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Gamesyouloved @gamesyouloved.bsky.social · 9h

If you loved the ZX Spectrum 🌈 computer and its games growing up then this is for you… The official Sinclair ZX Spectrum Rubber Keyed Wonder Book goes live at Noon Tomorrow Here 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/48k... Early bird rewards available on launch. Written by @kimjustice.bsky.social

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An unexpected find on a brief visit to the restroom. I wonder if the Commodore crew is attending. @commodoreofficial.bsky.social

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happy-ferret.bsky.social @happy-ferret.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This will require 28 MHz Turbo Mode and 2MB of RAM, because I'm officially tired of optimizing things for a while. @specnext.com I hope that's acceptable for minimum specs (I'm new to ZX Spectrum Next development still so I don't know the community that well). #IndieGameDev #ZXNext

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Atari 2600 Missile Command the way it was meant to be played, with its original vinyl soundtrack. I'll keep those missiles from touching a single city. Not on my watch! #retrogaming #retrogames

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Herr H @misterherrh.eurosky.social · 07/09/2026

Almost here! Thank you to @olifiers.bsky.social and the whole team for the hard work they have put into ks3. P.s. @olifiers.bsky.social Not everyone in Switzerland is very highly paid 😉 #SpeakingFromExperience 😁 #ZxNEXT #ZxSpectrum #ZxSpectrumNEXT #KS3

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Tufty McTavish @tuftymctavish.com · 07/09/2026

📧 Just completed the @kickstarter.com Survey initiated by @olifiers.bsky.social for the #ZXSpectrumNext Issue 3 from @specnext.com Boxes are already 🚢 from 🇨🇳 Delivery fee is now paid as of today 👨‍💻 It’s nearly here, chaps. How exciting! 🤗 🎮 #VideoGames 🕹️ #RetroGaming #RetroComputing ⌨️

Successfully funded on August 18, 2025.

ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3
The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next: the evolution of the Speccy computer, now expanded into the world of the Sinclair QL, C64 and... More!
by Henrique Olifiers

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Your pledge has been finalized for ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3, and any funds are now making their way over to Henrique Olifiers.

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Brazen Gameplay @brazengameplay.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

The most rewarding thing about making games.. is people enjoying playing them. 😊 Have a look at ours - we know you’ll love it! UrbX Warriors: The Lost City. Get your copy here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ton...

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Dan Gibson @condact.xyz · 23/08/2026

As a child I was fascinated by an article on the VIC-REL cartridge for the VIC-20, allowing you to control lights, curtains etc from your computer. Seemed like the future was here. It got me thinking, could I control #HomeAssistant from the #ZXSpectrumNext via Wi-Fi? Maybe with a dot command?

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Fix-It Felix Jr is coming to the ZX Spectrum Next - and it will be free! The team includes Antonio Savona, Steven Day, and Saul Cross on music. A fan-made arcade classic reborn on modern Sinclair hardware. www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/fix-…

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Maytera Marble @mayteramarble.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs SAYS it's set in Japan in the early 2000s yet this PowerBook CLEARLY uses an en-US QWERTY layout. my immersion is ruined and my enjoyment is bereft

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Fix-It Felix Jr - the fictional arcade game from Wreck-It Ralph - is being ported to the ZX Spectrum Next! After success on the C64, devs Antonio Savona, Steven Day and Saul Cross are bringing it over as a free release on itch.io with optional charity donations.

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MauS @mausthekat.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I've released the v1,0.0. release candidate of #Oids for PC and also the v0.9.7 #ZXSpectrumNext version. The PC version now has the editor built in. It'll be coming soon to the Next. #retro #atarist #gamedev mausthekat.itch.io/oids/devlog/...

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Two Oids

Oids ZX Spectrum Next v0.9.7 Oids is FTL's 1987 Atari ST gravity shooter: thrust, shoot, rescue the little android Oids, try not to redecorate a cliff with your ship. Sadly, you don't get points for s...

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Did you know there are only 50 white ZX Spectrum Nexts in existence? Half went to the developers who built the machine - each with their name etched on the motherboard. The story of how they came to be is a lovely read: specnext.dev/blog/2024/11/29/the-white-next/

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

CSpect V2.19 just dropped - Mike Dailly's ZX Spectrum Next emulator gets a huge rendering overhaul with proper blending modes, smoother audio/video sync, and Timex hires fixes. Gamers should try "-60 -vsync" for buttery smooth gameplay. dailly.blogspot.com

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The bane of every retrocomputing enthusiast, Varta, is going the way of the dodo. Can't say I'm sad. These folks cooked more Amigas and PCs than I can possibly tally with their leaky batteries. Hope Duracell follows them shortly! www.reuters.com/business/ger...

