Warren Pilkington
@zawtowers.bsky.social
IT person by day, former Zzap! 64 and Commodore Format contributor, Man City fan, F1, snooker, writer, poet, photographer and music lover at all other times.
https://www.zawtowers.org.uk/
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THREAD: Following the sad news yesterday that Peter Clarke, C64 musician and remixer, has passed away, I'd like to pay tribute to someone whom I had got to know well and a great raconteur of stories of his time at Ocean and elsewhere. Lots of great music too. Here goes (1)
Had to put an order in to Fierce Beer and to get some of these. Although they really should do a six pack for £21.12...
fiercebeer.com/collections/...
fiercebeer.com/collections/...
RUSH GOLDEN ALE (RUSH COLLAB)
5% Canadian Golden Ale made by Fierce and rock legends RUSH. Now available in the UK! A rewarding golden ale perfect any time of year. VEGAN FRIENDLY.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Had to put an order in to Fierce Beer and to get some of these. Although they really should do a six pack for £21.12...
fiercebeer.com/collections/...
fiercebeer.com/collections/...
I take a look at Mastertronic's Storm for the Commodore 64, which may have taken inspiration from a certain arcade machine. Did it fill the budget gap nicely, or was it a storm in a teacup? Read and find out:
mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...
mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...
Storm, Commodore 64, Mastertronic - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Storm on the Commodore 64 is a one or two player game where Storm and Agravain Undead must battle the minions of the evil Una Cum in this Gauntlet clone inspired arcade adventure.
mastertronic.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I take a look at Mastertronic's Storm for the Commodore 64, which may have taken inspiration from a certain arcade machine. Did it fill the budget gap nicely, or was it a storm in a teacup? Read and find out:
mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...
mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...
That was liquid football!!!
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
That was liquid football!!!
What a goal. What. A. Goal.
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
What a goal. What. A. Goal.
November 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
What a weekend for Manchester City's women's team. They tonked Manchester United 3-0 in the Manchester derby, and then both Chelsea and Arsenal had draws on Sunday, meaning a very healthy league table so far. Got to keep going, but promising at least!
November 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
What a weekend for Manchester City's women's team. They tonked Manchester United 3-0 in the Manchester derby, and then both Chelsea and Arsenal had draws on Sunday, meaning a very healthy league table so far. Got to keep going, but promising at least!
Time for some Commodore 64 arcade rip-off action via @bloggospow.bsky.social as four games that are a slight resemblance to arcade machines are played. There's a bona fide C64 classic in there, and nods to soundtracks from Chris Hülsbeck and the late Ben Daglish.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RiL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RiL...
Blatant Commodore 64 Rip Offs POW!
YouTube video by Bloggos Pow
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November 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Time for some Commodore 64 arcade rip-off action via @bloggospow.bsky.social as four games that are a slight resemblance to arcade machines are played. There's a bona fide C64 classic in there, and nods to soundtracks from Chris Hülsbeck and the late Ben Daglish.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RiL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RiL...
Nothing on a London bus is more painful than:
"The driver has been told to wait at this bus stop for a short time, to help even out the service."
"The driver has been told to wait at this bus stop for a short time, to help even out the service."
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Nothing on a London bus is more painful than:
"The driver has been told to wait at this bus stop for a short time, to help even out the service."
"The driver has been told to wait at this bus stop for a short time, to help even out the service."
I take a look at Frenesis, a very different and colourful game from Mastertronic on the Commodore 16 and Plus/4. Will the gameplay match the splashes of colour, or does it leave you feeling nauseous? Find out:
mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...
mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...
Game Review: Frenesis (Commodore 16 and Plus/4, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Frenesis on the Commodore 16 and Plus/4 is a game where armed with your Statron, you must destroy all the invading hordes of aliens across forty levels of frenetic action.
mastertronic.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I take a look at Frenesis, a very different and colourful game from Mastertronic on the Commodore 16 and Plus/4. Will the gameplay match the splashes of colour, or does it leave you feeling nauseous? Find out:
mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...
mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-...
It will not surprise anyone that Erling Haaland has scored two more goals for Norway tonight in their World Cup qualifier (and 14 in this group stage!), as they lead Estonia 4-1. If Italy fail to beat Moldova later, then Norway are through.
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It will not surprise anyone that Erling Haaland has scored two more goals for Norway tonight in their World Cup qualifier (and 14 in this group stage!), as they lead Estonia 4-1. If Italy fail to beat Moldova later, then Norway are through.
One of the loveliest things about being a member of The Correspondent's Club and supporting @penfriendrocks.bsky.social is the community of listeners - especially with the monthly listening parties that really open the ears to music too. It's a real pleasure to contribute as well. Thank you Laura!
