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merman1974
@merman1974.bsky.social
C64 fan, retro gamer, writer, deeply affected by Crohns

Merman1974: The Retro Crusader of Bluesky

A digital merman swimming in a sea of pixels and profound social commentary
The latest issue of FREEZE64
October 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The latest issue of FREEZE64 arrived
September 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
FREEZE64 issue 77 all about the Zoids game, and FREEZEZX issue for the Spectrum - featuring the great Jet Set Steamboat Willie from Sloanysoft. Download that at sloanysoft.itch.io/willie and get the magazines at freeze64.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Tomorrow I am signing copies of C64 Dreams my latest book, Kickstarter copies are being posted out right now
July 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today on #WorldIBDDay I defied Crohn’s and my stoma, and had an amazing falconry day, flying 20 different birds and even feeding vultures.

18 months ago I was in intensive care after double hernia surgery & gallbladder removal.

If you are facing challenges due to #Crohns then it does get better.
May 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My latest book is heading to Kickstarter tomorrow, stay tuned for more news!
April 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This is me - last night ready for the #GetYourBellyOut charity ball, this morning showing my #stoma due to #Crohns to raise donations & awareness

Donate £5 - text GYBO to 70970
Donate £10 - text GYBO to 70191
Help fund support, research, events and more (+Gift Aid if you can)
March 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The latest issue of @freeze64.bsky.social arrived - www.freeze64.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Merry Christmas everyone that is celebrating
December 25, 2024 at 11:50 AM
The awesome Roguecraft Zero Clucks edition from @thalamusdigital.bsky.social and @badgerpunch.com - top quality #Amiga game with extras including T-shirt, poster, stickers and a tiny chicken…
December 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM
My Evercade Alpha arrived - the Deluxe Mega Man edition, with controller and changeable marquees
November 28, 2024 at 8:36 PM
The gorgeous Kickstarter edition of Inspector Waffles: Early Days arrived from @golosogames.bsky.social and @brokestudio.bsky.social
November 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM
The latest issue of the FREEZE64 fanzine arrived with a fascinating game on the cover
@freeze64.bsky.social
October 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Delighted to receive A Handheld History: 1988-1995 from Lost In Cult and Retro Dodo - with my article on handheld #pinball games
#retroshelf #retrogaming #gameboy
October 13, 2024 at 3:36 PM
For World Ostomy Day, a photo of my ileostomy. Had it 9 years due to Crohn’s Disease - it’s given me a better quality of life
October 5, 2024 at 4:34 PM
You should check out the new book Magic Realms - the art of Fighting Fantasy

Just received my copy from Unbound
September 25, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,459,897!
September 22, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Loving the new Richard Osman novel We Solve Murders
September 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Superb new #c64 game from Bitmap Soft - Timo’s Castle comes with cartridge (or disk), deeds to the castle, stickers, art print, manual & USB key drive
www.bitmapsoft.co.uk
September 12, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Just recently added Murder on the Zinderneuf to my collection - love the designer notes inside the manual
August 2, 2024 at 6:28 PM
A new arrival for my C64 collection - Murder on the Zinderneuf, disk version in the classic Electronic Arts gatefold packaging
July 25, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Amazing new Amiga game Cecconoid arrived from Thalamus Digital and H0ffman
June 29, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Today is #WorldIBDDay and I am sharing a photo of my ileostomy due to #Crohns disease.

There is no cure for Crohn’s, so research is vital.

Donate to #GetYourBellyOut via text - write the word ‘GYBO’ and send it to 70907 to donate £5 or send to 70191 to donate £10.
Charged at normal network rate.
May 19, 2024 at 4:02 PM
You’re not allowed to go on with your day without showing off your lock screen.

The glorious Gaia sculpture displayed at the Embassy Theatre last year
March 25, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Check out issue 63 of @freeze64.bsky.social - the great #c64 fanzine
www.FREEZE64.com
October 12, 2023 at 9:14 AM