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Matthew Smith Returns

To many, the height of originality and the gameplay-over-graphics ethic is symbolised by Manic Miner and its sequel, Jet Set Willy. Both of these were created by one (slightly-strange) man: Matthew Smith.

After the collapse of Software Projects (publishers of Jet Set Willy), Matthew disappeared completely from the Spectrum scene. In fact, it seemed as though he had simply left the planet. Since the mid-eighties he has appeared countless times in 'Where Are They Now?' features in just about every Spectrum publication ever made. For over a decade Spec-chums the world over, but most especially in Britain, have asked themselves and each other incessantly 'Where the hell is Matthew Smith?'

Well, after a fourteen year absence, the creator of what are held by many to be the greatest games of all time has returned. A number of people have already interviewed him, helpfully saving us from doing more work.

Matt's Homepage
P.J.Mella's interview
Kev Ellis' interview



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