5th Mar 2009: As previously announced, a selection of prints and posters featuring videogame artwork by Bob Wakelin will be available for purchase at the event. However, we can now confirm that Bob himself will be present on the Saturday, and will be happy to sign posters if required. This flyer contains details of all available artwork. However, stocks at Byte Back will be extremely limited so if you would like to reserve a particular piece, please contact artwork@bobwakelin.com with your requirements as soon as possible.

3rd Mar 2009: In addition to the recently announced Repton competition, Retro Software will also be running a high score contest for Jamie Woodhouse's previously unreleased game Zap. Prizes will include a copy of the game and also the PC version of Jamie's classic Qwak!

3rd Mar 2009: As a precursor to our Q&A with Jon Stoodley and Tony Temple on Saturday night we will be getting you in the arcade mood by showing Weekend Gamer's Search for the Great British Arcade on the big screen in the Exec Suite...

2nd Mar 2009: Please do not send messages enquiring if there are still any tickets available, as the organisers are now very busy and do not have time to respond - tickets are sold out and there will be no facility to pay cash on the door. This is for reasons of safety as the venue would be over capacity if any more visitors were allowed to enter!

1st Mar 2009: Retro Software will be running a Repton: The Lost Realms competition over the course of the weekend with some great prizes. Click here for more info.

1st Mar 2009: The specially-commissioned artwork donated by Arcade Art for our charity auction is now complete and can be previewed on the auction page!

28th Feb 2009: German Homebrew developers Protovision have kindly donated a copy of their excellent Commodore 64 game Tanks 3000 (with 4-player adaptor) to our prize draw. In return we will be distributing their flyers and price lists at the event.

27th Feb 2009: Attendee Joel Rowbottom will be exhibiting the unusual BBC Domesday Machine at the event. This is a rare opportunity to see the Domesday system in action. For more info about the system and the Domesday project visit Wikipedia.

25th Feb 2009: The event is now officially SOLD OUT! Thanks to everyone that has bought tickets to support this venture.

24th Feb 2009: Chris Dewhurst will be demoing his Arcade Adventure Design Kit on the Retro Software stand in our Homebrew Showcase. For more information on this great game design tool, click here.

23rd Feb 2009: The voting is now over for the King of the SHMUP competition and the final line-up of games is confirmed...

22nd Feb 2009: Andy from our sponsor Console Passion has requested that if any of our attendees wish to have console modification work done at the event, they should ideally contact him in advance via their website.

21st Feb 2009: Thanks to members of the UK Arcade game collecting scene we are thrilled to say that we will have several classic machines at the event including Sega's Thunderblade and Hang-On.

20th Feb 2009: One of our guest speakers Jon Stoodley has kindly promised a selection of books about gaming to our charity auction, while the Commodore Computer Club will be providing a fantastic bundle for our raffle draw, including a C64C with 1541 disk drive, Mayhem in Monsterland and 1 year membership to the organisation!

19th Feb 2009: Regretfully we have to announce a late withdrawal from the event - Console Mad will no longer be exhibiting. We do however still have lots of other dealers selling their wares! Updated room plans will be made available soon to reflect this change.

18th Feb 2009: We now have downloadable PDF files available showing the floor plans for the Main Room and Executive Suite, plus an outline programme of events for the weekend. You don't need to bring these with you however as everyone will receive a complimentary Programme upon entering the venue.

17th Feb 2009: Thanks in part to a large group booking, we have now surpassed 200 tickets sales! There are now under 40 tickets remaining for the event so if you haven't bought one yet, don't delay much longer! Tickets will continue to be sold up until Friday 6th March subject to availability but please note that no tickets will be sold on the day of the event and you will not be able to pay on the door. Any ticket orders placed in the week prior to the event will not be sent out by post - you will need to bring your email confirmation and collect your tickets on the door.

16th Feb 2009: If you're interested to see what progress is being made in preparation for the Homebrew Challenge, take a look at Jonathan Cauldwell's blog at Gaming Verdict, where he is posting regularly on the work he has done so far...

