Henrique Olifiers
@olifiers.bsky.social
Co-Founder, Gamer-In-Chief of BAFTA-winner Bossa Studios. Chairman tinyBuild. Driver of the ZX Spectrum Next. Retro computing fan. Maker. Space enthusiast.
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"Kaneda" by Groogy (2024), a gorgeous recreation of the iconic bike slide from Akira on the ZX Spectrum in its standard graphics mode.
February 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
"Kaneda" by Groogy (2024), a gorgeous recreation of the iconic bike slide from Akira on the ZX Spectrum in its standard graphics mode.
One of the many reasons I love London.
February 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
One of the many reasons I love London.
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Hotfix release of my devcontainer for ZX Spectrum development, with the latest version of Boriel BASIC to restore builds for the Spectrum Next.
github.com/mcphail/spec...
#RetroGameDev #RetroComputing
github.com/mcphail/spec...
#RetroGameDev #RetroComputing
GitHub - mcphail/speccydev: Devcontainer for building programs for the ZX Spectrum and related 8-bit devices including ZX81 and Spectrum Next.
Devcontainer for building programs for the ZX Spectrum and related 8-bit devices including ZX81 and Spectrum Next. - mcphail/speccydev
github.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Hotfix release of my devcontainer for ZX Spectrum development, with the latest version of Boriel BASIC to restore builds for the Spectrum Next.
github.com/mcphail/spec...
#RetroGameDev #RetroComputing
github.com/mcphail/spec...
#RetroGameDev #RetroComputing
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Had a lovely night out in Manchester with some old gamedev work colleagues, including the legendary @chunwah.bsky.social who got me to sign old copies of Zub and 180, presumably so he can get a couple of quid more on eBay?
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Had a lovely night out in Manchester with some old gamedev work colleagues, including the legendary @chunwah.bsky.social who got me to sign old copies of Zub and 180, presumably so he can get a couple of quid more on eBay?
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I really need to return to the ZX Spectrum Next, and spend some quality time with it. Preferably by playing something like Xeno Brigade Extinction... technoshedsoftware.com/product/xeno...
January 25, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I really need to return to the ZX Spectrum Next, and spend some quality time with it. Preferably by playing something like Xeno Brigade Extinction... technoshedsoftware.com/product/xeno...
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On The ZX Spectrum Nextra number 13 is primed and ready to go out at 5pm today! Want yours? Sign up for free, link in bio!
January 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM
On The ZX Spectrum Nextra number 13 is primed and ready to go out at 5pm today! Want yours? Sign up for free, link in bio!
I'll soon have a partner on my retrocomputing adventures...
She seems to be leaning towards a Z80 build.
Good girl.
She seems to be leaning towards a Z80 build.
Good girl.
January 22, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I'll soon have a partner on my retrocomputing adventures...
She seems to be leaning towards a Z80 build.
Good girl.
She seems to be leaning towards a Z80 build.
Good girl.
Let's start the week with a bit of good news to offset the torrent of madness we've been subject to recently.
Feeling good!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Feeling good!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
River Thames cleaner but at risk from climate change, report says
A report finds the river is in good condition, but experts warn of climate change threat.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Let's start the week with a bit of good news to offset the torrent of madness we've been subject to recently.
Feeling good!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Feeling good!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sounds like she's lost control. Try these guys. 😉
January 9, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Sounds like she's lost control. Try these guys. 😉
Anyone recommends a good divorce lawyer?
My partner just microwaved fish.
My partner just microwaved fish.
January 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Anyone recommends a good divorce lawyer?
My partner just microwaved fish.
My partner just microwaved fish.
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We have super exciting news! We're launching a @kickstarter.com for the film Game On: A Feature Documentary about @brendaromero.bsky.social in early 2026! #gamedev
Our pre-launch page is now ready to follow. Please click to be alerted when the campaign begins! 🚨
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
Our pre-launch page is now ready to follow. Please click to be alerted when the campaign begins! 🚨
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
December 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We have super exciting news! We're launching a @kickstarter.com for the film Game On: A Feature Documentary about @brendaromero.bsky.social in early 2026! #gamedev
Our pre-launch page is now ready to follow. Please click to be alerted when the campaign begins! 🚨
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
Our pre-launch page is now ready to follow. Please click to be alerted when the campaign begins! 🚨
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
It's going to be a few days of turkey sandwiches, turkey salads, turkey wraps...
Does anyone know a recipe for a turkey cocktail, by any chance? Might as well go full on, right?
Does anyone know a recipe for a turkey cocktail, by any chance? Might as well go full on, right?
December 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's going to be a few days of turkey sandwiches, turkey salads, turkey wraps...
Does anyone know a recipe for a turkey cocktail, by any chance? Might as well go full on, right?
Does anyone know a recipe for a turkey cocktail, by any chance? Might as well go full on, right?
