I’m off to Iceland for a holiday at the weekend, and because of @rosetintedspectrum.bsky.social’s Byker Grove video we’ve booked a trip to see puffins!! #itspuffintime
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Board gamer. ZX Spectrum gamer. PC gamer. Founder of Preston Board Gamers.
I’m always intrigued by the books @jasoncompton.bsky.social has behind him during @thisweekinretro.bsky.social. Compelling covers and interesting titles that hint at the tale within. Reminds me of buying Acorn Electron games in the 80s. No screenshots. Just a title and picture. Each game a mystery
Went back home town for my mum’s 70th birthday and Mother’s Day, and oh my fuck. I think I’ve found where they retired… @rosetintedspectrum.bsky.social
Finally beaten Monty On The Run after nearly a year of trying! No save states, start to finish with two lives left. I need a holiday after that. A short break away! I wasn’t quick enough to get a screenie of the ending, but here’s the last screen and my high score! #zxspectrum #retrogaming
Not much of an end screen, but a nice animation of Frank Nitty falling from the roof into a car. That’s The Untouchables completed. Onwards! #zxspectrum #zxspectrumnext #retro
Can’t decide which version of Aliens Neoplasma to play! Speccy 128k or Speccy Next! #zxspectrum #zxspectrumnext
Funded in about 7 mins and 10 seconds! Next fans are just awesome! Thank you!!!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe...
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3
The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next: the evolution of the Speccy computer, now expanded into the world of the Sinclair QL, C64 and... More!
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Finally finished Knightmare from @tomjamespotter.bsky.social! Brilliant and faithful recreation of the much loved ITV show. Rock hard game, but very satisfying completing it. Shame there were no Catacombites, as I always found those terrifying as a child! Maybe for Knightmare 2? #zxspectrum
@tomjamespotter.bsky.social Greetings! Loving Knightmare, truly a great recreation of the show! But I’m stuck! Folly keeps being mean to me! The first two goes I got past his “Play Your Cards Right” puzzle, but haven’t been able to do it since! Is there a pattern to it, or is it just random? Help!
What's Zippy wearing this week? Or, more's the point, who's wearing Zippy? Let's find out in the Rainbow house.
That Time Zippy Revealed Himself | RUINING RAINBOW
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If anyone fancies donating, I'm attempting to run the length from Gaza to Jerusalem over the course of a month, raising money for medical aid in Palestine.
Stride for Palestinians 2025
I am striding for Palestinians in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Starting on Nakba Day, I will be completing 107km in one month and virtually covering the distance from Occupied East Jerus
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I haven’t tried to complete an Ultimate game since I finished Alien 8 last year. So let’s give Knight Lore a go. I recall it being much easier than Alien 8! #zxspectrum #zxspectrumnext #retro #8bit
Been sorting the office, and tidying up all the retro type things.
Finally got a display case for all of our Animal Crossing Lego!
Having complete Wanted Monty Mole and Monty is Innoncent must means it is time for Monty on the Run! I’ve been looking forwards to this one! Hopefully it’s not as brutal as Wanted was!! #retro #zxspectrum #wasmontyreallyinnocent
One year ago today this lovely creation finally arrived at my home! 42 games completed in the first year! #zxspectrum #retro #zxspectrumnext
This is really sad. RZX Archive has long been the go to channel for Speccy walkthroughs. All those countless hours spent on these videos just gone puff :(
The Dizzy Fansite@yolkfolk-com.bsky.social · 2y agoVery sad to learn that YouTube have removed RZX Archive's channel. Both our sites and various other Spectrum sites and gamers have shared those videos for many years. This take down is an even bigger problem since the owner of RZX Archive died a few years ago.
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@cathrynb.bsky.social · 2y agoPeople of BlueSky let’s get to know each other better. What’s your favourite film? Quote share your answer only in gif form #FilmSky