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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Just hit 100,000 subscribers on YouTube... and I'm genuinely lost for words! 🎉 ... So big thanks goes out to all that have watched, commented and shared, and to the retro community as a whole. As without this support we wouldn't have made it here! So excited for what's still to come.🙏

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Who loves physical media and who grew up with a Sega Mega Drive / Genesis? 🎮 ... Got my hands on a pre-release copy of URB-X WARRIORS: The Lost City (16-Bit Edition), live now on Kickstarter. @brazengameplay.bsky.social sent me a custom signed cart with MY NAME on the title screen 🥹 video below!

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Who else loves new tools?🙋 New toy in the workshop 👀 Just set up the Carvera Air CNC, big thanks to Makera! Can't wait to put it through its paces on some upcoming builds ... What do you think I should make/or fix with this?🛠️ Love to hear your ideas down below👇 #CarveraAir #CNC #ad

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

If you haven't already, and are into retro gaming/computing check out the @thisweekinretro.bsky.social podcast over on YouTube for all the latest retro news. My version of the T2 Pin program I wrote in Turbo Pascal to run on my Atari Portfolio, even gets a mention in this episode. Cheers guys!

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Coding like it's the 90s🎉 ... What was the first programming language you ever learned? ... Had great fun learning #TurboPascal and coding my very own #Terminator2 PIN program that you can see in my very latest YouTube video, link below (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

What's everyone's favourite sci-fi movie?🛸 ... 🚨*NEW* YouTube video *JUST DROPPED* where I recreate through some detective🕵️ work the #Terminator2 "EASY MONEY" ATM scene from scratch, in Turbo Pascal 7, on a real 1989 #Atari Portfolio. The exact same hardware John Connor used in the movie💻 (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

What's everyone's favourite arcade games? ... Always wanted to make a scaled arcade cabinet, and I think I found the perfect portrait screen for that project, with this brand new, released today 10" TOUCH DISPLAY 2, from @Raspberry_Pi. Check it out!!! #AD www.raspberrypi.com/news/a-new-1...

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Dudley of Yesterzine @yesterzine.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Lovely little starter ZX Spectrum bundle from m'colleague Happy Little Diodes in aid of the @specialeffect.org.uk charity. If you're looking for one, consider this one. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30704339...

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Refurbished ZX Spectrum 48k+, Microdrive and Interface 1 Bundle - Tested Working | eBay UK

Microdrive (tested). - Interface one (new capacitors, tested). - Video and audio cables.

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I'm BACK 🙌 after a 5 month break, I've just dropped a new video over on YouTube, woo-hoo!! 🎉🎬 What transparent tech do you remember from the 90s/00s? 📼💾 Drop your favourites below! ⬇️ This one's a fun repair 🛠️: battery corrosion almost killed this Game Boy Color 🎮🔋💀, but not on my watch! (cont...)

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More Fun Making It @morefunmakingit.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Ok. This will explain what happened, why, and what I have done to make sure it (probably) wont ever happen again.

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Knee-Deep in 3D Printing ;) #WIP ... bonus points if you know what it is without Googling 👀

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

CEX now selling real/original Commodore 64s!!!😱 ... Looks like some poor member of staff, couldn't tell the difference between the modern Retro Games Ltd. "The C64" remake and a real one from the 80s🤣

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Brazen Gameplay @brazengameplay.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Computer Games are our life Thanks to everyone who met us at Zzap! Live this weekend To find out more You can sign up to get the latest on Urbx Warriors here: www.brazengameplay.com More to come Very best @stoocambridge.bsky.social @tonywarriner.bsky.social

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🧩PUZZLE TIME!!! How many #COMMODORE words can you spot? ... Been having great fun, typing in on my #C64 the demo programs from my recent SIMONS' BASIC pickup. With one being this fantastic #WORDSEARCH generator, as such I thought it'd be fun to share this retro themed puzzle ... (cont...🧵)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Who remembers LaserDisc💿 players? Lucky £25 carboot (flea market) pick-up today. A 1982 Pioneer LD-1100 and what seems to be new in box as well, with the laser lens cap and transport locks still in place! (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Looks like a police line-up😂 90s joystick design sure was wild… what’s the craziest controller you’ve ever seen or used?

