Crash (March 1984)

Crash (March 1984)

It seems that in the U.K., every 8-bit computer had a gaming magazine dedicated to it. Crash was dedicated to the ZX Spectrum, one of the most popular 8-bit computers in the U.K. Crash was published from 1984 all the way until 1992. The second issue from March 1984 includes:

Features

• Below Us The Shadow, Above Us Stars - Profile on Starzone and on Steven Turner.
• Flying High! - We look at computer retail outlets in this, the first of an occasional series, the CRASH team checks out W.H. Smith.

Articles

• Pardon Me, I'll Say That Again - Franco Frey interfaces with the Currah Microspeach unit.
• Learning At Play - We begin an occasional look at educational software and some reviews.

Regulars

• Editorial & Your Letters - Plus Advertisers Index and Reviews.
• News Input - A brief roundup for the month.
• Run It Again - In our second comparison we Roll Out The Barrel and take a look at Kong games.
• The Terminal Man - Comic Strip excitement as shipwrecked Arcadians discover the true identity of Gross.

D.I.Y.

• Fantasy/Crash Super Quiz
• Crash Hotline Charts - The phones have been buzzing! This month we publish Britain's first ever top selling software chart compiled from votes.
• Crash Quiz - Test your knowledge of Adventure games.

Guide

• Froggy - Pick of the month from among the established games that are available.
• Spectrum Software Guide - Pages and pages reviewing both old and new games.

Reviews

• Reviews In This Issue - Include games from Ultimate, Imagine, Silversoft, Mikrogen, Rabbit, Microsphere, Software Projects, Micromega, C.D.S. and many, many others.

...and more!

Popular Computing Weekly – May 20, 1982

Popular Computing Weekly – May 20, 1982
Popular Computing Weekly, as the name describes, was a monthly publication (in the U.K.) that covered popular home computers of the 1980s. The issue from the week of May 20th, 1982 includes:

• News - Spectrum add-ons, Commodore software competition.
• Club Reports - Mick Ryan reports on the independent Commodore Products User Group.
• Labyrinth - Dave Middleton presents an amazing maze game for you to play.
• Reviews - Pinball, Galaxy Invader, disc drive for the Vic-20.
• Open Forum - Seven pages of programs.
• Sound & vision - Sam Blythe on music, Brian Reffin Smith on art.
• Hand & mouth - John Gowrie on calculators, John Dawson on languages.
• Programming - BBC functions by Tim Hartnell.
• Peek & poke - Your questions answered.
• Competitions - Crossword.

...and more!

Big K (July 1984)

Big K (July 1984)
Big K was a 1980s computer gaming magazine that was published in the U.K. In addition to the typical games coverage, it also provided type-in programs for various computer platforms. The July 1984 issue includes: Games Programs

• Duel for CBM 64
• Daffy Cafe for Spectrum
• Fighter for Oric
• Tunnels of Zarnon for Spectrum
• Peeked at the Post for CBM 64
• Hare Lifts for VIC-20

Utility Programs

• Character Definer for BBC
• Padlocked for BBC

Software Reviews

• Review pages

Hardware

• 68000 Assembler
• Coleco Adam Review
• Spectrum Disc Drive Review
• Music, Maestro, Please

Features

• Mersey Byte Special
• Steven Jobs Interview
• Confessions of a Computer Snob
• Richard Taylor's Spectrum Graphics
• Atari Graphics

Regulars

• On-line News
• Zip Code
• Charts
• He Wrote One
• Classic Games of Our Time
• Dorkslayer
• Arcade Alley
• Letterbase

Competition

• Win a CGL MS Starter Pack

...and more!

Personal Computing Today (February 1983)

Personal Computing Today (February 1983)

Personal Computing Today was a computer magazine published in the U.K. in the early and mid 1980s. North American readers would find some familiar machines like the TRS-80 and VIC-20 but some of the computers covered were U.K. based like the BBC Micro. The February 1983 issue includes:

• Spectrum Software: Spectrum Zap - Do battle once more with the malevolent mutants from Mars in this all killing, all blasting game for the Spectrum.
• News - Brush up on the latest comings and goings in the computer scene.
• Letters - Comments or criticisms? Then this is your page.
• TRS-80 Software: Spelling Test - Let your Tandy test your spelling. With this program you can set up your own custom spelling tests.
• BBC Software: Squash - Learn how to program moving ball graphics and end up playing the computer a game of Squash.
• Next Month - Find out what we'll be up to in March.
• Atari Technique: Quick on the Draw - Find out more about the internal workings of your Atari's graphics.
• Review - Catch up with our review team in their latest escapades from the world of computer software.
• ZX81 Microspot: Instring Routine - Find out how to simulate this useful command on your own micro.
• Program Submissions - Want your name in print? Here's what you have to do.
• BBC Review: BBC Disc System - Thinking about treating your Beeb to some discs? Consult our review first and avoid the pitfalls.
• Letters: Micro Answers - If your Spectrum won't speak to you, or your RAM pack has rebelled, then drop us a line and we will set the experts on them.
• Sord: Review: The Sord's Edge - As the Japanese prepare to do battle for the control of the home computer market, Personal Computing Today agents sneaked a look at one of their secret weapons.
• UK 101 Software: UK Blitz - Bring your plane in for a safe landing by flattening the city below you.
• Survey - Personal Computing Today is your magazine, so complete our survey and help us give you what you want.
• Programming: Gamesboard - This month's Gamesboard will tell you all you need to know about setting up your own personal adventure.
• VIC 20 Software: One Touch Entry - Add a single key entry system to your VIC 20 with this invaluable program.
• BBC Hardware: Using Cassette Recorders - All you need to know about choosing, connecting and caring for your cassette recorder.
• Reference: Factfile - Mystified by the massive choice of micros? The Factfile will help you gain your perspective.
• Reference: Software Checklist - If you want a Toolkit for your Tandy or a Breakout for your BBC then turn to the Checklist to solve your problem.
• Reference: Micro Terms - If you're flummoxed by files of baffled by bytes then Micro Terms will straighten you out.

...and more!

Personal Computer News, Issue Number 82, October 13, 1984

via pinterest.com

The week of October 13, 1984 issue of Personal Computer News - http://d56447eb.tinylinks.co

Computer Gamer, Issue 11, February 1986

via pinterest.com

February 1986 issue of Computer Gamer - http://cd56a55f.tinylinks.co

Timex Sinclair 2068 advertisement from Timex Sinclair User

via pinterest.com

I never had one of these. The Sinclair/Spectrum line of computers was much more popular in the UK than here in the U.S. And the Commodore 64 was so much better. :)

http://68aebdc9.tinylinks.co

Personal Computer News Issue Number 87

via pinterest.com

November 17, 1984 issue of Personal Computer News, A UK based personal computer magazine - http://f3f0243d.tinylinks.co

Advertisement - Conquest - 3D Bat Attack

via pinterest.com

Advertisement from issue 64 of Personal Computer News, a UK based personal computer magazine of the 80s. This is an ad for Conquest and 3D Bat Attack by CheetahSoft for the Sinclair Spectrum 48k. - http://c74e6e8a.tinylinks.co

Ad: Cyclone and Tornado Low Level by Vortex Software for Sinclair Spectrum

via pinterest.com

Advertisement for Cyclone and Tornado Low Level by Vortex Software for the Sinclair Spectrum 48k from the first issue of Computer Gamer (April 1985) - http://15764944.tinylinks.co