The 8-BIT WARS

A project in Lincoln, UK by Andy Remic
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A Film/Series of Films About 8-BIT Computers
Backers: 851
Average Pledge Per Backer: £31

Funded: £26,614 of £12,500
Dates: May 29th -> Jul 8th (40 days)
Project By: Andy Remic
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Latest News

KIM JUSTICE...

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I have a Skype interview with Kim Justice around 8pm about the new 8BW film... bizarrely, I am quite nervous, ha ha. Wish me luck! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZWVL1Elyt2cdiQYjxS_1w  (Read More)

EXTENDED FILM...YAY!!!

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes. We did it. YOU did it. Thank you SO MUCH to all backers!!!!!!!!! I'm going for a lie down...... (no, seriously...)  (Read More)

Update in support of good friend David J. Pleasance and his Kickstarter "From Vultures to Vampires"...

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi dudes! Sharing the Retro Love. I hope hope you are all safe and well during these very strange days. Alongside my own 8-BIT WARS Kickstarter (with only THREE days left to run... if I haven't mentioned it before ha ha) - David John Pleasance... (Read More)

Final THREE DAYS...

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The 8-BIT WARS Film(s) has only THREE DAYS to run (04.07.20 - 5.50pm GMT) and we are VERY CLOSE to the extended film (6-8hrs) Stretch Goal ( I have now reduced the Stretch Goal limit to 21K). This will be a film exploring UK, European and US 8-BIT... (Read More)

Director's Cut BluRays + 8-BIT Wars Final FOUR days...

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Speccy Addict Director's Cuty BluRays will be going out Monday/Tuesday next week... :-)   The 8-BIT WARS Film(s) has only FOUR DAYS to run and we are VERY CLOSE to the extended film Stretch Goal. Any FB, Twitter, Instagram etc shares are very much... (Read More)

Thank You!! - ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO...

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Sharing the Retro Love :-) -- Fusion Retro and Retro Format

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Sharing the Retro Love :-) -- Fusion Retro and Retro Format FUSION RETRO Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro has been very kind to backers of this film, and has a very exciting new addition to his publishing stable... now, via Patreon you can receive a... (Read More)

Sharing the LOVE baby! with HUEY GAMES and the HEWSONS...

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Sharing the LOVE baby! with HUEY GAMES and the HEWSONS... Titan Attacks! The Collectors USB Cassette series from Huey Games features the finest selection of retro-style games, delivered on a unique, nostalgia-inducing physical format. Badged as... (Read More)

YAY! ANOTHER NEXT STRETCH GOAL REACHED!!! – SO THE GAME IS NOW A REALITY

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The 8-BIT WARS – a film (series) about pretty much ALL 8-BIT Computers!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyremic/the-8-bit-wars YAY! ANOTHER NEXT STRETCH GOAL REACHED!!! – SO THE GAME IS NOW A REALITY. The 8-BIT WARS – THE GAME on... (Read More)

Next Stretch Goal Reached!! :-)

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
YAY! NEXT STRETCH GOAL REACHED!!! For a modest funding contribution, you will get (digital unless otherwise stated/ordered): THE ACTUAL FILM(S)! – with English subtitles – which could be up to 8 hours in length! * FUSION GAMING MAGAZINE Issues... (Read More)

Latest Update...

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The 8-BIT WARS – a film (series) about pretty much ALL 8-BIT Computers!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyremic/the-8-bit-wars We are very close to the next Stretch Goal... For a modest funding contribution, you will get (digital unless... (Read More)

Goals + Stretch Goals = You Get a Lot for Your Investment :-)

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I know it might seem running a Kickstarter is easy. Click – and it's LIVE! YAY! Well, it's not. It's a bit – full on. It's a bit mental! (oooh give me sympathy). For me, at least 75 messages a day (as well as my day job as a teacher to Keyworker... (Read More)

A Short Film About OCEAN Software

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Gary Bracey, OCEAN A short sample film containing an interview with Gary Bracey, where he talks about the Acorn Atom, the ZX81, the ZX Spectrum and major Liverpool software houses of the early days... KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN:... (Read More)

Stretch Goal and New Game NEWS

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The 8-BIT WARS – The Game The evil computer BUGS have raided the Galactic Computer Museum, and in an act of theft and vandalism, spread all the 8-Bit systems of history across multiple time zones/planets. You are adventurer Bob Smith, complete with... (Read More)

Another STRETCH GOAL Reached!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
£14.5K – THE HISTORY OF OCEAN by Chris Wilkins and Roger M. Kean (PDF). UNLOCKED!!!!! And yes, yet another stretch goal has been unlocked for The 8-BIT WARS!!! :-) www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyremic/the-8-bit-wars (Just a thought, but if you... (Read More)

Stretch Goals.

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal Announcement for The 8-Bit Wars – here's what current backers will be receiving, and the Stretch Goals if we hit certain targets... KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyremic/the-8-bit-wars INITIAL GOALS –... (Read More)

Very Mean Raf Cecco Competition...

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Featured Video Competition: RAF CECCO! "The RAF CECCO VERY MEAN GAME SPOTTING COMPETITION......." Have you got what it takes?  (Read More)

The 8-BIT WARS - THANK YOU! WE DID IT!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everybody who has backed and supported us!!! COMING SOON – In honour of interviewing Raf Cecco, then – You think you know your RAF CECCO games? PAH! We'll see.... (with prizes...) "The RAF CECCO VERY MEAN GAME SPOTTING... (Read More)

Victor Ruiz of DINAMIC! AND Free Goodies...

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Victor Ruiz, Dinamic, has agreed to an interview about the 8-BIT DAYS of DINAMIC! Now the CEO of Lakento, starting with a ZX81, and progressing from Yenght and Saimazoom, these guys were responsible for some truly awesome 8-BIT games, Arctic Moves,... (Read More)

FREE! GOODIES! And Kickstarter Recommendations!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Okay, first great news! I can now announce that, after agreeing a special deal with Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro Books (https://fusionretrobooks.com/), when we hit £10K every backer (when the Kickstarter is over/ pledges £10+) will receive... (Read More)

THANK YOU!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
After a day - 24 hours - we're pretty much half way to the funding goal to make The 8-BIT WARS a reality. I thank each and every one of you. I've been through the list of backers, and I recognise many names, many comrades in the cause of - The... (Read More)

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