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Month: September 2024

Mastertronic Collectors Archive Weekly Digest – 29th September 2024

29 September 2024 Simon Plumbe 0

In our latest site update for the Mastertronic Collectors Archive, we’ve got details of plenty of updates to our regular features, new reviews and some […]

Game Review: Vegas Jackpot (Atari, Mastertronic)

29 September 2024 Simon Plumbe 0

Of all the games released by Mastertronic, Vegas Jackpot holds a special place in the hearts of many. The slot machine simulator is one that […]

Mastertronic Collectors Archive Review Index

28 September 2024 Simon Plumbe 0

We’ve got a huge selection of reviews on our website covering a large number of platforms across the original Mastertronic label, its sub-labels, Melbourne House, […]

Mastertronic Style: Part 2, The Early Years (1984-6)

28 September 2024 Anthony Guter 0

Mastertronic – The Early Years 1984-86 Mastertronic Limited began trading on 1 April 1984. Some of the titles might well have been on sale before […]

Game Review: Gun Law (Commodore 16 and Plus/4, Mastertronic)

28 September 2024 Warren Pilkington 2

Gun Law (or Gunlaw as the title screen and the cassette labels say) started out as a game for the Atari 8-bit systems, being released […]

Mastertronic Style: Part 1, The Mastertronic Image – Covers, Adverts and Tronix

25 September 2024 Anthony Guter 0

The Mastertronic Image – Covers, Adverts and Tronix Covers The development of Mastertronic cover artwork, and some further details about the commercial changes as we […]

Game Review: Robo Knight (Commodore 16 and Plus/4, Americana)

25 September 2024 Warren Pilkington 1

For a label more known for re-releases of older games, especially those of US Gold, seeing Robo Knight in the shops was a pleasant surprise […]

Mastertronic Collectors Archive Weekly Digest – 22nd September 2024

22 September 2024 Simon Plumbe 0

It’s been another busy week here at the Mastertronic Collectors Archive website with plenty of new content and updates so without wasting any more time, […]

Game Review: Horace Goes Skiing (Dragon 32, Melbourne House)

22 September 2024 Simon Plumbe 0

More associated with thw ZX Spectrum, Melbourne House’s Horace character has become more well known these days as a figure of controversy more for the […]

Mastertronic Collectors Archive Weekly Digest – 15th September 2024

15 September 2024 Simon Plumbe 0

Back on track with our weekly update of all the new additions and updates to the existing content here on the Mastertronic Collectors Archive website […]

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