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German battery maker Varta files insolvency applications

German battery manufacturer Varta has filed four insolvency applications, a spokesperson for ‌the Stuttgart district court said on Friday, marking another setback for the company.

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twistedraven.bsky.social @twistedraven.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Bizmuth 0.9.4-beta4 is out — our cycle-accurate ZX Spectrum Next emulator + source-level debugger. New: save/load states, re-runnable setup, faster interrupt-heavy code, and a swappable LGPL Z80 core. twistedraven.net/news/bizmuth-0-9-4… #Bizmuth #ZXSpectrumNext #Z80

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twistedraven.bsky.social @twistedraven.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I've released my new ZX Spectrum and Spectrum Next emulator out into the wild, it's been a long old slog, but I've finally got a beta version available to download and a shiny new website to boot. #emulator #zxspectrum #sinclair #spectrumnext #zxnext #specnext twistedraven.net/bizmuth/

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TwistedRaven

Homebrew Z80 and ZX Spectrum Next tools — the FantASM assembler, the Zinc language, and the Bizmuth emulator.

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

My moonlighting as a Maker led me to staging Wunder Beta's debut show. I'm particularly proud of the unfurling heart made of pieces of CDs triggered by a Z80 processor. Check out the show breakdown here and listen to some of her tracks! wunderbeta.substack.com/p/a-room-of-...

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Riding in retro style on a Sinclair C5? Sure thing! Tempted to find one to revamp and ride around in London down the line. Good idea or madness in its purest form? (We'll ship the KS3 ZX Spectrum Nexts before I start another project, don't worry!)

A C5 Sinclair vintage electric vehicle on stage at the RetCon retro computer event, with Henrique Olifiers on the seat.

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MauS @mausthekat.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

For those so inclined, a single-player alpha/beta version of the #ZXSpectrumNext client for Jet Set Willy:Redux is now downloadable from jetsetwilly.net It's got some cosmetic issues to resolve, but the game is fully playable. #Retro #ZXSpectrum #JetSetWilly #ScreenshotSaturday

A screenshot from the ZX Spectrum Next version of Jet Set Willy: Redux, showing the room Nomen Luni, with the rear end of a plane sticking out of the mansion roof.

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MauS @mausthekat.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Reposting to catch the time difference. Jet Set Willy: Redux single player beta available for ZX Spectrum Next download. #Retro #ZXSpectrumNext #JetSetWilly #ScreenshotSaturday #Gamedev

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

How many ZX Spectrum Nexts can we spot at RetCon today? Many! A happy place this is!

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Let the retrocomputing weekend begin! There has been magic smoke and blown capacitors already. It only gets better from here!

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Catching up on the trend of posting an obscure game most people missed out on. Here's my Amiga entry:

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Watching an old disaster movie, Poseidon Adventure, and Leslie Nielsen shows up in the role of the captain of the doomed ship. Now I can't take the story seriously anymore, because I keep waiting for the supposedly dead captain show up with a woopee cushion telling people to not call him Shirley.

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

To the people arguing that 3 1/2 floppy disks weren't actually floppy. You know the word 'disk' means a circular object, right? 'Floppy disk' refers to the media inside the rigid square plastic case, which is indeed floppy and circular, just like 5 1/4 and 8" floppy disks.

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

So, GamesIndustry and Matthew Ball want you to believe 50+ gamers need 'special games' they can play. Tell that to my 65:1 KD ratio, son. @chetsucks.com

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

@supernorn.bsky.social I would love to help make that happen... DM?

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MauS @mausthekat.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Jet Set Willy: Redux running on the ZX Spectrum Next. jetsetwilly.net #screenshotsaturday #zxspectrumnext #jetsetwilly #retro #gamedev

An early shot of Jet Set Willy: Redux running on the ZX Spectrum Next natively.

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

There's no better way to learn Z80 Assembly than this great series on YouTube based on the ZX Spectrum. It's easy to follow, fun to watch, perfect pace. You'll end up with a ton of knowledge, tips, and armed to start coding. youtu.be/_J4ahkWtNYw?...

