Xeno Brigade Extinction Launching onto ZX Spectrum Next
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Xeno Brigade Extinction is the latest game to be released for the ZX Spectrum Next home computer, launching this coming weekend at the Crash Live event, which is a UK-based ZX Spectrum event taking place in England’s Midlands.For the uninitiated, the ZX Spectrum Next is a modern reinvention of the original 1980s ZX Spectrum, which offers modern specs and functionality while still  retaining that nostalgic home computer feel. While it’s very much a niche product, the machine has attracted a healthy number of developers who share that passion and nostalgia for the ZX Spectrum, and the computer even has its

Key Facts:

  • Title: Xeno Brigade Extinction
  • Publishers:
  • Technoshed: Publisher of the ZX Spectrum Next software.
  • Event: Crash Live UK-based ZX Spectrum event taking place in England’s Midlands – where the game will be launched this coming weekend.
  • Developer: Greenman Soft

Context:

The ZX Spectrum Next is a modern revision of the 1980s classic, promising both advanced specs and nostalgic charm. It targets a dedicated community of retro enthusiasts while aiming to expand its reach in today’s gaming scene.

Game Details:

  • Format: Strategy game for single or two-player.
  • Inspiration: Turn-based strategy games from the original ZX Spectrum era.

Why is this noteworthy?: This launch demonstrates how modern technology can be used to revive and preserve classic gaming genres, making them accessible to a contemporary audience while honouring their heritage.

What do you think about reviving the Spectrum in the form of the ZX Spectrum Next?