Several dozen games for the ZX Spectrum are being given a brand new lease on life by the publisher known as Pixel Games UK. These have now found their way onto Steam in what represents a fairly significant development for games preservation. Pixel Games UK has been doing important work in this regard for a number of years now.
The system known as the ZX Spectrum was an 8-bit computer developed by Sinclair Research, a company founded by the legendary engineer and entrepreneur Clive Sinclair. The device was first introduced in the United Kingdom on April 23, 1982 before soon becoming a smash success. The system ultimately sold well over 5 million units worldwide.
Similar to the Commodore 64 in the United States, the ZX Spectrum was the first computer in the United Kingdom to reach a mainstream audience, leading to a sudden boom in software and especially game development. The system is often credited with helping to establish the technology industry. Clive Sinclair…
