jonveal.bsky.social @jonveal.bsky.social · 08/08/2026youtu.be/nNXzQ7V1S_k?... This mornings distraction from doing anything usefulyoutu.beThe LEGEND: The NE2000.YouTube video by The Serial Port 010
jonveal.bsky.social @jonveal.bsky.social · 22/05/2026@shortcircuit.org.uk Retro Fest mentioned at the bottom of the Guardian article www.theguardian.com/games/2026/m...theguardian.comDriving sims were once all the rage – will Forza Horizon 6 get them back on track?Driving sims were overtaken by open world fantasy adventures, but new upgrades show how much joy there is in the genre 242
jonveal.bsky.social @jonveal.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Great to have lots of Indycar coverage in the uk but Pictures don’t seem to be matching audio #skyindycar 100
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialStellbound: Stellraiser II @antlervel.vet · 14/11/2025I made a joke in my main Discord server about DOOM E1M1 being in a major key and @abigbagofkeys.sickonedude.com actually made it. Jesus fucking Christ listen to this hahahaha 28256782245
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialShort Circuit @shortcircuit.org.uk · 18/11/2025We're going to do it all over again! Very excited to announce RetroFest 2026 to be held at Swindon's STEAM museum on the 30th/31st May. If you'd like to exhibit, just full in the form - and if you'd like to come, why not buy a ticket! They also make wonderful Christmas presents :) - retrofest.uk 03815
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialGlenn Fleishman @glennf.com · 10/11/2025Last few days for funding “Go Computer Now!”, a book about the nearly forgotten, pioneering Utah computer firm Sphere (1975–1977) that you likely *never heard about*. (I edited the book.) Help us get over the last hump at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bzo... @bzotto.bsky.socialkickstarter.comGo Computer Now! – The Story of Sphere ComputersA book telling the extraordinary story of Sphere, a 1970s Utah personal computer maker far ahead of its time—until its sudden collapse. 02313
jonveal.bsky.social @jonveal.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Just backed www.kickstarter.com/projects/bzo...kickstarter.comGo Computer Now! – The Story of Sphere ComputersA book telling the extraordinary story of Sphere, a 1970s Utah personal computer maker far ahead of its time—until its sudden collapse. 020
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialThomas Spooks 🎃👻💀 @thomasfuchs.at · 01/11/2025If you want to learn more about these computers and the people behind it that beat Commodore, Apple and Tandy to the market but still lost out—there’s a Kickstarter for a book about Sphere Computers going on right now, they could use a few more supporters. www.kickstarter.com/projects/bzo...kickstarter.comGo Computer Now! – The Story of Sphere ComputersA book telling the extraordinary story of Sphere, a 1970s Utah personal computer maker far ahead of its time—until its sudden collapse. 183
jonveal.bsky.social @jonveal.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Had to remove 14 adds before I could read this arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...arstechnica.comYes, everything online sucks now—but it doesn’t have toArs chats with Cory Doctorow about his new book Enshittification. 000
jonveal.bsky.social @jonveal.bsky.social · 14/09/2025Binged watched all of @retrobytes.bsky.social videos over the last few weeks. Entertaining, educational and informative. It did make me re-live the trauma of Oracle on Netware among other things. 120
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialTim Gilberts @timbucus.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Mr Spectrum Nez elsewhere spotted the new goal at the point the team breach the most successful KS - you still have this weekend to back! 051
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialChris O'Regan @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Over the weekend @theretroasylum.bsky.social interviewed the people behind the ZX Spectrum Next to chat to them about their latest Kickstarter campaign: youtu.be/JpK9sbkWSb0?...youtu.beSinclair ZX Spectrum Next 3rd KIckstarter Interview with Henrique Olifiers & Chris HillYouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel 095
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialThe Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 28/07/2025@chrisoreganuk.bsky.social & @deanswain.bsky.social chat to @olifiers.bsky.social and Chris Hill about the amazing successful 3rd Kickstarter campaign of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next and a whole lot more! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #zxspectrumnext #sinclair #zxspectrum #kickstarter 2158
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialHenrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 24/07/2025The one in which I talk about the success of the ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3 Kickstarter and what's around the corner. 3297
jonveal.bsky.social @jonveal.bsky.social · 13/07/2025One of the best/ most comprehensive computing history books I have read (and I have read a few) 000
jonveal.bsky.social @jonveal.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Must be in the right car park #retrofest2025 010
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialShort Circuit @shortcircuit.org.uk · 17/05/2025Isambard Kingdom Brunel would like to remind you that it's just TWO WEEKS until RetroFest! retrofest.uk 12411
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialMelissa Lewis @melissa.news · 20/04/2025TIL: The 2000s piracy PSA used a font designed by the fantastic Just van Rossum, whose brother Guido created the Python programming language.fontsinuse.com“Piracy. It’s a Crime.” PSAFrom Wikipedia: “You Wouldn’t Steal a Car” is the first sentence and commonly used name of a public service announcement that debuted on July 12, 2004 in cinemas, and July 27 on home media, which wa... 6659167
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialShort Circuit @shortcircuit.org.uk · 24/04/2025It's time for another video! Get updates on the exhibitors, find out how many capacitors there were in that jar and see what happens when @petescircuit.bsky.social goes out to meet the public ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l4O...youtube.comRetroFest 2025 UK - Festival of Vintage Computing - Further Updates!YouTube video by Short Circuit 065
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialShort Circuit @shortcircuit.org.uk · 06/03/2025We thought we'd take advantage of our dashing good looks and natural talent in front of the camera to create a video to tell you a little more about us and RetroFest - please do all the subscribe and share stuff if you want updates on the event (or just like looking at us!) youtu.be/UCZ-BtFW9Ok?...youtu.beShort Circuit Events Presents - RetroFest 2025YouTube video by Short Circuit 01411
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialplaythroughpod.bsky.social @playthroughpod.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Waffles you say? Oh, go on then: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pla...creators.spotify.comWaffle 8.0 by PlaythroughWhat is before Pancake Tuesday? Waffle Monday, of course. The team (the full team, yes, including Andy) gather to kick off season 8 of the show. Lots of waffling is done before the boys announce the ... 021
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialAndy Toone @lockfarm.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Hey guys, cheap Levi's.youtube.comRetroFest 2025 - The Unofficial AdvertYouTube video by GlassTTY 192
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialShort Circuit @shortcircuit.org.uk · 02/03/2025We are VERY excited to announce our first major retro event - RetroFest 2025, to be held at STEAM, the GWR museum in Swindon on 31st May / 1st June. Over 40 exhibitors will be bringing a vast range of computers from the 70s, 80s and 90s. More info - retrofest.uk 25931
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialDr Johnny Blanchard @onlyretrofans.com · 12/01/2025It’s the 80s, you’re working at Sinclair research, designing the Sinclair Spectrum, when suddenly Sir Clive pops his head around the door and says, ‘We don’t need to cut costs after all, just make it as good as you can’. What are you changing? #RetroComputing 32275
Reposted by @jonveal.bsky.socialThe Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Better late than never, here is our video that takes a look at The Spectrum, which is a modern remake of the great British 8bit home micro from 1982: youtu.be/i2cW8rZwM-A?... #thespectrum #sinclair #zxspectrum #retrogamesltdyoutu.beThe Spectrum - What Is The Verdict? The opinion of a real ZX Spectrum gamerYouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel 092
