Explore the British digital afterlife and the intersection of AI, nostalgia, and memory in a unique Gen-X perspective. From preserving vintage tech to navigating the quirks of AI chatbots, discover how our digital legacies are being shaped in the age of artificial intelligence.
Discover the untold story of how Rebelstar revolutionised tactical gaming from British bedrooms to global influence.
Discover how a Classic RPG called The Bard’s Tale turned British summers into legendary quests for one family in the 1980s. From anticipation to sibling rivalry, explore the impact of this classic game on a generation of gamers.
A chilling text adventure from the 1980s, The Black Sanctum transformed a family’s living room into a haunting monastery. This meticulously crafted CoCo game, built with limited 32KB RAM, demanded strategic puzzle-solving and collaborative exploration. Experience the dread of a mirrored corridor, the urgency of a flickering lantern, and the satisfaction of uncovering a shared narrative, a truly unique gaming event.
Remember the thrill of typing “LOOK” and being transported to a dimly lit cavern? This nostalgic piece revisits the golden age of text adventures on the ZX Spectrum, exploring the quirky humour, community, and unique literacy of early computer games. Discover the legacy of British developers, the enduring appeal of parser-based gameplay, and the ongoing revival of interactive fiction.
From the clatter of ZX Spectrums to the disciplined prose of the Amstrad CPC, this shootout dives deep into the best word processors of the 1980s. We compare Tasword, Protext, Brunword and more to reveal how they shaped a generation’s writing habits—escape codes and all.
From family newsletters to home businesses, word processors quietly reshaped British homes in the 1980s. Sophie Calder explores how everyday users—especially women and older adults—turned front rooms into offices, and technology into empowerment. This forgotten tech chapter deserves its place in our digital heritage.
In 1980s Czechoslovakia, computing wasn’t just a hobby — it was defiance in code. While Western kids played on Spectrums, Czech teens built their own machines from scratch. From the PMD 85 to the Didaktik Gama, this is the untold story of how 8-bit survived behind the Iron Curtain — and how its legacy echoes in indie games today.
In 1980s Brazil, import bans sparked a revolution of cloned micros, bootleg games, and BASIC code on cassette. This is the untold story of how Brazil created its own 8-bit world — and how it helped preserve the soul of the ZX Spectrum.
In 1980s Spain, kids didn’t just play games — they copied them, hacked them, and built a golden age of bedroom-born code. This is the punk history of Spain’s homegrown 8-bit rebellion.
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