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Droid Assault Released

Puppygames have just released their latest retro actionfest: Droid Assault for PC, Mac and Linux. It’s a top down multi-directional 2D shooter which is a cross between Paradroid (one of my all-time favourite C64 games) and Robotron 2084.

[photopress:droid_assault_screen_8.jpg,thumb,alignleft]Your mission is to “neutralise” all the …

Dan Dare Remake

Ovine by Design has made remake of the C64 version of Dan Dare. Ovine by Design has made many retro remakes before and this one looks excellent. Great graphics and atmosphere + spooky sci-fi music really add to this one. Check out the video and …

Dizzyage 2008 compo

Dizzyage is an engine that allows people to make retro platform adventure games in the style of the classic Dizzy games that were so popular on the Spectrum and Commodore 64.

[photopress:dizzy1.png,thumb,alignleft]Every year there is a competition for people to design adventure games using the engine, and this …

My computing history …

A few recent forum threads have got me to reminisce about my computing history which includes Spectrum, C64, Amiga and of course PC and so tonight (or should I say “this morning”) I decided to document it once and for all on my blog. You may find it …

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