Author: Colin Polonowski

ZX Spectrum user since 1984, Atari ST user since 1990 - as retro as the computers I enjoy. Used to run Atari Times then The Digital Fix.
ZX Spectrum

Could an Underwurlde remake be on the way?

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Richard Jordan, the developer behind the stunning Melkhior's Mansion has posted a video to Twitter that gives pretty strong hints as to his next potential project - a full colour remake of Ultimate's Underworld. As you can see below, what he's produced so far gives us lots of reason to be excited - the buttery smooth scrolling, the sympathetically updated graphics and the fact that it's basically an update of
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ZX Spectrum Next – Kickstarter 2 model gets a successful test run

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The conception of the second run of Kickstarter-backed ZX Spectrum Next computers hasn't been without it's hurdles to overcome. The biggest and most unforeseen was that the FGPA chip used in the first run - the computer's brain - suddenly became unavailable just in time for the batch to be ordered throwing plans into disarray. The Spartan 6 was discontinued without any of the usual End of Life warnings that
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Rival Gangs gets an update to celebrate the Spectrum’s 40th Anniversary

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To mark our favourite rubber keyed computer's birthday, GTA-esque Rival Gangs has had a new release with an update to the classic top down crime sim adding over 20 new missions, new weapons and better AI. All of this goes to make one of the most impressive recent Spectrum games even better. Rival Gangs EXT is available to buy on Itch.io today and is compatible with all 128K Spectrums and
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Monty Mole makes a return in a re-release of fan-produced Temple of Lost Souls

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BubbleSoftGames have posted their 2017 AGD-built Monty Mole and the Temple of Lost Souls over on itch.io. The gorgeous platformer sees you play 1980's Speccy hero Monty Mole cosplaying as Indiana Jones as you explore a series of beautifully rendered screens to collect artefacts and make your escape with your new-found untold riches. Monty Mole himself was the star of a number of classic Gremlin Graphics games that started with
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