FREEZE-ZX – Issue 1 – Jet Set Steamboat Willie

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**Calling All ZX Spectrum Enthusiasts!**
From the creative mind behind the legendary FREEZE64 comes a brand-new, A5 brilliantly quirky 36-page gaming fanzine dedicated to the treasured ZX Spectrum. Ladies and gentlemen, we’re thrilled to present: **FREEZE-ZX**!

Packed with the same laugh-out-loud humour, no-nonsense insights, and nostalgic warmth you’ve come to love, this magazine is tailor-made for fans of the 8-bit, rubber-keyed wonder. We don’t just chat about games; we also chat to the people who make them! And we may have a little fiddle with them along the way (oo-er, missus!)

Here’s a sneak peek at the features waiting for you inside the first issue:

COVER FEATURE:
Get ready for an unforgettable journey with the marvellous JET SET STEAMBOAT WILLIE! We’ll put this standout platformer through the infamous FREEZE-O-MATIC and share our unfiltered thoughts. You *know* we’re going to be honest about it… but polite too 😉

THE SINCLAIR SIN-BIN:
Brace yourself for a riotous trip down memory lane as we dredge up some of the ZX Spectrum’s most hilariously abysmal games, immortalised in the pages of *Sinclair User*. Oh, the stinkers!

DEVELOPERS’ DEN: DAVE SLOAN OF SLOANYSOFT
Step into the world of game developer extraordinaire Dave Sloan of SloanySoft. From crafting this issue’s cover-feature gem to building an impressive library of Spectrum titles, Dave spills the beans on his programming journey. It’s an interview you simply can’t miss!

SECRET SQUIRREL:
Dive deep into ZX Spectrum game code alongside our cheeky furry companion, Secret Squirrel, who has always been captivated by the hidden mysteries buried within computer games. Not just the usual cheats – those button combinations that unlock extra lives or invincibility – but the secrets tucked away deep in the game code, waiting to be uncovered by a clever, little hacker. In this first instalment, our intrepid investigator opens 3 new case files to reveal some hidden messages in: Rygar, Bombscare, and A Day in the Life. 

THE SPECTRUM NEXT:
Joining us for a conversation is none other than Michael ‘Flash’ Ware, a familiar face from issue 57 of our sister magazine, FREEZE64. This time, Michael returns to dive into the wonders of the Spectrum Next, shedding light on this innovative machine and its capabilities. He also shares an exciting glimpse into its game library – some of which proudly bear his own creative touch.

OLDIE GOLDIE: PIROMANIA
We all have them—those games that left a mark on us back in the day, the ones that still bring a smile to our faces. They might not have topped the charts, but they hold a special place in our hearts. For me, one such game was Piromania from Automata UK software, which was programmed by the great Charles Goodwin. We spotlight this little Oldie-Goldie, and we may even have a few words from the developer himself!

BYTE-SIZED REVIEW: S.C.I.O.N.
It seems like we’re positively surrounded by game developers! This issue, we’ll dive into BitmapSoft’s latest release, S.C.I.O.N., crafted by Tom Potter. Not only will we be exploring the ins and outs of his intriguing run-and-gun strategy RPG-lite creation, but we’ll also chat with Tom himself to uncover the story behind its development.

ALL MAPPED OUT:
Who doesn’t love a good game map? Our final 2-page spread features the full game map to Jet Set Steamboat Willie, along with all the room names and a cool infinite energy POKE straight from the VINNY-O-MATIC!

All this, wrapped up in a gorgeously printed A5 fanzine that’s brimming with ZX Spectrum goodness. Delivered directly to your doorstep, FREEZE-ZX is your one-stop ticket to rediscovering the magic of retro gaming, one page at a time.

Don’t wait — grab your copy today and step into the fantastically pixelated world of FREEZE-ZX!