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C64 coder. Ex-Psygnosis. Currently working for Sony PlayStation. Megastyle member. Raconteur. Bon vivant. Self proclaimed industry legend.
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On this day in 2022 we released our #C64 reimagining of the Atari classic, The Empire Strikes Back. Grab it for free here: megastyle.itch.io/esb-by-megas... #MayThe4Th be with you. #Megastyle

If you would like a sneak preview of my new book C64 Dreams, take a look here: online.flipbuilder.com/ankhx/ijbm/

Another fun-packed issue of FREEZE64 is on its way. Featuring a whole-host of new & exclusive #Commodore64 #C64 content from its dedicated team. INFEZTATION | BUFFALO ROUNDUP | BATTLE STATIONS | BEACH HEAD 2 | ROBOCOP | GOLF DASH EXTENDED | MISSION MONDAY freeze64.com/freeze64-iss...

Share the NEW BOOK NEWS to all. LINK - www.editions64k.fr/psygnosis #Psygnosis #GamesPeoplePlay #RetroGaming #VideoGameHistory #GamingCulture #GameArt #PreOrderNow #1WeekLeft

Subscriber copies of FREEZE64 issue 75 should start posting out this time next week. Here are the people behind this issue: - Julian Rignall - Frank Gasking - Karl Hörnell - Steven Croucher - Steve Green - Gary Antcliffe - Secret Squirrel - and me 😊 freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #C64

FREEZE-ZX issue 1 ‘zine for #ZXSpectrum enthusiasts. I’m aiming for an August 2025 release. Pre-order your copy from: freeze64.com/freezezx-iss... #Z80 #RetroGaming #HomebrewGaming

Proofreading FREEZE64 issue 76 in Milton Keynes Gallery and having a lovely cuppa and piece of almond bake 🫖🍰😋 FREEZE64.com #Commodore64 #C64

Take advantage of the weekend to pre-order your copy of our next book dedicated to Psygnosis. www.editions64k.fr/psygnosis/

The first 21 issues of FREEZE64 will soon all be available online at the standard price, but if you're looking to bulk-purchase at a discounted rate, this is your moment! Simply drop me a DM to secure your bundle. FREEZE64.com #Commodore64 #C64

Big Piotr is eyeing you suspiciously. #OperationVostoka #C64

Out next Friday (May 2)👾 This album simply doesn't slow down⚡️ and I can't wait to share it with you! BC download includes 💾WAV/FLAC/MP3 + 3 alternative tracks for #C64 & Amiga. Pre-orders also count toward the Official Charts. Support the release here: lukhash.bandcamp.com/album/home-a...

This New Book Aims To Chart The History Of One Of The UK's Most Iconic Developers. Shipping in June, back it now. www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04... www.editions64k.fr/product/psyg...

Just a little #C64 bitmap look-dev, remind you of any particular C64 games?

FREEZE64 issue 12, released in Sep 2017, is now back in stock after an absence of 4 years. It was the first time I got to chat with the programmer Gregg Barnett who developed Way of the Exploding Fist 🥋💥👊 Grab a copy from: freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-12 #C64 #Commodore64

Track #11 on new album 👾💾 Support by pre-ordering on Bandcamp / iTunes / Amazon: fanlink.tv/homearcade #commodore64 #retrogaming #c64 #8bit

Next months #ZZapLive is gonna be pretty special... Me, Steve Hammond (@snap2grid ), @RussellKay, Gary Timmons and Brian Watson will be there! A rare opportunity to get your Lemmings boxes signed by most of the team! Or any other #DMADesign game of course.

A BIG THANK YOU 😊🙏 to our lovely Subscribers, Readers and the #Commodore64 Community for supporting our humble, little #C64 zine. The two new issues have been a smash hit! Keep on supporting and sharing 😊❤️ FREEZE64.com

FREEZE64 issue 5, first released in Christmas 2016, is now back in stock after an absence of 4 years. Grab your piece of FREEZE64 #Commodore64 history from: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... Our one and only Christmas issue 🎄🎅🏻 #C64

Lazy Jones on Commodore64. A different adventure behind every door . .

