Interview with Matthew Smith | Maker of Manic Miner (ZX Spectrum Game) | From Bedrooms To Billions
540Taken from the fascinating true documentary film "From Bedrooms To Billions" available here: http://www.funstockretro.co.uk/from-bedrooms-to-billions-standard-edition
This clip is an interview with 'Matthew Smith' the Creator of the classic ZX Spectrum game "Manic Miner".
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