Little bugs in the database
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Re: Little bugs in the database
In the entry for Platoon, Smokey Robinson's song Tracks Of My Tears added as an extra is wrongly referred to as Tracks Of My Fears.
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https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... l_id=15647
Zagruvaetsq is "Загружается", which actually means "Loading"
Judging by screenshot:
Programmed by I.B. Klokov from St Petersburg (ex-Leningrad)
Updated (Adapted? Remade?) by D.I. Filippov from Moscow
Disk version by THD
Zagruvaetsq is "Загружается", which actually means "Loading"
Judging by screenshot:
Programmed by I.B. Klokov from St Petersburg (ex-Leningrad)
Updated (Adapted? Remade?) by D.I. Filippov from Moscow
Disk version by THD
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Warrios Revenge
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... id=0010381
When I peek this title on the database, (https://zxinfo.dk/details/0010381) it is marked as MIA, but the TZX for download is there (and works), so, perhaps it WAS a MIA on WOS?
Also, check the game, it is adorable.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... id=0010381
When I peek this title on the database, (https://zxinfo.dk/details/0010381) it is marked as MIA, but the TZX for download is there (and works), so, perhaps it WAS a MIA on WOS?
Also, check the game, it is adorable.
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Star Micronix should be Star Micronics
and
Rockford Products should be Rockfort Products.
and
Rockford Products should be Rockfort Products.
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Dead Zone was released this year, not 2018: http://zx-dev-mia-remakes.proboards.com ... 7/deadzone
Also, the name in ZXDB needs updating from Deadzone. It's now referred to as Dead Zone. See the later posts in the above thread, plus the cassette cover, instructions, loading screen and in-game screens.
Also, the name in ZXDB needs updating from Deadzone. It's now referred to as Dead Zone. See the later posts in the above thread, plus the cassette cover, instructions, loading screen and in-game screens.
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Hi! Confirmed it is "Dead Zone" by the author
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Dingo: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 6&id=27162
Has a tie-in/inspiration "Dingo", but the liked site is no longer there: http://www.kov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7586
Has a tie-in/inspiration "Dingo", but the liked site is no longer there: http://www.kov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7586
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It should be klov.com rather than kov. This affects every entry that has an arcade licence link, not just Dingo.druellan wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:44 pm the liked site is no longer there: http://www.kov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7586
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All those games recently added from that Santa Compilation I preserved, should all have Top Spec as originally publisher, and not just publisher of the compilation. This is not a compilation of previous released games, but a compilation of games released on one tape by Top Spec. Hope this makes any sense
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https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.php?cat=96&id=764
This is not a: "Sport Game: Management" game
It more like a Utility, where you can enter the results from the Bundesliga football matches, and then this program keeps track of records and stuff. Like the file until have result put in from the 1986 season.
So this is a Utility, not a Management game
This is not a: "Sport Game: Management" game
It more like a Utility, where you can enter the results from the Bundesliga football matches, and then this program keeps track of records and stuff. Like the file until have result put in from the 1986 season.
So this is a Utility, not a Management game
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About Blam:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 6&id=34337
That company is not from the UK, but from Ireland. Take a look at loading screen, Cork, Eire
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 6&id=34337
That company is not from the UK, but from Ireland. Take a look at loading screen, Cork, Eire
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I can see that also one option is supposed to provide some "tips" for the Toto/Lotto prediction game, so, I think this is also an Utility: prediction software.
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Italia '90
Loading screen has (C) 1989 on it, but there are no magazine references until April 1990 so the year of release should be 1990.
The 1990 release by "Virgin Mastertronic" can be removed - Virgin Mastertronic own Virgin Games at this time.
Double Dragon II
Continental Circus
Gemini Wing
The publisher for these should be "Virgin Games" rather than "Virgin Mastertronic" to be consistent with all the other Virgin Games/Virgin Mastertronic titles which are filed under "Virgin Games" - like Ninja Warriors, Shinobi, and Silkworm.
Mind Stretchers
Publisher should be Leisure Genius, whose logo is prominent on the box and the advertising, rather than owner Virgin Mastertronic.
Dynamix
There's no evidence that this was ever anything other than a budget release, so the original publisher should be Mastertronic Ltd, rather than Virgin Mastertronic.
Loading screen has (C) 1989 on it, but there are no magazine references until April 1990 so the year of release should be 1990.
The 1990 release by "Virgin Mastertronic" can be removed - Virgin Mastertronic own Virgin Games at this time.
Double Dragon II
Continental Circus
Gemini Wing
The publisher for these should be "Virgin Games" rather than "Virgin Mastertronic" to be consistent with all the other Virgin Games/Virgin Mastertronic titles which are filed under "Virgin Games" - like Ninja Warriors, Shinobi, and Silkworm.
Mind Stretchers
Publisher should be Leisure Genius, whose logo is prominent on the box and the advertising, rather than owner Virgin Mastertronic.
Dynamix
There's no evidence that this was ever anything other than a budget release, so the original publisher should be Mastertronic Ltd, rather than Virgin Mastertronic.
