An animated loop basd on the games of the ZX Spectrum 8 bit micro from the 1980s This was made in photoshop and Blender and just a fun little tribute to my all time favourite home computer #zxspectrum #retrogaming #pixelart #8bitart

A ZX Spectrum loading gets you right in the feels.

Oh, I completely forgot to mention here that I have done some small changes to the games on my Itch (system6302.itch.io) earlier in the month! Emphasis on "small," but I figured out a glitch effect that I really like.

Thank you @merman1974.bsky.social and @retrogamermag.bsky.social for the opportunity to talk about my games in the latest issue of Retro Gamer!

If you're into 8-bit programming and/or graphics you can get a whole range of Retro Jotters on Amazon. The most popular one is the ZX Spectrum one which I've linked here... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C47JD15H #zxspectrum #retrojotter #c64 #agonlight #amstradcpc #gamedev #art #pixelart #puttycad

Stop scrolling & post 2 characters who bring you happiness 😀

Another amazing issue of BreakSpace! (Featuring an article by yours truly.)

In this video I share the code to my isometric game, so if you love a type in, get typing!!! ZX Spectrum BASIC 👍 #zxspectrum #thespectrum #speccy youtu.be/dLXHRScPA54?...

The legendary Sir Clive Sinclair died four years ago today. RIP Uncle Clive.

Many, many hours I've spent programming this game, it'll soon be available for download on itch.io

Today is the 50th anniversary of the release of the greatest album of all time. In our new game we have added a room as a tribute to its opening track. Also a little Wall & Dark side reference in there too, maybe we should put Battersea Power Station & a flying pig in for good measure.

🚀 We’ve just passed 2,000 recreated videos from the RZX Archive! 🎉 Love ZX Spectrum gameplay? Come hang out with us on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/@SpectrumCom...

Hey CRASH readers, just to let you know there's been a few hiccups on the Patreon side this month, but CRASH 29 is now available. It's absolutely packed this month, with the mind blowing Cubix taking centre stage: www.patreon.com/posts/crash-...

There's a preview in the latest Crash of the #ZXSpectrum game we've been working at on & off for ages. It's a sequel to Forward to the Past, called "BubbleBack" (not Bubblejack 🤦) No release date yet as there's a few last minute hiccups. But will release as soon as we can, hopefully this month.

Slightly diminish a book: Code Incomplete

ZX Spectrum BASIC - Isometric game. I have now got the collision detection working and have created a level 2, but, I have no idea what to call this game, any ideas? youtu.be/lZR1rHVE7y4?...

Another test with animation, BOOT THE BIRDS, - chasing a bouncing ball hit key "B" to boot the ball at the birds! simple stupid fun. #zxspectrum #programming #thespectrum youtu.be/rU-eJmGRyfM?...

Get my latest ZX Spectrum game, it was released last night and it's a free download (128k mode is best) - stevetyson.itch.io/boni-2

I wrote this last night, it's a simple 10 Pin Bowling game, thought I'd share it as a type-in. I've also put in on my itch account, simple fun game with no thrills! 🤓 download it, it's FREE!!! youtu.be/SYFAfqhZH-M

After a couple of well received issues of our free #ZXSpectrum magazine @breakspace.bsky.social, work is well underway for our 3rd issue, which will cover games released 1 July - 31 September 2025. We would welcome any feedback or fun letters to our letters page: [email protected] Cheers!

Animated ALex YouTube channel - ZX Spectrum Learning BASIC #zxspectrum #thespectrum ##basicprogramming

ZX Spectrum Learning BASIC, I started doing these videos in November 2024 after buying the Retro Spectrum, i was surprised how quick the channel took off with so much interest towards learning the BASIC programming language, nearly at 2000 subs now! Unbelievable, THANK YOU youtube.com/@animatedal

Great news for fans of reading about ZX Spectrum games released between January and March of this year in slightly higher resolution. Better quality versions of the first issue of Break Space magazine are now available for download. breakspace.itch.io/issue-1

Are there any "virtual pet" Speccy games? (Yep, I have found myself a new hyper-specific research topic.)

New game - ASTRO STORM #zxspectrum ##basicprogramming #thespectrum #8bit

Got a new article for you! This ZX Spectrum epic is welcoming, but definitely not easy: kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2025/08/25/d...

FREEZE-ZX issue 02 Coming December 2025 Pre-order your copy TODAY from: freeze64.com/freeze-zx-is... #ZXSpectrum #Speccy #Z80 #Sinclair

Now available on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes I think :)

Between June 1983 and February 1985, fully 20% of the games to top the UK charts were by just one developer. Now I have reached their sixth and final #1, an example of a new genre of 3D platformer. My new post on Knight Lore, Alien 8, and the end of Ultimate: www.superchartisland.com/alien-8

Just a quick round-up of what I've been playing and reading this week... > The Dark and Mysterious Labyrinth by @ambientcoder.com > Main Course by @quantumsheep.bsky.social > iD (CRL) > "10 PRINT CHR$(205.5+RND(1)); : GOTO 10" (10print.org)

I feel like people don't post enough music on here. SHARE A SONG! m.youtube.com/watch?v=oI9O...

Slightly diminish a band... Tangerine Nap.

Show me your getaway vehicle.

If you see this, quote this post with a title screen that is iconic to you.

Looking forward to reading these tonight!

JetPac-Willy UPDATE - youtu.be/iv6M9_O6wYY JetPac-Willy, which is Miner Willy in JetPac, the game is still under development, In this video I share the result of the game being compiled, there is still loads to do but it is still happening, a DEMO will be released soon! 😎

And we are off ZX Dreams Vol 2, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/zza...

R-Type in BASIC. You have to applaud the ambition!

FREEZE-ZX issue 01 was sent to the Printers this morning! Next step, check the colour proof when it arrives. Not long now! To secure your copy, whizz over to: freeze64.com/freezezx-iss... #ZXSpectrum #Z80 #Speccy #Zine #IndieGameDev

ZX Spectrum - Frogger inspired - Sinclair BASIC youtube.com/shorts/-lUv0... #zxspectrum

"You're employed at a seaside arcade in Blackpool during the summer of 1983..." The first part of Neon Warden, my text adventure/interactive fiction game involving arcade machines and the possibility of interdimensional travel. system6302.itch.io/neon-warden-... #zxspectrum

Just some small updates. 🦁 BANDERSNATCH (DEMO) - system6302.itch.io/bandersnatch... ☕ THE TEA PARTY - system6302.itch.io/the-tea-party

What do you call the perfect afternoon?

Yup. The seller wasn't kidding when he said '130.'

My weekend plans include making some genuine progress on my works-in-progress and going through the big box of Speccy games which should be arriving tomorrow! (No cases, untested, but it was an absolute bargain for under 20 quid. I'll eventually test all of them. 130, apparently...)

Spending the morning reading this before my brain melts (include customary heatwave grumbling here)!

This got me thinking about what my favourite programming book cover is... It's absolutely got to be this one.

I finally got 'round to reorganising my little display this morning!