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Mikro-Gen Games
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 (magazine), Crash. Later, the company produced the Mikro-Plus add-on for the ZX Spectrum. The company was bought out by Thorn EMI Computer Software, 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computer Software
Software consists of computer programs that instruct the Execution (computing), execution of a computer. Software also includes design documents and specifications. The history of software is closely tied to the development of digital computers in the mid-20th century. Early programs were written in the machine language specific to the hardware. The introduction of high-level programming languages in 1958 allowed for more human-readable instructions, making software development easier and more portable across different computer architectures. Software in a programming language is run through a compiler or Interpreter (computing), interpreter to execution (computing), execute on the architecture's hardware. Over time, software has become complex, owing to developments in Computer network, networking, operating systems, and databases. Software can generally be categorized into two main types: # operating systems, which manage hardware resources and provide services for applicat ... [...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 CES (; formerly an initialism for Consumer Electronics Show) is an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Held in January at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Winchester, Nevada, United States, the event typi .... Reception ''Equinox'' received generally positive reviews from video game critics. References External links * * * 1986 video games Amstrad CPC games C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defunct Video Game Companies Of The United Kingdom
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Software Companies Of The United Kingdom
Software consists of computer programs that instruct the execution of a computer. Software also includes design documents and specifications. The history of software is closely tied to the development of digital computers in the mid-20th century. Early programs were written in the machine language specific to the hardware. The introduction of high-level programming languages in 1958 allowed for more human-readable instructions, making software development easier and more portable across different computer architectures. Software in a programming language is run through a compiler or interpreter to execute on the architecture's hardware. Over time, software has become complex, owing to developments in networking, operating systems, and databases. Software can generally be categorized into two main types: # operating systems, which manage hardware resources and provide services for applications # application software, which performs specific tasks for users The rise of clou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crash (magazine)
''Crash'', stylized as ''CRASH'', is a magazine dedicated to the ZX Spectrum home computer, primarily focused on games. It was published from 1984 to 1991 by Newsfield Publications Ltd until their liquidation, and then until 1992 by Europress. It was relaunched as a quarterly A5 magazine in December 2020 with the backing of the original founders. The magazine was launched to cater for the booming Spectrum games market. It was immediately popular owing to its quality of writing and distinctive, though occasionally controversial, artwork created by Oliver Frey. By 1986 it had become the biggest-selling British computer magazine with over 100,000 copies sold monthly, but struggled towards the end of the decade after other magazines put cassettes of games on the front cover. In the 2010s, a number of retrospective issues were created via a kickstarter campaign leading to the new publication by Fusion Retro. History ''Crash'' was launched in 1983 in Ludlow, Shropshire by Roger ... [...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 Week family are lost on a tropical island inhabited by a hostile local tribe - the " Can Nibbles". Herbert and Wilma (Wally's son and wife) have been captured and Wally must rescue them and build a raft to escape. The player controls Wally and must solve puzzles and avoid obstacles such as animals and natives - especially the tribal chief, who is 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 colour clash. The ZX Spectrum +128 version included enhanced sound and additional underwater screens with objects to use, but the rest of ... [...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 ... [...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) Reference ... [...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 Thorn EMI. They released a number of games in the early 1980s, initially for the Atari 8-bit computers, 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 Maynard Internatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum () is an 8-bit computing, 8-bit home computer developed and marketed by Sinclair Research. One of the most influential computers ever made and one of the all-time bestselling British computers, over five million units were sold. It was released in the United Kingdom on 23 April 1982, and around the world in the following years, most notably in Europe and the United States. The machine was designed by English entrepreneur and inventor Sir Clive Sinclair and his small team in Cambridge, and was manufactured in Dundee, Scotland by Timex Corporation. It was made to be small, simple, and most importantly inexpensive, with as few components as possible. The addendum "Spectrum" was chosen to highlight the machine's colour display, which differed from the black-and-white display of its predecessor, the ZX81. Rick Dickinson designed its distinctive case, rainbow motif, and chiclet keyboard, rubber keyboard. Video output is transmitted to a television set rather than a ded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CRASH (magazine)
''Crash'', stylized as ''CRASH'', is a magazine dedicated to the ZX Spectrum home computer, primarily focused on games. It was published from 1984 to 1991 by Newsfield Publications Ltd until their liquidation, and then until 1992 by Europress. It was relaunched as a quarterly A5 magazine in December 2020 with the backing of the original founders. The magazine was launched to cater for the booming Spectrum games market. It was immediately popular owing to its quality of writing and distinctive, though occasionally controversial, artwork created by Oliver Frey. By 1986 it had become the biggest-selling British computer magazine with over 100,000 copies sold monthly, but struggled towards the end of the decade after other magazines put cassettes of games on the front cover. In the 2010s, a number of retrospective issues were created via a kickstarter campaign leading to the new publication by Fusion Retro. History ''Crash'' was launched in 1983 in Ludlow, Shropshire by Roger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
