Mark R. Jones
@markrjones1970.bsky.social
#ZXSpectrum, #Amiga & #AtariST graphics boy at #OceanSoftware in the late 80s so into #RetroGaming.
Big fan of #TheBeatles & #SydBarrett.
Get LOAD DIJ DIJ here: http://tinyurl.com/bddrdutk
Big fan of #TheBeatles & #SydBarrett.
Get LOAD DIJ DIJ here: http://tinyurl.com/bddrdutk
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My #RetroGaming highlight of last year was having these 2 videos made from my recollections in my book #LOADDIJDIJ by @SebsplaceYT
Part 1: youtu.be/gHho_RuROdY?...
Part 2: youtu.be/lhMitqFgswY?...
They turned out really well & have been very popular! #OceanSoftware #ZXSpectrum
Part 1: youtu.be/gHho_RuROdY?...
Part 2: youtu.be/lhMitqFgswY?...
They turned out really well & have been very popular! #OceanSoftware #ZXSpectrum
November 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Well! What on earth has gone on here then? #Wizball #ZXSpectrum #0ceanSoftware #RetroGaming #GoogleGemini #GrokAI
October 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Well! What on earth has gone on here then? #Wizball #ZXSpectrum #0ceanSoftware #RetroGaming #GoogleGemini #GrokAI
October 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
For the benefit of my new #RetroGaming followers here's a look at my mental games room / museum. I started collecting old games in 1991 when I worked in a games shop where people were part exchanging 8bit machines for 16bit.
I've managed to find almost all the old stuff I got rid of! #ZXSpectrum
I've managed to find almost all the old stuff I got rid of! #ZXSpectrum
October 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
For the benefit of my new #RetroGaming followers here's a look at my mental games room / museum. I started collecting old games in 1991 when I worked in a games shop where people were part exchanging 8bit machines for 16bit.
I've managed to find almost all the old stuff I got rid of! #ZXSpectrum
I've managed to find almost all the old stuff I got rid of! #ZXSpectrum
Oh look, here's a few #ZXSpectrum games I worked on back in the days of #OceanSoftware 😁
#RetroGaming
#RetroGaming
October 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Oh look, here's a few #ZXSpectrum games I worked on back in the days of #OceanSoftware 😁
#RetroGaming
#RetroGaming
Fancied putting up a framed picture of the sign of the 'Green Man' pub in #TheWickerMan - couldn't find a good enough image on the net so took a photo of the sign from the film & then, after 20 mins or so in Photoshop, I came up with this! Looks jolly, but weird! :)
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fancied putting up a framed picture of the sign of the 'Green Man' pub in #TheWickerMan - couldn't find a good enough image on the net so took a photo of the sign from the film & then, after 20 mins or so in Photoshop, I came up with this! Looks jolly, but weird! :)
The joys of owning a sweet looking #puppy!
I've had this record since 1987, kept it nice and clean. Now look! 🤨 #GeorgeHarrison #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
I've had this record since 1987, kept it nice and clean. Now look! 🤨 #GeorgeHarrison #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
September 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The joys of owning a sweet looking #puppy!
I've had this record since 1987, kept it nice and clean. Now look! 🤨 #GeorgeHarrison #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
I've had this record since 1987, kept it nice and clean. Now look! 🤨 #GeorgeHarrison #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
After losing Lennon we've realised, after the last month, or so that we got used to having 3 dogs. So, last night we put that right.
Here's 9 week old (born on 1st July) Willow who we've welcomed in to the fold. She's also a #Shihtzu like Duggie.
#Dog #MansBestFriend
Here's 9 week old (born on 1st July) Willow who we've welcomed in to the fold. She's also a #Shihtzu like Duggie.
#Dog #MansBestFriend
September 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
After losing Lennon we've realised, after the last month, or so that we got used to having 3 dogs. So, last night we put that right.
Here's 9 week old (born on 1st July) Willow who we've welcomed in to the fold. She's also a #Shihtzu like Duggie.
#Dog #MansBestFriend
Here's 9 week old (born on 1st July) Willow who we've welcomed in to the fold. She's also a #Shihtzu like Duggie.
#Dog #MansBestFriend
Look what arrived today - the 1st issue of the new #ZXSpectrum magazine, #FREEZEZX. Woop woop!
Well worth getting yourself a copy if you're into all that - just like I am!
You can buy yours from here: freeze64.com/freezezx-iss... @freeze64.bsky.social
Well worth getting yourself a copy if you're into all that - just like I am!
You can buy yours from here: freeze64.com/freezezx-iss... @freeze64.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Look what arrived today - the 1st issue of the new #ZXSpectrum magazine, #FREEZEZX. Woop woop!
Well worth getting yourself a copy if you're into all that - just like I am!
You can buy yours from here: freeze64.com/freezezx-iss... @freeze64.bsky.social
Well worth getting yourself a copy if you're into all that - just like I am!
You can buy yours from here: freeze64.com/freezezx-iss... @freeze64.bsky.social
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I'd like to add that I started this project a few weeks ago, after replaying Adrian Singh and @markrjones1970.bsky.social Speccy remake of Mr. Do.
Which, if you haven't played it, is awesome!
Mr. Do! and Dig Dug remain firm favourite coin ops of mine, and both provide inspiration for Grave Danger.
Which, if you haven't played it, is awesome!
Mr. Do! and Dig Dug remain firm favourite coin ops of mine, and both provide inspiration for Grave Danger.
August 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I'd like to add that I started this project a few weeks ago, after replaying Adrian Singh and @markrjones1970.bsky.social Speccy remake of Mr. Do.
