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5/6/2026
Retro-Heimcomputer für die Hosentasche: C64 und ZX Spectrum werden zum Handheld
Die klassischen Heimcomputer C64 und ZX Spectrum aus den 1980er-Jahren werden portabel.
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The Game That Made Me Happy: Nostalgia, Physical Media and the Joy of Retro Gaming
A personal essay by a former GamesMaster host reflecting on rediscovering retro gaming joy after returning to the UK. The author describes visiting Forgotten Worlds store in Stewarton, attending gaming events, and reconnecting with the physical, tangible nature of 80s and 90s gaming that created lasting memories and community bonds.
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4/30/2026AI summary
Blaze Entertainment Announces Retro Handhelds Reimagining ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64
Blaze Entertainment unveils two new handheld gaming devices inspired by classic 1980s computers: The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld. Each portable comes with 25 retro titles preloaded, expandable via microSD, and features a 4.3-inch 800x480 screen, remappable controls, stereo speakers, and a 3-hour battery. Preorders start at $129.99 each through Funstock, with shipping expected October 2026.
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The Spectrum White Edition: Eine Retro-Legende bekommt eine Neuauflage
Mehr als vier Jahrzehnte nach dem Original bringt Retro Games die Neuauflage des ZX Spectrum in einer legendären Farbvariante auf den Markt.
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4/21/2026AI summary
How Chuckie Egg Became Britain's Unlikely Gaming Classic
Chuckie Egg, the classic 1980s platform game created by 15-year-old Nigel Alderton, became a defining title of British 8-bit gaming culture. Originally released on the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro and Dragon 32 in autumn 1983, it topped the charts and spawned around 11 conversions. The game featured players collecting eggs while avoiding hens, with level eight introducing a duck boss battle that changed gameplay entirely. Now, 40 years later, Elite Systems has announced a new smartphone version with 3D graphics.
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