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COMPUTE!’s Gazette Issue #9 Digital Edition – March, 2026

COMPUTE!’s Gazette – Volume 2, Issue 3 (March 2026 Issue #9) – Anarchy in the UK. Anarchy in the UK Step into the rich history of British microcomputing and the next evolution of retro hardware with the March 2026 issue of COMPUTE!’s Gazette. This 92-page edition dives deep into the UK’s vibrant 8-bit scene, from the ZX Spectrum to the Amstrad CPC, while continuing to explore cutting-edge modern expansions for classic systems like the Commodore VIC-20 and C64. From exclusive interviews with gaming legends to programming the modern web on vintage hardware, this volume is a must-read for any retro enthusiast looking to bridge the gap between classic computing and the modern day.

Feature Highlights:

Anarchy in the UK: Exploring Britain’s Famous Micro Scene. John Knight explores the biggest plot points of Britain’s early computing scene, examining the legacy and fierce rivalries of the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, and Amstrad CPC.
Send in the Clones: Paulee Bow takes a look at the ZX Spectrum’s hardware legacy, reviewing modern clone systems like the ZX Omni, Sizif 512, and Lotharek Kraken that keep the platform alive today.
Dennis Caswell Interview: Jerry Bonner snags an exclusive interview with the creator of the Commodore 64 classic Impossible Mission.
Penultimate+3 DCR Cartridge: A comprehensive hardware review covering the ultimate expansion cartridge that gives your VIC-20 everything it’s been missing, from RAM expansion to built-in games and an SD2IEC.
Commander X16 – Four Ways to Play: Steve Lewis and Mark “TheStrange” Reed guide you through four different methods of entering and executing machine code on the Commander X16.

Type-In Programs & Tutorials:

Ultimate Word Search (C64): Chris Garrett teaches you how to write BASIC code that connects the C64 Ultimate to the web to generate and play online word search puzzles.
PUZZLE.BAS (Atari 8-Bit): Jerry White provides a fun, customizable word-guessing game for the Atari 8-bit family.
HILLBILY.BAS (Atari 8-Bit): A musical type-in from Jerry White that plays the classic Beverly Hillbillies theme song.
Chopsticks (C64): A strategic BASIC remake of the classic schoolyard hand game that features a surprisingly cunning AI opponent.

Columns & Regulars: Includes Andrew Fisher’s Lost & Found, tracking down unreleased arcade ports like Rockball, Stargate, and Joust for the C64. David Simmons’ The Gazette Wire covers the latest news, including Kaboomania for the Amiga and upcoming game releases. Plus, get updates from Peri Fractic in the Commodore Corner, Bruce Thomas’s GEOS Column, Rob Sherman’s nostalgic look at the BBS era in Dialed Back, and technical deep-dives in the FujiNet Report by Thomas Cherryhomes. This issue also honors the late Robert Frank Tinney with an In Memoriam celebrating his legendary BYTE magazine cover art.