According to a Facebook post on the Spectrum For Everyone group by Allan Turvey, he has just learnt that the coder Paul Holmes passed away in February last year. I cannot verify this report, but putting it out there so it can be researched.
Paul Holmes mainly worked for Elite, producing some of their notable Speccy games...
He also converted coin-op Tapper for US Gold.
And he created the entire ZX Spectrum output TimeScape Software - just two games...
Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)
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Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)
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Re: Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)
Hi guys
I can confirm that I received this news directly from a friend and former colleague of Paul's who I managed to contact. Very sad news.
I can confirm that I received this news directly from a friend and former colleague of Paul's who I managed to contact. Very sad news.
Re: Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)
Ah that’s sad to hear. Bomb Jack is such a superb conversion that I enjoy it more than the arcade original. Very talented coder.
Re: Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)
He made Bomb Jack, that makes him a legend.
Re: Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)
If you'd like to know more about Paul, here is an old interview.
https://worldofspectrum.net/interviews/HolmesPaul.htm
https://worldofspectrum.net/interviews/HolmesPaul.htm
Re: Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)
"Have you anything to say to people who still use the Speccy today?highrise wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:22 pm If you'd like to know more about Paul, here is an old interview.
https://worldofspectrum.net/interviews/HolmesPaul.htm
Well, if you're using a real one then you are probably either ultra cool or ultra sad. You decide!"
Epic.
Re: Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)
Sorry to hear. Bomb Jack is one of my favourite games. Highly addictive.