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@merman1974.bsky.social
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C64 fan, retro gamer, writer, deeply affected by Crohns Merman1974: The Retro Crusader of Bluesky A digital merman swimming in a sea of pixels and profound social commentary

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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 22h
The pitch here seems to be, ‘we’ll build the houses and infrastructure we failed to build during the 14 years we were in government, but we’ll do it in the most damaging and lowest quality way possible’. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England
Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth
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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 21h
The nasty party is back to its old tricks. Opposing nature recovery is not supporting rural communities. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England
Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth
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SmilaIcon64 @smilaicon64.bsky.social · 22h
VOTLG - #c64 - animations going in.
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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 20h
I found the word in today's Cortextual Daily Game! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ in 25 seconds. 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩
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meetanostomate.bsky.social @meetanostomate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Around 2 million colorectal cancer cases are diagnosed worldwide each year, and many patients may need an #ostomy. Estimates suggest that people with an ostomy in the U.S. are around 1M, 1M in China, 700K in Europe, 400K in Brazil, 200K in Japan & 60K in South Africa. #stoma
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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Shadows Of Belial (2026) by Retroworks for ZX Spectrum. A quest for justice, vengeance and redemption through the shadows of Sir Fred's past. A dark, story-driven journey on the Speccy 💀 🎁 retroworks.itch.io/shadows-of-b... #homebrew #zxspectrum #retro #game #shadowsofbelial
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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Labyrinth Of Ur (2026) by Michal Ursiny for Commodore 64. A first-person 3D dungeon crawler written from scratch in C. Seven procedurally generated floors, one warrior, and Pazuzu waiting at the bottom. 🗡️ 🎁 ursimon.itch.io/labyrinth-of... #homebrew #commodore64 #c64 #retro #game #labyrinthofur
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Darren Doyle (Greyfox Books) @greyfoxbooks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🟨Atari: A Visual History🟨 Covers over 400 pages of 8-bit games in a bespoke hardback with interviews & features And is your ultimate Atari/C64 guide for the best classic 8-bit games Check it out:tinyurl.com/332xzf9u #BookRecommendations #greyfoxbooks #videogames #8bit
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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Bubble Ghost by kirby2000 for Amstrad CPC. A fan conversion of the 1990 Game Boy game: you're a ghost who can't touch the bubble, only blow it through 35 haunted halls. Snuff candles, dodge spikes and fans. 👻 🎁 kirby2000.itch.io/bubble-ghost... #ai #homebrew #amstradcpc #retro #game #bubbleghost
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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I found the word in today's Cortextual Daily Game! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in 18 seconds. 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩
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Craig Grannell @craiggrannell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Column! 5 things I want from Apple’s upcoming iMac M6 – and what I’ll actually get www.stuff.tv/features/5-t...
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5 things I want from Apple’s upcoming iMac M6 – and what I’ll actually get | Stuff
It’s a given that the new iMac M6 will be more powerful than its predecessor, but I want Apple to give us more than a swift bout of copy and paste
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Cyningstan @cyningstan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Planning on Star Cadre: Team Command started as soon as #StarCadre Combat Class was released in 2024, but most of the work went on during 2026. This game was completed with the help of a team of volunteer beta testers. Get it from cyningstan.itch.io/star-cadre-t... #ibmpc #msdos #cga
A screenshot of Star Cadre: Team Command, showing the simple New Game screen. The "Expansions" label hints that there is more to come. Beta testers had the patience to play through many games in order to help isolate bugs and other issues with the game, and their time is much appreciated.
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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Film Stories Live Tour is still going! Simon will bring behind-the-scenes stories, quizzes, guests and general movie geekery to venues around the UK and you can be present! All dates and tickets here: filmstories.co.uk/live-events/
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Live Events
Discover the latest Film Stories Live events happening around the UK! Check out our calendar and join us for an evening of entertainment and movie geekery. From Simon Brew's Movie Geek Live in London…
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Eniko Fox @enikofox.com · 03/10/2026
i'm so tired of the rampant AI use in retro games spaces
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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today is Ostomy Awareness Day. I live with a permanent ileostomy due to Crohn’s Disease. That has meant multiple surgeries, hospital admissions, and complications. But I live a better life with a stoma than the constant pain I was in. Stomas save lives.
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Kim Justice @kimjustice.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Needless to say, stretch goals for some extra bits are in the offing and will be revealed very soon. So do get yourself over to the Kickstarter and get in there! www.kickstarter.com/projects/48k...
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The Rubber-Keyed Wonder: The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Story
Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1982 - 2027)
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Kim Justice @kimjustice.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Here's me chatting about the Rubber-Keyed Wonder book with the awesome @deanswain.bsky.social over at @theretroasylum.bsky.social - a jolly good talk. Cheers guys! The Kickstarter for the book's doing jolly good too! Not even 48 hours gone and the goal is nearly doubled.
