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Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · 4d

Day 2 at #playexpoblackpool

Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · 6d

Our 21st successful hashtag#Kickstarter funded in less than 24 hours!

Thanks to our amazing hashtag#retrogmaing community. One for all the hashtag#ZXSpectrum fans. ❤️🕹️

www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

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Retro Computers @retrocomps.bsky.social · 6d

After years of being passed over for languages supposedly faster and sleeker... BASIC IS BACK (Source.)

To the side, in a pink sidebar: "PC IBM, Tandy, PC Compatibles." Up top, in small yellow font: "After years of being passed over for languages supposedly faster and sleeker..." Middle of the page, a sunset with a home computer framing it; two men are enveloped in the glow of the monitor 'sun'. Bellow, in big rounded font: "BASIC IS BACK" The article is credited to Tom Campbell.

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Gamesyouloved @gamesyouloved.bsky.social · 6d

Imagine being able to program a game like Uridium?!
From it's makers Hewson comes a new book - 20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum.
Start at the beginning and learn BASIC coding....
Just launched - back it here: kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

#zxspectrum #retrogaming by @hewsongames.bsky.social

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Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · 10d

Banners have arrived for Play Expo Blackpool this weekend!

Who's coming?

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Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · 15d

MILESTONE REACHED!👀
600 amazing followers on #Kickstarter
Launches 2nd October👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

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Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · 15d

5 followers away from 600 on #Kickstarter 👀
Join us #zxspectrum fans ahead of launch: www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

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Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · 17d

Yes! You will be able to bundle together all three Hewson #ZXSpectrum books in the upcoming Kickstarter. Follow here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · 19d

Our #ZXSpectrum book going live on #Kickstarter soon, follow here to stay in the loop: www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

Coming soon: 20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum

A new, remastered edition of Andrew Hewson's programming book. Learn to write BASIC programs for your ZX Spectrum or ZX Spectrum Next!

www.kickstarter.com

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Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our next #ZXSpectrum book from Andrew Hewson is coming soon to #Kickstarter. Complete the set!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

Coming soon: 20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum

A new, remastered edition of Andrew Hewson's programming book. Learn to write BASIC programs for your ZX Spectrum or ZX Spectrum Next!

www.kickstarter.com

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hyper Sentinel Fusion is in the #BIGFallShowcase hosted by @clemmygames.bsky.social. Save. The. Date! 👀

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Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · Jul 23

Hey #ZXSpectrum fans, you can by both of the Hewson speccy programming books from our website:
www.hueygames.com/40-bmcr-zx-s...
www.hueygames.com/helpline

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · Jul 5

EARLY BIRD reward ends soon! Get your collectors edition before it's too late 👉bit.ly/hsfusion
#retrogaming #indiegame

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · Jul 4

Our game in the latest issue of @retrogamermag.bsky.social 😍 play the demo 👉 bit.ly/hsfusion

#retrogaming #indiegame #indiedev

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our #indiegame campaign has been selected by @kickstarter.com as an official Project We Love!

Check it out 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · Jun 20

👀Calling all #indiegame content creators and influencers - we are looking for coverage of our soon-to-be-released #SteamDemo of Hyper Sentinel Fusion AND we have a few boxed 3.5" Mega Floppy Micro Drive physical samples for unboxings - get in touch! #indiedev

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · Jun 14

Physical games are not dead!
#screenshotsaturday

Collectors edition coming soon 👉 bit.ly/hsfusion

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Jun 8

We took a deepdive in @hueygames.bsky.social upcoming #kickstarter Hyper Sentinel Fusion, check it out! 👇

retrolike.net/2025/05/30/h...

Hyper Sentinel Fusion Preview - retrolike.net

If you were a home computer gamer in the 1980s, especially on the Commodore 64 or ZX Spectrum, chances are you were familiar with Hewson Consultants. Founded by Andrew Hewson in 1982, the company beca...

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hi #pitchyagame

Hyper Sentinel Fusion is an intense shoot-em-up + roguelite.

🕹️Destroy the defences of procedurally-generated space titans
🤖Infiltrate & plunder the depths with your droid
💰Spend your bounty on epic upgrades
💾 Physical edition 👉 bit.ly/hsfusion

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Rob Hewson @robhewson.bsky.social · Jun 2

Looking forward to my first trip to #FirstPlayable in Florence next week. If you're there, grab me for a chat! #gamedev

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · May 31

Explore and upgrade at Moonbase Alpha, before heading back into battle.
👉 bit.ly/hsfusion

#screenshotsaturday

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · May 29

We've been selected by #Kickstarter as a "Project We Love" and we're just 3 follows away from 500 pre-launch followers!

Can you help us reach 500?! 👉 bit.ly/hsfusion

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Rob Hewson @robhewson.bsky.social · May 28

Guess what we found in the Science & Industry Museum, Manchester, today? 👀

One of the games dad published in the 80s. Here he is looking at it. Rather a surprise to find out surname on a screen in a museum randomly!

#retrogaming

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · May 25

Yes, we are doing this 👉 bit.ly/hsfusion
#retrogaming

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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · May 24

Destroy, plunder & take over enemy droids to assume their form and capabilities 👉 bit.ly/hsfusion

#screenshotsaturday

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