The first time I invested in a laptop, it was a Dell Inspiron 8200. I kitted it out quite nicely as a gaming laptop and the thing is probably the most money that I ever
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Knight and Chalices
This is more or less the final build. There are a few improvements to make but given I have gameplay parity with the original version and more or less my final look, it’s time to
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I have had a ZX Spectrum Next since earlier in the year. I acquired it for ease of access to what is (for me) a long lost platform and a cool way of playing games
Continue ReadingAmiga Hardware Programming using the Forth Language
In one of my earlier posts, I mentioned a passing interest in the Forth programming language as a child. Due to 13 year old me (or whatever age I was) not understanding any of it,
Continue ReadingSo what did I use my ZX Spectrum for? Why did I get an Amstrad CPC?
Well, after my first steps in programming as outlined here you would think I was going forward with more programming being my next ventures on ‘home computers’. Yes, clearly I went on to use my ZX
Continue ReadingMy first video games, first programming attempt
Our first system was a Binatone console with built in games. It had controllers that I would describe as sticks with rotary knobs on top for left/right control only. It also had a light gun.
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