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Welcome to the Blue Sky account for CRASH Micro and NEXT Magazine from Fusion Retro Books. We'll try not to clash.... but no promises. 😀
On this account we'll keep you up to date with news on the mag and teases for what's to come. Thanks for your support:
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On this account we'll keep you up to date with news on the mag and teases for what's to come. Thanks for your support:
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Crash Live 2025 is in 10 days! Here's the guest line up for the whole weekend:-
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Crash Live 2025 is in 10 days! Here's the guest line up for the whole weekend:-
CRASH 30 is wrapped and it's stuffed tighter than Wally’s Christmas stocking! We've got reviews (Asymmetry, Magenta Sky & Zak McDrucken etc.), a look at the Currah Microspeech, an interview with Chris Hinsley and an Investigation into what Spectrum devs were paid back in the day.
November 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
CRASH 30 is wrapped and it's stuffed tighter than Wally’s Christmas stocking! We've got reviews (Asymmetry, Magenta Sky & Zak McDrucken etc.), a look at the Currah Microspeech, an interview with Chris Hinsley and an Investigation into what Spectrum devs were paid back in the day.
It's that time of the year again and the CRASH annual is currently being funded on Kickstarter. 116 pages of A5/A4 goodness, with about a third of minty fresh new content. If you'd like to support us (and why wouldn't you 😀), then you can back your copy at:
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Our Fusion Retro Books 2026 Annuals - 4 in total!
Another year - some more XMAS Annuals to read!
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October 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It's that time of the year again and the CRASH annual is currently being funded on Kickstarter. 116 pages of A5/A4 goodness, with about a third of minty fresh new content. If you'd like to support us (and why wouldn't you 😀), then you can back your copy at:
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Well it's taken a few years but we have finally made it. It took quite a bit to get it over the line in the end, but Lee Bee has done a phenomenal job on the music
BubbleBack, our sequel to Forward to the Past, now available for free on Itch.
Enjoy!
sloanysoft.itch.io/bubbleback
#ZXSpectrum
BubbleBack, our sequel to Forward to the Past, now available for free on Itch.
Enjoy!
sloanysoft.itch.io/bubbleback
#ZXSpectrum
BubbleBack: The Story of Forward to the Past 2 by Sloanysoft
ZX Spectrum platform game inspired by Bubble Bobble
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October 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Well it's taken a few years but we have finally made it. It took quite a bit to get it over the line in the end, but Lee Bee has done a phenomenal job on the music
BubbleBack, our sequel to Forward to the Past, now available for free on Itch.
Enjoy!
sloanysoft.itch.io/bubbleback
#ZXSpectrum
BubbleBack, our sequel to Forward to the Past, now available for free on Itch.
Enjoy!
sloanysoft.itch.io/bubbleback
#ZXSpectrum
Hey CRASH readers, just to let you know there's been a few hiccups on the Patreon side this month, but CRASH 29 is now available. It's absolutely packed this month, with the mind blowing Cubix taking centre stage:
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CRASH Issue #29 | Crash Magazine
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September 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Hey CRASH readers, just to let you know there's been a few hiccups on the Patreon side this month, but CRASH 29 is now available. It's absolutely packed this month, with the mind blowing Cubix taking centre stage:
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So which of this month's games are you enjoying? Bubble In Trouble is a clever little game. Telethugs is fun too, gives me a Robocop 2 vibe. Paulo always delivers great work. I'd love a proper game in the style of the original Robocop though. It seems Zosya were working on one: is.gd/nnE1wM
July 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
So which of this month's games are you enjoying? Bubble In Trouble is a clever little game. Telethugs is fun too, gives me a Robocop 2 vibe. Paulo always delivers great work. I'd love a proper game in the style of the original Robocop though. It seems Zosya were working on one: is.gd/nnE1wM
Hey CRASH fans! Issue 28 will be with you by the end of the week. This month we've got more Sam Fox than you can wiggle a joystick at! She's the cover star and we've given her the centre spread to celebrate her new game, Pin-Up Poker! We're also interviewing Paul Holmes, so get your bomb vests on!
