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Double-page spreads from Sinclair ZX Spectrum-related magazines exactly 40 years ago.
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Your Sinclair (May 1986) - The Way of the Tiger advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/Your_Sinclair_005/page/n15/mode/2up
about 3 hours ago
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Popular Computing Weekly (17/4/1986) - Green Beret advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_Popular_Computing_Weekly_Issue860417.pdf#page/n01/mode/2up
about 4 hours ago
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We (finally) have Softography coverage here! It won't be daily - the distribution very much depends on what's available for the current year, but its still nice.
about 6 hours ago
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The Beyond Software 1986 Softography
about 6 hours ago
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In-game screens for the R.D. Foord Software 1986 Softography WATCH ON YOUTUBE:
https://is.gd/eDD9KZ
about 6 hours ago
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The Quicksilva Ltd 1986 Softography WATCH ON YOUTUBE:
https://is.gd/3hmAuE
about 7 hours ago
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The Class Of 1986 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Pt1
https://is.gd/zz2nC8
Pt2
https://is.gd/5NMbwT
Pt3
https://is.gd/34HHDf
Pt4
https://is.gd/4RnwWc
Pt5
https://is.gd/w0kXTJ
about 7 hours ago
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ZX Computing (May 1986) - Fourmost Adventures review READ:
https://archive.org/stream/zxcomputing-magazine-1986-05/ZXComputing_1986_05#page/n90/mode/2up
about 7 hours ago
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The Class Of April 1986 WATCH ON YOUTUBE:
https://is.gd/XNMFlw
about 7 hours ago
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Popular Computing Weekly (17/4/1986) - Laser Basic review. Also Microdrive Doctor advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_Popular_Computing_Weekly_Issue860417.pdf#page/n07/mode/2up
about 8 hours ago
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Crash (May 1986) - Comic Bakery, Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Mikie, Ping Pong and Hyper Sports adverts READ:
https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-28/Crash_28_May_1986#page/n34/mode/2up
about 11 hours ago
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Computer Gamer (May 1986) - Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers, Hotshots, N.E.X.U.S., Sinclair Research Ltd and Ghostbusters II news READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gamer_Magazine_Issue_014/page/n04/mode/2up?view=theater
about 12 hours ago
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ZX History - April 1986: Lots of 48k software is found to be incompatible with the Spectrum 128k+. Meanwhile… the Apple Mac, IBM PC compatible, Commodore Amiga and Atari ST square up as the battle for the next generation of machines (1/2)
about 13 hours ago
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Random inlay: The Weaver of Her Dreams/8th Day Software (1988)
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/7176/
about 14 hours ago
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ZX Computing (May 1986) - Bomb Jack review. Also 4 Crash Smashes advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/zxcomputing-magazine-1986-05/ZXComputing_1986_05#page/n09/mode/2up
about 16 hours ago
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ZX Computing (May 1986) - Screenmaster 2, Speedfile and Screenmaster reviews. Also Cassette 50 and Mexico '86 adverts READ:
https://archive.org/stream/zxcomputing-magazine-1986-05/ZXComputing_1986_05#page/n37/mode/2up
about 17 hours ago
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Sinclair User (May 1986) - QLink READ:
https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-050/SinclairUser_050_May_1986#page/n79/mode/2up
1 day ago
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Screen Shower for King's Keep/Firebird Software Ltd (1986). WATCH ON YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eWh3kPlkyc
1 day ago
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Computer & Video Games (May 1986) - Rebel Planet review READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_055_1986-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n73/mode/2up?view=theater
1 day ago
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Computer Gamer (May 1986) - Psi-5 Trading Company review READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gamer_Magazine_Issue_014/page/n49/mode/2up?view=theater
1 day ago
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Crash (May 1986) - Win Another 128K Spectrum READ:
https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-28/Crash_28_May_1986#page/n60/mode/2up
1 day ago
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reposted by
ZXVintage40
CRASH magazine
1 day ago
DDS software
crashonline.org.uk/28/dds.htm
“There isn’t much hope for small one person businesses in the software market nowadays... if everyone else is small, you’re okay but I’d think very hard about starting out now. Last summer was probably the last chance to start out on your own.”
