Attention all planets of the beer federation! We have assumed control. Want some? Henderson (Canada) - shophendersonbrewing.com/pages/rush-b... Fierce (UK) - fiercebeer.com/collections/...

WSL Football needs to get their act together and start to treat the game it is supposed to represent with professionalism. It is an insult to the players and fans that this sort of utter rubbish drags the game down. Or hand it back to the FA to run properly instead. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

That result was decided by the team selection before kick off. We got what we deserved - nothing. #MCILEV #ChampionsLeague

Had to put an order in to Fierce Beer and to get some of these. Although they really should do a six pack for £21.12... fiercebeer.com/collections/...

I take a look at Mastertronic's Storm for the Commodore 64, which may have taken inspiration from a certain arcade machine. Did it fill the budget gap nicely, or was it a storm in a teacup? Read and find out: mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...

That was liquid football!!!

What a goal. What. A. Goal.

Mynd i mewn yno, Cymru! #WALMKD

Four goals in seven minutes. Belgium not messing around here. #BELLIE

Jérémy Doku doing Jérémy Doku things tonight as Belgium cruising. #BELLIE

Have both BBC2 and BBC3 with picture in picture on the telly so can watch Scotland and Wales at the same time. #TheFitba

Erling Haaland. That is all. #ITANOR #WorldCupQualifiers

What a weekend for Manchester City's women's team. They tonked Manchester United 3-0 in the Manchester derby, and then both Chelsea and Arsenal had draws on Sunday, meaning a very healthy league table so far. Got to keep going, but promising at least!

Time for some Commodore 64 arcade rip-off action via @bloggospow.bsky.social as four games that are a slight resemblance to arcade machines are played. There's a bona fide C64 classic in there, and nods to soundtracks from Chris Hülsbeck and the late Ben Daglish. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RiL...

Nothing on a London bus is more painful than: "The driver has been told to wait at this bus stop for a short time, to help even out the service."

I take a look at Frenesis, a very different and colourful game from Mastertronic on the Commodore 16 and Plus/4. Will the gameplay match the splashes of colour, or does it leave you feeling nauseous? Find out: mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...

It will not surprise anyone that Erling Haaland has scored two more goals for Norway tonight in their World Cup qualifier (and 14 in this group stage!), as they lead Estonia 4-1. If Italy fail to beat Moldova later, then Norway are through.

One of the loveliest things about being a member of The Correspondent's Club and supporting @penfriendrocks.bsky.social is the community of listeners - especially with the monthly listening parties that really open the ears to music too. It's a real pleasure to contribute as well. Thank you Laura!

Hard to believe it's 40 years this year that this superb Cabaret Voltaire 2 x 12" EP Drinking Gasoline was released. Four superb tracks and glad I picked up the initial CD reissue when that came out (hard to find now) and I have the original vinyl too.

Picked up the reissue CD of the Buckingham-Nicks album at the weekend. My father had the original 1973 LP (which I have now) so finally hearing this remaster gives me happy memories. And Frozen Love of course was the catalyst for the two of them joining Fleetwood Mac, so important historically too

A further update follows on the Blingboard and Commodore 64 Ultimate. For context, Christian Simpson had posted a response to yesterday's campaign update. www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...

The second part of an epic journey by @politicanimal.bsky.social and continuing the longest surface journey possible by public transport within the European Schengen area. Trains, buses, ferries and even a tram - but will he make it in time? #Schengen200 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjp...

An interesting update below for those of you waiting for the Blingboard and indeed the Commodore 64 Ultimate. www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...

As Walter Smith (Man City Fanzone commentator) would have said: Take it Jamie Carragher Take it Jamie Redknapp Take it Michael Owen TAKE IT TAKE IT TAKE IT!! #ManCity #TakeIt

Statement win. That is all.

Watching Everton Women v Man City women on BBC2 before seeing Man City v Liverpool at the Etihad. Added BBC2 bonus of Vicki Sparks on comms too.

On rare occasions, some game sequels were better than the originals. Here @81632bitretro.com looks at two on the Mega Drive (or Genesis if US based.)