July 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Hey CRASH fans! Issue 28 will be with you by the end of the week. This month we've got more Sam Fox than you can wiggle a joystick at! She's the cover star and we've given her the centre spread to celebrate her new game, Pin-Up Poker! We're also interviewing Paul Holmes, so get your bomb vests on!
CRASH 27 is on the way! This issue features an interview with Spec legend, Sandy White, our lead review is of Lee Chops' new shooter shooter, Hair Trigger and we'll be talking to Goran Radan, inventor of the ZX Touch. Oh and any Myth fans? 😜 Support us at: www.patreon.com/crashmagazine/ Thanks.
April 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
CRASH 27 is on the way! This issue features an interview with Spec legend, Sandy White, our lead review is of Lee Chops' new shooter shooter, Hair Trigger and we'll be talking to Goran Radan, inventor of the ZX Touch. Oh and any Myth fans? 😜 Support us at: www.patreon.com/crashmagazine/ Thanks.
Work begins on CRASH 27! Already locked are interviews with legendary dev, Sandy White whilst industrious electronics engineer, Goran, shares the story of how the ZX Touch went from concept to product. The reviews are already looking strong with at least one Smash amongst them. See you soon. 👍
April 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Work begins on CRASH 27! Already locked are interviews with legendary dev, Sandy White whilst industrious electronics engineer, Goran, shares the story of how the ZX Touch went from concept to product. The reviews are already looking strong with at least one Smash amongst them. See you soon. 👍
CRASH 26 is on the way, and it’s a bumper issue! Clive Townsend fans are in for a treat with an exclusive interview, plus Graeme Mason takes a deep dive into Saboteur in this month’s Files. Reviews are strong this month with some very polished and original titles!
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March 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
CRASH 26 is on the way, and it’s a bumper issue! Clive Townsend fans are in for a treat with an exclusive interview, plus Graeme Mason takes a deep dive into Saboteur in this month’s Files. Reviews are strong this month with some very polished and original titles!
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🩷🩷🩷Incredible #Speccy TRIPLE-HEADER!
If you love the #ZXSpectrum, get yourself over to www.bitmapsoft.co.uk for no fewer the THREE brand new PHYSICAL RELEASES!
CURSED CASTLE by Fransouls
ARLO by Packobilly2
SCION by, er, me! 😁
#retrogaming #8bit #80s #90s #indiedev #retro
If you love the #ZXSpectrum, get yourself over to www.bitmapsoft.co.uk for no fewer the THREE brand new PHYSICAL RELEASES!
CURSED CASTLE by Fransouls
ARLO by Packobilly2
SCION by, er, me! 😁
#retrogaming #8bit #80s #90s #indiedev #retro
February 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🩷🩷🩷Incredible #Speccy TRIPLE-HEADER!
If you love the #ZXSpectrum, get yourself over to www.bitmapsoft.co.uk for no fewer the THREE brand new PHYSICAL RELEASES!
CURSED CASTLE by Fransouls
ARLO by Packobilly2
SCION by, er, me! 😁
#retrogaming #8bit #80s #90s #indiedev #retro
If you love the #ZXSpectrum, get yourself over to www.bitmapsoft.co.uk for no fewer the THREE brand new PHYSICAL RELEASES!
CURSED CASTLE by Fransouls
ARLO by Packobilly2
SCION by, er, me! 😁
#retrogaming #8bit #80s #90s #indiedev #retro
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ZX Spectrum loading screen of the day.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
ZX Spectrum loading screen of the day.
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🚨🚨 PRE-ORDERS ARE LIVE!!! #ZXSpectrum fans can order S.C.I.O.N. from BitmapSoft NOW! We're currently looking at a shipping date in March! 😁🥂🥳 bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/s-c-i-…#indiedeve#retror#8biti#pixelartr#retrogamingn#80s0s
Shop - Bitmap Soft
Putting the NEW into RETRO.
