Check this out, it has archives of all your old gaming magazines! Amazing! Check out the Commodore section as well as many others! archive.org/details/magazine…

The Forbidden Penguin: On the Dragon 32 version of Manic Miner, you could access the cheat mode by typing P-P-P-ENGUIN. Why a penguin? It was a nod to the biscuits Matthew Smith was snacking on during those late-night sessions. 🐧🍪 #Dragon32 #retro #ManicMiner #MathewSmith

The second talk we did at Zzap! Live 2026 was chaired by Anthony Caulfield and featured Prof. Jon Hare, Steve Turner, Dennis Caswell in California by video link, Rob Hubbard and yours truly. You can see it here: youtube.com/watch?v=vbulxJSF…

The 37-Year Secret: In 1984, the band Prodigal hid a Commodore 64 program in the run-out groove of their vinyl record Electric Eye. It sounded like random noise, but if you recorded it to tape and loaded it, it revealed a hidden message. It wasn't officially "found" until 2019! 🎶📟 youtu.be/6_CZpFqvDQo?si=HBDW… #C64U #C64 #Commodore #retro #gaming #facts

Did You Know? The Kettle That Crashed a Classic ☕️🎮 If you think modern game dev is stressful, spare a thought for Matthew Smith while he was coding the legendary Manic Miner (1983) for the ZX Spectrum. Because the Spectrum was so sensitive to power fluctuations, the game would actually crash every time his family turned on the kettle to make a cup of tea. To save his progress and keep the code intact, Smith ended up doing most of his programming in the dead of night while everyone else was asleep! 🌙 #manicminer #zxspectrum #retro #facts

Back in 2025, I spent a lot of time falling down the rabbit hole of Bandersnatch—that legendary "lost" title that never actually saw the light of day. 👾 I spent months iterating on different designs and concepts to imagine what it could have been. Here is the final game cover concept I landed on in the end! One of my favourite projects. #Retrogaming #GameDesign #Bandasnatch #LostMedia #ZXSpectrum

Manic Miner on the ZX Spectrum 48K! An absolute platforming masterpiece. Those catchy tunes, challenging caverns, and crazy creatures. A true 8-bit icon that defined a generation! #ZXSpectrum #ManicMiner #RetroGaming #ClassicGames

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Arkanoid source code now uploaded by this legend!! #martingalway #arkanoid #C64 #Ocean github.com/MartinGalway/C64_…

I've released a new track 🙌 fanlink.tv/tlss Let me know what you think!

A website well worth a visit! Any C64 fans out there should give it a go! Great work on C64OS! c64os.com/

Forget beige plastic—the Memotech MTX500 was a literal heavy metal legend. 🤘🖤 Released in '83, this British beast wasn't just a computer; it was a statement. With that sleek anodized aluminum chassis, a built-in assembler, and "NODDY" language, it felt like it came from the future. Sure, the 32KB RAM was modest compared to the MTX512, but that full-travel keyboard and numeric keypad made the Spectrum feel like a toy. It’s the ultimate "if you know, you know" piece of retro history. 🕹️🇬🇧 #RetroComputing #Memotech #MTX500 #Z80 #80sTech #VintageComputing

The ZX Spectrum homebrew scene continues to push boundaries! 🪄✨ World of Spells is an absolute technical marvel for the Speccy. Between the vibrant visuals and the deep gameplay, it’s a perfect example of how much life is still left in the 8-bit hardware. If you haven't checked out the latest work from the team at Zosya Entertainment, this one is a must-play for retro fans. #ZXSpectrum #RetroGaming #WorldOfSpells #Speccy #IndieDev #8Bit bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/wor…

The Speccy revival is reaching a fever pitch! ⚽️🕹️ Voxel Tower has just released Speccy Soccer, a brand new 128K title for 2026. If you're looking for that perfect blend of classic arcade mechanics and high-quality homebrew polish, this is a must-watch. Check out the full showcase and gameplay via Twin Galaxies: twingalaxies.com/newsDetails… #ZXSpectrum #Speccy #RetroGaming #VoxelTower #IndieDev

The 1986 "slimline" look is BACK. 🕹️ Commodore just announced the C64C Ultimate—cycle-accurate FPGA performance in that iconic Amiga-style case. They’re even using the original molds (imperfections and all!). Pre-orders are live. Who else is ready to load some BASIC? 💾 #Commodore64 #RetroGaming #C64C #VintageTech @commodoreofcl Get it here checkout.commodore.net/categ…

Podcast celebrating 42 years of the Amstrad CPC with special guest Jo Cook, who takes us deep inside the Amstrad scene of the late 80s and 90s. From growing up with a CPC464 and helping run the legendary King Arthur’s Domain PD library and Merline-Serve, to writing for Amstrad Action and seeing the community evolve into the modern day, Jo shares a warm, funny and fascinating insider’s view of one of Britain’s most beloved computer scenes. UK Amstrad Group 👉ukag.org.uk/ For details of RetCon and tickets 👉retconfestival.co.uk

The wait is almost over! 🏰 Yogtze’s "Mighty Castle Adventure" is bringing those classic Castlevania vibes to the Amstrad CPC. Amazing visuals, haunting music, and pure retro action. 🕹️✨ Pre-orders are now live at yogtze.fr! Don’t miss out on this physical homebrew masterpiece. 🦇 #AmstradCPC #RetroGaming #Homebrew #Castlevania #MightyCastleAdventure #IndieDev