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Who's looking forward to ZZAP! Live 2026 in May? The ultimate event in the UK for both #C64 & #CommodoreAmiga fans! Only a few weeks to go, but if you haven't already got tickets🎟️, use my code "KARI64" to get 10% off entry ... See you there!!! tinyurl.com/uxdvrrzu @zzap64micro.bsky.social

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Editions64k @editions64k.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In the Shadow of CPC a book celebrating the 100 best Amstrad CPC games: cult classics, stories, exclusive interviews… and tons of images to relive the 8-bit magic. Less than 10 days left to support the Kickstarter www.editions64k.fr/kickstarter #Retrogaming #AmstradCPC #Kickstarter #GamingHistory

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In the Shadow of the CPC

The Legacy of Amstrad Games

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Who remembers programming in BASIC? ... Nice pickup from Entertainment World in B'ham. Something I been wanting to try out for a while, Simons' Basic for the #Commodore #C64 ... Now have to ask, what other versions of BASIC, or other 80s programming languages do you recommend I check out? (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Early bird, catches the best DS game ever (according to users on metacritic lol) ... Friday morning #carboot bargains.

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Who remembers PC gaming in the 1990s? If so, what's your favourite game from this era? ... Gaming like it's the 1990s with a #retrogaming CD-ROM classic everyone keeps recommending, that being the original 1995 RTS (real-time strategy) game, Command & Conquer from Westwood Studios. (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Who misses video games stores?🎮 and which one do you remember going to the most?🏬 ... And do you remember walking into a video game store back in the 80s/90s/00s and being hit with those epic branded signs and display cases? Bold logos, colourful epic posters and stands... pure magic!✨ (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Who remembers 80s/90s video gaming magazines? And do you miss them? 🎮🕹️ ... Having a great time going through this stack of vintage ZZap!64 magazines that my dad bought for me, knowing my retro obsession! 😄 ... Which ones did you buy back in the day, C&VG, Nintendo Power or something else? (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

What computer did you first learn to code on?👩🏻‍💻 (or not😂) ... Gaming like it's 1982 tonight!🔥... Still can't believe they squeezed a complete chess game, with computer opponent, into just 672 bytes on the ZX81. No castling or promotion, but still an absolute masterpiece of coding wizardry.🧙‍♂️ (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Check out the video ... as now tempted to paint one of my Commodore computers, what colour do you think I should go for?🤔 Great job @yawning-angel.bsky.social, always happy to help.

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

gaming holy grail found ... show me a better video game console than this 😂 #retrogaming #gamekid

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Who remembers the glory days of 90s PC gaming?🕹️💾 ... If so, what was YOUR all-time favourite game? Doom? Quake? SimCity 2000? Or maybe another LucasArts classic? ... Currently lost in the pirate world of "The Secret of Monkey Island"🏴‍☠️ on my (pretty authentic, I think!) Windows 95 build. (cont...)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

What's the nerdiest hobby you're into right now (or secretly obsessed with)?👀 ... Whether it's collecting video games, Pokémon, train spotting, wargaming to crocheting video game characters (I do that as well lol), or anything else... spill it, I wanna know!😍 (cont) ...

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Finally succumbed and bought one of these #LEGO #Nintendo Game Boy sets to build ... So, have to ask, what does everyone think of this one?(have you built one?) and what other gaming themed LEGO sets does everyone recommend I try and get. I do like the look of the new Zelda sets.❤️🤓

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Who remembers the golden age of video gaming in the 80s? ... Drop your top games below and let's take a trip back!🎮🕹️ ... Gotta ask though, was the playground rivalry #Commodore64 vs #ZXSpectrum really that bad back in the 1980s? As can't believe some seem to hold that very grudge still today lol😏🤼‍♂️

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

What's everyone's favourite #N64 game then?👀🎮 ... Another batch of #Nintendo N64 consoles and games in to test ... and lo and behold, all but one that I bought as faulty work. As 9 times out of 10, they just need a clean.🧽✨ (cont.)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

just started knitting🧶 this👇 ... name a better #atari character to feature on a scarf!?!🤣

