A Child Of The Micro - Retro Revivals & The Path Back To Play

Feb 21, 2025

In this podcast I explore what was my best childhood Christmas ever. In 1984 I received a ZX Spectrum from father Christmas and my whole world changed forever.

Some 40 years later, with those gaming days firmly behind me I've had the chance to go back and relive those days once again. But this time from the perspective of a world weary member of the human race.

What has changed and what hasn't? What is the advantage for re-engaging in childhood play? And can I even play some of those old games?

Credits

A Child Of The Micro was written by Nic Treadwell

The following 8 bit music was used with thanks:

Land of The 8 Bits & Boss Time by David Renda

⁠https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/policy⁠

Manic Miner Theme by Matthew Smith 1983

ZX Spectrum Chiptune Mix⁠https://zxaaa.net/ftpmusic.html⁠

Game Over by Danijel Zambo

https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over

License code: EJEKEEJEVJMDUPRU

Chip Mode by Danijel Zambo

https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/chip-mode

License code: 1ILTKKIGG6NAWSDL

My thanks also to members of The Spectrum facebook group for their contributions.

Storyville opening sting and outro:

Outre by Ov Moi Omm

⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ov-moi-omm/⁠

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ov-moi-omm/single/outre/

Theme X by Steve Combs & Delta IsTheme X by⁠Steve Combs & Delta Is⁠ is licensed under a⁠Attribution License⁠. ⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs__Delta_Is/Themes_Vol_1/Delta_Is_-_Themes_Vol_1_-_13_Theme_X/