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This came via email to me:
Cobra's Arc (Dinamic Software, 1986)
I have just found your web site and I would like to provide you additional information about this video game:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=6093
Authors/contributors:
Luis Mezquita Raya / Team: No team / Role: Game designer, programmer and composer
Snatcho / Team: Dinamic Software / Role: Graphic designer
Manuel Cubedo / Team: Dinamic Software / Role: Main theme composer
Alfonso Azpiri / Team: No team / Role: Inlay/Poster art designer
Cobra's Arc (Dinamic Software, 1986)
I have just found your web site and I would like to provide you additional information about this video game:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=6093
Authors/contributors:
Luis Mezquita Raya / Team: No team / Role: Game designer, programmer and composer
Snatcho / Team: Dinamic Software / Role: Graphic designer
Manuel Cubedo / Team: Dinamic Software / Role: Main theme composer
Alfonso Azpiri / Team: No team / Role: Inlay/Poster art designer
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The Professional Adventure Writer
year of release should be 1987 rather than 1986 - all magazine reviews are from May/June 1987
The Ticket
this is the tutorial adventure from the PAW manual, so "Original Publication" should be Type-in, and the year of release should be 1987 again
Dragon Slayer
is presumably authored with The Quill rather than PAW, as it was released in 1984 and appeared on two compilations in 1986
year of release should be 1987 rather than 1986 - all magazine reviews are from May/June 1987
The Ticket
this is the tutorial adventure from the PAW manual, so "Original Publication" should be Type-in, and the year of release should be 1987 again
Dragon Slayer
is presumably authored with The Quill rather than PAW, as it was released in 1984 and appeared on two compilations in 1986
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Yes, to that version of Dragon Slayer being produced with the Quill, that's how we've got it listed on CASA and I've just double-checked the game file too. I think someone has confused it with the Dreamworld Adventures game of the same name that was PAWed.StooB wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:22 am The Professional Adventure Writer
year of release should be 1987 rather than 1986 - all magazine reviews are from May/June 1987
The Ticket
this is the tutorial adventure from the PAW manual, so "Original Publication" should be Type-in, and the year of release should be 1987 again
Dragon Slayer
is presumably authored with The Quill rather than PAW, as it was released in 1984 and appeared on two compilations in 1986
I'm checking with Tim about the PAWs release date. The original intention was to get it out the door before the end of 1986 and as far as I know that's what happened.
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Rescheduled to January 1987 according to Mike Gerrard (YS March 87):
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/mag.php ... 36&page=55
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Tim Gilberts, of Gilsoft, says he's sure it was the end of 1986. The release of GAC brought forward their plans a bit.StooB wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:52 pm Rescheduled to January 1987 according to Mike Gerrard (YS March 87):
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/mag.php ... 36&page=55
(Mike's column isn't necessarily the most accurate for dates... The March issue would've been out in February, I think. So he would've probably written that news piece around November '86, I guess. I've mentioned the column to Tim but unless his says otherwise, I would say that his opinion on the date should stand.)
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Many of the files on The Blood of Bogmole page...
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=6018
are listed with a 1986 date, rather than the 1991 date that the game was released.
The same here with 1986 instead of 1992 for Zogan's Revenge...
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=6020
and the Wizard's Skull...
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=6021
(again 1986 is on some of the files rather than 1992)
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=6018
are listed with a 1986 date, rather than the 1991 date that the game was released.
The same here with 1986 instead of 1992 for Zogan's Revenge...
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=6020
and the Wizard's Skull...
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=6021
(again 1986 is on some of the files rather than 1992)
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We can only go on the documented evidence:8BitAG wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2019 1:18 pmTim Gilberts, of Gilsoft, says he's sure it was the end of 1986. The release of GAC brought forward their plans a bit.StooB wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:52 pm Rescheduled to January 1987 according to Mike Gerrard (YS March 87):
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/mag.php ... 36&page=55
(Mike's column isn't necessarily the most accurate for dates... The March issue would've been out in February, I think. So he would've probably written that news piece around November '86, I guess. I've mentioned the column to Tim but unless his says otherwise, I would say that his opinion on the date should stand.)
- the first advert appearing in April 1987
- earliest review appearing in May 1987
- Mike Gerrard specifically stating that it wasn't released "last year" as other magazines had claimed
Memories are usually wrong!
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Tim is going to check his Gilsoft files tonight.8BitAG wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2019 1:18 pmTim Gilberts, of Gilsoft, says he's sure it was the end of 1986. The release of GAC brought forward their plans a bit.StooB wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:52 pm Rescheduled to January 1987 according to Mike Gerrard (YS March 87):
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/mag.php ... 36&page=55
You could be right and 1987 could be the date, but Tim should be able to let us know that. As I've said before Mike's column is not accurate when it comes to dates and even news... because, as he was a freelancer, it was written so far in advance of publication.
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Fists 'n' Throttles
Frank Bruno's Big Box
Flight Ace
Command Performance
- release year should be 1988 as they all appear in this ACE article on compilations to buy for Christmas 1988
Frank Bruno's Big Box
Flight Ace
Command Performance
- release year should be 1988 as they all appear in this ACE article on compilations to buy for Christmas 1988
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I've just been looking at Microsphere's games and David Reidy is only credited on the Skool games, Contact Sam Cruise and a book, but didn't he program all their stuff, Wheelie and Skyranger and so on? Actually none of the other releases have author credits as far as I can see (unless I'm doing it wrong).
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Re: Little bugs in the database
The inlay shown in the Hobbit entry is this:
Checking the scanned files at [mention]Mort[/mention] 's archive.org site, it seems these are the instructions instead (first and last page of the instrutions brochure).
The Sinclair re-release inlay also seems the instructions (with the 'Sinclair' logo instead the Melbourne one).
Unfortunately, the scanned inlay at [mention]Mort[/mention] 's seems wrong.
Inlay v1.2 seems ok.
Checking the scanned files at [mention]Mort[/mention] 's archive.org site, it seems these are the instructions instead (first and last page of the instrutions brochure).
The Sinclair re-release inlay also seems the instructions (with the 'Sinclair' logo instead the Melbourne one).
Unfortunately, the scanned inlay at [mention]Mort[/mention] 's seems wrong.
Inlay v1.2 seems ok.
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