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My Top 5 Sinclair ZX Spectrum Games

Top 5 Sinclair ZX Spectrum Games

Here's a quick list of my Top 5 Sinclair ZX Spectrum Games

My first love in retro gaming is no secret. It's my Sinclair ZX Spectrum. I thought I'd share my Top 5 Sinclair ZX Spectrum Games with the world. I had my first Spectrum back in 1986 when I was 10 years old. It was the Spectrum +2 with the built-in tape deck, the grey version. Actually, that's not entirely true. My Dad initially bought me the 128K "Toast…
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COVID Lockdown: Resident Evil

Playstation Resident Evil

My COVID Lockdown game for today is Resident Evil.

While we're in our third lockdown I decided to revisit some old favourites, but with a twist. The plan is to take a look at some of my all time favourite retro games but on a different system. Today I'm playing Resident Evil on the Sega Saturn.
Resident Evil
Usual Version Played Current Version Played System: Sony Playstation Sega Saturn Publisher: Capcom Capcom Release Year: 1996 1997 No. Players: 1…
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COVID Lockdown: Castle of Illusion

Mega Drive Castle of Illusion

COVID lockdown retro gaming for today consists of Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse.

While we're in our third lockdown I decided to revisit some old favourites, but with a twist. The plan is to take a look at some of my all time favourite retro games but on a different system. Today I played Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse on the Sega Master System.
Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse
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COVID Lockdown: Alien³

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More COVID lockdown retro gaming, today a Sega Master System favourite, Alien³

While we're in our third lockdown I decided to revisit some old favourites, but with a twist. The plan is to take a look at some of my all time favourite retro games but on a different system. Today I played Alien³ on the NES.
Alien³
Usual Version Played Current Version Played System: Sega Master System Nintendo Entertainment System Publisher: Arena Entertainment LJN Release Year: 1992 1993…
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COVID 19 and my top 5 isolation games

An old style two button joystick with a red, spherical handle and two red buttons on a black base.

COVID 19: Slowest. Apocolypse. Ever.

I hope this finds you safe and well during these unusual circumstances. COVID 19 isolation has given me some much treasured time with the family (minus my eldest who is isolating with my Mum). We played board games. We played Wii games. Family time is great but being together 24/7 isn't particularly healthy either. I was starting to look a bit Catweazle so I had the Missus perform the "Quarantine Cut" on me by shaving…
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