CRASH magazine
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Celebrating the classic ZX Spectrum magazine CRASH, published by Newsfield. (No relation to the relaunched mag from Retro Fusion Books)
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Crash (Dec 1985) - Big Ben Strikes Again review. Also The Transformers full-page ad
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n87/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n87/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Crash (Dec 1985) - Big Ben Strikes Again review. Also The Transformers full-page ad
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n87/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n87/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
The left hand page is giving me flashbacks
Your Spectrum (Dec 1985) - Variload and DigiTape #1 - Your Spectrum issue 16 adverts
READ: https://archive.org/stream/your-spectrum-magazine-21/YourSpectrum_21_Dec_1985#page/n72/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/your-spectrum-magazine-21/YourSpectrum_21_Dec_1985#page/n72/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The left hand page is giving me flashbacks
Editorial crashonline.org.uk/23/editrl.htm
“... other ‘useful’ applications of the home computer are just too much grief to set up and maintain. What is the point of keeping track of your personal bank account on a Spectrum for instance, when you can do 98% of the analysis on the cheque stubs?”
“... other ‘useful’ applications of the home computer are just too much grief to set up and maintain. What is the point of keeping track of your personal bank account on a Spectrum for instance, when you can do 98% of the analysis on the cheque stubs?”
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Editorial crashonline.org.uk/23/editrl.htm
“... other ‘useful’ applications of the home computer are just too much grief to set up and maintain. What is the point of keeping track of your personal bank account on a Spectrum for instance, when you can do 98% of the analysis on the cheque stubs?”
“... other ‘useful’ applications of the home computer are just too much grief to set up and maintain. What is the point of keeping track of your personal bank account on a Spectrum for instance, when you can do 98% of the analysis on the cheque stubs?”
Twice Shy review crashonline.org.uk/35/twiceshy....
For those days when you really need a combination of an adventure game and a gambling sim
For those days when you really need a combination of an adventure game and a gambling sim
November 21, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Twice Shy review crashonline.org.uk/35/twiceshy....
For those days when you really need a combination of an adventure game and a gambling sim
For those days when you really need a combination of an adventure game and a gambling sim
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Crash (Dec 1985) - Saboteur! advert
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n44/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n44/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 21, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Crash (Dec 1985) - Saboteur! advert
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n44/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n44/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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When I turned that off, the tabs "Updates, Promotions, Social, InBox" were deleted by default. The tabs that existed BEFORE Gemini. #rage
a cartoon drawing of a cat 's eyes with fire in them
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a cat 's eyes with fire in them
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November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
When I turned that off, the tabs "Updates, Promotions, Social, InBox" were deleted by default. The tabs that existed BEFORE Gemini. #rage
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Crash (Dec 1985) - Lerm Tape Copier 7, Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Minitape 6, MicroDrive 1B, Wafa-Drive 1 and Transfer Pack adverts #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Crash (Dec 1985) - Lerm Tape Copier 7, Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Minitape 6, MicroDrive 1B, Wafa-Drive 1 and Transfer Pack adverts #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Crash (Dec 1985) - I.C.U.P.S. and The Arc of Yesod adverts #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Crash (Dec 1985) - I.C.U.P.S. and The Arc of Yesod adverts #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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That Lemming and its thousand-yard stare. I remember seeing it in the magazine racks back in 1991 and even then found it haunting.
It had seen things we people couldn’t believe.
It had seen things we people couldn’t believe.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
That Lemming and its thousand-yard stare. I remember seeing it in the magazine racks back in 1991 and even then found it haunting.
It had seen things we people couldn’t believe.
It had seen things we people couldn’t believe.
