Ben Potter
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Reposted by Ben Potter
After it came out I wrote this lengthy piece on the game that inspired the Bandersnatch special. Even if you haven't seen it, I reckon this is worth a read because it's a fascinating story about a game that got far too big for its own good.
tiredoldhack.com/2019/01/02/b...
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Bandersnatch: the game that killed a company and inspired a Black Mirror episode
Read the true story of Imagine Software’s ill-fated ZX Spectrum game and the financial collapse it caused.
tiredoldhack.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
After it came out I wrote this lengthy piece on the game that inspired the Bandersnatch special. Even if you haven't seen it, I reckon this is worth a read because it's a fascinating story about a game that got far too big for its own good.
tiredoldhack.com/2019/01/02/b...
tiredoldhack.com/2019/01/02/b...
1st one for me, the nicer look doesn’t seem worth losing for a little speed. Especially as my old eyes prefer the slower scrolling anyway!
November 26, 2024 at 4:56 PM
1st one for me, the nicer look doesn’t seem worth losing for a little speed. Especially as my old eyes prefer the slower scrolling anyway!
Superted on the spectrum, bought it from the local pharmacy, who sold games for some reason!
November 18, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Superted on the spectrum, bought it from the local pharmacy, who sold games for some reason!