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boot sale treasure via beyond utility March 2nd, 2007 at 10:35

image I found treasure at the local boot sale in the form of four copies of a magazine called 'Practical Television'. They were from the early 50's, 1950-1954. Sadly the cover was busted on the first one but the contents were intact.The first edition was published in April 1950 and in the editorial at the front in concluded with:"Although paper for periodicals became de-rationed as from March 1st, production problems still make it difficult to ensure supplies."There is an article on page 21 entitled, Building the "Viewmaster": An Amateur Describes his Experiences in Building this Popular Home-constructor Set.In most of us is the desire to create, to see something grow under our hands, and be able to say, possibly with ill-concealed yet justifiable pride, "I built that"....Those of us who grew...

Sensible Soccer - Follow Up via Rogue Thoughts March 30th, 2006 at 14:29

image Must just say I’m a little disappointed that this is not on the Xbox 360 as a Live Arcade title and there’s no mention of online play either.I just hope Codemasters are saving that announcement for E3! Apart from that the game looks the part, simple graphics with hopefully finger blistering speedy gameplay. It should be good… if not it’ll be the Codemasters team that will be on the receiving end of a good kicking. Sensible Soccer Screenshots...

Sensible Soccer - Press Release via Rogue Thoughts March 30th, 2006 at 12:00

image 350+ clubs! 5,500+ players! 50 competition cups! Friendlies! DIY Competitions! Introducing Custom Team game mode with 45 trophy matches! With breathtakingly fast gameplay, where every fraction of a second matters, Sensible Soccer gives you 360-degree control over every move you make. And you’re going to need it when the ultimate kickabout returns to PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC this June. When it all kicks off, Sensi will come complete a whole host of game modes that will have you and your mates staying up half the night perfecting exquisite 30-yarders. The 50 different competitions include World and European Cup events, plus leagues and cups from all the top European nations. For instant play, there are Friendlies and DIY Competitions allowing the creation of limitless variations...