9th Feb 2009:Superior Interactive is the latest addition to the Homebrew Showcase. They will be demonstrating PC remakes of classic BBC Micro games such as Repton, Galaforce Worlds and Ravenskull, with limited copies of each being available to buy.

5th Feb 2009: Donna from Arcade Art has agreed to produce a unique piece of gaming-inspired artwork for the event and generously donate it to our charity auction! The piece will be on display during the event along with promotional postcards for anyone interested in commissioning their own piece.

4th Feb 2009: We are delighted to say that we have now sold over 150 tickets for the event!

3rd Feb 2009: We are pleased to announce that Jim Bagley will be joining the Ocean Reunited panel. Jim worked for Special FX software and was programmer on a number of Spectrum and Amstrad games published by Ocean, such as Cabal and Red Heat.

3rd Feb 2009: Jonathan Cauldwell has provided an overview of the game he will attempt to develop in our Homebrew Challenge. Remember you can get involved with this on the day, designing graphics and levels.

2nd Feb 2009: Mark Haysman of The Retro Clinic has generously promised several items for our charity auction including a fully serviced and enhanced BBC Micro system!

1st Feb 2009: We regret to announce that due to other commitments Cronosoft will be unable to attend Byte Back. We will however still be demonstrating some of their software as part of the Homebrew Showcase.

29th Jan 2009: We have decided to hold an Auction on Sunday 8th March, with all proceeds being donated to our charities. Several generous attendees have already donated some great gaming lots - click here for further info.

29th Jan 2009: In true retro style, our latest confirmed dealer, The Attic Bug will be taking you back to the 80's by selling a range of 'new old stock' for many of the 8 and 16-bit home computers, games that have never been opened or used!

28th Jan 2009: Gaming giant Electronic Arts have generously donated some prizes for our competitions, including games for the PS2, PSP and PC. We thank them for their support!

26th Jan 2009: Our latest addition to the Homebrew Showcase is US publisher Super Fighter Team, who are responsible for Beggar Prince and Legend of Wukong, the first commercially-released Sega Megadrive cartridges since 1998. Both games will be demonstrated and available to purchase at Byte Back, and a copy of each will also be available to win in one of our competitions!

23rd Jan 2009: Entry to the Ultimate Fighting Game Championship is now open online, and don't forget that game voting is still open for the King of the SHMUP competition too...

19th Jan 2009: Fans of football games from over the years take note, Weekend Gamer's World Cup Carnival competition at Byte Back will give you the chance to show off your skills on a selection of classic footie games.

18th Jan 2009: We are now finally able to accept payment for ticket orders by cheque and postal order. Since those wishing to pay by this method missed out on the 'Early Bird' offer, we are offering Adult Tickets for just only £10 if you pay by cheque/postal order before 31st January.

16th Jan 2009: Our latest confirmed guest speakers are two record-breaking Arcade gamers. Tony Temple holds the current World Record score on Missile Command, while Jon Stoodley recorded the highest ever score on Pac-Man in the golden era of gaming, which was not surpassed for 16 years. Jon and Tony will be sharing their memories and demonstrating their techniques on these two classic games. Following their Q&A we will be showing the acclaimed gaming documentary "The King of Kong" on a large projector screen.

15th Jan 2009: Due to concerns about organisation, time and interest we have decided to cancel two of our competitons - Battle of the 8-bits and Pong will no longer be taking place. However there are still several great competitions to enter instead!

13th Jan 2009: Byte Back guest Jamie Woodhouse recently unearthed a lost BBC Micro shoot em up called Zap, which predates his most famous game Qwak! With assistance from Retro Software this game will be released for the first time at the event in a limited edition format, autographed by Jamie, for the cost of a nominal donation to charity!

11th Jan 2009: The Ocean Reunited panel now has another member, taking the total to four former Ocean employees! The latest addition is Simon Butler who was responsible for in-game graphics on more than 30 Ocean games.

10th Jan 2009: If you haven't yet bought a ticket for Byte Back then nostalgia website Do You Remember? is running a competition offering a pair of tickets for the event - visit their blog for more information...

10th Jan 2009: It's now just 8 weeks until the big event and ticket sales today passed the 100 mark!

