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Tiny Quest - A charming platformer by Rebel Bytes & Digital Monastery gets an Amstrad port via Outsoftware
The charming platformer Tiny Quest, originally developed by Rebel Bytes & Digital Monastery for the Commodore 64, has been ported to the Amstrad CPC by Outsoftware. This marks the latest in Outsoftware's series of source-code conversions for classic systems, with over 30 ports completed. The game challenges players to guide Mr. Cube through hazardous environments with precise timing and reflexes.
"There's a huge amount to be learned" - how the pioneering years of gaming are being preserved for a new generation in a corner of south London
Kingston University is hosting an exhibition called the Archive of Retro Computing (ARC), showcasing over 65 retro computers and consoles from the mid-1970s to the early 2000s. Led by computer science course leader Paul Neve, the collection aims to preserve gaming and computing history, offering insights into the pioneering years of the industry and the individuals behind them. The exhibit highlights the importance of physical media and hands-on learning in an increasingly digital and transient gaming future.
