Spectrum Computing

In the eight bit computer heydey the Atari was always considered (in the articles I read) as a graphics powerhouse. However, I recently took a look at what I believe to be the graphics specifications and they seem to be not great. Am I missing something? 160 x 192 appears to be just two colours. htt...

Does this help @Wall_Axe?

https://www.z88dk.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11110

This recent game from Spriteworx is free for this month only: https://spriteworx.itch.io/dungeon-quest-mattel-aquarius The machine was pretty much a laughing stock in the 80s, but seems to have quite a following despite the low graphics resolution. The best emulator seems to be AquaLite (which suppo...

@XoRRoX,

I have mentioned @Inky so he gets a notification regarding your questions.

Just use the '@' symbol and start typing the username, then pick the name from the Drop-down list that appears. The user then gets an email or notification alert.

hendrikbez wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:21 pm I did subscripe to newsletter, but did not received it yet

Mine went to my spam / junk folder

I hope it's OK to have two in a row. Today is Sussex Day: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sussex_Day So, I'm going for Southern Belle which sees you driving a train from London to Brighton. https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/SCRtoImage.php?SCR=/conv_scr/s/SouthernBelle.scr&border=0 https://spectrum...

Today is Beer Day Britain! https://beertoday.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Beer-Day-Britain-2023.jpg So, how about Pub Games from Alligata: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3927/ZX-Spectrum/Pub_Games https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/SCRtoImage.php?SCR=pub/sinclair/screens/load/p/scr/PubGames....

The latest ZXDB update has been applied.

Due to me prepping for an exam, I won't be able to carry out any further ZXDB updates until the 26 June. It's also unlikely that I will reply to email or PMs until that date. Thanks for your understanding.

Details here:

https://arcadegamedesigner.proboards.co ... st-version

Assembly language for beginners:

https://www.pjgcreations.co.uk/sam-coup ... ogramming/

Original User manual:

https://sam.speccy.cz/basic/sam-coupe_use-guide.pdf

Thanks @Einar Saukas,

As the size of the SQL file is getting larger, I was wondering if it would be possible to provide cumulative updates. Obviously, if this is extra work for you don't bother.

@8BitAG,

If you want me to edit your OP with any updates just let me know and I will be more than happy to do it.

Sim Coupe (emulator): https://simonowen.com/simcoupe/

Complete Guide to the SAM Coupé: https://sam.speccy.cz/basic/sam-basic_c ... _guide.pdf

Following 28 votes in favour, I have created the forum . Let's give it a go. If it doesn't work then there is no harm done (more important things to worry about in the world!). Thanks to flatduckrecords for the traditional witty forum description. I'm closing this thread now. Thanks to all who parti...

ZjoyKiLer wrote: ↑Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:34 pm https://specemu.zxe.io

Is that GitHub hosting you are using there?

I was trying to find something retro gaming linked to 'The Donald', and this is the best I could find: https://www.lemon64.com/game/trump-castle And this from a demo (Commodore C64): https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K_6FKB-Kwsw/maxresdefault.jpg Fans should also read this article: https://www.retrojunk.com/a/...

Not sure I agree with your methodology @Einar Saukas, I like consistent approaches to naming. However, its fine. Leave it as it is.

No need to discuss further. Thanks

StanVanman PaulJ reviewed it here: https://youtu.be/3f6PuVetFEA There is a photo of it in the flesh on the listing page: https://ia600604.us.archive.org/view_archive.php?archive=/1/items/World_of_Spectrum_June_2017_Mirror/World%20of%20Spectrum%20June%202017%20Mirror.zip&file=World%20of%20Spectr...

Fair point @8BitAG. Just needs to be consistent.

Via Paul Collins:

The "Datamate" entry in the SC database has a misspelling in the Summary
section ("ampliphier" for "amplifier").

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1 ... e/Datamate

Sorry for the delay in posting this Paul.

This is a general one about 'other platforms' The majority of machines are listed manufacturer then model. The Amiga is the odd one out. Why is this. I'm assuming these names are in the database. Example: Other platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Commodore Plus/4, NES, ...

Corridors of Genon

The 'Preservation Text' against this title states 'Crash magazine number 1 mentions that a keyboard overlay was included with the game, but it is currently MIA.'

It's not MIA, it's in additional downloads.

https://www.spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1071

Now it starts to make sense! Very good @PeteProdge!

That photo reminds me of the recent press images of inside Mar-a-Lago

The ayes have it so I will create one and move any Sam threads to it. If after six months it's tumbleweed then the sub forum is removed and the posts go back to other retro.