the ZX81 has been fun my fingertips are worn through to the bone so tonight I return back to the ZX Spectrum for more programming and games, join me Sunday 8pm 31st May.
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ZX81 LADDERS and DOLLARS now available on
itch.io
Make your way around the platforms climbing ladders to collect the dollars, beware of the guarding stars and be careful dropping off the platforms as you've only the one life to complete 2 levels.
animatedal.itch.io/ladders-doll...
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LADDERS & DOLLARS ZX81 by Animated ALex
https://animatedal.itch.io/ladders-dollars
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UPDATE On the USB 50 tools facility
usb50-zx-spectrum.itch.io/usb50/devlog...
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16x16 Graphics designer added
16x16 Graphics designer added to the collection - by F. Walker. Also, The music interrupt program has had an alteration made to the code so hopefully the change will make your BASIC program run about....
https://usb50-zx-spectrum.itch.io/usb50/devlog/1477064/16x16-graphics-designer-added
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The USB50 project is going very well so far with an overwhelming response of BASIC games submitted, a list of programming tools has been released to help with the creation of your BASIC games, also a CALCULATOR WATCH!!! Check it out, download it FREE!!! ππ
usb50-zx-spectrum.itch.io/usb50
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USB50 project tools- ZX Spectrum by USB-50-ZX-SPECTRUM
https://usb50-zx-spectrum.itch.io/usb50
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divMMC beginners guide to the BASIC's - saving BASIC programming
#zxspectrum
youtu.be/3me9fAth5T8
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The BASIC's on the divMMC - beginners guide - ZX Spectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/3me9fAth5T8
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War Of The Red Things - Now available on itch
#zxspectrum
animatedal.itch.io/war-of-the-r...
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War Of The Red Things by Animated ALex
https://animatedal.itch.io/war-of-the-red-things
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I have been busy making a BASIC version of ZAXXON
#zxspectrum
youtu.be/r1x6Iop4TUQ?...
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ZAXXON - ZX Spectrum BASIC - by Animated ALex #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/r1x6Iop4TUQ?si=DNg8FCPs7vr42Iso
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Adding back-ground MUSIC to your BASIC games, A. Pagett shares his code. CHECK IT OUT
#zxspectrum
youtu.be/t7MpMFydk38
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by A.Pagett - MUSIC - Machine CODE routine added to Green Doughnuts. #zxspectrum BASIC
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/t7MpMFydk38
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I have been busy making a BASIC version of ZAXXON
#zxspectrum
youtu.be/r1x6Iop4TUQ?...
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ZAXXON - ZX Spectrum BASIC - by Animated ALex #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/r1x6Iop4TUQ?si=DNg8FCPs7vr42Iso
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War Of The Red Things - Now available on itch
#zxspectrum
animatedal.itch.io/war-of-the-r...
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War Of The Red Things by Animated ALex
https://animatedal.itch.io/war-of-the-red-things
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SONIC AL now available on itch (Sonic The Hedgehog) ZX Spectrum BASIC
#zxspectrum
#thespectrum
#sinclairbasic
animatedal.itch.io/sonic-al
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SONIC AL by Animated ALex
https://animatedal.itch.io/sonic-al
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SONIC AL now available on itch (Sonic The Hedgehog) ZX Spectrum BASIC
#zxspectrum
#thespectrum
#sinclairbasic
animatedal.itch.io/sonic-al
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SONIC AL by Animated ALex
https://animatedal.itch.io/sonic-al
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Sonic The Hedgehog eat my dust!!! SONIC AL is here, ZX Spectrum BASIC type in. π€π
youtu.be/8ud492Xny1U
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SONIC AL - ZX Spectrum BASIC (Sonic The Hedgehog) #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/8ud492Xny1U
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Another spontaneous live stream last night, if you missed it here's the link, I attempt a Sonic The Hedgehog game in BASIC, the ideas are there just got to get it working better, enjoyable stream nevertheless.
youtube.com/live/XZfzDZZ...
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Can I make a Sonic The Hedgehog game in BASIC.... don't be stupid!!!! LOL Animated AL - ZX Spectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtube.com/live/XZfzDZZPjj0?feature=share
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Spectrum Invaders is an attempt at a Space Invaders style shooter programmed in BASIC, it is slow! but nevertheless it is playable in its own fun little way. FREE to download -
animatedal.itch.io/spectrum-inv...
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SPECTRUM INVADERS by Animated ALex
https://animatedal.itch.io/spectrum-invaders
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LIVE tonight i revisit the programming of Magenta KONG, ok it isn't as great as the classic Donkey KONG and it will never be after all this is the BASIC language of the ZX Spectrum, but maybe i can make some improvements, let's find out, join me at 8pm tonight -
youtube.com/live/rOmoxo3...
