The ZX Spectrum was created as a computer for the masses rather than the classes. A follow-up to the hugely successful Sinclair ZX81, the Speccy – as it affectionately became known – was advertised as the first colour computer that could be bought for under £100. Thanks to its affordable price, wide range of software, easy to learn BASIC language and simple set-up, the Spectrum went on to become the best-selling computer in the UK and revolutionised the country’s games industry.
This book takes you through the history of the much-loved platform, sampling a varied cross-section of the many thousands of games from the very first releases to modern retro classics and even previously unreleased prototypes. Each entry features a screenshot, review and publishing information, along with the author’s personal rating for the title.
With ten entries for each letter of the alphabet, this is not supposed to be a list of the best or the worst games; neither is it a complete guide to all that’s available. It is simply a meandering journey through well over thirty years of home computing history, designed to interest both the dedicated fan and the casual reader.
A Compendium of ZX Spectrum Games is a celebration of Sir Clive’s wonder machine, filled with nostalgic memories, new opinions, interesting stories and so much more!

A Compendium of ZX Spectrum Games - Volume One

Computers & Technology

Hawken, Kieren

Games & Strategy Guides

AG Books

The Atari 2600 might not have been the first ever games console but it was certainly the first one to be successful and launched an entire industry in the process. Originally known as the Video Computer System, it went on to sell over thirty million units and still holds the record for being the longest officially supported console; the first game arrived in 1977 with the last being released in 1992, an incredible 15 years later. With such a long life, the 2600 spawned a huge catalogue of cartridges that includes many of the gaming world’s greatest classics.
This book takes you through the history of the much-loved platform, sampling a varied cross-section of games; featured titles include early releases, modern retro classics and even originally unreleased prototypes. Each entry features a screenshot, review and publishing information, along with the author’s personal rating for the title.
With ten entries for each letter of the alphabet, this is not supposed to be a list of the best or the worst games; neither is it a complete guide to all that’s available. It is simply a meandering journey through some thirty years of home computing history, and will interest dedicated fans and casual readers alike.
A Compendium of Atari 2600 Games is a celebration of the classic console, filled with nostalgic memories, new opinions, interesting stories and so much more!

A Compendium of Atari 2600 Games - Volume One

The word "legacy" is perhaps thrown around far too much in the world of computing, but when it comes to Atari's 8-bit range of computers it couldn't be more relevant. Fresh from designing the best-selling 2600 VCS, Atari's engineers set to work on the follow up - a powerful computer that was equally adept at playing games. This might seem normal today but back then computers really weren't seen as games machines. Starting with the release of the Atari 400 and 800 in 1979 and continuing on with the XL and XE models, the Atari 8-bit series, as it would become known, was the very first home computer to feature custom graphics and sound chips. In fact its design would very much become the template that all home micros would follow. In this book we take you through the life of the Atari 8-bit computers looking at a varied cross section of the 8000+ games available with a review and screenshot of each one. From classics released in the late 1970s to modern homebrew titles, there are games of all genres and styles. With ten entries for each letter of the alphabet, this is not supposed to be a list of the best or the worst games; neither is it a complete guide to all that's available. It is simply a meandering journey through the decades of home computing history, designed to interest both the dedicated fan and the casual reader alike. A Compendium of Atari 8-bit Games is a celebration of the historic home micro filled with nostalgic memories, new opinions, interesting stories, developer interviews and so much more besides.

A Compendium of Atari 8-bit Games - Volume One

The word “legacy” is perhaps thrown around far too much in the world of computing, but when it comes to Atari’s 8-bit range of computers it couldn’t be more relevant. Fresh from designing the best-selling 2600 VCS, Atari’s engineers set to work on the follow up – a powerful computer that was equally adept at playing games. This might seem normal today but back then computers really weren’t seen as games machines. Starting with the release of the Atari 400 and 800 in 1979 and continuing on with the XL and XE models, the Atari 8-bit series, as it would become known, was the very first home computer to feature custom graphics and sound chips. In fact its design would very much become the template that all home micros would follow. 
In this book we take you through the life of the Atari 8-bit computers looking at a varied cross section of the 8000+ games available with a review and screenshot of each one. From classics released in the late 1970s to modern homebrew titles, there are games of all genres and styles. With ten entries for each letter of the alphabet, this is not supposed to be a list of the best or the worst games; neither is it a complete guide to all that’s available. It is simply a meandering journey through the decades of home computing history, designed to interest both the dedicated fan and the casual reader alike. 
A Compendium of Atari 8-bit Games is a celebration of the historic home micro filled with nostalgic memories, new opinions, interesting stories, developer interviews and so much more besides.

It's impossible to understate the Commodore 64's influence on both the home computer and video game industry. Indeed, it reigned supreme as the best selling home computer for over 30 years, only being overtaken in more recent years by the Raspberry Pi. The C64 was a machine that truly exemplified the famous phrase once used by Commodore founder Jack Tramiel "Power without the price". Not only did the C64 manage to outsell all its rivals in its homeland of America, but also gained enormous traction across the whole of Europe too, meaning it has one of the largest software libraries of any computer ever. From its famous SID chip to the multi-coloured hardware sprites the C64 might have been a micro computer at heart, but it was one that definitely had gaming in mind. In this book we take you through the life of the Commodore 64 and 128 computers looking at a varied cross section of the 10000+ games available with a review and screenshot of each one. From classics released in the early eighties to modern homebrew titles, there are games of all genres and styles. With ten entries for each letter of the alphabet, this is not supposed to be a list of the best or the worst games; neither is it a complete guide to all that's available. It is simply a meandering journey through the decades of home computing history, designed to interest both the dedicated fan and the casual reader alike. A Compendium of Commodore 64 Games is a celebration of the historic home micro filled with nostalgic memories, new opinions, interesting stories, developer interviews and so much more besides. Features interviews with: Angie Niehoff from Capstone Software John Cutter from Gamestar and Peter Calver from Audiogenic

A Compendium of Commodore 64 Games - Volume One

2QT Publishing

A Compendium of Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Games: Volume 1

Independently published

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A Compendium of ZX Spectrum Games - Volume One

A Compendium of ZX Spectrum Games - Volume One

A Compendium of Atari 2600 Games - Volume One

A Compendium of Atari 2600 Games - Volume One

A Compendium of Atari 8-bit Games - Volume One

A Compendium of Atari 8-bit Games - Volume One

A Compendium of Commodore 64 Games - Volume One

A Compendium of Commodore 64 Games - Volume One

A Compendium of Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Games: Volume 1