The Spectrum Show

In this first episode of the new series I take a look at Micro Command, a device to control your Speccy using your voice. I review Aquarius, Outrun, Gobbleman and Vallation, catch up with some demos and report from Revival 2017. Geoff and I chat about old computer shops too, so something for everyone.

This month we take a look back at the news and top selling games from December 1987. I compare Robotron clones and review DNA Warrior, Devils of the Deep, Snake Escape and Spawn of Evil. Geoff and I chat about a Vortex game and I end by reviewing Mel Croucher's excellent book.

This month we take a look back at the news and top selling games from January 1988. I get Infocom games working on a real Spectrum and review Maziacs, Time Scanner, Code Zero and Invasion Force. Geoff and I chat about new hardware and I end with a review of the Play Blackpool event.

This month we take a look back at the news and top selling games from February 1988. I get check out the Alphacom 32 printer and review Chase HQ, Gift From The Gods, The Black Hole and Ooze. Geoff and I chat about more new hardware and I end with the Space Invaders emulator.

Welcome to episode 65. This month we take a look back at the news and top selling games from March 1988. I use a USB floppy drive to make +3 discs and review Bionic Ninja, Ad Astra, Ground Attack and Squares. Geoff and I chat about retro events and I end with a type-in special.

Welcome to episode 66. This month we take a look back at the news and top selling games from April 1988. I finally get to play with the ZX Printer and review Salamander, Monty is Innocent, Space Junk and Meteroids. Geoff and I chat about old hardware and I end with a report from Replay Manchester.

Welcome to Episode 67. This month we take a look back at the news and top selling games from May 1988. It's arcade clone shootout time again, with Joust coming under scrutiny. I review Gee Bee Air Rally, Deathstar Interceptor, Terrapins, Egg Head Goes To Town and Pinball Wizard. Geoff and I chat about Spectrum magazines and I end by trying to fix a ZX Box.

Welcome to episode 68. This month we take a look back at the news and top selling games from June 1988. I finally get my hands on the recreated ZX Spectrum. I review Slap Fight, Discs of Death, Crystal Kingdom Dizzy and Brainstorm. Geoff and I chat about the Spectrum Next and I end with a mystery.

Welcome to episode 69. This month we take a look back at the news and top selling games from July 1988.

Welcome to episode 70 - End of series special. It's a mixed bag and an extra long episode. C-Tech come under the spot light and I try to discover what makes a good game. I also get to mess about with some old computers trying to setup emulators, have a chat to Geoff and generally have a good time.