Hints & Tips for Videogame Pioneers


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What is it like to plunge into the unknown as one of the pioneers of an emerging technology driven industry? How do you forge the future of an entirely new entertainment medium when there is no precedent to follow? From Uridium and Paradroid to Pinball Dreams and Pinball Fantasies, from the ZX Spectrum to the Commodore Amiga, Andrew Hewson takes us on a journey through his pioneering videogames career, unearthing a rich tapestry of expertise for the next generation of digital leaders and gaming trailblazers. Featuring commentary and analysis from more than twenty retrogaming icons including Steve Turner of Graftgold, Raffaele Cecco, Jon Hare of Sensible Software and the founders of EA DICE, Hints & Tips for Videogame Pioneers reveals the secrets behind the string of smash-hit titles produced by Andrew's celebrated games companies - Hewson Consultants and 21st Century Entertainment.




100 Programs for the ZX Spectrum


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The ZX Spectrum on Your PC


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Thirty years on from its original release, the best selling Sinclair ZX Spectrum is now one of the most emulated computers in the world. Far from dead and forgotten, a thriving community of enthusiasts has kept the spirit of this little machine alive through an enormous range of emulators for just about every modern computer platform there is. For the PC in particular, the complexity of these emulators is simply amazing. Focusing primarily on the two most user-friendly Windows emulators, Spectaculator and ZX SPIN, The ZX Spectrum on Your PC explains all the main features of these applications. Illustrated walk-throughs will teach you everything from how cassettes are emulated to how to print from your virtual Spectrum. In no time at all, you'll find yourself enjoying all the old games and activities of your youth... on your PC! New revised Second Edition includes emulating the Spectrum on your mobile device.