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February 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🚨🚨 PRE-ORDERS ARE LIVE!!! #ZXSpectrum fans can order S.C.I.O.N. from BitmapSoft NOW! We're currently looking at a shipping date in March! 😁🥂🥳 bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/s-c-i-…#indiedeve#retror#8biti#pixelartr#retrogamingn#80s0s
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (1st, 96%)
ALIENS: NEOPLASMA 2
We complete our countdown with the highest-scoring game of 2024. The mighty Sanchez Crew
created pure gold with this stunning title, reviewed in issue 22!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
ALIENS: NEOPLASMA 2
We complete our countdown with the highest-scoring game of 2024. The mighty Sanchez Crew
created pure gold with this stunning title, reviewed in issue 22!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
February 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (1st, 96%)
ALIENS: NEOPLASMA 2
We complete our countdown with the highest-scoring game of 2024. The mighty Sanchez Crew
created pure gold with this stunning title, reviewed in issue 22!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
ALIENS: NEOPLASMA 2
We complete our countdown with the highest-scoring game of 2024. The mighty Sanchez Crew
created pure gold with this stunning title, reviewed in issue 22!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=2nd, 93%)
SPLATTR
Issue 25 was extraordinary, with no fewer than
FOUR games receiving a Crash Smash rating, the highest-scoring of which was this stunning offering from Bob Smith!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
SPLATTR
Issue 25 was extraordinary, with no fewer than
FOUR games receiving a Crash Smash rating, the highest-scoring of which was this stunning offering from Bob Smith!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
February 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=2nd, 93%)
SPLATTR
Issue 25 was extraordinary, with no fewer than
FOUR games receiving a Crash Smash rating, the highest-scoring of which was this stunning offering from Bob Smith!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
SPLATTR
Issue 25 was extraordinary, with no fewer than
FOUR games receiving a Crash Smash rating, the highest-scoring of which was this stunning offering from Bob Smith!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=2nd, 93%)
THE GHOSTS OF BLACKWOOD MANOR
Our highest scoring adventure game of 2024 was this engrossing effort from Stefan Vogt!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
THE GHOSTS OF BLACKWOOD MANOR
Our highest scoring adventure game of 2024 was this engrossing effort from Stefan Vogt!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
February 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=2nd, 93%)
THE GHOSTS OF BLACKWOOD MANOR
Our highest scoring adventure game of 2024 was this engrossing effort from Stefan Vogt!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
THE GHOSTS OF BLACKWOOD MANOR
Our highest scoring adventure game of 2024 was this engrossing effort from Stefan Vogt!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=4th, 91%)
MAGIC TOWER
Equal fourth place on our list goes to this platformer from Seagal that Gordon described as "brilliant and charming" in issue 25!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
MAGIC TOWER
Equal fourth place on our list goes to this platformer from Seagal that Gordon described as "brilliant and charming" in issue 25!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
February 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=4th, 91%)
MAGIC TOWER
Equal fourth place on our list goes to this platformer from Seagal that Gordon described as "brilliant and charming" in issue 25!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
MAGIC TOWER
Equal fourth place on our list goes to this platformer from Seagal that Gordon described as "brilliant and charming" in issue 25!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit #computing
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=4th, 91%)
EL BIGOTUDO
Back in issue 22, creators ZX Online scored a Crash Smash from Gordon. "Top-notch AAA Spectrum gaming", he summarised.
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
EL BIGOTUDO
Back in issue 22, creators ZX Online scored a Crash Smash from Gordon. "Top-notch AAA Spectrum gaming", he summarised.
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
February 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=4th, 91%)
EL BIGOTUDO
Back in issue 22, creators ZX Online scored a Crash Smash from Gordon. "Top-notch AAA Spectrum gaming", he summarised.
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
EL BIGOTUDO
Back in issue 22, creators ZX Online scored a Crash Smash from Gordon. "Top-notch AAA Spectrum gaming", he summarised.
