Restless Andre - A new ZX Spectrum game with 19 different levels

Moving away from the C64 and looking towards the ZX Spectrum for more 8bit enjoyment, as we've recently been informed by Saberman, that Jaime Grilo has released the English version of the Arcade style game of Restless Andre. Developed for the 48k and 128k(with music), made using AGDX and AGDMusicizer II, you play as André and must collect various types of gems scattered throughout various scenarios as he did not want to refuse a challenge.

Donkey Kong - Arcade classic now with a ZX Spectrum colour fix!

In the early 80's Nintendo released one of the most famous games of all time, and that game was ' Donkey Kong '. A game in which you played as Mario that had to avoid obstacles across a number of platforms, with sometimes a hammer in hand to save a damsel in distress from a giant barrel throwing ape called Donkey Kong. That same game which made an appearance as a port on a number different systems has now been given the colour treatment on the ZX Spectrum, as Rev Stuart Campbell wanted it to look more like the Arcade original.

Knights & Demons 2 - A new ZX Spectrum game from Kabuto Factory

Great news if you want to play more ZX Spectrum games, as thanks to André Luna Leão, we've been told you can now play Kabuto Factory's new ZX Spectrum by Baron Ashler and Manuel Gomez called ' Knights & Demons 2 '. According to the video description: Knights & Demons 2 is by the same team behind Future Racer and was written for the Bytemaniacos 2020 BASIC Competition.

Pipe Mania - A Puzzle game classic reviewed by DarkwyndPT

No, I’m not reviewing another game with two different versions or two different games, it’s actually the same game with two different titles, that’s all! And it’s one of the most ported and influential games of all times. Even if you don’t recognize the title, I assure you that at least you’ll find the gameplay familiar. I’m talking about Pipe Mania aka Pipe Dream.

Mage Rage - Upcoming Arcade Maze ZX game from Andy Green and John Davies

There's not much going on in the retro gaming scene today so to counteract the slowness, here's an upcoming game just announced by Andy Green, it's Mage Rage! A game that's in development for the ZX Spectrum by John Davies and Andy Green, and is classed as an enjoyable a top-down maze shooter developed with AGDx Mini that is set for release at some point during this month!

Jet Set Mixup and Jet Set Mini - Timeless ZX Spectrum classic redesigned with more variety

Many years ago in 1984, Matthew Smith with publishing rights by Software Projects released the all time classic game ' Jet Set Willy ' for the ZX Spectrum. It was a game that star'd none other than Miner Willy who was tasked by the housekeeper Maria with the cleaning up of items left around the house after a big party. But now after all this time good ol' Willy is back, but this time after appearing in a bug fixed edition and a nightmare edition, he's now appearing in two different variations Jet Set Mixup and Jet Set Mini!

2017 Retro Calendar by ChinnyVision.

Youtuber ChinnyVision, who specializes in reviewing games from the golden 8-bit generation, has produced a rather neat and tidy 2017 retro themed calendar. Featuring many of the 8-bit systems of the 80's, each month highlights a classic game such as Chase HQ or Bomb Jack 2, and how it looked on different formats of the day. As an Amstrad fan, Chinny gives the CPC a lot of coverage, but equally so to the Spectrum and Commodore, comparing screenshots side by side. Other systems pop up now and then such as the MSX, BBC Micro and C16. Wonderfully printed and clearly defined, this calendar is a must for retro gamers everywhere. For more information, watch my in-depth review of the product. Certainly makes counting the days a lot more interesting and fun.

Tennis Classics - Novabug takes a look at some retro sports classics!

One of, if not the oldest video game genre's stemming back to 1972's Pong, tennis games are rampant across all systems far and wide, good and bad. With 2016's Wimbledon tournament in full backhand swing, I take a look at several from the 8 and 16 bit eras, starting with the master of serve and volley Pete Sampras on the Sega Mega Drive. I also check the turf on the Spectrum and the Game Boy.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum: A visual compendium Book Review.

Bitmap Books is back! And this time it's the turn of the humble spectrum to get the Visual Compendium treatment. But can a printed book ever do justice to the little marvel and will it be another book to equal its predecessors?

Why the Speccy has never lost it's Mojo

Love affairs come and go, some endure and some flourish. The love affair with the zx spectrum has not only endured, it has flourished. Love it or loathe it ( i love it), the speccy is a huge part in computer and gaming history. Sir Clive Sinclair dreamed that everyone would be able to own a computer in their own home, and he gave us that chance. 

Spectaculator v2.0 & Speccy v3.0.6 - Two great Spectrum emulators updated for Android!

If you have an Android device and love retro, then you'll really enjoy using these top quality Spectrum emulators to relive those 80's game days. These are the emulators Spectaculator & Speccy, which have both been updated for your hand held device. These emulators enable games and other programs to run just like on a real ZX Spectrum. Not just that, but the Spectaculator release contains Factory Breakout, Firelord, Laser Snaker, Starquake and Wizard’s Lair. See change log for both releases below!