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editorial was still trying very hard to be like Your Sinclair. It all felt rather forced…
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-94/Crash_94_Dec_1991#page/n00/mode/2up (2/2)
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-94/Crash_94_Dec_1991#page/n00/mode/2up (2/2)
November 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
editorial was still trying very hard to be like Your Sinclair. It all felt rather forced…
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-94/Crash_94_Dec_1991#page/n00/mode/2up (2/2)
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-94/Crash_94_Dec_1991#page/n00/mode/2up (2/2)
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Crash (Dec 1985) - Cassette 50 advert
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n62/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n62/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Crash (Dec 1985) - Cassette 50 advert
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n62/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n62/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
SAM's first ever playtest crashonline.org.uk/71/sam.htm
“The hi-res Mode is offering no less than 128 colours on screen, with a display of 512 x 192 pixels, and I’m damned if I can tell the difference between this output and my Atari ST.”
“The hi-res Mode is offering no less than 128 colours on screen, with a display of 512 x 192 pixels, and I’m damned if I can tell the difference between this output and my Atari ST.”
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
SAM's first ever playtest crashonline.org.uk/71/sam.htm
“The hi-res Mode is offering no less than 128 colours on screen, with a display of 512 x 192 pixels, and I’m damned if I can tell the difference between this output and my Atari ST.”
“The hi-res Mode is offering no less than 128 colours on screen, with a display of 512 x 192 pixels, and I’m damned if I can tell the difference between this output and my Atari ST.”
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Crash (Dec 1985) - The Enormous Turnip, Hansel and Gretel, Goldilocks and Red Riding Hood reviews. Also Cosmic Wartoad full-page ad
READ: (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Crash (Dec 1985) - The Enormous Turnip, Hansel and Gretel, Goldilocks and Red Riding Hood reviews. Also Cosmic Wartoad full-page ad
READ: (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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@sinclairresearch.bsky.social Hi, I'm trying to find out when the amazing Sinclair Research logo was first used and who designed it, any ideas?
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
@sinclairresearch.bsky.social Hi, I'm trying to find out when the amazing Sinclair Research logo was first used and who designed it, any ideas?
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Crash (Dec 1985) - ACE advert
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n168/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n168/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Crash (Dec 1985) - ACE advert
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n168/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n168/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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what if sinclair research branded valve steam machine
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
what if sinclair research branded valve steam machine
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Crash (Dec 1985) - I, of the Mask review
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n47/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n47/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Crash (Dec 1985) - I, of the Mask review
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n47/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n47/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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ZX History - November 1991: Crash gives a quick summary of the better SAM Coupe software titles, but it’s two years since the original launch of the machine, and that’s still all of the software it (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
ZX History - November 1991: Crash gives a quick summary of the better SAM Coupe software titles, but it’s two years since the original launch of the machine, and that’s still all of the software it (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
crashonline.org.uk/23/desdes4.htm
“I wonder if any of you out there have ever sat down and thought about how long it takes to put a game out and what’s actually involved?”
“I wonder if any of you out there have ever sat down and thought about how long it takes to put a game out and what’s actually involved?”
November 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
crashonline.org.uk/23/desdes4.htm
“I wonder if any of you out there have ever sat down and thought about how long it takes to put a game out and what’s actually involved?”
“I wonder if any of you out there have ever sat down and thought about how long it takes to put a game out and what’s actually involved?”
Sorderon's Shadow review
Crash (Dec 1985) - Sweevo's World and The Worm in Paradise adverts
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n119/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-23/Crash_23_Dec_1985#page/n119/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Sorderon's Shadow review
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Crash charts for Dec 1987
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-47/Crash_47_Dec_1987#page/n111/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-47/Crash_47_Dec_1987#page/n111/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Crash charts for Dec 1987
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-47/Crash_47_Dec_1987#page/n111/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-47/Crash_47_Dec_1987#page/n111/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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The legendary Simon Goodwin attracts an audience with his technical insights on the ZX Spectrum Next at Crash Live!
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The legendary Simon Goodwin attracts an audience with his technical insights on the ZX Spectrum Next at Crash Live!
The only vaguely positive thing you can say about this is that it only lasted for a month. Still preposterous that this should happen in 1991
Memories of November 1991: So what did Crash do now they have their first female Editor? They put a drawing of her without her top on in her first Letters pages… Even without a bonkers cover tape, Crash had (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The only vaguely positive thing you can say about this is that it only lasted for a month. Still preposterous that this should happen in 1991