8-Bit Back Issues
@8bitbackissues.bsky.social
A Podcast looking at retro video game magazines. Drop me a message if you'd like to be a guest.
Hosted by Geoff Owen @NCC17fOrmula1
Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network
https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues
Hosted by Geoff Owen @NCC17fOrmula1
Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network
https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues
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The Ashens Movies
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NEW EPISODE!
Back in September I joined @markadamshc.bsky.social for two episodes of @reddwarfpod.bsky.social to chat about the Stuart Ashens movies. Here are both episodes combined for your pleasure.
Magazine chats back next month!
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
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Back in September I joined @markadamshc.bsky.social for two episodes of @reddwarfpod.bsky.social to chat about the Stuart Ashens movies. Here are both episodes combined for your pleasure.
Magazine chats back next month!
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0XQe...
Over on my personal Bluesky account I've been posting a game a day for the last 6 days based on gaming systems I've owned (or games I've played through re-release packs on later systems). My game choices are gonna come from the last 42 years so feel free to follow and comment with your memories.
6. Forza Horizon 4 (Playground / Microsoft)
For me personally, the best open-world racing game ever. And made even better for me because it's set in Britain. Forza Horizon 5 is technically better, but I love racing around streets and roads and in cars that look familiar to me.
#ForzaHorizon4
For me personally, the best open-world racing game ever. And made even better for me because it's set in Britain. Forza Horizon 5 is technically better, but I love racing around streets and roads and in cars that look familiar to me.
#ForzaHorizon4
January 10, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Over on my personal Bluesky account I've been posting a game a day for the last 6 days based on gaming systems I've owned (or games I've played through re-release packs on later systems). My game choices are gonna come from the last 42 years so feel free to follow and comment with your memories.
NEW EPISODE!
Back in September I joined @markadamshc.bsky.social for two episodes of @reddwarfpod.bsky.social to chat about the Stuart Ashens movies. Here are both episodes combined for your pleasure.
Magazine chats back next month!
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0XQe...
Back in September I joined @markadamshc.bsky.social for two episodes of @reddwarfpod.bsky.social to chat about the Stuart Ashens movies. Here are both episodes combined for your pleasure.
Magazine chats back next month!
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0XQe...
The Ashens Movies
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January 9, 2026 at 7:56 AM
NEW EPISODE!
Back in September I joined @markadamshc.bsky.social for two episodes of @reddwarfpod.bsky.social to chat about the Stuart Ashens movies. Here are both episodes combined for your pleasure.
Magazine chats back next month!
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0XQe...
Back in September I joined @markadamshc.bsky.social for two episodes of @reddwarfpod.bsky.social to chat about the Stuart Ashens movies. Here are both episodes combined for your pleasure.
Magazine chats back next month!
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0XQe...
Great stuff. Thanks - we are trying to see if we can find either of these issues online to read somewhere.
January 8, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Great stuff. Thanks - we are trying to see if we can find either of these issues online to read somewhere.
Sending a question out to the hive mind. Podmetheus: An Alien Earth Podcast ( @podmetheus.bsky.social ) and 8-Bit Back Issues are planning a crossover episode and want to talk about the Alien video games. So, we're looking for a gaming mag with an Alien cover. Can anyone suggest anything?
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ALT: a person is standing in a dark room in a video game looking out a window .
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January 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Sending a question out to the hive mind. Podmetheus: An Alien Earth Podcast ( @podmetheus.bsky.social ) and 8-Bit Back Issues are planning a crossover episode and want to talk about the Alien video games. So, we're looking for a gaming mag with an Alien cover. Can anyone suggest anything?
I won't lie - it's a big edit job! However it's a great episode and one I thoroughly enjoyed recording.
December 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I won't lie - it's a big edit job! However it's a great episode and one I thoroughly enjoyed recording.
In January, I'll be sharing two guest appearances I made on the Shipwrecked and Comatose podcast @reddwarfpod.bsky.social where I chatted with @markadamshc.bsky.social about the two Ashens movies.
