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It's Our Sinclair 113! This time out, join Amigo Aaron for some Halloween fun on the 48K and 128K Speccy. From our good friends at Midnight Brew Games, I'll be examining the new box set release of Colin Stewart monster classics, Frank N Stein and Dr. Acula! It's spooky puzzle platform fun on a GRAND scale, and retooled with bug fixes and in-game tu…
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It's BIG Our Sinclair 112! This time out, join the boys for what's said to be a STONE COLD CLASSIC on the 128K Speccy. Where Time Stood Still is a party based exploration horror survival games WAY before any of that meant anything! Will this one soar with the Pterodactyls or sink in the swamp!? FIND OUT!🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our…
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Welcome to a special ZX Spectrum Next edition of Our Sinclair. This time out, we'll be looking at the recently released Next title Head Over Heels! This is the gutsy reimagining of the ZX classic from 1987. Does this new version meet or exceed the original, or does it tumble down "head over heels'!? Find out!Thanks to Rusty Pixels for a review copy…
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How fast can you negotiate an alien world...with a flea?!?!? THIS is the one and only question Bugaboo The Flea asks! Armed with the unbelievable skills that only a flea possesses, can you lead Bugaboo to the surface!? Can you do it faster then your buddy can!?! Join us on Our Sinclair 110 as we find out if DEM BOYS can do it! (Hint, I can't). 🏆 Pl…
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Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT this week as we take a look at a game based on the beloved scifi puppet show from the 1960's! It's THUNDERBIRDS on Our Sinclair 109! Thunderbird 1 and Thunderbird 2 are READY FOR LAUNCH, so get the hell out of the pool! Get your tickets for Boatfest, the Amigos’ annual Vintage Computer meetup!https://boatfest.info/Get…
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Let's do the TIME WARP AGAIN! Yes, It's ROCKY HORROR SHOW time on Our Sinclair! Join our resident Riff Raff and the Meatloaf on episode 108! Get your tickets for Boatfest, the Amigos’ annual Vintage Computer meetup!https://boatfest.info/Get your tickets for Kickstart, the UK’s largest Amiga Event!https://www.amigashow.com/🏆 Please check out our Pat…
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It's ZX Spectrum time once again on this weeks OUR SINCLAIR! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we TEST OUR MIGHT with a UK legend in Geoff Capes Strong Man! After we talk about what made Geoff a household name, we'll have a look at this event based Strong Man competition. So grab a protein shake...we need a spotter as we do some heavy lifting this …
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Knight Lore paved the way for isometric games on the ZX Spectrum..but is it any good?! It's DEEP Dive time on OUR SINCLAIR! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT and find out!Check out Frank from Retro Rewind's BBS for FREE! Use your browser and go to bbs.retrorewind.ca Port 23 if you need it! I'll see you in the DOORS!🏆 Please check out our Patreon to su…
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It's ZX NEXT time this week with BAGGERS IN SPACE! Is this the best game on the NEXT? Is it an all time classice?!? PLUS - tune in LIVE for THE BRENT'S first impressions on the ZX NEXT, and a ton of Spectrum fun! Our Sinclair is a featured podcast on the Amigos Retrogaming Network podcast feed! See our show and MORE! https://open.spotify.com/show/3…
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It's Ghouls N Ghosts on the Speccy! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT on Our Sinclair as we give this Capcom classic a look on the ZX Spectrum! We'll talk about Ghost N Goblins in the arcade, the ports, and then dig into the sequel...of PAIN! Our Sinclair is a featured podcast on the Amigos Retrogaming Network podcast feed! See our show and MORE! http…
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Strangeloop is a unique ZX game for sure! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT on OUR SINCLAIR as we take on the maze! Let's try to figure this one out!Our Sinclair is a featured podcast on the Amigos Retrogaming Network podcast feed!See our show and MORE! https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZEzschkbm07ttSSJRdHPY🏆 Support Our Sinclair podcast!https://www.patr…
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Join John "Boatofcar" Shawler, Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for FIRST OF IT'S KIND EVENT! All of the Amigos Retro Gaming shows COME TOGETHER for an END OF THE YEAR AWARDS SHOW! We'll pick the best, and the worst, of games featured in 2023 on Amigos, ARG Presents, Our Sinclair, The CoCo Show, and the Atari ST Show! We'll also see what game YOU, the lis…
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Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we take on the challenge of the OPEN SEA in the ZX Spectrum EXCLUSIVE game "Worse Things Happen At Sea"! Will the boys sink or swim!!!!!!!!! Check Out Happy Coding ZX and his crew at The Midnight Brew Games! Great modern games for the ZX Speccy! https://ko-fi.com/midnightbrew/shop Like old computers? Check out thes…
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Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we take a look at the DEEP wartime strategy game THEIR FINEST HOUR! It might not be what you think it is, but it could be the definitive wargame on the Speccy!🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!!https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair0:00 Ridiculous Banter3:45 Their Finest Hour Review33…
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Welcome to BIG episode 100 of Our Sinclair! It's been a fantastic, crazy ride through one hundred big shows, and I can't think of a more fitting title for THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron to consider then the well loved Spy Vs. Spy! We'll talk about the GIRTH of ports, and we'll dig deep into what makes this game so clever and at the same time makes it so…
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Every home computer tried to copy the success of Nintendo's arcade classic "Punch-Out". The next contender is "Rocco" on the Speccy. Does it have a punchers chance, or is it just another Glass Joe?? Find out on Our Sinclair Episode 99!🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!!https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair📌 Chapters:…
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Solomon's Key came home from the arcade to the Spectrum in 1987 courtesy of Probe and US Gold, and it's just as challenging now as it was then! Join us on Our Sinclair as we take a look at its history and impact! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair 📌 Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Ban…
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Seraphima is the NEW hotness that takes the humble ZX to level NEVER before thought possible! Join us on Our Sinclair Episode 97 as we check out this brand new Speccy gem!🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!!https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair📌 Chapters:0:00 Ridiculous Banter2:27 Seraphima ReviewLike old computers? C…
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Avalon pushed the boundaries of the 48 Speccy in a way few other 1984 games attempted. Join us on Our Sinclair Episode 96 for an in-depth history and review! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair 📌 Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 2:27 Avalon Review Like old computers? Check out th…
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🥋💥 Ready for retro kumite? In Episode 95 of Our Sinclair, we dive deep into the iconic ZX Spectrum game, Way of the Exploding Fist! Not only do we reveal the secrets behind its success, but we also put it head-to-head against the C64 version to settle the score once and for all. If you had a good time with this vid, CHOP that like button! Tune in a…