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IBDSuperHeroes @ibdsuperheroes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Happy #OstomyAwarenessDay! #Stoma surgery is life-saving and life-changing. Today, we celebrate all ostomates and continue breaking down the stigma around stomas and #ostomy bags 💜 #Ostomate #StomaAwareDay WorldOstomyDay
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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Gun Smoke (2026) by Dimitris Giannakis for Amiga AGA. No more to write, get your guns! 🔫 🎁 modernvintagegamer.itch.io/gunsmoke-aga #homebrew #amiga #aga #retro #game #gunsmoke
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Johan Peitz - Icy Tower is coming soon! @johanpeitz.com · 02/10/2026
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3675940/... Itch: johanpeitz.itch.io/picocad2
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Johan Peitz - Icy Tower is coming soon! @johanpeitz.com · 02/10/2026
The big Autumn Sale is here! Get picoCAD 2 for cheap on both Steam and itch. - make lowpoly models - built in pixel art editor - animation tools What more could anyone want?
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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
X-Sector (2026) by Steve Higgins for Amiga OCS. Looks familiar? Not quite what you think at the first glance. Rescue the content of your floppy disc! A nod to Minesweeper for sure. 🎁 stevehiggins.itch.io/x-sector #homebrew #amiga #ocs #retro #game #xsector
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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Drop64 (2026) by K. Patronas for Commodore 64. Gunboots on, shaft below. Blast downward to slow the fall, stomp monsters, chain kills mid-air, grab the gems, and meet the Warden at depth six. 💸 kpatronas.itch.io/drop64 #ai #homebrew #commodore64 #c64 #retro #game #drop64
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Bloggo's POW! @bloggospow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Bloggo loves fun gadgets that take batteries. And it's a shame when the batteries run out. But what has been running Bloggo's batteries dry? Watch and find out! youtu.be/PnUfOuRBQ2Y
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Megadrive to Game Gear Conversions POW!
YouTube video by Bloggos Pow
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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#Keywords > 3 October 2026 I found all 5 words! 🟩🟩🟩🟩 5✗ 💡 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 ✓ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 ✓ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 3✗ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 1✗ 🏆 Win streak 2 🔥 Play streak 18
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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I found the word in today's Cortextual Daily Game! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in 23 seconds. 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩
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Andy Hewco @hewco.uk · 02/10/2026
There's a bit of history behind Imagery and you can read about it in this dev-log: hewco.itch.io/imagery/devl... It's pay what you want, and you are welcome to grab it for free. If you'd like to support me and the project you can optionally add a donation via the download button.
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Imagery - a pixel editor with animation and advanced features
Pixel Perfect Art and Animation That's the tag-line I've used and I think it sums up the program pretty well. There is more to discover in Imagery which you can explore on the website under the gettin...
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Arnaud de Klerk | The File-Hunter @arnauddeklerk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Zanac for #MSX with Wavegame support: youtu.be/Kwzr6sgD1hk?... Have fun! #MSX
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Zanac MSX - Wave Game by The File-Hunter
YouTube video by Arnaud de Klerk - The File-Hunter
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Mitch Benn @mitchbenn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Out today on #BandcampFriday The AUNTIE BEEB ALBUM Songs written for and indeed ABOUT the BBC… mitchbenn.bandcamp.com/album/the-au...
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The Auntie Beeb Double Album, by Mitch Benn
24 track album
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Mitch Benn @mitchbenn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I’ve got over 130 themed albums and EPs of comic songs at mitchbenn.bandcamp.com; many available for FREE/PWYW See what takes your fancy #bandcampfriday
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Mitch Benn
Mitch Benn is a comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician and actor and is widely acknowledged as one of the best writers/performers of comedy songs in the UK. He is perhaps best known as being...
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Mitch Benn @mitchbenn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It’s #BANDCAMPFRIDAY, when BC waives its usual cut and the artist gets 100% of what you pay… Available for pre-order: GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S DRACULA: Original London Cast Recording All the songs from my forthcoming comic operetta mitchbenn.bandcamp.com/album/origin...
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Original London Cast Recording: Mitch Benn presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Dracula, by Mitch Benn
27 track album
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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#Keywords > 2 October 2026 I found all 5 words! 🟩🟩🟩🟩 ✓ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 3✗ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 ✓ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 ✓ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 1✗ 🏆 Win streak 1 🔥 Play streak 17
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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I found the word in today's Cortextual Daily Game! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in 38 seconds. 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩
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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 01/10/2026
Several weeks ago, Phil Tippett's legendary animation studio in Berkeley, CA closed. An anonymous hero noticed a folder of CDs. This turned out to be hundreds of unseen hi-res images and videos from Star Wars, Robocop, Jurassic Park, etc. ~90 isos for you to browse: archive.org/details/tipp...