December 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
In January, I'll be sharing two guest appearances I made on the Shipwrecked and Comatose podcast @reddwarfpod.bsky.social where I chatted with @markadamshc.bsky.social about the two Ashens movies.
We will be taking a brief hiatus in January as our next episode is a bumper one with Ash Versus from @underconsolepod.bsky.social which will be released in February...
December 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We will be taking a brief hiatus in January as our next episode is a bumper one with Ash Versus from @underconsolepod.bsky.social which will be released in February...
That brings us up to date with this month's guest, @mpkch.bsky.social from @breakspace.bsky.social joined us in December to chat about Crash issue 18.
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Crash issue 18
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December 29, 2025 at 9:28 AM
That brings us up to date with this month's guest, @mpkch.bsky.social from @breakspace.bsky.social joined us in December to chat about Crash issue 18.
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open.spotify.com/episode/4vtg...
In November, I was joined by gaming journalist and YouTuber Brian Sharp @ukgnzoidberg.bsky.social to talk about Games-X issue 1
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Games-X issue 1
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December 29, 2025 at 9:28 AM
In November, I was joined by gaming journalist and YouTuber Brian Sharp @ukgnzoidberg.bsky.social to talk about Games-X issue 1
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open.spotify.com/episode/20iI...
And then in October, @philsouth.bsky.social joined us to chat about Your Spectrum issue 18, the start of his gaming journalism career.
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open.spotify.com/episode/2O14...
December 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
And then in October, @philsouth.bsky.social joined us to chat about Your Spectrum issue 18, the start of his gaming journalism career.
open.spotify.com/episode/2O14...
open.spotify.com/episode/2O14...
DJ Slope from @slopesgameroom.bsky.social joined us for the September episode to chat about Sega Magazine issue 11.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
DJ Slope from @slopesgameroom.bsky.social joined us for the September episode to chat about Sega Magazine issue 11.
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open.spotify.com/episode/0fGH...
We welcomed Bill Sunderland from @escapethispodcast.bsky.social onto the August episode to talk about our first Australian magazine, PC Powerplay issue 27.
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PC Powerplay issue 27
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December 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We welcomed Bill Sunderland from @escapethispodcast.bsky.social onto the August episode to talk about our first Australian magazine, PC Powerplay issue 27.
open.spotify.com/episode/4MAB...
open.spotify.com/episode/4MAB...
In July, we welcomed author and podcaster @bazgreenland.bsky.social to talk Games World issue 2.
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Games World issue 2
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December 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
In July, we welcomed author and podcaster @bazgreenland.bsky.social to talk Games World issue 2.
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...and Dave from @rosetintedspectrum.bsky.social joined us for the June episode to talk about Your Sinclair issue 6 open.spotify.com/episode/1TLp...
Your Sinclair issue 6
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December 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
...and Dave from @rosetintedspectrum.bsky.social joined us for the June episode to talk about Your Sinclair issue 6 open.spotify.com/episode/1TLp...
In May, @mrvestek.bsky.social joined us to chat about Official Dreamcast Magazine issue 21, aka the final issue...
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Official Dreamcast Magazine issue 21
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December 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
In May, @mrvestek.bsky.social joined us to chat about Official Dreamcast Magazine issue 21, aka the final issue...
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open.spotify.com/episode/0FTx...
In April, I was pleased to welcome @gamesguru1.bsky.social to chat about the Bitmap Brothers by way of Retro Gamer issue 191.
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Retro Gamer issue 191
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December 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In April, I was pleased to welcome @gamesguru1.bsky.social to chat about the Bitmap Brothers by way of Retro Gamer issue 191.
open.spotify.com/episode/3VLt...
open.spotify.com/episode/3VLt...
In March, we welcomed writer, podcaster and musician @leechrimes.bsky.social to chat about Zero issue 4.
