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The story of Ocean Software - Gold Edition

Created by Chris Wilkins

14 years later....our Ocean Gold edition!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Just 3 Days to Pledge : The Memories of Rainbird and Beyond Software book
about 1 month ago – Mon, Jul 06, 2026 at 01:57:20 AM

Hi there,

The Memories of Rainbird and Beyond Software, campaign is till running at the moment - with just 3 days to go.

This is the link to the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zzap642021annual/memories-of-rainbird-and-beyond-software

We have hit 2 stretch goals hit - a 64-page magazine of the games of Rainbird and Beyond Software and a Rainbird magnet.

Add-ons include a Rainbird badge, a Beyond badge, a mug and a signed poster by Jez San.

Thanks, Chris

ALL Books now sent out - PLEASE READ
about 2 months ago – Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 02:23:33 AM

Hi there,

So as of today - ALL Ocean books have now been sent out to those who have filled in the Backerkit Survey - i.e. who have given me their address.

I have also now sent out ALL Ocean mugs, and signed frames to EU countries. The rest of the signed frames will go out over the next week - though I do need to get a few more signed by some Ocean peeps who I am seeing later this month.

The TRASHMAN game should be ready end of this month, early next month. I will send out other bits and pieces (ZZAP! Legacy, Next Mags etc) over the next week.

Memories of Rainbird and Beyond Software - Kickstarter

I hope you like what I have sent so far and what the campaign had to offer - I do have the follow up to the Ocean book, The Memories of Rainbird and Beyond Software, campaign running at the moment. The stretch goal for the slip case is £40K - we are at £27K with over 8 days to go. It would be great to get the slip case, so if you can support please check out : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zzap642021annual/memories-of-rainbird-and-beyond-software

Cheers, Chris

150 more going out tomorrow - PLEASE READ
about 2 months ago – Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 11:19:23 AM

Hi there,

So another 150 going out tomorrow. That is then ALL the UK, ALL EU, ALL non-EU - both signed and unsigned. There are 114 more to pack for the RoW - these will be going out Wednesday.

I will send out the EU signed posters tomorrow to avoid the 1st July customs charge.

Lots of people chasing - just me and the Mrs packing these this time, so I did say it would be slow and steady as we have magazines to send out as well.

Over 1,000 books now sent out. Will hopefully have everything sent out this coming week.

Thanks, Chris