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Next Magazine Issue #7

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Hi there,

Below are the links to the flipbook and PDF of issue #7.

The magazine will go to print tomorrow, and be back in 10 days or so to send out.

Hope you enjoy the issue and once again thanks for your support.

Next Magazine Issue #6

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Hi there,

Below are the links to the flipbook and PDF of issue #6.

We are sending out the printed magazine on Monday - it came back today from the printers.

Hope you enjoy the issue and once again thanks for your support.

Flipbook: [hidden link]
PDF download: [hidden link]

Cheers, Chris

O - XMAS levels and Combo

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Around this time last year, we gave out a small XMAS demo of our game in development, O. It was downloaded over 2,500 times and proved hugely popular, with the winner of the fastest time to clear the single level getting a Fusion Retro Books £100 voucher. Actually, there were 2 with the same time!

This year we are doing it all over again. This time there are 2 screens to get…

Sega Force

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Hi there,

We have decided not to continue with Sega Force - it seems the demand for a Sega magazine like this was not there. Issue 4 only sold 130 or so copies (with subs) - each issue was selling less and less.

I have asked the Subs company to make sure your payments are not auto-renewed.

In the New Year I will re-imburse you guys that have pre-paid for issue #5…

NEXT Binders - pre-order

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Hi there,

I have ordered another 100 binders that will arrive in early 2025. Please pre-order here: [hidden link]


Thanks, Chris

FREE Fusion Arcade magazine with 2025 Calendar

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Grab yourself a copy of Fusion Arcade plus our 2025 A4 calendar full of Oliver Frey art with a smattering of Trev Storey to make each month of 2025 a little more warmer.

Fusion Arcade is a 52-page special where the team delve into the arcade games of old.
Just 300 Fusion Arcade mags in stock - these will go out today and tomorrow as the orders come in.

Purchase:
[hidden link]

Next Magazine Issue #5

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Hi there,

Below are the links to the flipbook and PDF of issue #5

Due to the XMAS period, there is a risk that you may not receive the printed copy before the big day. I am working with the printer to see if they can deliver the printed copies to me earlier than they are currently saying.

Hope you have a great XMAS and holiday season.

Flipbook: [hidden link]
PDF download: [hidden link]

Starstrike games...

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Hi there,

We have joined up with Pixel Jockey to produce brand new versions of the Realtime games that Fusion Retro Books own the licence to - 3D Tank Duel and Starstrike 1 and 2. 

Next Magazine Binders - 40 in stock

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Only 40 in stock - they go very quickly:

[hidden link]

Next Annual + CRASH + FUSION

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Hi there,

The campaign for the Next Annual plus CRASH etc has just over a day to go. You can pledge now here: [hidden link]


Cheers, Chris

Next Magazine Issue #4

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Hi there,

Please find attached Issue #4 of our Next magazine.

The following link is to a flipbook within which you can download the magazine as a PDF: [hidden link]

This link allows you to download the PDF only: [hidden link]



Cheers, Chris


Spectrum Next Annual 2025

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Hi there,

So our Kickstarter is now running for our 2025 Annual - CRASH, ZZAP! 64, Fusion and the very first Spectrum Next Annual.

It has just 5 days to go!

The Next Annual has over 50 new pages of content - and comes in A4. New content includes a diary of the making of Captain Square Jaw and the making of a new game called Urbx Warriors that is codeded by…

2025 Annual Kickstarter

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Hi there,

Our 2025 Annual Kickstarter is now running that includes our new NEXT Annual 2025 - we are planning for it to be around 112 pages or so with 50% new content and in A4.

The other other annuals that maybe of interest are CRASH, ZZAP! 64 and our multi-format FUSION.

The link is here: [hidden link]

Hope you can support.


Cheers, Chris

Spectrum Next 2025 Annual

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Hi there,

We are currently working on our new Annual with the aim of getting it to print middle of September. The plan is to have it back for CRASH Live on November 23rd.

Pledge now for your copy: [hidden link]

Cheers, Chris

Next Magazine Issue #3

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Hi there,

The PDF of Issue #3 has just been added to your downloads area. Login (if you need to) via this link: [hidden link] to get to your account details and the download area.

If you would like to upgrade from a PDF version to a printed plan, or upgrade to receive the latest copy of CRASH with your Next magazine, please go to - [hidden link] and subscribe to your new plan.

A few things....Binders, Issue #3 and Support

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Hi there,

I hope you are enjoying the Next magazine.

I made an initial order of 400 Next binders and they sold out very quickly. I have just put up a new pre-order page here as many are asking for binders for their magazines: [hidden link]


We are working on issue #3 of the magazine - the payment for this issue will be taken on the 3rd July.

We have a new support…

Next printed Issue #2 has now been posted!

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Over 1,500 printed Issue #2 just left the building to all subscribers.

If you would now like to order an extra one off the site - there are limited numbers - get a copy here: https://fusionretrobooks.com/collections/next-magazine

Head Over Heels - Deluxe Edition

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We have been working on a brand new site called www.fusionretrogames.com which is now live. This I hope will become the hub for all Next game releases and will be kept up to date. 

Each and every release we are aware of on the Next will be hosted on this site - with links on where to purchase/download. If you have a game that is not on the site, please get in…

Next Magazine Issue #2 - PDF

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Hi there,

The PDF of Issue #2 has just been added to your downloads area. Login (if you need to) via this link: [hidden link] to get to your account details and the download area.

If you would like to upgrade from a PDF version to a printed plan, or upgrade to receive the latest copy of CRASH with your Next magazine, please go to - [hidden link] and subscribe to your new plan.

A few important bits of info...

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Hi there,

There have been a few questions that I have seen across some of the posts and on social media that I thought I would clear here - in bullet form as it helps me to think!
  • Remember, the login to the subscriptions site is different to the Fusion Retro Books one. 
  • For the EU, I pay VAT each month through my VAT IOSS number that was issued to me via…