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Zero issue 4
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December 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In March, we welcomed writer, podcaster and musician @leechrimes.bsky.social to chat about Zero issue 4.
open.spotify.com/episode/7dMa...
open.spotify.com/episode/7dMa...
...and then in February, Den of Ten host Sam Stokes @samwellpv.bsky.social joined us to chat about Official PlayStation 2 Magazine issue 27.
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open.spotify.com/episode/5Wcl...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
...and then in February, Den of Ten host Sam Stokes @samwellpv.bsky.social joined us to chat about Official PlayStation 2 Magazine issue 27.
open.spotify.com/episode/5Wcl...
open.spotify.com/episode/5Wcl...
Back in January, we welcomed Twitch streamer and @timelessgc.bsky.social organiser Middle Aged Gamer Guy onto the podcast to chat about C&VG issue 80.
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C&VG issue 80
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December 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Back in January, we welcomed Twitch streamer and @timelessgc.bsky.social organiser Middle Aged Gamer Guy onto the podcast to chat about C&VG issue 80.
open.spotify.com/episode/01mr...
open.spotify.com/episode/01mr...
Well, we're at the end of 2025 and we have another 12 episodes under our belt. Let's take a look back at the episodes and amazing guests we've had this year.
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Crash issue 18
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December 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Well, we're at the end of 2025 and we have another 12 episodes under our belt. Let's take a look back at the episodes and amazing guests we've had this year.
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Happy Christmas guys. I'll do my best to pop in but I can't guarantee I'll be there.
December 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Happy Christmas guys. I'll do my best to pop in but I can't guarantee I'll be there.
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Great to see that two of my podcasts get mentioned in this month's @filmstories.bsky.social Magazine. @threecirclesfs.bsky.social and @8bitbackissues.bsky.social both get a shout out in there.
If you want to see what nice stuff has been written then you'll have to go buy it!
@violeth310.bsky.social
If you want to see what nice stuff has been written then you'll have to go buy it!
@violeth310.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Great to see that two of my podcasts get mentioned in this month's @filmstories.bsky.social Magazine. @threecirclesfs.bsky.social and @8bitbackissues.bsky.social both get a shout out in there.
If you want to see what nice stuff has been written then you'll have to go buy it!
@violeth310.bsky.social
If you want to see what nice stuff has been written then you'll have to go buy it!
@violeth310.bsky.social
And if you're interested in the great work that @mpkch.bsky.social and the team from @breakspace.bsky.social Magazine does here, you can download the current issue, as well as the first two back issues free from breakspace.itch.io
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
And if you're interested in the great work that @mpkch.bsky.social and the team from @breakspace.bsky.social Magazine does here, you can download the current issue, as well as the first two back issues free from breakspace.itch.io
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I've been enjoying the @8bitbackissues.bsky.social podcast, featuring @breakspace.bsky.social 's very own Mpk chatting about what we're doing with Break Space and taking a look at Crash Issue 18.
Available from wherever you get your podcasts from.
www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1720...
Available from wherever you get your podcasts from.
www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1720...
December 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I've been enjoying the @8bitbackissues.bsky.social podcast, featuring @breakspace.bsky.social 's very own Mpk chatting about what we're doing with Break Space and taking a look at Crash Issue 18.
Available from wherever you get your podcasts from.
www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1720...
Available from wherever you get your podcasts from.
www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1720...
Reposted by 8-Bit Back Issues
Hear me roar!
Well, waffle on about ZX Spectrum magazines.
No actual roaring included.
Well, waffle on about ZX Spectrum magazines.
No actual roaring included.
A new episode coming this Sunday featuring @mpkch.bsky.social from @breakspace.bsky.social. We chat BreakSpace and Crash, two great Spectrum mags - one from yesterday, and one from today...
December 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Hear me roar!
Well, waffle on about ZX Spectrum magazines.
No actual roaring included.
Well, waffle on about ZX Spectrum magazines.
No actual roaring included.