Which, if you haven't played it, is awesome!
Mr. Do! and Dig Dug remain firm favourite coin ops of mine, and both provide inspiration for Grave Danger.
Which, if you haven't played it, is awesome!
Mr. Do! and Dig Dug remain firm favourite coin ops of mine, and both provide inspiration for Grave Danger.
Here's all the footage I filmed of #Cast, #RichardAshcroft & #Oasis at #HeatonPark in #Manchester on Wed 16 July 2025:
youtu.be/sR3DdECj-m0
#OasisLive25 #OasisReunion
youtu.be/sR3DdECj-m0
#OasisLive25 #OasisReunion
Oasis with Cast & Richard Ashcroft, Heaton Park, 16 July 2025
YouTube video by Mark R. Cobley-Jones
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Here's all the footage I filmed of #Cast, #RichardAshcroft & #Oasis at #HeatonPark in #Manchester on Wed 16 July 2025:
youtu.be/sR3DdECj-m0
#OasisLive25 #OasisReunion
youtu.be/sR3DdECj-m0
#OasisLive25 #OasisReunion
Jasper's trying to hide from the heat!! He is in all 3 of these photos 🤭 #Dog #MansBestFriend
July 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Jasper's trying to hide from the heat!! He is in all 3 of these photos 🤭 #Dog #MansBestFriend
Nice day trip to Lytham St. Anne's today for a #dog walk on the beach in the sun! #MansBestFriend
July 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nice day trip to Lytham St. Anne's today for a #dog walk on the beach in the sun! #MansBestFriend
Don't suppose anyone has this specific edition of 'The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles' for sale? Tried Ebay, lots of copies, but the sellers refuse to check if they have copies with this cover before posting. They'd rather I order it then send it back if it's wrong! 🙄🙄🙄
June 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Don't suppose anyone has this specific edition of 'The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles' for sale? Tried Ebay, lots of copies, but the sellers refuse to check if they have copies with this cover before posting. They'd rather I order it then send it back if it's wrong! 🙄🙄🙄
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I could use your help with my fundraiser for Duggie's eye trauma on GoFundMe. Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts.
These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
June 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I could use your help with my fundraiser for Duggie's eye trauma on GoFundMe. Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts.
These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
June 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I could use your help with my fundraiser for Duggie's eye trauma on GoFundMe. Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts.
These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
June 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I could use your help with my fundraiser for Duggie's eye trauma on GoFundMe. Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts.
These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu
June 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
June 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In the July 1986 issue of #YourSinclair they listed the 10 1st ever 128 games for the #ZXSpectrum. Here's a photo of them all (with a few 48k imposters to cover the ones I don't own) & a link to a zip of all 10 titles (tested!)
tinyurl.com/2zkea4tk
Which game was the 1st 128 game you ever played?
tinyurl.com/2zkea4tk
Which game was the 1st 128 game you ever played?
June 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
In the July 1986 issue of #YourSinclair they listed the 10 1st ever 128 games for the #ZXSpectrum. Here's a photo of them all (with a few 48k imposters to cover the ones I don't own) & a link to a zip of all 10 titles (tested!)
tinyurl.com/2zkea4tk
Which game was the 1st 128 game you ever played?
tinyurl.com/2zkea4tk
Which game was the 1st 128 game you ever played?
It's well known that #Fairlight2 on the #ZXSpectrum isn't completeable. Does this screenshot (Dec 86 issue of #YourSinclair) show part of the unseen end screen? At the end you were supposed to sail off on a boat.
Is this image in the code? Does it exist anywhere complete?
Is this image in the code? Does it exist anywhere complete?
June 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It's well known that #Fairlight2 on the #ZXSpectrum isn't completeable. Does this screenshot (Dec 86 issue of #YourSinclair) show part of the unseen end screen? At the end you were supposed to sail off on a boat.
Is this image in the code? Does it exist anywhere complete?
Is this image in the code? Does it exist anywhere complete?
10 years ago today #BobWakelin wished me a happy birthday & sent me this - youtu.be/INwe_nl4QSM?...
June 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
10 years ago today #BobWakelin wished me a happy birthday & sent me this - youtu.be/INwe_nl4QSM?...
What was this all about? #UltimatePlayTheGame making new #ZXSpectrum games in March 1989?
Their last game, Bubbler, had been reviewed in June 1987. This was nearly 2 yrs later. What were the game titles? Why didn't they appear? Any one know what went on back then? #RetroGaming
Their last game, Bubbler, had been reviewed in June 1987. This was nearly 2 yrs later. What were the game titles? Why didn't they appear? Any one know what went on back then? #RetroGaming
June 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
What was this all about? #UltimatePlayTheGame making new #ZXSpectrum games in March 1989?
Their last game, Bubbler, had been reviewed in June 1987. This was nearly 2 yrs later. What were the game titles? Why didn't they appear? Any one know what went on back then? #RetroGaming
Their last game, Bubbler, had been reviewed in June 1987. This was nearly 2 yrs later. What were the game titles? Why didn't they appear? Any one know what went on back then? #RetroGaming
Took me3 attempts to get the best condition cover of this issue of #SinclairUser that features the best example of the #Fairlight artwork for my scan. So I have 2 spare issues - 1 is the copy I've had the longest, 2 I've had a few weeks, 3 I got recently & is the copy I'm keeping.
June 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Took me3 attempts to get the best condition cover of this issue of #SinclairUser that features the best example of the #Fairlight artwork for my scan. So I have 2 spare issues - 1 is the copy I've had the longest, 2 I've had a few weeks, 3 I got recently & is the copy I'm keeping.