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Can I improve Magenta KONG (Donkey KONG) ZX SPECTRUM BASIC #zxpectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtube.com/live/rOmoxo3Puy8?feature=shareπ€π
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USB 50 2027 it is happening! ZX Spectrum cassette 50 a New chapter
#zxspectrum
#thespectrum
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Part screen clear ZX Spectrum BASIC
#zxspectrum
#thespectrum
youtu.be/ZVrI_eyT73A?...
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PART SCREEN CLEAR - ZX Spectrum BASIC - Animated ALex
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/ZVrI_eyT73A?si=49QYpQfYReX_Obwt
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ZX SPECTRUM BASIC - SNAKE π Code available on my YouTube channel.
youtu.be/NBlI4AtMVgo?...
#zxspectrum
#thespectrum
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Had a little trouble with the usb50 itch account so had to delete it and start again, the new link is
usb50-zx-spectrum.itch.io
the display name is still USB-50-ZX-SPECTRUM, Those who had clicked to follow the page please reinstate your follow, apologies for this mishap! cheers AL
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USB-50-ZX-SPECTRUM
https://usb50-zx-spectrum.itch.io/
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Had a little trouble with the usb50 itch account so had to delete it and start again, the new link is
usb50-zx-spectrum.itch.io
the display name is still USB-50-ZX-SPECTRUM, Those who had clicked to follow the page please reinstate your follow, apologies for this mishap! cheers AL
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USB-50-ZX-SPECTRUM
https://usb50-zx-spectrum.itch.io/
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πΉοΈ Davey Sloan πΎ
5 months ago
3 weeks into the new year and a very strong contender for 2026 Speccy GOTY has already dropped! I think this could be perhaps be the greatest shoot em up the Speccy has ever seen!! Hyperbole? Judge for yourself.
ionian-games.itch.io/go-go-bunnygun
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Go-Go BunnyGun by Joefish
A bold and colourful new shoot-'em-up for the 48K Sinclair Spectrum, from Ionian Games
https://ionian-games.itch.io/go-go-bunnygun
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WhatHoSnorkers
5 months ago
youtu.be/ubvcxZcIm38
Looking for something to watch while the Haggis is cooking?
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Robert Burns versus the Loch Ness Monster!
YouTube video by WhatHoSnorkers
https://youtu.be/ubvcxZcIm38
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if you are wanting to joining the FACEBOOK group, The Spectrum - Learning BASIC, please complete the joining questions or else you won't get in.
www.facebook.com/groups/62397...
Thank you AL.
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Cassette 50 lives on in the history books of the ZX Spectrum, and many other 8 bit computers as a popular conversation topic. Join me tomorrow, 14th January as I invite you, the BASIC programmer to take part in this new CASSETTE 50 project for 2027.
#zxspectrum
www.youtube.com/live/vstAJ5O...
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Bringing back A new cassette 50 for 2027 - I WANT YOUR BASIC GAMES #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://www.youtube.com/live/vstAJ5OjMq0?si=hSRDnRT6MAIGkSds
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ZXVintage
5 months ago
Home Computing Weekly (15/1/1985) - Intermediate Level Geography and Travel with Trashman reviews READ:
https://archive.org/stream/home-computing-weekly-095/page/n31/mode/2up
#zxspectrum
#retrogaming
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AL7 is now available for download. ZX Spectrum BASIC
#zxspectrum
youtube.com/shorts/LHPf0...
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ZX SPECTRUM AL7 - BASIC #zxspectrum #zxspectrum #retro
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtube.com/shorts/LHPf0skDYLM?feature=share
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LIVE 8PM SUNDAY 11TH JANUARY - More programming in BASIC Can i finish the Birdy game π€
www.youtube.com/live/NdNeWJK...
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ZX Spectrum BASIC LIVE STREAM 11th January 8pm #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://www.youtube.com/live/NdNeWJKqatE?si=IJaiDX458M-nK9pu
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Now available for download, Green Doughnuts starring 'Slow Miner Willy' as it is programmed in BASIC. Can you consume 25 Green Doughnuts to complete the game?! DOWNLOAD HERE -
animatedal.itch.io/green-doughn...
YouTube Video -
youtu.be/Y_Kb_9WMS_c
π€πThank you, AL
#zxspectrum
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8PM tonight 3rd January I do something un-heard of and try out a machine code routine, π΅ plus returning back to the BASIC game development with 'Birdy' and a look at my Miner Willy eating Green Doughnuts π© π
#zxspectrum
www.youtube.com/live/ojv5v2T...
