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THEC64 updates on the handheld, timelines and David Rowe commissioned artwork

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THEC64 team today have just released a rather big announcement over on their indiegogo page, relating to the timeline and the release of their upcoming machines, in particular the handheld device.  Within this update it’s also revealed that the David Rowe, the artist behind such gaming covers as 3D Ant Attack, Soft Aid and Way of […]

Halo Wars 2 soundtrack to get a limited edition vinyl release

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Something rather special is about to arrive for all Halo fans from Sumthing Else Music Works, the award-winning record label dedicated to licensing and distributing video game soundtracks.  It’s been announced today that the Halo Wars 2 Original Soundtrack will be getting a special limited edition, deluxe gatefold, red marbled, double LP vinyl release.  Not only […]

Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams – The Impossible Planet Review

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Villordsutch reviews Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: The Impossible Planet… Episode two of Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams is titled The Impossible Planet.  Originally published back in 1953 within the American Science Fiction and Fantasy magazine Imagination, this latest iteration is delivered by David Farr (The Night Manager, Hanna, McMafia) who is handling both writing and […]

THE64 has gone, please welcome THEC64

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Two pieces of news have arrived this weekend from THE64 camp, though from this point on we shan’t be calling it THE64 anymore.   This retrogaming device – which is coming in three different forms – that is bringing back Commodore 64 gaming goodness, has changed its name ever so slightly and you’ll probably agree it […]

Movie Review – Memoirs of a Spectrum Addict

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Memoirs of a Spectrum Addict Directed by Andy Remic. SYNOPSIS: A documentary feature film based on Andy Remic’s memoirs growing up with the ZX Spectrum; part cinema drama, part interviews, part nostalgic journey. The ZX Spectrum back in the 1980’s was one of the computers to have in your home. Forget your Nintendos and your […]

Comic Book Review – Star Trek Boldly Go #11

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Villordsutch reviews Star Trek Boldly Go #11… After the summer break we return to Star Trek Boldly Go touching on the past, and a turning point in the Federation’s history with Captain Garth and the return of Eurydice along with her daughter Thalia, who we last saw in Star Trek ongoing #45. With our story […]

The Five Worst Star Trek Episodes Ever!

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Villordsutch on the five worst Star Trek episodes ever… With Star Trek: Discovery due to leave spacedock on the 24th September, you’ve still got plenty of time to quickly get in a few classic episodes of Star Trek from across the ages.  Heck, you may even want to introduce a few members of your family/peer […]

Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams – The Hood Maker Review

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Villordsutch reviews Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: The Hood Maker… Channel 4’s first episode of the Electric Dreams series, based upon the works of one of the greatest writers within the realms of science-fiction, Philip K. Dick, has just aired. Tonight’s episode, The Hood Maker, was originally published way back in 1955 and the core essence […]

The Ulitmatest Battle arrives on Steam free-to-play

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Arriving on Steam is the fantastically titled The Ultimatest Battle, from indie french developers Ediogames.  This free-to-play game blends together the best elements of such games as Worms, Team Fortress 2 and Super Smash Brothers, to deliver a fast-paced addictive competitive 2D real-time arena shooter.  And yes, it’s free to play…In the “UB” universe, players embody […]