The ZX Spectrum homebrew scene continues to deliver some quietly intriguing releases, and Pulplife ZX Spectrum Edition is a good example of how much life the platform still has left in it. Available now on itch.io, Pulplife is a newly released Spectrum title that puts you in control of aRead More →
Retro Games Ltd. is on a roll. Hot off the surprise tease buried in the announcement of The Spectrum Collector’s Edition, the company has now lifted the lid on something many retro fans had quietly hoped for: THEQUICKSHOT II, a full modern revival of what may be the most iconicRead More →
Yes, you read that right: someone has made a first-person shooter for the ZX Spectrum — a system more famous for text adventures and colourful 8-bit platformers than polygonal combat. And the result is a new game called World of Spells, built by developer Jakub Trznadel for the Spectrum hardware.Read More →
If you’re a fan of ZX Spectrum nostalgia (or just curious what the Spectrum looked like through the modern lens), Langford Productions is a must-bookmark resource. Richard Langford has relaunched his site, which collects not just his Spectrum-to-PC remakes, but a treasure trove of retro art, cassette inlays, and downloadableRead More →
In this week’s show, Christian Cawley explores the Spectrum Collector’s Edition, celebrates the pre-orders opening on the A1200, and gets a bit too excited about the Steam Machine. Plus, a ton of retro gaming releases too! Useful links Support our Patreon, and get email updates every week in our freeRead More →
New version of The Spectrum is all while, reminiscent of the 1 millionth ZX Spectrum, which was manufactured with a white case in December 1983. In addition to announcing THE A1200 Amiga replica, Retro Games Ltd dropped the news of a special re-issue of The Spectrum. This “Collector’s Edition” givesRead More →
Today, I’m showing you why you don’t need to spend money on The Spectrum to enjoy ZX Spectrum games. Emulation is easier, especially if you own a Raspberry Pi. Released in 1982 in the UK and Europe, the British-built ZX Spectrum was a budget home computer that contributed hugely toRead More →
No, we’re not making this up. THEC64 Fragrance for men, and other retro aromas, are available for your post-shave routine this Christmas. In what is perhaps the most ridiculous and certainly the most audacious release of retro gaming related merchandise, yourChristmass stocking could be bursting with premium fragrances inspired byRead More →
Whether you owned a C64 or ZX Spectrum, you claimed you had the best 8-bit computer. But which one had the best graphics? Forget Stallone vs. Schwarzenegger, Betamax vs. VHS, and Liverpool vs. Everton, throughout the 1980s, there was only one real rivalry: Commodore 64 vs. ZX Spectrum. It’s oneRead More →