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

What retro computer/or game console did you want(or get) under the Christmas Tree? 🕹️🎄 ... Little late sharing the workshop tree ... And this year I've gone full out with Atari 2600 themed decorations. Let me know which characters you remember/spot!👀 (cont.)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Nice, unexpected surprise in the mail today 🥳

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Who remembers when #WindowsXP came out, and all the crazy gadgets and accessories that followed ... new #YouTube video out (link below), where I test out a couple of bizarre Y2K PC gadgets, on my period accurate Sony VAIO laptop running, of course Windows XP (cont.)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Who remembers gaming on a #CRT TV? ... Gaming like it's 1994 tonight, playing Mad Dog McCree on my Philips CD-i from 1991. Before the PlayStation, and Xbox we had the age of CD based, multimedia gaming consoles like this classic one, that could even play Video-CDs💿 #retrogaming

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

❓ Who remembers the 3DO, this one the Amiga CD32, the Philips CD-i and even the Apple Pippin then? 🌟 Before the PlayStation, or Xbox came out they sure did make some fascinating CD consoles in the 90s. 🕹️ Would love to hear what everyone's favourite games were on any of these old cd consoles.

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Who else gets excited when they get new tools? Big thanks to @ifixit.com for sending me one of their FixHub 100W Portable Soldering Stations to check out ... only had a little play so far, and super impressed with how fast it get's to temp (350°C), in just 5 seconds!!!

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Who remembers PC gaming in the 2000s then? if so, what's your favourite game from this era? Thrilled to share latest arrival, this Y2K Win XP, Sony VAIO Laptop ... and whilst I played way too much later versions of the "The Sims", I've never played the original. So guess what I'm playing tonight :)

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

this has got to be the worst joystick I've ever used .. but it looks amazing lol

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

who remembers the Commodore Amiga?👀 ... and yes, your eyes do NOT deceive you, that’s a legit BIKINI MOUSE I’m holding😂 new video just dropped, where I built an adapter to get this mouse working on a real Amiga. Link below👇 🚨what’s the craziest PC accessory YOU’VE ever seen?

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

What's everyone's favorite 80s home computer? New video out over on my YouTube, where I try my hand at typing in some 80s HORROR themed games, "Flying Witches" and "Seance" from the fabulous 1980s Usborne computer programming books. Using real hardware, a ZX81 and BBC Micro. youtu.be/73yftr5k4Bo

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Who remembers typing in games in the 80s? ... New video just dropped where I tackle two spooky games from those iconic Usborne horror-themed computer books. Watch me code and scream!👻 ... Check out the video, via the link below! #RetroGaming #80sNostalgia

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Happy #BackToTheFuture Day everyone!!! ... Latest pickup, this 1984 JVC GR-C1 camcorder and yep, it's the exact same one Marty McFly uses in the Film ... Now I just need to buy a DeLorean to go with it lol ... What’s the coolest 80s gadget you’ve ever owned or wanted?

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Gamesyouloved @gamesyouloved.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Learn to code BASIC, Machine Code and beyond! If you are a fan of the ZX Spectrum and ZX Spectrum Next this is for you! Ends in 2 weeks on Kickstarter Get your copies of the books from the range here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob... from @hewsongames.bsky.social #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

show me a better designed mouse than this

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

If you ever get a chance to inspire, do it! ... as great day had at #CyberGirlsFirst event at Aston Uni, inspiring 13yo girls to pursue tech careers by sharing my journey & passion for tech. Loved their energy & curiosity! Let's keep encouraging the next gen of women in STEM! #WomenInTech

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

So, who remembers gaming in the early 80s then? ... loving my latest retro find, being this TRS-80 Color Computer (aka CoCo or Trash 80, right? ;) ... although, those Radio shack joysticks are pure torture lol ... let me know what games I should check out for this? #RetroGaming

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Kari (rhymes with atari) @kari.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Who remembers gaming in the 70's then? ... just repaired this Videopac G7000/Magnavox Odyssey 2 ... easiest fix ever, just had to push the joystick port back onto the board ... kinda disappointed I didn't get to solder anything lol ... what games should I check out? #retrogaming

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