On this day in 1982, Clive Sinclair released the ZX Spectrum (previously), whose sleek design and inexpensive price made it an explosive success the world over—only the Commodore 64 and perhaps the Apple II outsold it—and inspired a generation of British bedroom programmers. It never truly went away, either, inspiring a stream of hacks and modern revivals to this day. Even its notorious graphical shortcomings have evolved into a mature aesthetic.
The ZX Spectrum, a classic UK 8-bit computer, is 40 years old today
Obscure Mario fact blog is a perplexing rabbit hole
Supper Mario Broth is a blog dedicated to preserving obscure facts, development information, and rare merchandise related to – you guessed it – the Super Mario Bros. series and its many, many, many spinoffs. Even if you have only a passing interest in Mario or video games as a whole, the sheer volume of interest,… READ THE REST
Days Gone director blames reception on 'woke' critics
Back when Days Gone came out in 2019, it was alright. Most others thought likewise. By then, the open-world zombie survival crafting genre was wearing thin, with obvious standouts like Dying Light or The Last Of Us (and its expansion and sequel) far outshining peers. Days Gone put a few twists on the formula, though,… READ THE REST
Epic roguelike Dwarf Fortress hits Steam and Itch.io, with a beautiful new look
Dwarf Fortress is an amazing, mindboggling game, a roguelike that simulates an entire world in pursuit of simulating the remote but promising outpost of hardy dwarves which you lead in it. Deep, intricate, and brimming with fascinating and arresting "emergent properties", it always had one big thing going against it: the impenetrability of its text-mode… READ THE REST
Make holiday cooking less stressful with this knife sharpener, now $60 today only
Thanksgiving recently ended, but that doesn't mean kitchen items and stoves will receive a break. Over the next month, kitchens of all shapes and sizes will bustle with activity as people scurry to prepare holiday dishes. Of course, sweets like pies, cookies, and cakes will litter the list of holiday-gathering favorites. But more savory dishes… READ THE REST
This electronic muscle stimulator might keep your snooze void of snores
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It ain't easy being sleepy, that's for sure. There's a lot to keep you up at night, so don't let your snoring be another factor. An electronic muscle stimulator like the Snore Circle… READ THE REST
This refurbished Apple iPad Pro is under $200 today and tomorrow
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Stop drooling over everyone else's iPad and treat yourself to one of your very own. During our December Deal of the Day event, we're releasing new discounts that only last 24… READ THE REST