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Julz - Old School Books
5 months ago
Looking at the
#CrashMagazine
#ZXSpectrum
covertapes
#retrogaming
June 1989
#Dizzy
the Crash edition a brilliant game to come free with your magazine , great graphics and lots to explore.
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Miner Willy eating Green Doughnuts π© π π ZX Spectrum BASIC
youtu.be/IJrxDp-M8bY?...
#zxspectrum
#thespectrum
#sinclairbasic
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Zx Spectrum Sinclair BASIC - Example platform game, character jump routine and a moving platform. More BASIC programming available on my YouTube channel
youtube.com/@animatedal?...
#zxspectrum
#thespectrum
#sinclairbasic
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πΉοΈ Davey Sloan πΎ
5 months ago
I bang on about not making "best of the year" lists before the year is over, and sure enough I'm playing Starball on New Year's Eve Eve and having an absolute blast! There's a lot to love in this little breakout game.
wizbitgames.itch.io/starball
add a skeleton here at some point
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As a Boxing day treat, i give you JetPac Willy, now available for FREE download on my itch page - ZX Spectrum BASIC - Animated ALex - [https://animatedal.itch.io/jetpac-willy]
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JetPac Willy - Minor Willy enters the World of Jet Pac.
#zxspectrum
#thespectrum
#jetpac
#manicminor
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Ladies and Gentlemen I give you JetPac Willy - Manic Willy meets JetPac - Programmed in Sinclair BASIC - MERRY CHRISTMAS
#zxspectrum
youtu.be/SnPrMfF3kVw?...
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JETPAC WILLY - ZX Spectrum BASIC - #zxspectrum Animated ALex
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/SnPrMfF3kVw?si=kcDuXo33H-DGhhvQ
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The BASIC Basement programmed in Sinclair BASIC - inspired by the classic ATIC ATAC now available on itch. YouTube Video game play -
youtu.be/j2yNp3UfHOA?...
itch -
animatedal.itch.io/the-basic-ba...
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The BASIC Basement - Atic Atac inspired game - Sinclair BASIC - ZX Spectrum #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/j2yNp3UfHOA?si=mJwz_5aZyT6agTGS
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Midweek LIVE stream, i'm just going to switch the retro 'The Spectrum' on and start programming in BASIC, let's see what happens! π 8pm Wednesday 17th December.
youtube.com/live/2SN1NNH...
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Let's see what happens, BASIC programming on the retro 'The Spectrum' - Animated ALex LIVE.
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtube.com/live/2SN1NNH_w3U?feature=share
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Going LIVE tonight Sunday 14th December - ZX SPECTRUM BASIC a game inspired by the classic ATIC ATAC.
www.youtube.com/live/4mmhxuH...
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A game inspired by ATIC ATAC in ZX Spectrum BASIC - LIVE STREAM - Animated ALex #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://www.youtube.com/live/4mmhxuHp4GI?si=P8J5S1A9QCoDG96S
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LIVE streams, here is an update of the BASIC programs that we have been working on. Games include, Pirate Of The 8 Bit Seas which is a platform game. A game inspired by the classic ATIC ATAC, and a Sinclair C5 shooting game, hope to see you on the next LIVE stream
youtu.be/z1SsWpGUCfw
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ZX Spectrum BASIC LIVE STREAM project UPDATE #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/z1SsWpGUCfw
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LINK FOR TONIGHTS LIVE STREAM - Click the notification bell π. What will it be? CAST YOUR VOTE
#zxspectrum
LIVE STEAM LINK:
www.youtube.com/live/d1WCcZI...
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WHAT WILL IT BE - Option 1,2,3 or 4 - 8pm 29th & 30th November LIVE STREAM - ZX Spectrum #zxspectrum
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://www.youtube.com/live/d1WCcZIa1wY?si=jyyowI_QNxU9HywU
6 months ago
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Sinclair C5 fun! destroy the Commodore C64 logos. This is the compiled version. ZX Spectrum BASIC
#zxspectrum
BASIC version:
youtu.be/ICLhwTBMKjs?...
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Since the last Platform game LIVE stream i have been working on the BASIC code and have tried my best to improve the performance, especially LEVEL 2 THANK YOU without your support this YouTube channel would just be a TAPE ERROR message.
youtu.be/oUVMT0XtyaI?...
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PIRATE OF THE 8 BIT SEAS (The LIVE Stream creation) - Game play showing changes - ZX Spectrum BASIC
YouTube video by Animated ALex
https://youtu.be/oUVMT0XtyaI?si=OoeR6vw2dnr37n8q
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