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Mark R. Jones

@markrjones1970.bsky.social

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#ZXSpectrum, #Amiga & #AtariST graphics boy at #OceanSoftware in the late 80s so into #RetroGaming. Big fan of #TheBeatles & #SydBarrett. Get LOAD DIJ DIJ here: http://tinyurl.com/bddrdutk

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jan 9

My #RetroGaming highlight of last year was having these 2 videos made from my recollections in my book #LOADDIJDIJ by @SebsplaceYT

Part 1: youtu.be/gHho_RuROdY?...
Part 2: youtu.be/lhMitqFgswY?...

They turned out really well & have been very popular! #OceanSoftware #ZXSpectrum

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · 1d

The Outer Hebridies! 😃

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · 1d

No not all of them. There's loads of console & PC stuff I haven't got but not bothered about them.

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · 1d

I do! It's here 😁

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · 1d

And the guitar case covering the bottom shelves in pic 2 is there to stop the puppy from chewing the spines of my 40 year old magazines. She got to some though before I noticed what she was doing!! 😡 🐕

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · 1d

For the benefit of my new #RetroGaming followers here's a look at my mental games room / museum. I started collecting old games in 1991 when I worked in a games shop where people were part exchanging 8bit machines for 16bit.

I've managed to find almost all the old stuff I got rid of! #ZXSpectrum

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · 4d

I didn't say there wasn't.

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · 4d

Oh look, here's a few #ZXSpectrum games I worked on back in the days of #OceanSoftware 😁

#RetroGaming

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · 23d

Fancied putting up a framed picture of the sign of the 'Green Man' pub in #TheWickerMan - couldn't find a good enough image on the net so took a photo of the sign from the film & then, after 20 mins or so in Photoshop, I came up with this! Looks jolly, but weird! :)

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Sep 17

The joys of owning a sweet looking #puppy!

I've had this record since 1987, kept it nice and clean. Now look! 🤨 #GeorgeHarrison #Dog #MansBestFriend  #Shihtzu

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Sep 4

After losing Lennon we've realised, after the last month, or so that we got used to having 3 dogs. So, last night we put that right.

Here's 9 week old (born on 1st July) Willow who we've welcomed in to the fold. She's also a #Shihtzu like Duggie.

#Dog #MansBestFriend

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Aug 27

That's been made with crayons!

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Aug 23

Look what arrived today - the 1st issue of the new #ZXSpectrum magazine, #FREEZEZX. Woop woop!

Well worth getting yourself a copy if you're into all that - just like I am!

You can buy yours from here: freeze64.com/freezezx-iss... @freeze64.bsky.social

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Spexxy (RetroSpexx) @spexxy.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'd like to add that I started this project a few weeks ago, after replaying Adrian Singh and @markrjones1970.bsky.social Speccy remake of Mr. Do.

Which, if you haven't played it, is awesome!

Mr. Do! and Dig Dug remain firm favourite coin ops of mine, and both provide inspiration for Grave Danger.

A mock up cassette cover for a ZX Spectrum version of Mr. Do! by Adrian Singh and Mark R Jones

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jul 18

Here's all the footage I filmed of #Cast, #RichardAshcroft & #Oasis at #HeatonPark in #Manchester on Wed 16 July 2025:
youtu.be/sR3DdECj-m0

#OasisLive25 #OasisReunion

Oasis with Cast & Richard Ashcroft, Heaton Park, 16 July 2025

YouTube video by Mark R. Cobley-Jones

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jul 12

Jasper's trying to hide from the heat!! He is in all 3 of these photos 🤭 #Dog #MansBestFriend

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jul 3

Nice day trip to Lytham St. Anne's today for a #dog walk on the beach in the sun! #MansBestFriend

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jun 29

I've still got 2 courtesy of #OceanSoftware that I used to house my #ZXSpectrum graphics from when I worked there

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jun 27

That's the one! Thanks a big bunch! 👍

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jun 27

Don't suppose anyone has this specific edition of 'The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles' for sale? Tried Ebay, lots of copies, but the sellers refuse to check if they have copies with this cover before posting. They'd rather I order it then send it back if it's wrong! 🙄🙄🙄

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jun 22

I could use your help with my fundraiser for Duggie's eye trauma on GoFundMe. Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts.

These vet fees have taken its toll & he needs further monitoring & medication gofund.me/21ed35b2 #Dog #MansBestFriend #Shihtzu

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jun 23

I still love coming back. Always have a walk round Abington & the park. I feel like a kid again when I do that

Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jun 23

Eeeek! No I don't. I bet it sounds lovely though 😬

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jun 23

After a stressfull month our #holiday in Llanddeiniol, Wales has started today.
#Dog #MansBestFriend

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Mark R. Jones @markrjones1970.bsky.social · Jun 23

Massive thanks to everyone who's liked, shared & donated so far. Very much appreciated by all of us!