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=6th, 90%)
RUMBA
These days, it's rare that an entirely new genre gets invented, but the Mojon Twins did just that with this terrific "Suck-'Em-Up" game, awarded top marks by Paul in issue 25!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
RUMBA
These days, it's rare that an entirely new genre gets invented, but the Mojon Twins did just that with this terrific "Suck-'Em-Up" game, awarded top marks by Paul in issue 25!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
February 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=6th, 90%)
RUMBA
These days, it's rare that an entirely new genre gets invented, but the Mojon Twins did just that with this terrific "Suck-'Em-Up" game, awarded top marks by Paul in issue 25!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
RUMBA
These days, it's rare that an entirely new genre gets invented, but the Mojon Twins did just that with this terrific "Suck-'Em-Up" game, awarded top marks by Paul in issue 25!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=6th, 90%)
INVASION OF THE ZOMBIE MONSTERS
In virtue of having been released in 2010 when Crash was on hiatus, this gem from Revlon games had to wait till Xmas 2024 to get a review. It was worth the wait though!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
INVASION OF THE ZOMBIE MONSTERS
In virtue of having been released in 2010 when Crash was on hiatus, this gem from Revlon games had to wait till Xmas 2024 to get a review. It was worth the wait though!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
February 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=6th, 90%)
INVASION OF THE ZOMBIE MONSTERS
In virtue of having been released in 2010 when Crash was on hiatus, this gem from Revlon games had to wait till Xmas 2024 to get a review. It was worth the wait though!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
INVASION OF THE ZOMBIE MONSTERS
In virtue of having been released in 2010 when Crash was on hiatus, this gem from Revlon games had to wait till Xmas 2024 to get a review. It was worth the wait though!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
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🚨Woohoo!!! The first review of S.C.I.O.N. is in and it's a doozie! Thanks so much to Planeta Sinclair for this amazing 9 out of 10 score!!! 🙏😁💪 #ZXSpectrum #retrogaming #indiedev #8bit
February 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🚨Woohoo!!! The first review of S.C.I.O.N. is in and it's a doozie! Thanks so much to Planeta Sinclair for this amazing 9 out of 10 score!!! 🙏😁💪 #ZXSpectrum #retrogaming #indiedev #8bit
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January 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=6th, 90%)
SCRAMBLE RX
Our Christmas issue saw a second Crash Smash award go to Allan Turvey's Midnight Brew for this superb conversion of Scramble!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
SCRAMBLE RX
Our Christmas issue saw a second Crash Smash award go to Allan Turvey's Midnight Brew for this superb conversion of Scramble!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
January 31, 2025 at 11:59 AM
2024 Crash Smash Countdown (=6th, 90%)
SCRAMBLE RX
Our Christmas issue saw a second Crash Smash award go to Allan Turvey's Midnight Brew for this superb conversion of Scramble!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
SCRAMBLE RX
Our Christmas issue saw a second Crash Smash award go to Allan Turvey's Midnight Brew for this superb conversion of Scramble!
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bit
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The Unofficial SNES Pixel Book
Boasting lavish design, hundreds of screen grabs and cut-outs, plus sprawling multi-screen bosses and levels, the book is a delight for fans of Nintendo’s 16-bit machine.
Reprints May 2025. Get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#bitmapbooks
Boasting lavish design, hundreds of screen grabs and cut-outs, plus sprawling multi-screen bosses and levels, the book is a delight for fans of Nintendo’s 16-bit machine.
Reprints May 2025. Get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#bitmapbooks
January 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The Unofficial SNES Pixel Book
Boasting lavish design, hundreds of screen grabs and cut-outs, plus sprawling multi-screen bosses and levels, the book is a delight for fans of Nintendo’s 16-bit machine.
Reprints May 2025. Get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#bitmapbooks
Boasting lavish design, hundreds of screen grabs and cut-outs, plus sprawling multi-screen bosses and levels, the book is a delight for fans of Nintendo’s 16-bit machine.
Reprints May 2025. Get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#bitmapbooks