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A blog about Commodore 8-bit & 16-bit computers, retro tech and the odd gadget or two…

Zzap! 64 Issue 18 out now

Here’s a quick look at my copy of Zzap! 64, Issue 18, that arrived in today’s post.     As always the magazine is packed with content spanning 60 pages, including news, game reviews and insightful articles about the past...

WIC64

WiC64 Review

The WiC64 might possibly be one of the most interesting devices for the Commodore 64 I’ve seen in years. It’s not just the hardware (which is great) as there have been a few Wi-Fi interfaces released already for the C64 over the...

Freeze 64 Issue #65

Freeze 64 Issue #65 Fanzine

Issue 65 of Freeze 64 arrived in the post earlier today and features the new ‘Rocky & Co’ game on the front cover. It also includes the latest cheat card; number 41.     Naturally I immediately added this new card to...

Amiga Addict 27

Amiga Addict 27 out now

Here’s the latest issue of Amiga Addict magazine, issue 27, that arrived today featuring some artwork for the Wolfchild game on the front cover. This months mag includes a six page in-depth look at the story behind the creation of this...

Zzap! Amiga Issue #14

Zzap! Amiga Issue #14 is out now

A few days ago the latest edition of Zzap! Amiga Issue #14 ‘Micro Action’ arrived on my doormat so lets take a quick peek inside.     A Look Inside   Here’s the contents page and a handful of the 60 pages within...

Amiga Future #166

Amiga Future #166 – Jan/Feb edition...

The latest issue of Amiga Future (Amiga Future #166) for subscribers has arrived. It features artwork from Astro Menace on the front cover.     The Coverdisk The main event on this months cover CD is ‘Tactical Manager 1 &...

Amiga Addict 26

Amiga Addict Issue 26 out now

Here’s the latest issue of Amiga Addict magazine, issue 26, with a cover devoted to the largest Amiga software collection in the world – Aminet.     Here’s a look at the contents page giving an overview of...

Freeze 64 Issue #64 Fanzine

Issue 64 of Freeze 64 arrived in the post yesterday after taking a little well deserved break. It features one of my favourite games from back in the Day – Falcon Patrol and includes a new cheat card; number 40.     Speaking of...

Zzap! 64 Issue 17

Zzap! 64 Issue 17 out now

Here’s a quick look at my copy of Zzap! 64, Issue 17, that arrived a few days ago.     The magazine is packed with content spanning 60 pages, including news, game reviews and insightful articles about the past, present and...

Zzap! Amiga Issue #13

Zzap! Amiga Issue #13 is out now

My copy of Zzap! Amiga Issue #13 arrived in the post this morning.     A Look Inside   Here’s a quick peek at the contents page and a handful of the 60 pages within this edition.       At £4.99 plus postage...

Amiga Addict Issue 25 out now

Here’s the latest issue of Amiga Addict magazine, number 25, a bonafide Christmas Special no less, sporting a super Robocod cover.     This months coverdisk features a playable demo of AmigaBill’s Boom! platform game...

Amiga Future #165 – Nov/Dec edition...

The latest issue of Amiga Future (Amiga Future #165) for subscribers has arrived. It features artwork from Reshoot Proxima 3 (an awesome shoot-em-up) on the front cover.   The Coverdisk The main event on this months cover CD is ‘Silk...