Growing up, my first exposure to 8-bit gaming wasn't with the Nintendo Entertainment System. Like many gamers in the UK, my first introduction to this medium took the form of the humble home computer. The Spectrum 128k was the first system we owned and despite huge limitations (lengthy load times, shocking frame rates and some rudimentary graphics), I have many fond memories of this computer. .
We soon 'upgraded' (I'm realising that this could be seen as blasphemy to some, lol) to a Commodore 64 that boasted incredible music, better frame rates and tidier, if less detailed, graphics. .
I have an affection for both of these 8-bit computers as they were the two systems that kicked off my interest in gaming, so when the opportunity to pick up the new C64 mini came up, I had to bite. .
Everything from the classic boot screen, the authentic (non-functioning) design of the original keyboard, to the not-so-precise feel of the joystick is faithfully representated here. .
Looking forward to getting into some of the old classics and seeing if they are as good as I remember! 😅 .
#retrocollectiveeurope #retrocollective #retrogamer #retrogames #oldschoolgaming #retrotech #c64mini #commodore #commodore64 #spectrum #spectrum128k #gaminghusband #gamingroom #gaming
I was tagged by @gspotgaming (check his account if you haven't already - great stuff) to join the infamous #2018backlogchallenge! Boy, my backlog is embarrassing and unfortunately, it just get larger and larger 😲☹️. .
At the start of the year I said to myself that I'd put a dent into it in a big way and so far, I'm making slow, but steady progress. .
Again, largely PS4 titles here, including 3 Yakuza games, (I was hoping to finish these before 6 arrives - who am I kidding 😅) and MGSV, which I started on the day of it's release, but never touched again! I know, I know, shocking stuff, but I'm looking to put things right in 2018! .
#yakuzakiwami #yakuza3 #yakuza0 #thesurge #metalgearsolid #metalgearsolidv #devilmaycry # #sega #capcom #konami #selaedgames #ps4 #ps3 #soulsborne
