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

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?CreditsA Child Of The Micro was written by Nic TreadwellThe following 8 bit music was used with thanks:Land of The 8 Bits & Boss Time by David Rendahttps://www.fesliyanstudios.com/policyManic Miner Theme by Matthew Smith 1983ZX Spectrum Chiptune Mixhttps://zxaaa.net/ftpmusic.htmlGame Over by Danijel Zambohttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-overLicense code: EJEKEEJEVJMDUPRUChip Mode by Danijel Zambohttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/chip-modeLicense code: 1ILTKKIGG6NAWSDLMy thanks also to members of The Spectrum facebook group for their contributions.Storyville opening sting and outro:Outre by Ov Moi Ommhttps://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/