An hour's worth of 40 Amstrad CPC games, reviewed here by @chinnyvision.bsky.social - from Harrier Attack to Head Over Heels, from Kane to Zub, there's something for everyone, all with memories of playing each game, and all authentic without any AI slop bobbins. youtu.be/6K5xbKBtpvw?...

Four obscure arcade games covered here by @bloggospow.bsky.social and there may be some "Autogyro" mentioned along the way. #Helikopter #Autogyro

Time to escape the Glen of Coloured Corpses as you are The Captive, an arcade adventure by Mastertronic for the Commodore 64. Will you be captivated by the game, or will the game's music have you screaming in agony? Find out: mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...

FODEN x2!!

HAALAND! (Inevitable that he would score of course)

As @stepickford.bsky.social might say... FODEN!!

Glad I managed to see Manchester City's away game with Atalanta in the San Siro back in 2019 (and additional Kyle Walker as goalkeeper subplot) before this announcement today. Not surprised though as even then parts of the stadium were cordoned off for safety reasons. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

It is part 1 of an epic journey by @politicanimal.bsky.social as it's off on the longest surface journey possible by public transport within the European Schengen area. Norwegian ferries, diverting round train landslides, along with the odd Flixbus too! #Schengen200 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSQa...

I take a look at the Commodore 64 conversion of Werewolves of London, released by Mastertronic. Is it as good as the Amstrad CPC original, or will you want to get a big dish of beef chow mein instead? Find out here: mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...

Erling Haaland 2 Anthony Taylor 1. That is all.

At the Etihad for Man City v AFC Bournemouth. Should be a cracker given both sides' form. Come on City!

Commodore Format did a feature on what Clur Hodgson thought were the best five C64 racing games. But were they? Time for @yesterzine.bsky.social to take a look, with additional bonus 73% rated game for your pleasure.

Four games available by Steam with hark backs to the 80s, with @bloggospow.bsky.social covering them. There may be a version of a Commodore 64 classic budget game in there, but which one? Well, you'll have to watch and find out!

It's close to midnight, so time to play Mastertronic's Chiller on the Commodore 64. Was it a thriller or a joystick killer? Find out: mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...

The Commodore 64 musician and absolute legend that is Reyn Ouwehand has a new album out, Écho. And it's rather lovely to relax to. Have a listen here: music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

No no no Avanti Worst Coast, you're not getting away with it on this customer survey. Staffed ticket offices are always the right way and any attempts from you to close them will be met with the fiercest opposition. (alt text is provided for accessibility)

One highlight of seeing Toyah last night at Union Chapel was an excellent set from @rachaelsage.bsky.social - some lovely songs with Just Enough from the new album Canopy being a highlight. Her violin player Sarah Jean was ace too. You can listen to more of her here: rachaelsage.bandcamp.com/music

I take a look at Spooks on the Commodore 64, an arcade adventure with an innovative for its time command selection method, working with joystick just as smoothly as keyboard. Can you escape the maze or will you be spooked by the gameplay? Find out: mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...

Now us UK folks have had that extra hour asleep, time for @bloggospow.bsky.social and @yesterzine.bsky.social to discuss racing games on the Dreamcast. There may just be some mention of Daytonaaaaaaaaaaaa in there.

Amongst the many great things that Factory Records released over the years, this is perhaps one of the most under-rated yet brilliant singles. Listen and enjoy (note: original music video hence you may need to turn the volume up) www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zwq...

If Commodore 64 and Commodore 16 and Plus/4 games are your thing, then over the last two years I've written a number of reviews and articles over at The Mastertronic Collectors Archive. And yes, there may be some Shaun Southern games in there... mastertronic.co.uk/author/soutr...

I take a look at the Ricochet re-release of Knuckle Busters on the Commodore 64, perhaps more well known for its epic Rob Hubbard soundtrack. Was it a case if the game matching the soundtrack, or was it a disappointment? Find out: mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...

Absolute demolition job from Arsenal in the second half to be fair. When even Gyökeres scores a brace given his current form, that says a lot about Arsenal's play and Atletico Madrid's defensive shortcomings... #ARSATL #ChampionsLeague