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Wally Week
Mikro-Gen was a UK software company based in Bracknell, Berkshire that produced games for home computers in the early to mid-1980s. The company was formed by Mike Meek and Andrew Laurie in 1981, in order to capitalise on the growing boom of microcomputers in the home. The company had a solid reputation but became more prominent with its series of games featuring Wally Week and his family, all of which got excellent reviews in the highly respected computer magazine Crash. Later, the company produced the Mikro-Plus add-on for the ZX Spectrum. The company was bought out by Creative Sparks Distribution in 1987, which subsequently went into receivership six months later. Releases * ''Star Trek'' - 1982. * ''Knockout'' - 1983. * ''Mad Martha'' - 1983. * ''Genesis II'' - 1984 - written by Dale & Shelley McLoughlin. * ''Witch's Cauldron'' - 1985 - written by Dale & Shelley McLoughlin * ''Laserwarp'' - 1983; Reviewed in ''Crash'' with an overall score of 77% * ''Air Traffic Control'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computer Software
Software is a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data. This is in contrast to hardware, from which the system is built and which actually performs the work. At the lowest programming level, executable code consists of machine language instructions supported by an individual processor—typically a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphics processing unit (GPU). Machine language consists of groups of binary values signifying processor instructions that change the state of the computer from its preceding state. For example, an instruction may change the value stored in a particular storage location in the computer—an effect that is not directly observable to the user. An instruction may also invoke one of many input or output operations, for example displaying some text on a computer screen; causing state changes which should be visible to the user. The processor executes the instructions in the order they are provided, unless it is instructed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Gatchaman Video Games
This is a list of video games based on the anime series ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman''. Battle of the Planets ''Battle of the Planets'' is a video game based on a television series of the same name. The game was published in 1986 by Mikro-Gen Ltd for various home computer systems, including the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman ''Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman'' is a strategy video game produced by Family Soft. Gatchaman: The Shooting ''Gatchaman: The Shooting'' is an action game based on the ''Gatchaman'' television series. Pachi-Slot Gatchaman ''Pachi-Slot Gatchaman'' is a video game of the television series of the same name. The game was only released in Japan. Also appeared in *''Tatsunoko Fight'' ( PlayStation, released by Takara in 2000) *'' Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes'' (Arcade and Wii, released by Capcom in 2008) *'' Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars'' (Wii, released by Capcom in 2010) Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Software Companies Of The United Kingdom
Software is a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data. This is in contrast to hardware, from which the system is built and which actually performs the work. At the lowest programming level, executable code consists of machine language instructions supported by an individual processor—typically a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphics processing unit (GPU). Machine language consists of groups of binary values signifying processor instructions that change the state of the computer from its preceding state. For example, an instruction may change the value stored in a particular storage location in the computer—an effect that is not directly observable to the user. An instruction may also invoke one of many input or output operations, for example displaying some text on a computer screen; causing state changes which should be visible to the user. The processor executes the instructions in the order they are provided, unless it is instructed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Weeks In Paradise
''Three Weeks in Paradise'' is a video game released in 1986 by Mikro-Gen for the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC platforms. It is the last action-adventure platform in the Wally Week series. Gameplay The Weeks family are trapped on a tropical island inhabited by cannibals. Herbert and Wilma (Wally's son and wife) have been captured, and Wally must rescue them and build a raft to escape. The player only controls Wally and must solve puzzles and avoid obstacles such as animals and natives - especially the tribal chief, who's patrolling the area. Each puzzle solved builds a piece of escape raft. As with previous Wally games humour plays an important part in both the gameplay and puzzle solving. The graphics were detailed and the Spectrum version had an option to switch off Wally's natural colour, which would remove the Attribute clash, colour clash. In the ZX Spectrum +128 version there are few additional screens and objects to use, but the rest of the game remains the same. Develo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyjamarama