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Your Sinclair (May 1986) - YS MegaBasic advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/Your_Sinclair_005/page/n31/mode/2up
1 day ago
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Your Sinclair (May 1986) - Program Power Pull-Out, Movie READ:
https://archive.org/stream/Your_Sinclair_005/page/n43/mode/2up
1 day ago
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ZX History - April 1986: Apparently Sir Clive had an alternative option to selling out to Amstrad, but decided not to take it. But news surfaces of a new Sinclair games machine that was in the works. Few details are given, beyond it (1/3)
1 day ago
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Random inlay: The Ultimate Soccer Quiz/Marksman Software (1985)
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/12411/
1 day ago
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Computer & Video Games (May 1986) - Quazatron preview READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_055_1986-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n08/mode/2up?view=theater
1 day ago
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Computer Gamer (May 1986) - Green Beret review READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gamer_Magazine_Issue_014/page/n60/mode/2up?view=theater
1 day ago
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Crash (May 1986) - Tomahawk advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-28/Crash_28_May_1986#page/n76/mode/2up
2 days ago
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Screen Shower for Rebelstar/Firebird Software Ltd (1986). WATCH ON YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WBdGvg-J64
2 days ago
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Sinclair User (May 1986) - Hewson's Helpline READ:
https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-050/SinclairUser_050_May_1986#page/n71/mode/2up
2 days ago
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Computer Gamer (May 1986) - Super Bowl review READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gamer_Magazine_Issue_014/page/n13/mode/2up?view=theater
2 days ago
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Popular Computing Weekly (24/4/1986) - Trio, Redhawk and Indoor Soccer news READ:
https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_Popular_Computing_Weekly_Issue860424.pdf#page/n36/mode/2up
2 days ago
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Computer Gamer (May 1986) - Who Dares Wins II review READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gamer_Magazine_Issue_014/page/n58/mode/2up?view=theater
2 days ago
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Computer Gamer (May 1986) - Mugsy's Revenge review READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gamer_Magazine_Issue_014/page/n91/mode/2up?view=theater
3 days ago
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Random inlay: Jackle & Wide/Bulldog Software (1987)
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1477/
3 days ago
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Crash (May 1986) - Lloyd Mangram's Forum READ:
https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-28/Crash_28_May_1986#page/n36/mode/2up
3 days ago
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ZX Computing contents for May 1986. Also Max Headroom full-page ad READ:
https://archive.org/stream/zxcomputing-magazine-1986-05/ZXComputing_1986_05#page/n02/mode/2up
3 days ago
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Crash (May 1986) - Spindizzy advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-28/Crash_28_May_1986#page/n40/mode/2up
3 days ago
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Screen Shower for Dr. Jet Set Willy/R.D. Foord Software (1986). WATCH ON YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQqioxcJFo8
3 days ago
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Sinclair User (May 1986) - Heavy on the Magick advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-050/SinclairUser_050_May_1986#page/n60/mode/2up
3 days ago
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ZX Computing (May 1986) - M-Doc and Rotronics Wafadrive reviews. Also Starstrike II full-page ad READ:
https://archive.org/stream/zxcomputing-magazine-1986-05/ZXComputing_1986_05#page/n97/mode/2up
3 days ago
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reposted by
ZXVintage40
CRASH magazine
4 days ago
Ping Pong
crashonline.org.uk/28/pingpong....
“I really couldn’t believe that a humble BEEPy Spectrum was uttering such impressive music. Just listen to it! The game plays very well too and is well worth buying.”
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Popular Computing Weekly (17/4/1986) - Cyberun, The Price of Magik, Quazatron and ZX Spectrum 128K news READ:
https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_Popular_Computing_Weekly_Issue860417.pdf#page/n04/mode/2up
3 days ago
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Popular Computing Weekly (10/4/1986) - Twister advert READ:
https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_Popular_Computing_Weekly_Issue860410.pdf#page/n14/mode/2up
3 days ago
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Computer Gamer (May 1986) - Trinity (ZxZvm), Alpha-Omega Software, Jewels of Darkness, Off the Hook, Bounces, 30 Games, Cyborg, The Comet Game and The Very Big Cave Adventure news READ: (1/2)
4 days ago
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ZX History - April 1986: Ping Pong! READ:
https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-28/Crash_28_May_1986#page/n111/mode/2up
4 days ago
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Random inlay: Escape from Omicron/Video Showcase (1984)
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1646/
4 days ago
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Computer & Video Games (May 1986) - Bomb Jack review READ:
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_055_1986-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n32/mode/2up?view=theater
4 days ago
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ZX Computing (May 1986) - The Way of the Tiger preview. Also 125 Joystick full-page ad READ:
https://archive.org/stream/zxcomputing-magazine-1986-05/ZXComputing_1986_05#page/n17/mode/2up
4 days ago
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