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  • R3play 2010, retro gaming event

    R3play 2010, retro gaming event

    Craig and Chris, at the r3play 2010 retro gaming event. We had an awesome time, we both had the biggest grins on our face all day long. Great time on the arcade machines, Chris was blown away with the Cave shumps, I had a blast on the Amiga (set highscore on Project X). Chris went old school with a gaming session on the BBC Electron, playing a newly released game. I played Craig Tempest 2000 for the Jaguar at R3play 2010. Whilst the creator watched us Jeff Minter. using a modded controller they did for the game.

  • Pinball Alley at R3play 2010, Craig & Chris

    Pinball Alley at R3play 2010, Craig & Chris

    Chris and Craig in Pinball Alley at R3play 2010. The sounds and atmosphere in this area was just awesome. And after a tidy amount of time playing, I started to hit some of the features. It felt great.
    Funny thing, sometimes you know after the ball bounces of a wall that it is going straight down the middle, and no mater what i do, nothing can stop it. Although this happens in a flash, it seems to go in slow mo

  • Bring on the Mechs, at R3play Blackpool 2010

    Bring on the Mechs, at R3play Blackpool 2010

    Me and Chris deep in battle, Steel Battalion on the Xbox
R3play 2010 Blackpool. Both decided we needed this game and controller
  • Coal Collector – A Retro ZX Spectrum Adventure by Craig Cole (Sinclair Programs-November 84-Page 52)

    Coal Collector – A Retro ZX Spectrum Adventure by Craig Cole (Sinclair Programs-November 84-Page 52)

    This was the first program I wrote at the age of 14, shortly after getting my ZX Spectrum. I was thrilled to be paid a whopping £10. Those were fun times!

    In the game, help Percy collect lumps of coal from the mine using transporters to jump to the next level when necessary. Be careful to avoid the bats and ghosts that haunt the mine, as they will hinder your progress. Once all the coal has been collected, make your way to the top of the mine to start again. Use the Q and W keys to move left and right, and press the SPACEBAR to jump.

    “Coal Collector” was written for the 48K Spectrum by Craig Cole.

    While working at the British Library, I came across the actual magazine that features my game, Sinclair Programs. It was amazing to see the magazine and realize that it’s now part of the library’s permanent collection. Thanks to Pete for helping me find it!

    A big acknowledgement to 1up for using the music to THE 1UP SHOW.