''Pyjamarama'' is a video game for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and the Commodore 64. It features Wally Week as the central character and is the second (after ''Automania'') of a series of games featuring Wally and/or members of his family. It was published by Mikro-Gen (through Amsoft for the Amstrad version). Starting in July 1986, ''Your Sinclair'' magazine published a monthly comic strip based on the character. There are two different versions of the game. The original plays the song "Popcorn", the second release plays an original tune. Four other Wally Week games were released: ''Automania'', '' Everyone's A Wally'', ''Herbert's Dummy Run'', and ''Three Weeks in Paradise''. Gameplay ''Pyjamarama'' is an action-adventure game set across several interconnecting rooms. The player takes the role of Wally, who has gone to bed for the night and has to wake up early in the morning for work. Unfortunately, his alarm clock has not been wound, and thus he will sleep late in the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Equinox (1986 Video Game)
''Equinox'' is an action video game released by Mikro-Gen in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and Commodore 64. Gameplay The player controls a Dedicated Disposal Droid that must harvest the planet Sury Ani 7. A security system of defence droids attempts to prevent this. To progress, the player must turn off the security system and clear the area of radioactive material. There are 8 levels, each with a time-limit restriction. Development ''Equinox'' was programmed by Raffaele Cecco and Chris Hinsley. It was showcased at the 1986 Consumer Electronics Show. Reception ''Equinox'' received generally positive reviews from video game critics. References External links * * * 1986 video games Amstrad CPC games Commodore 64 games Mikro-Gen games Single-player video games Video games developed in the United Kingdom ZX Spectrum games {{action-videogame-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum () is an 8-bit computing, 8-bit home computer that was developed by Sinclair Research. It was released in the United Kingdom on 23 April 1982, and became Britain's best-selling microcomputer. Referred to during development as the ''ZX81 Colour'' and ''ZX82'', it was launched as the ''ZX Spectrum'' to highlight the machine's colour display, which differed from the black and white display of its predecessor, the ZX81. The Spectrum was released as six different models, ranging from the entry level with 16 Kilobyte, KB RAM released in 1982 to the ZX Spectrum +3 with 128 KB RAM and built in floppy disk drive in 1987; altogether they sold over 5 million units worldwide (not counting List of ZX Spectrum clones, unofficial clones). The Spectrum was among the first home computers in the United Kingdom aimed at a mainstream audience, and it thus had similar significance to the Commodore 64 in the US and the Thomson MO5 in France. The introduction of the ZX Spect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thorn EMI Computer Software
Thorn EMI Computer Software was a British video games software house set up in the early 1980s as part of the now-defunct British conglomerate (company), conglomerate Thorn EMI. They released a number of games in the early 1980s, initially for the Atari 8-bit family, and later for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and VIC-20 computers. In 1984, the Thorn EMI name was dropped in favour of Creative Sparks as the company were reportedly unhappy with their image in the video games market. A budget label, Sparklers, was created in early 1985 to publish titles at £2.50. Later in 1985, Creative Sparks, Sparklers and the distribution company, Creative Sparks Distribution (CSD) gained independence from Thorn EMI after a management buyout. In July 1987, six months after buying software company Mikro-Gen for a "substantial" sum, Creative Sparks went into receivership with debts estimated at up to £1.5million. The back catalogue of the company was acquired by Tynesoft, Alternative Software and M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinclair User
''Sinclair User'' was a magazine dedicated to the Sinclair Research range of home computers, most specifically the ZX Spectrum (while also occasionally covering arcade games). Initially published by ECC Publications, and later EMAP, it was published in the UK between 1982 and 1993, and was the longest running Sinclair-based magazine. The magazine contained news, game reviews, previews, tips, help guides, columns, readers' letters, and cover-mounted game demos. History In earlier years, the magazine built up personality cults around some of its "hilariously" monikered staff, including Bill "Incorruptible" Scolding, John "Disgusting" Gilbert, Chris "Lunchbreaks" Bourne, Claire "Ligger" Edgely, Richard Price (writer of the "Gordo Greatbelly" adventure tips section), and columnist Andrew Hewson (founder of Hewson Consultants software). Under David Kelly's editorial tenure, the magazine began to focus more on the gaming scene, and featured more colour graphics under designer Garet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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