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Archon's ZX Spectrum Port is actually a tale of TWO games! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 4:14 Archon Review 30…
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Brent and Aaron show you how! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 9:14 How to be a Complete Bastard Review 37:21 Com…
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Motorcycle Speccy ports don't get much better! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:41 Super Hang-On Review 32:20 C…
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Bomb Jack - maybe the best arcade port on the Speccy? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 4:46 Bomb Jack Review 34:4…
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Roller Coaster - the ultimate Speccy platformer? One of us thinks so! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 7:14 Rolle…
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Knight Time is a unique platform/adventure hybrid with an ahead-of-its-time UI! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:31 Knight Tyme Review 40:36 Coming Up Next! Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the b…
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Fast Food was programmed in just a few weeks, and is a solid budget maze chase! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter …
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We take a look at the roots of the X-Com series and look back at the work of the recently departed Oliver Frey. 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX S…
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🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 What would you transform into? 4:22 Transformers Review 36:15 Coming Up Next! More Amigos Retro Ga…
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Our Sinclair records for the first time live in front of a studio audience! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Have you been chased b…
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Spy Hunter arrived on the 48k Spectrum in 1985, shortly after it debuted in the arcade. Featuring big sprites, colorful scenery, and smooth scrolling, it's a solid port! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered wha…
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Firefly was the game Speccy ace Joffa Smith said that everything came together on. Is it his best work? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum!…
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Jack the Nipper was heavily marketed and had a fun concept behind it, but the execution left a lot to be desired. We take a deep dive in this episode of Our Sinclair! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what j…
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Deus Ex Machina - Is it a game? An interactive movie? A play-along cassette? You be the judge! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! More Ami…
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In the last of Don Priestley's platform/adventure/puzzle games, this Mastertronic titles has you exploring a sewer, jungle, museum, and battlefield! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the b…
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Aaron and Boat RELAX and experience the pleasuredome that is Frankie Goes to Hollywood! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 When are y…
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Snowed Under is a brand new game from developer HappyCodingZX and is available now at http://cronosoft.fwscart.com/ . All proceeds from the sale benefit Crisis, a UK-based charity assisting the homeless. 0:00 When was the last time you were snowed under? 4:36 Snowed Under Review 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! …
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Enduro Racer sometimes gets lost in the shadow of Sega's Outrun franchise, but the Spectrum port of this arcade dirt bike title shows just how fast the humble 48k could push that sense of speed! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair 0:00 Rest in Peace, Spectrum artist Bernie Drummo…
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1984's Mikie is an energetic take on the life of an American High School student from Japanese developer Konami, and the Speccy port is not to be missed! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be …
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The ZX Spectrum port of Rod-Land, despite its lack of color, presents a faithful rendition of the arcade original with some innovative twists thrown in! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be t…
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Pyjamarama was part of the oddly popular "Wally" series of puzzle adventures for the ZX Spectrum. Its bright, colorful graphics belie the devious puzzles hidden within. It's worth a play! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair …
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Exolon is a simply beautiful side scrolling run and gun title, making full use of the Speccy's color pallette and AY sound chip (on the 128k of course). But what about the difficulty? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:50 Exolon Revi…
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Heavy on the Magick is a puzzle adventure game with some of the biggest animated sprites ever on the ZX Spectrum. It's worth a look! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:56 Heavy on the Magick Review Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebo…
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Shpeed is a recent release for the ZX Spectrum Next, originally programmed for the Acorn Archimedes. Let's give it a whirl! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Justin TinpotGamer, Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krisp…
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Will luck be a lady for Monte Carlo Casino? It’s Our Sinclair Episode 70. 🏆 Support us on Patreon and make Our Sinclair weekly! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, O Brien’s Retro and Vintage, Hermski, Paul Harrington, Peter Mulhullond, Ch…
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Elevator Action descended onto the ZX Spectrum in 1987 - how does it stack up to the arcade original? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help us make it a weekly program! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to Our Sinclair Patrons Geoff Ogden, Mark Downie, Hermski, Andrew Waite, Kapi…
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Yogi Bear sprang from the televisions of Britain to the beloved ZX Spectrum, but something was clearly lost in the process, eh Boo Boo? 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:32 Yogi Bear Review 33:44 Show Closing 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporter…
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🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebox, Chris Foulds, Steve R., FrodoNL, Christian Roussel, Paul Harrington, Hermski, Mark Derham, Eric Nelson, Simulant, and O’Brien’s Retro and Vintage! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Ever…
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🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair The Amigos Retro Gaming Podcast Network: https://anchor.fm/amigospodcast Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/amigosretro Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amigospodcast/ More Amigos Retro Gaming! ARG Presents - Spotlighti…
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🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair The Amigos Retro Gaming Podcast Network: https://anchor.fm/amigospodcast Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/amigosretro Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amigospodcast/ More Amigos Retro Gaming! ARG Presents - Spotlighti…
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