Paul Holmes (coder for Elite and US Gold)

[PeteProdge]

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...

[highrise]

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.

[Mousey]

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.

[blucey]

He made Bomb Jack, that makes him a legend.

[highrise]

If you'd like to know more about Paul, here is an old interview.

https://worldofspectrum.net/interviews/HolmesPaul.htm

[+3code]

If you'd like to know more about Paul, here is an old interview.

https://worldofspectrum.net/interviews/HolmesPaul.htm

"Have you anything to say to people who still use the Speccy today?

Well, if you're using a real one then you are probably either ultra cool or ultra sad. You decide!"

Epic.

[cmal]

Sorry to hear. Bomb Jack is one of my favourite games. Highly addictive.