A casual Star Wars alien fella at the cantina, in a sun faded, reddish photo. Someone will be mad at me for not knowing who this is. Phil, a balding Caucasian man, poses a model of the garthok, an antagonist from the Coneheads movie.Phil, a balding caucasian man, points at some CG on a CRT computer monitor, as a younger man looks on. The screen shows a model of a dinosaur attacking a jeep, while there's an actual physical model of that event in the foreground for reference.an isolated shot of a star wars vehicle. Sorry, I don't know star wars lol
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Mike @metagamemike.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
…and also Nintendo Switch! bsky.app/profile/meta...
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Mike @metagamemike.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Kero Kero Cowboy, a NEW platformer for the Game Boy Color, is AVAILABLE NOW! Yeehaw! 🐸🤠 GBC & Analogue Pocket: metagamemike.itch.io/kero-kero-cowboy Physical GBC Cartridge: www.homebrew-factory.com/game-boy/165... PC: store.steampowered.com/app/3884910/...
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artemis, scary boss of stop caring @stopcar.ing · 01/10/2026
I am confident in one thing: the outpouring of support Stop Caring and myself have received in the last few days have made it clear the publiction will continue, hopefully for many more years. Worse comes to shove, we WILL make something work. Now's a great time to support: www.stopcar.ing
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Stop Caring
A publication about video games focused on the ways they evoke unique cultural conversations as well as the personal lessons we can learn from them as artistic media.
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Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How on earth did we let that triumvirate of thickheaded wickedness - Farage, Johnson and Rees-Mogg - persuade us that Europeans were our enemies?!
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Jan Beta @janbeta.net · 01/10/2026
DOOM runs on everything, including the #C64! kweepa.itch.io/doom64
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Doom64 by Kweepa
A demake of the classic FPS to the C64
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TubeULA @tubeula.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New version of Atari Battlezone for the Acorn Electron is now available with support for: - Mini Plus 1/Pitube 1Ghz ARM "mathbox" copro - POKEY 4 channel audio emulation - New service menu - Improved 3d pipeline Find this and my other releases at: tubeula.pages.dev
Atari Battlezone floating text from attract mode.Acorn Electron with Mini Plus 1 attached with an installed and configured Pitube copro.Disc catalogue of the Atari Battlezone ssd ready to run the game from the command prompt.Playing the game, approaching enemy missile on course to collide with your tank.
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MatteusBeus Retro Developer @matteusbeus.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Depression can make any of us feel isolated. But you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re in the UK and need someone to listen, Samaritans are there 24/7: 116 123. One call. No judgement. Just someone there. 💚
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EGVroom @egvroom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
ZERO update:💨 Worked on post race screens. This stuff can take ages to get right, track/save data, figure out how to display effectively, etc. #gameBoy #indieDev #GBStudio
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ZeroPage Homebrew @zeropagehomebrew.com · 30/09/2026
TEN NEW @atariage.com RELEASES AT Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2026! @zeropagehomebrew.com will be broadcasting LIVE from PRGE 2026 and covering all the new releases by AtariAge! MORE INFO: forums.atariage.com/topic/392922...
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Andy Robinson @andyrobinson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I spoke to former WarioWare series director Goro Abe about life after Nintendo and how teaching has given him a different perspective on game creation. www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/wariow...
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WarioWare director reveals what changed after he left Nintendo | VGC
Goro Abe says switching Nintendo for teaching has given him a new perspective on game creation…
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Will Freeman @spadgy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Need to hear me bang on about arcades even more? I was a guest on the mighty Coin-Op Conversations. Pick three #arcade games that shaped your life and games career! I went for Progear, GHOST Squad, and… 2p machines (AKA ‘coin pushers). open.spotify.com/episode/596H...
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Will Freeman - Progear (2001), Ghost Squad (2004), Penny Pushers/Falls (1964)
Coin-Op Conversations · Episode
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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Death Crawl (2025) by Animated ALex for ZX Spectrum. A Sinclair BASIC homage to Death Chase: playable but slow, until Mcoder 3 compilation gave it new lease of life. Pedal through trees, shoot quad bikes, chase high score. 🎁 animatedal.itch.io/death-crawl #homebrew #zxspectrum #retro #deathcrawl
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Andy Hewco @hewco.uk · 01/10/2026
New version of 8bit Pixel Lab for creating graphics and tilemaps for 8bit computer platforms. hewco.itch.io/8bit-pixel-lab New in this version are C64 sprites, Gameboy/Colour and sprites and now five BBC/Electron graphics modes. Also supports Vic 20, C64, Amstrad CPC and Spectrum.
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8bit Pixel Lab - Windows, Mac & Linux by Hewco
Create Character map and Tile map graphics for the Vic 20
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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I found the word in today's Cortextual Daily Game! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in 23 seconds. 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩
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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Got around to doing my own stuff I'll be around at for #MIGW26 thing. A lot of my time around GCAP is catching panels around self-pub and funding options, at least based where I am on my current projects. For any peeps who are gonna be there & might be up for a chat, LMK! 🖤 #AusGameDev
A screen of Rob's intinerary for Melbourne International Games Week in 2026.

He's attending GCAP, the launch for CONTINUE, Parallels, PAXAUS, Technically Games and Megadev.
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