The issue opens with a comprehensive two-part survey of scene figures about the present and future of ZX Spectrum, followed by a critical analysis of YouTube's impact on the demoscene and an activity report covering 2021–2023. The review section features an examination of the 'In Color' demo by Darklite & Offence, the story of adapting the classic Illusion for standard Spectrum hardware, and an overview of modern FPGA platforms MB03+ and eLeMeNt ZX. Personal narratives include an account of living with schizophrenia, an introduction to the new group Big Belly Productions, and a report on the LOAD ZX Spectrum museum in Portugal, while the issue concludes with a humorous letter from grandma Dottie, a Mexican hot chocolate recipe, and a call to locate the legendary Dave Fudgepacker.
Issue contents:
- Future of the ZX Spectrum poll by ps - Part I
- Future of the ZX Spectrum poll - Part II
- YouTube Scene: reflections on the irrelevance of the demoscene
- Activity Report: ZX Spectrum Demoscene 2021–2023
- In Color by Darklite & Offence: Oldschool Demo Review
- Reader's Letters: ZX Spectrum troubleshooting for grandma
- Deconstructing an Illusion: fixing the classic ZX Spectrum demo
- Speccy for the 21st Century — Hardware Platform Overview
- Museu LOAD ZX Spectrum: Preservation and Scene Synergy in Portugal
- Schizophrenia Story: A personal struggle with mental illness
- Big Belly Productions: Slim beginnings
- The Best Hot Cocoa Ever - Hot Cocoa Recipe
- Calling Dave "Fudgepacker" Fountain! - A Search for a Legend
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