Coming May 2025 FREEZE64 issue 75 featuring the fabulous INFEZTATION by Monte Boyd. Plus - Julian Rignall, Karl Hörnell, Gary Antcliffe, Chris Stanley, Golf Dash EX, Buffalo Round Up, and Games We Typed In. Plenty of New & Exclusive #Commodore64 #C64 freeze64.com/freeze64-iss...

Only a few copies left offline… FREEZE64 issue 1 from August 2016. It’s almost 9 years old! DM me if you would like to grab this piece of #FREEZE64 #Commodore64 #C64 history. 😊 FREEZE64.com

Check out this little kitty #C64 Bitmap art by @rramsay.bsky.social

Track #7 👾 Pre-order here: lukhash.bandcamp.com/album/home-a...

🕹️ Love Commodore Computers? Join my fast growing Discord Server @ discord.gg/rH7BcFWBpW (2.5k+ Members Worldwide) Image credit: breadbox64.com

Phew! All Subscriber copies of FREEZE64 issue 74 have now been posted out. Thank you to everyone who has supported the issue, including @gamesthatwerent.com @jazrignall.bsky.social @uridiumauthor.bsky.social @scubachris72.bsky.social and the lovely Richard Leinfellner.

40 years ago I reviewed Bounty Bob Strikes Back, a single-screen platformer sequel to the classic Miner 2049'er. We cheekily reviewed the Atari version (which was basically the same as the C64 version), but either way, we thought it was really addictive and fun.

The first 15 issues of FREEZE64 are available to buy in PDF format from: freeze64.com/pdfs/ #Commodore64 #C64

FREEZE-ZX issue 01 underway! ✅ Cover Feature game selected ✅ Interviewee sorted ✅ Centrefold Map sorted ✅ New features devised ✅ Exclusive cheats started ✅ PD game sorted 🟧 Guest writer 🟧 News 🟧 Community 🟧 back-page advert freeze64.com #ZXSpectrum #Speccy

Tomorrow I’ll finish packing FREEZE64 issue 74. On Tuesday I’ll start producing postage labels and shipping out to our supportive Subscribers 😊❤️ freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64

#Commodore64 #C64 gaming time at FREEZE64.com Towers… SPY HUNTER 😃👇

Today's #Mastertronic game review looks at the #Commodore64 conversion of Spectipede, the #Centipede #arcade clone written by Tony Kelly. mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

While moving, my parents found a big stack of ZZAP!s in a box. They're absolutely mint - unread, and because they've literally not seen the light of day for almost four decades, their pages are brilliant shiny white and sharp-edged, not dogeared and brown. Pretty cool!

A lot have been asking about impossible mission 3 and dragon punch. We needed a break from im3 as spending so much time on memory saving become a real slog. So once we finish Tyrian's Towers ( which shouldn't be too long now ) we will be back on im3 and then dragon punch. #c64

The Games That Weren't From the Atari 2600 to the PlayStation 4, telling the surprising untold stories of the video games that entered production, never to be heard of again. Available now: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/... #bitmapbooks #books #retrogaming #booksky @gamesthatwerent.com

## PUMP UP THE VOLUME ## FREEZE64.com #Commodore64 #C64

For those #Commodore64 #C64 Enthusiasts who joined the FREEZE64 party a little late, fear not because physical copies of issues 1 to 16 will be back in stock during April 2025. Keep your eyes on our socials, or DM me to add your name/email to our list. FREEZE64.com

New CommodoreBlog discord server is up and running. discord.gg/ddqErjzvNX

#FREEZE64archives In FREEZE64 issue 42 we featured the fabulous DRUID by Firebird Software, which was programmed by our interviewee, Andrew Davie. Here’s a snippet of the feature… Read the full piece in: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... FREEZE64.com #Commodore64 #C64

This'll be an interesting interview. Despite being based on a kid's toy line, the Zoids game was very complex and quite esoteric in some ways. Us older gamers loved it, but retrospectively I think it was probably too complicated and weird for the younger players of the era.