BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders [video]

Re:BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders [... by crumbshot on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @07:12AM (#26249087)

> some kind of economy game (where you raised taxes, and did similar things. You had to get elected again and keep your population happy. I wish I knew what that was called.)

Yellow River Kingdom?

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Re:BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders [... by stevekemp on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @07:38AM (#26249238)

Thanks for the suggestion, from the video it doesn't match my memories:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSE1NVaUs8s

I remember text-only, and being shown unemployment-rates, and similar. I think it was based on UK political parties, but my memory is so vague I can't remember any significant details.

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Re:BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders [... by crumbshot on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @07:43AM (#26249267)

Could it be Great Britain Ltd?

https://youtu.be/vnojOGjz578

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Re:BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders [... by stevekemp on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @08:02AM (#26249392)

Definitely!

Thank you so much, that game has been lurking at the back of my mind for the better part of 30 years!

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Re:BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders [... by UncleSlacky on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @12:53PM (#26253127)

You can play it here:

http://bbcmicro.co.uk/game.php?id=1537

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