Bluetooth ZX Spectrum - The rebirth of the Spectrum? Well sort of (Kickstarter)

Kickstarter Goal : £60,000

Developer : Elite Systems Ltd
Info  : The Sinclair ZX Spectrum was an 8-bit personal home computer released in the UK in the 1980's and is one of the all time greatest classic computers. Though depending on who you ask, it still causes a bit of a discussion even today, of which was the better system, the ZX, the Amstrad CPC 464, C64 or BBC. But enough about that, it's on with the news. Elite Systems Ltd have announced through a Kickstarter, the Bluetooth® ZX Spectrum which is basically a recreated Sinclair ZX Spectrum as a Bluetooth keyboard. What's more when used in conjunction with the simultaneously released and separately sold Bluetooth ZX Spectrum apps and games, it will run just like the original system.

Release : Mid-Late 2014

Systems : Android, iOS, PC, Mac

Spectaculator for Android/iOS now available! (Spectrum Emulator)

Emulated Consoles/Systems : ZX Spectrum
Developer : Jonathan Needle
Release News : If you have an Android or iOS device and love Retro, then you'll really enjoy using this top quality Spectrum Emulator to relive those 80's games. This is the Emulator Spectaculator, which has been made available for hand held devices, that enables games and other programs to run just like on a real ZX Spectrum. Not just that, this release contains Factory Breakout, Firelord, Laser Snaker, Starquake and Wizard’s Lair.
Price : Android(FREE), iOS(£1.99)

SpeccyJam - Loved the Spectrum? Check out these Spectrum inspired games

Game Type : Multi Genre!

Info Quote : Speccy Jam is a regular world wide 1 week game jam, where indie game developers come together to create games with the flavour of the legendary 8-bit personal home computer, the Sinclair ZX Spectrum.

Further Info : If you loved the Spectrum, then you'll really enjoy playing these games, there is a good mix of titles from Arcade games, to Platformers and Shooters! So what are you waiting for, check out the retro goodness and relive the good old days.

Systems : PC

I Am Level - A free retrotastic platformer in a pinball style (RELEASED!)

Game Type : Retro Style Platformer
Original Developer : chicknstu
Game Info Quote : I am Level is a single player platform pinball game mashup in the retro style. Think Jet Set Willy meets Pinball Dreams. The player navigates using a combination of the pinball toys (bumpers and springs etc…) and tilting their mobile device. The aim of the game is clearing screens, but more than that, it’s about the fun of exploring. Discovering what’s in the next room, trying to make it into uncharted territory… I mean, did anyone who played Jet Set Willy seriously try and collect everything?
Systems : Pc(WEB), Mac(WEB), iOS(Soon), Android

I Am Level - A retrotastic platformer in a pinball style

Game Type : Retro Style Platformer
Original Developer : chicknstu
Game Info Quote : I am Level is a single player platform pinball game mashup in the retro style. Think Jet Set Willy meets Pinball Dreams. The player navigates using a combination of the pinball toys (bumpers and springs etc…) and tilting their mobile device. The aim of the game is clearing screens, but more than that, it’s about the fun of exploring. Discovering what’s in the next room, trying to make it into uncharted territory… I mean, did anyone who played Jet Set Willy seriously try and collect everything?
Release : September 2013
Systems : Pc, Mac, iPhone, iOS, Android

Towdie - The classic Dizzy style game is back to impress with a kickstarter

Gamers rejoice! As Towdie is back for a new generation, and this time it's a remake with all new high end graphics. I was very excited when I saw this kickstarter, as Towdie was once home on the Spectrum in 1994 and closely matched by the art style and gameplay to that of Dizzy.  Just like Dizzy, there are specific characters and situations that must be solved by the way of collected items throughout the land. This land was called Alkria, and you play as the restless creature called Towdie on a quest to save the kingdom from the claws of the evil dragon Quido. Another interest with this kickstarter is, the company behind this game is none other than Ultrasoft who were no strangers to the Spectrum system. However they have changed the company name to Cyberdreams.

80's Top Games - OVER 2000 Retro games playable in your Browser!

Every so often you come across a gold mine of a site, and 80's Top Games is surely that! With over 2000 Retro games to play, all in your Browser, you will be having fun day after day. They have not just the one system, but over TEN, with many many games for each. You can play on systems such as the Amstrad, Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, PC(MS-DOS), MSX, Nintendo(GameBoy,NES,Snes), Sega(Megadive,Gensis), TurboGrafx16, Spectrum, and the great Amiga! The only thing you need to have, to play these awesome games, is a Browser and Java it's that simple.

Games I remember with a remake - THRUST

I'll say it right now, Thrust was an incredibly fun game for such a low budget title. It was published by Firebird Software Ltd and released in 1986 and for what it didn't have in graphics, it excelled in the fun factor. Thrust came on many different systems including the Atari 2600, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, Electron, Vectrex, and ZX Spectrum. I myself spent many hours of enjoyment plus frustration on my Amstrad CPC playing this game. The simple task of pulling out Klystron Pods, out and into space ended up with either, your ship pulling the pod into the side of a cave, or you smashing your ship into another object. But it had far more to it than that!

Sabre Wulf is back! It's remake time

It's currently 3am and this awesome remake by Space-time Games has just appeared, a game which many retro gamers of the Amstrad, C64 and Spectrum era would remember. This is Sabre Wulf developed and released by Ultimate Play The Game in 1984. You have to guide Sabreman through the maze of jungle pathways, searching for the four pieces of the Wulf amulet which will persuade the guardian of the cave to reveal the exit, but that won't be so easy!