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Z80 Assembly Language for the ZX Spectrum Tutorial, Episode 1: The Basics

YouTube video by The Retro Desk

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Time Extension @timeextension.com · 29/05/2026

Sonic The Hedgehog Comes To The ZX Spectrum Next - In An Unofficial Capacity, At Least.

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Sonic The Hedgehog Comes To The ZX Spectrum Next - In An Unofficial Capacity, At Least

From one 8-bit to another

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

When I moved to the UK a couple of decades ago, new friends I made kept gifting me DVD boxsets of British stuff I should know about but never heard of. I owe them for introducing me to the likes of Red Dwarf, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, Spaced... Brits are lovely welcoming people.

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Dunktech @dunktech.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Playing Batman the Movie on the ZX Spectrum Next on a friday night. Thats how I roll 😎 #ZXSpectrum #batman #zxspectrumnext #sinclairzxspectrum #batman89 #80s #80sgaming #thespectrum #sinclair #retrogaming #1980s

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rem / Remy Sharp @remysharp.com · 18/05/2026

I had a lot of fun writing this, wandering down memory lane - and digging out some daft photos of me at those points in time. remysharp.com/2026/05/17/t... There's a (freeish) game for your emulators and hardware sitting over at marbles2.com (gameboy, palm pilot, web and zx spectrum).

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Marbles² — pick your platform

A colour-matching puzzler across four generations of hardware.

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Best film adaptation of The Odyssey, wrong answers only

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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Indie Retro News: Bloodstone - This new ZX Spectrum 128k game by ZXOnline looks gorgeous! www.indieretronews.com/2026/05/bloo... #retrogaming #gaming #zxspectrum

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Breathing Retro @breathing-retro.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Rusty Chess -- WIP #SpectrumNEXT game www.facebook.com/groups/specn... #retrodev #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retrocomputing

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happy-ferret.bsky.social @happy-ferret.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I'd be very grateful if you guys could help me spread the word. I'm currently forcing myself to take a break from the technical side to focus on marketing, but the ZX Spectrum Next port of the engine is 100% gonna be a thing if there's enough demand. www.kickstarter.com/projects/hap...

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Coming soon: Tomáš: King of Rejection

He pleasures nobody, and he does it all in glorious 256 colors. A slapstick point & click recalling the golden age of 1990s adventure

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

One of the many reasons Mr. Bingo is my favourite artist.

Mr. Bingo's Venn diagram between Monaco and AI, with financially motivated organizers of the Monaco AI film festival in the intersection.

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Gretchen Leigh 🇨🇦 @gretchenleigh.zone · 15/04/2026

Whenever I hear this song that Tim Follin somehow managed to conjure out of the ZX Spectrum's shitty little 1-bit beeper, I'm reminded that the thing that originally excited me about computers as a child was that they can be a limitless canvas for creative expression

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Tim Follin - "Chronos" (ZX Spectrum) [Oscilloscope Visualization]

YouTube video by KYLXBN (Kyle)

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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The homebrew in RG284 includes Richard Faulkner of Technoshed on forthcoming Sinclair Next games, Mauro Xavier on Final Fight MD and racing game Driftin’ Rage, reviews including Full Spectrum Defence (ZX Spectrum) and a preview of NES game Chicken Panic 🐓

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Henrique Olifiers @olifiers.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The 80s was a special time where all you needed for travelling into space was access to a junkyard and an Apple IIc to power your homemade spaceship. If you've never seen Explorers, you don't know what you're missing.

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Gamesyouloved @gamesyouloved.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Been playing the latest version of URBX WARRIORS On the ZX Spectrum Next 🕹️ Great fun!!! Also available on PC and Mac here: ufospares.itch.io/urbx-warriors By @brazengameplay.bsky.social who are @stoocambridge.bsky.social (Sensible Soccer) & @tonywarriner.bsky.social (Broken Sword)

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Jamie Mallender @jamiemallender.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Recently my YouTube channel has been very Amiga focussed. It’s time to get back to The ZX Spectrum Next. Channel Members/Patreon Members Only:- 14.04.26. Playing Alien Breed 2 On Amiga 600 17.04.26. Making Spectrum Next Game Music Live 21.04.26. Playing A Spectrum Next Game?

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Alan Day (Kilsally) @kilsally.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Latest issue of Spectrum NEXT #retrocomputing #retrogaming #zxspectrum

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