Turrican II [0058]

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…

Elite [0057]

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…

Manic Miner [0056]

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…

Chuckie Egg [0055]

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…

Bomb Jack [0053]

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…

Skool Daze [0052]

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

Sega vs Nintendo

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…

Lion King, The [0051]

System: Sega Game Gear Release date: 1994 The Lion King on the Sega Game Gear is a colourful, charming little tie-in that brings the magic of the 1994 Disney classic straight into your pocket. This The Lion King Game Gear title lets you play as both young Simba and adult Simba on an epic journey…

Home Alone [0050]

System: Sega Game Gear Release date: 1992 Home Alone on the Sega Game Gear is a daft, charming little tie-in that still brings a smile at Christmas time. This Home Alone Game Gear title lets you play as Kevin McCallister defending his house from those bumbling Wet Bandits. Dodging traps, setting up ridiculous contraptions and…