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4 more of my #ZXSpectrum loading screens re-imagined as if they are stop motion puppets -
#Gryzor, #ArkanoidRevengeOfDoh, #TheVindicator & #Dragonninja

#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
November 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Here's Ronnie Fowles' loading screen(1)for the #ZXSpectrum version of #Renegade. I saved the photocopy(2)of the source from his desk in 1987. The original was colour, so I've combined the photocopy with the incomplete colour version(3)(found by Paul Hughes) to make this new image (p4) #OceanSoftware
November 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
I spent a couple of hours getting rid of all the things that niggled me about the #Wizball loading screen for the #ZXSpectrum. I always disliked how my original cat wasn't actually round! See if you can spot all the differences!
Here's BEFORE and AFTER
#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
November 5, 2026 at 10:13 AM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
4 of my #ZXSpectrum loading screens re-imagined as if they are stop motion puppets

#MagMax #TaiPan #Mutants #Wizball

#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
November 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Here's an updated ''Wizball Enhanced 2026 1.3 on the #ZXSpectrum UPDATED beginners guide" video for those of you struggling to understand the basics.
youtu.be/5rixMGLp-7I
Download: gravious.itch.io/wizball-enha...
#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
'Wizball Enhanced 2026' on the ZX Spectrum UPDATED beginners guide.
YouTube video by Mark R. Cobley-Jones
youtu.be
November 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Here it is then - the FINAL 1.3 version of #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum. Biggest change is the music - miracles have occured & now we can share it with everyone.
gravious.itch.io/wizball-enha...
This will be the last version - spare memory is finito! Done! Full!
Enjoy 😁
#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 27, 2026 at 8:20 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
What IS this WITCHCRAFT?🧹🧙‍♀️
#Wizball #ZXSpectrum #Commodore64 #OceanSoftware #RetroGaming #MartinGalway
October 26, 2026 at 2:21 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
The finished version (v1.3) is now done & dusted & will be launched tomorrow (Tuesday) PM all being well.

This is THE best version of #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum!

#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 26, 2026 at 9:02 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
And here I am with the man himself #MartinGalway, who wrote all the tunes on the #Commodore64 version of #Wizball

#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 25, 2026 at 1:08 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Imagine if you could hear the #Commodore64 & 16bit tunes from Wizball on the AY chip of a 128 #ZXSpectrum.

Well... I JUST DID & the C64 was literally ASTOUNDING, the 16bit version was BRILLIANT!!

You've got to hear these & you will at some point soon

V1.3??
#OceanSoftware
October 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
#Wizball #ZXSpectrum #OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10...
Ocean's '80s Classic Wizball Returns to Spectrum in Rebalanced and Restored 'Enhanced Edition'
I'll come bouncing back to you
www.timeextension.com
October 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Here it is! V1.2 of #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum. Many more improvements here including the original5 frame explosion has now been utilised for the 1st time& the Ying Yang invincibility graphic, cut from theC64 version, is now in
gravious.itch.io/wizball-enha...
#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
#Wizball #ZXSpectrum #OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 18, 2026 at 3:12 PM
bdjogos.com.br
Em 1996, há exatos 30 anos, saia o Tunnel B1 da #Microcabin e #NeonStudios e #AcclaimEntertainment e #OceanSoftware para #SegaSaturn https://bdjogos.com.br/jogo.php?id=15491
Tunnel B1
Tunnel B1 da #Microcabin e #NeonStudios e #AcclaimEntertainment e #OceanSoftware para #SegaSaturn
bdjogos.com.br
October 16, 2026 at 12:20 PM
bdjogos.com.br
Em 1996, há exatos 30 anos, saia o Tunnel B1 da #NeonStudios e #AcclaimEntertainment e #OceanSoftware para #Playstation https://bdjogos.com.br/jogo.php?id=15492
Tunnel B1
Tunnel B1 da #NeonStudios e #AcclaimEntertainment e #OceanSoftware para #Playstation
bdjogos.com.br
October 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
As I'm in a #Wizball mood at the moment here's some history. Shown here is my 1st rough idea for a #ZXSpectrum ld scr, then a start of an attempt. Next is Simon Butler's sketch showing me how to change the art to landscape, then the original loading screen by myself.
#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Let's see your high-score tables then! I'm crap at it (but I can now score more than I could on the old version).

Who's better at #Wizball for the #ZXSpectrum than me?

#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 15, 2026 at 8:10 AM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Here it is then- a new enhanced 2026 version of #Wizball for the #ZXSpectrum with many new features & game improving tweaks. I hope you all like it. Feel free to let us know what you think (be nice!)
Many thanks to Leigh Ashton.
gravious.itch.io/wizball-enha...
#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 14, 2026 at 6:28 PM
retrogamingclub.bsky.social
Welcome Watchers of illusion, #Bluesky and #Speccy Fans!

Another Arcade belter on the Spectrum Today! The Newzealand Story. Ocean did a great job on this one, one bad ass Kiwi on a mission!

#newzealandstory #newzealandstoryzx #zxspectrum #oceansoftware #taito #8bitgaming #retrogaming #retroreview
The New Zealand Story (ZX Spectrum) Review | One Angry Kiwi, one great conversion!
YouTube video by The Retro Gaming Club
youtu.be
October 14, 2026 at 12:31 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Here's a short video of me playing the finished version of the enhanced, 128k only, version of #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum. Full of various improvements - it has changed the game for me - now it's addictive & fun to play instead of being way too hard.
It'll be launched tomorrow! #OceanSoftware
October 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
For the 1st time ever the #ZXSpectrum version of #Wizball has a working high-score table!
#RetroGaming #OceanSoftware
October 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
My highest score ever on #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum thanks to this new enhanced version that should be finished & released later today.

So much more fun to play when you strive to beat your highest score & get your name on here #OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 13, 2026 at 11:14 AM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
We've now got a full credits screen that mentions everyone that was involved with the game #Wizball #OceanSoftware #RetroGaming #ZXSpectrum
October 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
Here's a video showing the new version of #Wizball as it is at the moment. Leigh has all my original graphics that I drew for the #ZXSpectrum version so he's going to see if anything can be added as loads of them weren't used.

#OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
October 11, 2026 at 10:54 AM
markrjones1970.bsky.social
#OceanSoftware artist Bill Harbison interviews Ocean Software musician Matthew Cannon. Well worth a watch!
youtu.be/YDl2H7lXTRQ?...

#RetroGaming #ZXSpectrum #Commodore64
Ocean Chiptune Composer Matthew Cannon - Interview
YouTube video by Will Harbison
youtu.be
October 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM