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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

First time this year that my other passion has seen the light of day

The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Latest version of ALTAIRIS is now available for the Laser 500. You can now no longer say 'it has no games' 😎💪 loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-las...

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ALTAIRIS - Laser 500 by Loudscotsbloke

A Brand new Tetris style game for the Laser 500

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

What's on the bench today?? Well... It's my lovely lovely Laser 500. A very different beast compared to the 200/300.

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Welcome to my latest version of ALTAIRIS!! This time for the wonderful Laser 200 & 300 loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-las...

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ALTAIRIS - Laser 200/300 by Loudscotsbloke

A downloadable game

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

So What's on the bench tonight?? ... Well... My lovely Laser 300

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

On the bench today.... My lovely COMX-35 PC1. Distinctly different design to the black and gold original.

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

So what's on the bench tonight??? Some education 😉😎

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Ok... That will be why I don't have a clock signal!!! 😡😬

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Welcome to my 15th version of ALTAIRIS, my turn based Tetris style strategy game. This time for the awesome Grundy NewBrain. loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-gru...

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ALTAIRIS - Grundy NewBrain by Loudscotsbloke

A Brand New Tetris style game for the NewBrain

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I have just released the latest version of ALTAIRIS for the stock unexpanded Mattel Aquarius. I have managed to squeeze in not only the bomb mechanics, but also the next piece preview! All in under 1.7K 😎 loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-une...

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ALTAIRIS - Unexpanded Aquarius by Loudscotsbloke

Brand new Tetris style game for the unexpanded Aquarius

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

My table at Z80 @ 50. I was exhibiting some extremely rare Z80 based machines.

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Come and see me and this gorgeous rare Z80 beastie in person at Cambridge, part of my celebration of the Z80 at 50.

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This weekend I shall be at the Centre for Computing History exhibiting as part of the Z80 @ 50 celebration! I will be showing some VERY rare Z80 based machines from my collection. Why not pop in and say hello!! www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77032/Z8...

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Z80 at 50! Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026 - Event - Computing History

Join us in celebrating a monumental milestone in computing history: the 50th Anniversary of the Zilog Z80 microprocessor! We will be looking into our collection and charting the popular, the weird ...

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

12 versions of ALTAIRIS now... Come on.... There must be one just for you!!!!! loudscotsbloke.itch.io

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I have just released a version of my ALTAIRIS game for the Sharp MZ-700 !! Feel free to check it out! loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-sha...

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ALTAIRIS - Sharp MZ-700 by Loudscotsbloke

A brand new Tetris style game for the MZ-700

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I have just released v1.0 of ALTAIRIS for the TRS-80 MODEL 1. Feel free to check it out! loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-trs...

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ALTAIRIS - TRS-80 Model 1 by Loudscotsbloke

A Brand new Tetris style game for the TRS-80

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Latest version of my game ALTAIRIS is now available for the Mattel Aquarius 😎💪 loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-mat...

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ALTAIRIS - Mattel Aquarius 16k by Loudscotsbloke

Brand new Tetris style game for the Mattel Aquarius

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

So.... What's on the bench tonight?!! Here's some clues....

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

On the bench tonight... My absolutely stunningly gorgeous Toshiba Pasopia 7. Freshly restored to full loveliness.

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

On my bench tonight... What I think is the most beautiful Commodore ever made... My Commodore MAX. I originally composite modded her with a single jack for sound and audio, but the interference was terrible! So now audio is jack and video is RCA 👍😎

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

My Minstrel 4th in full development mode 💪. Minstrel + RC2014 Backplane + Jester + USB Keyboard controller 😎

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Here we have my 11th version of ALTAIRIS. This time for the awesome Camputers Lynx 😎 loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-cam...

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ALTAIRIS - Camputers Lynx by Loudscotsbloke

A brand new Tetris style game for the Lynx 48 / 96

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I've written 10 versions of ALTAIRIS to date. So what's the 'best' version??... You really had to ask?? 😉 #mattelaquarius #altairisgame

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

This is an awesome achievement on the humble Zeddy! Great game! Highly recommended!!

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Another one saved!! This wee beauty was in a hell of a state when I received her. Now all repaired, upgraded and running beautifully 👍😎

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Pixel addict is here!!!! This month in Templeman's Treasures I talk about my wonderful Commodore MAX 😎

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Now available. ALTAIRIS. Probably the toughest version of Tetris you will ever play! loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-mat...

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ALTAIRIS - Mattel Aquarius 16k by Loudscotsbloke

Brand new Tetris style game for the Mattel Aquarius

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Coming soon.. Mattel Aquarius version of ALTAIRIS. This will be the 8th version of my turn based strategy Tetris style game. This version is the 'Extreme Edition '. Bigger play area,more pieces and trying it's damnedest to stop you winning! The ultimate version? Stay tuned 😎

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Had an absolute blast at this year's RetroFest in Swindon! Showing off some of my 'Small in stature, big on promise' machines. Big shout out to the Short Circuit crew for arranging. I'll post some more pics later. Legs still aching, Barry White still present 😂

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

One of my games... tough??!!? .... never! 😉 Glad you are enjoying it mate!

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

After recently releasing my ZX80 version of ALTAIRIS, I have had a few people ask if I could do a Zeddy version.. so, by popular demand.. loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-sin...

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ALTAIRIS - Sinclair ZX81 by Loudscotsbloke

A Brand new Tetris style game for the ZX81

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Retrofest 26 is less than a week away! retrofest.uk I'll be there showing a collection of 'small is beautiful' home micros from the 80s. Fully functioning tiny footprint computers! Come and see how many you recognise. How about another sneak peek.. My Lambda 8300.

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A bit of sunbathing before RetroFest next weekend..

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Added the Commodore Pet to my growing list of ALTAIRIS versions. We now have ALTAIRIS available for Altair, ZX80, Jupiter Ace, COMX-35 and Pet. Why not check them out! loudscotsbloke.itch.io

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Retrofest 26 is only a week away! retrofest.uk I'll be there showing a collection of 'small is beautiful' home micros from the 80s. Fully functioning tiny footprint computers! Come and see how many you recognise. How about a sneak peek.. my lovely C116 will be there!

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A large proportion of my collection is indeed classed as rare.. But none more so than this treasure. This is my Radionics R1001. Believed to be the only one. A lovely machine, similar to the Komtek and the TRS, but with it's own design aspects.

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

My new ZX80 game ALTAIRIS.. think you're good at Tetris? I've designed my game to suit the limited hardware. Turn based with limited moves and rotations.. adds a whole new dimension #Altairis #ZX80

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

On my bench tonight... The beautifully underpowered COM-35, running (of course!) my latest game 😎👍

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Well... I've been at it again!! Here is my latest version of ALTAIRIS... For the COMX-35. loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-com...

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ALTAIRIS - COMX-35 by Loudscotsbloke

A brand new game for the COMX-35

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I have just released my latest version of ALTAIRIS for the Jupiter Ace! I did struggle a bit with FORTH but I'm happy with the end result. loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-jup...

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ALTAIRIS - Jupiter Ace by Loudscotsbloke

A brand new Tetris style game for the 19K Jupiter Ace

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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

On the bench tonight... The gorgeous Sharp PC-1500A. Does it really fit in your pocket??! Hmm..

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