Michael Sheard, I think his name was.
We all rather enjoyed Auf Wiedersehen Pet. Being from just south of Birmingham, it amused us that Barry eventually ended up in Droitwich.
I also married a Geordie. You can imagine what family get togethers are like!
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- Tue May 07, 2024 11:09 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Coincidence!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 1898
- Mon May 06, 2024 8:37 am
- Forum: Brand new software!
- Topic: Pacman RX WIP
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1730
Re: Pacman RX WIP
Ha. I guess not. I think I’ve become my mother by adding an ‘s’ to things. Still, it’s funny winding my son up by misnaming bands (‘The One Directions’ anyone?)!StanVanman wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 11:32 pm Well, it wouldn't be arcade perfect if it was called "Galaxians"
- Sun May 05, 2024 11:20 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: The best exclusive game from a recognised brand on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
- Replies: 15
- Views: 263
Re: The best exclusive game from a recognised brand on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
1. Flashpoint 2. Batty 3. Blob the Cop I can’t remember how Flashpoint played now except that my brother and I played it a lot - presumably trying to figure out what you were supposed to do. It looked pretty. We didn’t have Batty but a mate did and we played it at his house. Then he’d want to put Wi...
- Sun May 05, 2024 9:09 pm
- Forum: Brand new software!
- Topic: Pacman RX WIP
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1730
Re: Pacman RX WIP
Sterling work! Well done.
I wonder what you’ll turn your attention to next? I’d love to see an arcade perfect version of Galaxians.
I wonder what you’ll turn your attention to next? I’d love to see an arcade perfect version of Galaxians.
- Fri May 03, 2024 11:51 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
Psytron?
- Thu May 02, 2024 12:41 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
- Wed May 01, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: The best 'Special Edition' promo on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
- Replies: 14
- Views: 310
Re: The best 'Special Edition' promo on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
1) Lords Of Chaos . The inferior sequel to The Greatest Game On Any System Ever, but that's fine, it's part of the Chaos canon and it's refreshing to have a 'linear' Chaos. I have similar feelings for games from the Rebelstar and Laser Squad universes. 2) Cybernoid II . I've been umming and erring ...
- Wed May 01, 2024 2:27 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: The best 'Special Edition' promo on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
- Replies: 14
- Views: 310
Re: The best 'Special Edition' promo on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
1 Lords of Chaos
2 Cybernoid II
3 Rex
Wow, that’s a good selection. I never bought Rex, and should probably play it at some point. Those demos led me to buying the other two.
2 Cybernoid II
3 Rex
Wow, that’s a good selection. I never bought Rex, and should probably play it at some point. Those demos led me to buying the other two.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:22 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
Is that a driving game? Going with Super Monaco GP.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:41 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Coincidence!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 1898
Re: Coincidence!
Speaking of games themselves, wasn’t there a game that purposefully repurposed sprites for its own game? I seem to remember it being Starquake like in terms of play. Did it feature Cybernoid sprites or something?
Or were the sprite designs coincidence?
Or were the sprite designs coincidence?
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:24 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Jetpac to Microdrive
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1119
Re: Jetpac to Microdrive
Going a bit off topic but how fast is a microdrive? Do you get raster lines during the process?
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:03 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Are the E&J Software guys kicking around somewhere?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 243
Re: Are the E&J Software guys kicking around somewhere?
Going off topic, but that’s why I prefer lower league and grassroots football nowadays. I run two U15 youth teams and the boys regularly ask who I support. Truth is, I don’t support anyone anymore.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge?
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
I wonder if it’s something like Dragontorc?
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:15 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
No idea. I’m going to guess St Dragon.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:32 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
Psytron?
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:20 am
- Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
- Topic: RIP F David Thorpe
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1884
Re: RIP F David Thorpe
He was quite an artist that knew how to get the best out of the Speccy’s graphical capabilities. I love his loading screens. Full of drama, shadow and light, and colour.
I’m glad he lived to a ripe old age as we’ve lost too many, too young.
I’m glad he lived to a ripe old age as we’ve lost too many, too young.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:48 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
Very nicely drawn sprite, I should add!
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:31 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
Looked like Octon to me, but more a memory of the cartoon than the game. I think YS may have had a demo.
Could someone take my turn please?
Could someone take my turn please?
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
Defenders of the Earth?
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: Brand new software!
- Topic: Pacman RX WIP
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1730
Re: Pacman RX WIP
It looks fantastic! The ULA+ touches just nudge it towards further authenticity.
Personally, I’m looking forward to the implementation of the death sequence as I’ve yet to hear the sound effect as close to how I remember it.
Personally, I’m looking forward to the implementation of the death sequence as I’ve yet to hear the sound effect as close to how I remember it.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:24 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
The Plot?
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: The best playable demo of a full price game on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
- Replies: 45
- Views: 993
Re: The best playable demo of a full price game on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
I'd come to vote for Lords of Chaos, but after noticing it was missing I checked the relevant magazine and it's down as being an (exclusive?) 4th scenario, not included in the main game. So, I'm guessing that's why it doesn't count as a demo. That was going to be my vote too! I got quite a lot out ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:27 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Guess the screen$
- Replies: 7954
- Views: 251773
Re: Guess the screen$
Starquake?
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:25 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: I ❤️ Kosmic Kanga. Who's with me? 🤣
- Replies: 20
- Views: 617
Re: I ❤️ Kosmic Kanga. Who's with me? 🤣
I like it. Haven’t played it in eons, mind, but remember it fondly. And I can still play the tune in my head.
But Project Future…? Now you’re talking! I’ve come back to that a few times.
But Project Future…? Now you’re talking! I’ve come back to that a few times.