Colin Hoad's YouTube Channel

20/01/2025

How did Peter Scott manage to squeeze Sim City into just 20k of memory on a Beeb?

In 1990, Superior Software released Sim City, an official BBC Micro port of the original Maxis game. But unlike that original, which ran on an Amiga with 512...

14/01/2025

A short video on last weekend's ABug North!

A short report on my time at ABug North, January 2025! My second in-person ABug, but the first one up north! It was, as always, an absolute pleasure, and alt...

08/01/2025

I had a great time being interviewed last night and the wonderful ABug team have already got it online! You can watch it here:

Recorded 7 January 2025.Interview with by Paul Bussey.For information about how to participate in upcoming 'Virtual' ABug events - visit the Event...

07/01/2025

This is on... tonight! If you'd like to join, head over to Stardot and request the Zoom details
https://www.stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=444551

02/01/2025

https://www.colinhoad.com/towards-an-opl-language-server

The Open Psion Language (OPL) is a procedural programming language used for writing applications on Psion portable devices. As many Acorn fans will know, the Psion Series 3a was also rebadged as an Ac

29/12/2024

Don't miss the next ABUG Online, 7th January at 7:30pm!

19/12/2024

Shout-out to the excellent Mr. Nicky Jenkin and his great channel, where he reviews loads of Spectrum games. Nick was (and still is) a real inspiration to me, especially in the early days of starting my own channel. He's also a *machine*, putting out multiple videos every single week. Do give him a follow if you're into the Spectrum scene (he also reviews other platforms, including Amiga, Commodore, Atari & Megadrive)

Hello there! Welcome to channel njenkin !!!! On the channel you'll will find a mix of Gaming, Classic Retro gameplay with dubious commentary and the occasional vLog thrown in for good measure. It's a lighthearted channel which does not take itself too seriously. The main aim is to have a good time,....

13/12/2024

I got a notification from Facebook earlier that they had detected "automated behaviour" on my account. I'm not sure why, but given I've already had one account shut down this year, I am going to take things cautiously. I wonder if the daily posting of my advent videos is making the algorithm think I'm a bot? Just in case, I shan't post them going forward, but if you are subscribed to my channel you should get a notification each day at 6pm when the videos go live! 😀

12/12/2024

It's day #12, and it's serious business...

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the twe...

11/12/2024

It wouldn't be Christmas without a turkey... you have been warned!

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the ele...

10/12/2024

Can you believe, we're already 10 days in!

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the ten...

09/12/2024

*drum roll*
*cymbal crash*
Door No. 9!

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the nin...

08/12/2024

We're 8 days in already!

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the eig...

07/12/2024

What's behind today's door?

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the sev...

06/12/2024

It's the sixth door, and what a treat I have in store for you today 🤪

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the six...

05/12/2024

It's the 5th December and there's a fifth door to open...

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the fif...

04/12/2024

What's behind Door #4 today? 🤔😄

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the fou...

03/12/2024

It's Day 3!

Welcome to the Advent of Beeb games, where I take a lucky dip from the Complete BBC Games Archive website and see what the game is all about. This is the thi...