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Attention ZX Spectrum, ZX81 and Spectrum Next programming fans. I've released a new version of my speccydev dev container with the latest version of Boriel BASIC, and up to date versions of sjasmplus, z88dk, skoolkit, dezog, pasmo, zx0, inpaws and much more!
Get it at github.com/mcphail/spec...
Get it at github.com/mcphail/spec...
GitHub - mcphail/speccydev: Devcontainer for building programs for the ZX Spectrum and related 8-bit devices including ZX81 and Spectrum Next.
Devcontainer for building programs for the ZX Spectrum and related 8-bit devices including ZX81 and Spectrum Next. - mcphail/speccydev
github.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Attention ZX Spectrum, ZX81 and Spectrum Next programming fans. I've released a new version of my speccydev dev container with the latest version of Boriel BASIC, and up to date versions of sjasmplus, z88dk, skoolkit, dezog, pasmo, zx0, inpaws and much more!
Get it at github.com/mcphail/spec...
Get it at github.com/mcphail/spec...
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We're Shipping! The Commodore 64 Beige and Ultimate editions are getting ready to go!! #Commodore64U
For more updates make sure to head to commodore.net
For more updates make sure to head to commodore.net
December 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We're Shipping! The Commodore 64 Beige and Ultimate editions are getting ready to go!! #Commodore64U
For more updates make sure to head to commodore.net
For more updates make sure to head to commodore.net
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Reposted by Henrique Olifiers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7vR...
decent 3d on a zx spectrum was not really something i expected to see today, holy shit
decent 3d on a zx spectrum was not really something i expected to see today, holy shit
"Add Astra" by Joker + Arise, demo for ZX Spectrum 128K [2023]
YouTube video by wacek /arise
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7vR...
decent 3d on a zx spectrum was not really something i expected to see today, holy shit
decent 3d on a zx spectrum was not really something i expected to see today, holy shit
What a letdown, eh?
November 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
What a letdown, eh?
The panel where we talk about all things ZX Spectrum Next at Crash Live!
Now that's a crowd!!!
Now that's a crowd!!!
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The panel where we talk about all things ZX Spectrum Next at Crash Live!
Now that's a crowd!!!
Now that's a crowd!!!
The ZX Spectrum Next as an arcade machine. Who would have imagined that?
November 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The ZX Spectrum Next as an arcade machine. Who would have imagined that?
The legendary Simon Goodwin attracts an audience with his technical insights on the ZX Spectrum Next at Crash Live!
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The legendary Simon Goodwin attracts an audience with his technical insights on the ZX Spectrum Next at Crash Live!
That the ZX Spectrum is so alive and so well is heartwarming.
Old memories, new games, even new mags!
Old memories, new games, even new mags!
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
That the ZX Spectrum is so alive and so well is heartwarming.
Old memories, new games, even new mags!
Old memories, new games, even new mags!
All things ZX Spectrum happening at Crash Live! right now, and the Spectrum Next has its very own special corner!
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
All things ZX Spectrum happening at Crash Live! right now, and the Spectrum Next has its very own special corner!
Today's haul: a mint Speccy that looks like it just came out of Sinclair's factory and a signed copy of Zynaps.
A very happy Sunday.
Thanks Chris @gamesyouloved.bsky.social and Andrew Hewson!!!
A very happy Sunday.
Thanks Chris @gamesyouloved.bsky.social and Andrew Hewson!!!
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today's haul: a mint Speccy that looks like it just came out of Sinclair's factory and a signed copy of Zynaps.
A very happy Sunday.
Thanks Chris @gamesyouloved.bsky.social and Andrew Hewson!!!
A very happy Sunday.
Thanks Chris @gamesyouloved.bsky.social and Andrew Hewson!!!
Nursing a cold with my dog faithfully playing nurse. She hasn't left my side since the first cough. We really don't deserve dogs.
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Nursing a cold with my dog faithfully playing nurse. She hasn't left my side since the first cough. We really don't deserve dogs.
One of the best new games for the ZX Spectrum, hands down. Fluid, beautiful and full of surprises, it's a must-have in any Speccy game collection.
Tras casi 2 años de desarrollo el equipo de @patmorita.bsky.social liberó este peculiar y espectacular homenaje a Toki para #ZXSpectrum
Una auténtica gozada para disfrutar y explorar a lo largo de 155 pantallas y 5 áreas.
Disponible en patmorita.itch.io/tokimal 👍😊🕹️ #retrogaming #videojuegos #8bit
Una auténtica gozada para disfrutar y explorar a lo largo de 155 pantallas y 5 áreas.
Disponible en patmorita.itch.io/tokimal 👍😊🕹️ #retrogaming #videojuegos #8bit
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
One of the best new games for the ZX Spectrum, hands down. Fluid, beautiful and full of surprises, it's a must-have in any Speccy game collection.