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The Bard’s Tale: How a Classic RPG Turned British Summers Into Legendary Quests

20 June 2025 The Editor 0

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.

Part 1: 8-Bit in the Bush – Australia’s Home Computing Revolution

28 May 2025 Rachel Whitmore 3

From ceiling-fanned classrooms to late-night BBS logins, Australia’s 8-bit era was hot, dusty, and fiercely DIY. Discover how the MicroBee and mail-order micros shaped a unique chapter of home computing history.