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3D Starstrike series is heading to the ZX Spectrum NEXT

Fusion Retro Books has announced that it has acquired the rights to several classic ZX Spectrum games, and is planning to bring them to the ZX Spectrum NEXT. These rights include the games, artwork, loading screens, and game inlays. The three games announced on Facebook are: 3D Tank Duel 3D Starstrike 3D Starstrike 2 Who's looking forward to seeing how these upgrade on the NEXT?
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CRASH Presents NEXT Magazine #1 – on sale now!

In the very first issue of CRASH Presents NEXT Magazine, the team reviews Head Over Heels, Bean Brothers, Celeste, Battle Tanks, and Crater Crawler. There are also previews of Xeno Brigade 2, Tank War Next, International Ikari Plus, and Captain Square Jaw, plus Youtuber TJ Ferreira begins his regular column, this time talking about his very first computers. Also in this month's issue, is a feature on the evolution of
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CRASH and ZZAP! 64 merging into a new 8-bit Magazine

Fusion Retro Books has announced that the popular 8-bit magazines CRASH and ZZAP! 64 are to be merged into a single 8-bit magazine. The replacement magazine, CRAPP, will consist of 116 pages, with half devoted to all things ZX Spectrum, and the other half devoted to the breadbin. All current features will continue as usual, but rumours are that the Olibugs and Rockford are having a bit of a scrap
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New ZX Spectrum NEXT Magazine from CRASH

Fusion Retro Books has launched a brand-new magazine dedicated to the ZX Spectrum NEXT entitled CRASH Presents Next Magazine. The physical magazine will be available every two months and retails for £4.99 plus postage. Digital PDFs will also be available for £2.00, and will also be included for print subscribers. The first issue contains an exclusive review of Head Over Heels and will consist of 60 pages in the popular
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CRASH #20 – on sale now!

In the newest issue of CRASH, the team reviews The Mandarin 2, Orbol Voon, Johnny The Ghost, The Ghosts Of Blackwood Manor, Jack Dragon, The Mijadore Vase, and a CRASH-Back review of Jason’s Gem. There’s even a review of Saboteur for the NEXT. Also this month, is the start of a new development diary covering the re-imagined Knightmare, Gordon King looks at which Spectrum games led the way, and Martyn
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CRASH #19 – on sale now!

In the newest issue of CRASH, the team reviews Haoken, Speccy Quiz, Tenebra 2, Transylvanian Castle, Tuerkas: The White Cat, Forest Escape, and a CRASH-Back review of Bosconian Eighty Seven. There’s even a review of The Way Of The Exploding Fist for the NEXT. Also this month, Gordon King interviews Mike Ware on his Spectrum NEXT games, Martyn Carroll investigates QuickShot joysticks, and Rich Hollins gives his thoughts on the
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CRASH #18 – on sale now!

In the newest issue of CRASH, the team reviews Boriel Runner, Crazy Forest, Savage Princess 2, Super Cobra, Exo-Tical, Virgil’s Purgatory, and a CRASH-Back review of Rescue. There’s also a special review of Atic Atac for the NEXT. Also this month, Gordon King interviews Paulo Andrés on his recent Spectrum games, Martyn Carroll investigates the lost 16K adventures at Level 9, and Graeme Mason takes an in-depth look at Batman:
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Crash #17 – on sale now!

In the newest issue of Crash, the team reviews The Dark Veil, Mario Bros: Game & Watch, Dev Will Too, Duckstroma 2, Ghostly Capers, Funky Fungus, and Future Games. There's also a special preview of Atic Atac for the NEXT. Also this month, Simon Butler pays tribute to the legend Jon Gibson, Gordon King takes a look at various anti-piracy measures, Martyn Carroll investigates the story behind Fairlight II, and