Massive thanks to Brian for sending us over these photos of him and the Spectrum coding legend that is Matthew Smith!! Great to see his signature on a white The Spectrum ๐
Remember 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker? (GameCube, 1999)
The main purpose of the game is to make it to the finish line with the truck's cargo.
This was peak gaming.
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#GameCube#RetroGaming
Hot take: Poly Bridge on Macintosh was ahead of its time.
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles.
Prove us wrong.
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#Macintosh#8bit
1989 gave us Gonzzalezz on Amstrad PCW.
What a time to be alive.
Pesadillas, un despertador que no cesa de sonar, musicos callejeros, pieles rojas, es casi imposible dormir. ยกApaga el despertador!
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#AmstradPCW
Commodore and Amiga fans! Reminderโฆ
Stoo Cambridge (Sensible World of Soccer) and Tony Warriner (Broken Sword) are at Zzap! Live - tomorrow and Saturday info: https://t.co/Yux7hexUIa
They hope to see some of you there, signing and demoing their Amiga (dev demo) version of the game Urbx Warriors
If you canโt - no problem!
You can sign up to get the latest on Urbx Warriors here: https://t.co/LPptqoT9Vo
Plus we will share pics of the show from Stoo & Tony
We need to talk about Akagi: Touhaiden.
Based on Nobuyuki Fukumoto's manga "Akagi: Yami ni Oritatta Tensai" and some live-action adaptations, the game explores the gambling
This game defined a generation.
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#3DO#8bit
Are you over 50? Play Commodore 64 games!
There are benefits to playing video games:
Cognitive improvements โ Studies, including those funded by the National Institute on Aging, have found that playing video games like
Commodore 64 puzzle-platformers (e.g., Boulder Dash, Impossible Mission), adventures (Maniac Mansion), and action-strategy titles (The Last Ninja, Paradroid)โoffer engaging challenges that promote problem-solving, planning, spatial reasoning, and quick decision-making, all of which support cognitive health in older adults.
Emotional and mental health โ Gaming reduces stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms, boosts mood through dopamine release, and improves overall well-being and life satisfaction. Seniors who game report fewer feelings of loneliness.
Social benefits โ Multiplayer or online games foster connections, teamwork, and even multigenerational bonding (e.g., playing with grandkids).
Are you over 50 and playing video games? If not, buy a Commodore 64 Ultimate and save $10 here -> https://t.co/V1kb1QbaO5
Enjoy playing classic games, it could be good for you... and at least you will have fun.
We need more fun in our lives! Modern console games can sometimes be overwhelming for aged non gamers, but the simplistic pixel graphics, the iconic SID music and the massive selection of puzzle games, strategy games and platformers on the Commodore 64 could help you more than you realise... and they are fun.
Remember F1 Racing Championship? (Sega Dreamcast, 2000)
You'll line up against the fiercest opponents of all time in this ultimate F-1 simulation.
This was peak gaming.
https://t.co/5o73tBgsou
#SegaDreamcast#RetroGaming