The next issue of Pixel Addict celebrates the world’s most versatile CPU, Zilog’s Z80 which was recently discontinued. Used for around 50 years, the processor could be found in the ZX Spectrum, Nintendo Game Boy, and various other notable hardware.
The magazine also features a look at the SEGA 32X and game reviews.
Here’s a look at the issue’s full contents:
- Z80 CPU designer Federico Faggin joins us to pay tribute to the world’s most versatile computer processor! The Z80 may now be officially discontinued after 50 years of service, but its legacy lives on serving as the brain in iconic hardware such as the Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, TRS-80 and MSX! Our cover story this issue looks at how the Z80 came about and the impact it had on the computer and games industry. Plus we’re also joined by special guest Roland Perry, creator of the Amstrad CPC!
- MiSTer Pi FPGA review. Find out if this new, low cost hardware really can serve up hundreds of computers, arcades and consoles authentically and accurately from just one small device…
- We interview Mike Tucker of Bitmap Bureau.
- Remembering vintage software, The Norton Desktop 1.0 for DOS.
- Why did Sega’s 32X addon fail to cause a shake up during the 90s’ console wars?
- Rare vintage computer tinkering with the Grundy NewBrain!
- Can Atari ST and Amiga be friends? We network up the two 16-bit rivals to find out if they’ll play nice!
- Classic gaming with Pole Position in the arcade, ZX Spectrum game REX and a retrospective look at MS-DOS PC hit Syberia.
- Tekken movie comparison, Blood Vengeance and Bloodline.
- Latest retro game releases reviewed: Xeno Brigade Extinction (Spectrum Next), Microvaders (Atari Lynx), Taito Milestones 3 (Switch), Micro Mages and Iron Meat (modern cross-platform).
- Getting into Atari ST – a new user’s perspective.
- Regulars such as Sony PlayStation Coding, News, Covermount Classic, Alex Trowers of Bullfrog, Deadlinez comic strip, vintage toy collectables (Star Trek captains: Picard and Kirk) and Homebrew Heroes games section.
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Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.
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