Easter and Retro Gaming Blog Easter Eggs, Secret Pixels and Explosive Nostalgia If you grew up gaming in the 80s or 90s, Easter wasn’t a “content update”. It was a glorious scheduling error. No school, too much chocolate, and just enough adult supervision to stop you putting a Creme Egg in the console. Unlike Christmas,…
System: Sega Master System Release date: 1986 Alex Kidd in Miracle World on the Sega Master System is a charming and characterful platformer that still brings a smile nearly forty years later. This Alex Kidd in Miracle World on the Sega Master System title gave Sega its first real mascot hero. As the big-eared, fist-swinging…
System: Commodore Amiga Release date: 1991 Turrican II on the Commodore Amiga is an absolute belter and still one of the finest run-and-gun games you can play on the system. This Turrican II on the Commodore Amiga title pushed Factor 5 hard with huge levels, brilliant weapons, and that unmistakable cyber-action flair. As the armour-clad…
System: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Release date: 1985 Elite on the ZX Spectrum is not merely a classic. It is a foundation stone of modern game design. This Elite on the ZX Spectrum title redefined what home computer games could be. Designed by David Braben and Ian Bell, it offered an entire galaxy rather than fixed…
System: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Release date: 1983 Manic Miner on the ZX Spectrum is a foundational platforming masterpiece that remains as intimidating as it is influential. This Manic Miner Spectrum classic from Matthew Smith laid the groundwork for an entire genre of precision-driven arcade adventures. Starring the instantly recognisable Miner Willy, it became synonymous with…
System: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Release date: 1983 Chuckie Egg on the ZX Spectrum is a pure distillation of early arcade design done right. This Chuckie Egg on the ZX Spectrum title turned ladders, hens, and eggs into relentless white-knuckle chaos. Designed by Nigel Alderton, it became a phenomenon in early British gaming. In 2026, does…
System: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Release date: 1987 Dizzy: The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure on the ZX Spectrum is a charming, infuriating, and hugely important slice of British gaming history. This Dizzy on the ZX Spectrum title introduced the world to a heroic egg with boxing gloves and a worrying lack of balance. Created by the Oliver…
System: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Release date: 1986 Bomb Jack on the ZX Spectrum is a superb arcade conversion that still crackles with energy today. This Bomb Jack on the ZX Spectrum title turned fast-paced platforming into one of the most colourful spectacles the Speccy ever managed. With superhero Jack bounding around famous landmarks and hoovering…
System: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Release date: 1984 Skool Daze on the ZX Spectrum is a genuine classic. It is one of the most inventive British games of the 8-bit era. This Skool Daze on the ZX Spectrum title lets you live out every schoolkid’s fantasy. Running riot. Causing absolute mayhem. And somehow still trying to…
Sega vs Nintendo Blog The War That Made Us! If you grew up in the 90s like me, you’ll remember the playground politics. Forget real world elections – they didn’t matter. This was far more serious business. You were either Team Sega or Team Nintendo, and there was absolutely no sitting on the fence. Fence‑sitters…