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
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
Followed by an AI enhancement of the 1st one! 😄
October 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Followed by an AI enhancement of the 1st one! 😄
October 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I do! It's here 😁
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I do! It's here 😁
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
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
I've still got 2 courtesy of #OceanSoftware that I used to house my #ZXSpectrum graphics from when I worked there
June 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I've still got 2 courtesy of #OceanSoftware that I used to house my #ZXSpectrum graphics from when I worked there
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! 🙄🙄🙄
June 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This is what's causing the issue - his eye ulcer 😬
June 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This is what's causing the issue - his eye ulcer 😬
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
I took my 1st trip there on 26 July 1983 for #TheBeatles at #AbbeyRoad video show. I was 13. It was mind blowing! 🤯
June 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I took my 1st trip there on 26 July 1983 for #TheBeatles at #AbbeyRoad video show. I was 13. It was mind blowing! 🤯
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?
Turns out you find a knife & untie the captain then the second half of the game loads, which is where the graphic is shown.
Is the game actually finishable though? Some walkthroughs on YT end here, with the character being stuck(3) but the video on the SC site shows the game being finished(4)!
Is the game actually finishable though? Some walkthroughs on YT end here, with the character being stuck(3) but the video on the SC site shows the game being finished(4)!
June 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Turns out you find a knife & untie the captain then the second half of the game loads, which is where the graphic is shown.
Is the game actually finishable though? Some walkthroughs on YT end here, with the character being stuck(3) but the video on the SC site shows the game being finished(4)!
Is the game actually finishable though? Some walkthroughs on YT end here, with the character being stuck(3) but the video on the SC site shows the game being finished(4)!
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?