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
One of the loveliest things about being a member of The Correspondent's Club and supporting @penfriendrocks.bsky.social is the community of listeners - especially with the monthly listening parties that really open the ears to music too. It's a real pleasure to contribute as well. Thank you Laura!
Hard to believe it's 40 years this year that this superb Cabaret Voltaire 2 x 12" EP Drinking Gasoline was released. Four superb tracks and glad I picked up the initial CD reissue when that came out (hard to find now) and I have the original vinyl too.
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Hard to believe it's 40 years this year that this superb Cabaret Voltaire 2 x 12" EP Drinking Gasoline was released. Four superb tracks and glad I picked up the initial CD reissue when that came out (hard to find now) and I have the original vinyl too.
Picked up the reissue CD of the Buckingham-Nicks album at the weekend. My father had the original 1973 LP (which I have now) so finally hearing this remaster gives me happy memories. And Frozen Love of course was the catalyst for the two of them joining Fleetwood Mac, so important historically too
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Picked up the reissue CD of the Buckingham-Nicks album at the weekend. My father had the original 1973 LP (which I have now) so finally hearing this remaster gives me happy memories. And Frozen Love of course was the catalyst for the two of them joining Fleetwood Mac, so important historically too
A further update follows on the Blingboard and Commodore 64 Ultimate. For context, Christian Simpson had posted a response to yesterday's campaign update.
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
Keyboard for your Commodore computer! by CBMSTUFF - Clarifications... - Indiegogo
Update to progress
www.indiegogo.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A further update follows on the Blingboard and Commodore 64 Ultimate. For context, Christian Simpson had posted a response to yesterday's campaign update.
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
The second part of an epic journey by @politicanimal.bsky.social and continuing the longest surface journey possible by public transport within the European Schengen area. Trains, buses, ferries and even a tram - but will he make it in time?
#Schengen200
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjp...
#Schengen200
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjp...
THE GREAT SCHENGEN CHALLENGE Part 2: Against the clock on Europe's longest public transport journey
YouTube video by Travelling Turtle
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The second part of an epic journey by @politicanimal.bsky.social and continuing the longest surface journey possible by public transport within the European Schengen area. Trains, buses, ferries and even a tram - but will he make it in time?
#Schengen200
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjp...
#Schengen200
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjp...
An interesting update below for those of you waiting for the Blingboard and indeed the Commodore 64 Ultimate.
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
Keyboard for your Commodore computer! by CBMSTUFF - Keycap update - Indiegogo
Latest news...
www.indiegogo.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
An interesting update below for those of you waiting for the Blingboard and indeed the Commodore 64 Ultimate.
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
Statement win. That is all.
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Statement win. That is all.
Watching Everton Women v Man City women on BBC2 before seeing Man City v Liverpool at the Etihad. Added BBC2 bonus of Vicki Sparks on comms too.
November 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Watching Everton Women v Man City women on BBC2 before seeing Man City v Liverpool at the Etihad. Added BBC2 bonus of Vicki Sparks on comms too.
On rare occasions, some game sequels were better than the originals. Here @81632bitretro.com looks at two on the Mega Drive (or Genesis if US based.)
Ever played a sequel that left you deflated?
Well, that isn't the case with this pair for the Mega Drive!
Seriously superior sequels!
youtu.be/rSKeHrqGE5g
Well, that isn't the case with this pair for the Mega Drive!
Seriously superior sequels!
youtu.be/rSKeHrqGE5g
Superior Sequels
YouTube video by 8/16/32bit
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
On rare occasions, some game sequels were better than the originals. Here @81632bitretro.com looks at two on the Mega Drive (or Genesis if US based.)
An hour's worth of 40 Amstrad CPC games, reviewed here by @chinnyvision.bsky.social - from Harrier Attack to Head Over Heels, from Kane to Zub, there's something for everyone, all with memories of playing each game, and all authentic without any AI slop bobbins.
youtu.be/6K5xbKBtpvw?...
youtu.be/6K5xbKBtpvw?...
ChinnyVision - Ep 569 - An Hour Of Amstrad CPC Game Reviews
YouTube video by ChinnyVision - The Retro Game Review Channel
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
An hour's worth of 40 Amstrad CPC games, reviewed here by @chinnyvision.bsky.social - from Harrier Attack to Head Over Heels, from Kane to Zub, there's something for everyone, all with memories of playing each game, and all authentic without any AI slop bobbins.
youtu.be/6K5xbKBtpvw?...
youtu.be/6K5xbKBtpvw?...