The Spectrum Show #2

Episode 2 of The Spectrum Show is now available. In this episode there is a special feature about the Rotronics Wafadrive, the mass storage device that was the main competitor of the Microdrive. Also a look back to April 1983 to get the news and top selling games. Also a look at some early Vortex Games plus reviews of newer releases. Enjoy. View direct from YouTube for best resul...

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The Spectrum Show #1

The Spectrum Show, or TSS for short, came about for a mixture of different reasons, mainly to get my video editing back on form for a project I have at work, to shamelessly promote my new game and because there is nothing like it for the Spectrum (I think!). This is really a tester, to see how things pan out, and there is no guarantee there will be more, although I must admit to enjoying putting it together. The show has many segments including a look back to March 1983, old and new game reviews plus a head-to-head, comparing all Spectrum Space Invader clones. It runs for just short of fifteen minutes, which I think it about right, and I hope you enjoy watching. Best viewed directly through YouTube If I do decide to...

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Antiquity Jones

In a dusty room, deep beneath the university, Jones was tidying away some papers when he suddenly became aware of someone else in the room. Turning slowly, the silhouetted figure of a tall, long coated man stood in the doorway. “So what is it this time?” asked Jones, spitefully. His last trek for these people had ended in near disaster, and he had been left for dead by the very organisation that had recruited and paid for the expedition. “Nice to see you too.” The man said, entering the dimly lit room. “No one invited you in.” “No, no they didn’t. I will of course leave if you want me to, but then again Mr Jones, you are addicted to this game we play.” “It may be a game to you..” Jones spat back, rounding on the man. “Easy.. easy…...

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