9th Jan 2009: Our latest confirmed exhibitor is Keith Ainsworth, publisher of Retrogamer fanzine who will be selling back issues along with a selection of games for many classic systems.

8th Jan 2009: As preparations for the event start to gather pace we are thrilled to announce what is sure to be a highlight of Byte Back - Ocean Reunited, a panel session featuring several former employees of Ocean Software, one of the the UK's biggest software houses in the 80's and 90's. Check out the special guests page to see who will be appearing!

24th Dec 2008: Another exhibitor is confirmed - The Retro Computer Museum will be showing off a selection of its exhibits including the Amstrad GX4000 and Dragon 32, promoting their 2009 Open Day events and accepting donations of classic hardware and software from anyone wishing to provide them.

16th Dec 2008: We're pleased to announce a different kind of attraction at the event, but one that will appeal to many gamers, as The Empire Strikes Byte Back! Several locally-based members of The Knights of the Empire will be on hand for photo opportunities and to ensure you all behave yourselves...

8th Dec 2008: Voting is now open on the forum for the remaining games in the King of the SHMUP competition, and the prize has also been confirmed - check out the competition page for more info.

3rd Dec 2008: Jonathan Cauldwell has agreed to take on the "Game in a Day" Challenge - he will attempt to develop a new Spectrum game in just one day, but he needs your help with game ideas and level designs! If you wish to participate please get in touch...

28th Nov 2008: Another guest speaker has been confirmed - Jon Hare, the legendary co-founder of Sensible Software, developers of some of the greatest 8 and 16-bit games such as Wizball, Sensible Soccer and Cannon Fodder!

21st Nov 2008: Our latest confirmed dealer is Jon Legg who will be offering a great selection of games as well as providing a couple of rare systems to the event.

19th Nov 2008: One of the most respected and long-standing UK games companies Codemasters have generously provided us with a selection of prizes for our competitions, including games for the Wii, PS3, XBOX 360 and PC. We are extremely grateful for their support!

17th Nov 2008: We are delighted to confirm the attendance of Jamie Woodhouse at the event. Jamie developed a number of popular Amiga and Gameboy Advance games and is best known for the addictive platformer Qwak, which he will be discussing as one of our guest speakers!

14th Nov 2008: The retro gaming diskmag RGCD will be exhibiting at the event as part of the homebrew showcase, demonstrating a selection of homebrew software and hardware, selling their range of C64 cartridges and back issues of the magazine.

7th Nov 2008: Another dealer is on board - BM Games will be selling a wide selection of classic games and consoles.

3rd Nov 2008: The latest exhibitor to be confirmed is The Commodore Computer Club UK. They will be demonstrating the SuperCPU enhanced Commodore 64 along with several other classic 8-bit Commodore systems.

29th Oct 2008: We are delighted to finally confirm the two charities that the event will be raising money for - the RSPCA and The Donna Louise Trust.

26th Oct 2008: Jonathan Parkin is looking for competitors for a Repton Infinity competition. Check out his post on the forum for more info!

22nd Oct 2008: Prolific Spectrum homebrew developer Jonathan Cauldwell is the first confirmed guest at Byte Back. He will be sharing his techniques as part of the Homebrew Discussion Panel.

21st Oct 2008: The format of the Battle of the 8-bits competition has been revised and the teams are now taking shape!

20th Oct 2008: Members of the Byte Back team will be attending the Retro Computer Museum Open Day in Coalville, Leicestershire on Sunday 16th November. We will be providing several systems for visitors to play on and also promoting our event and selling tickets. For more information about the Open Day please visit the official RCM site.

17th Oct 2008: Byte Back 2009 is now officially sponsored by Console Passion, who will be providing some excellent competition prizes as well as supplying a wide range of consoles, games and modification services.

10th Oct 2008: The enterprising chaps from Weekend Gamer have confirmed that they will be appearing at the event as exhibitors. Due to their love of obscure and weird hardware they will be aligned with the "Weird and the Woeful" systems area and to that end will be providing a Virtual Boy and their infamous Arcade Supergun that is built into a remote control car!

9th Oct 2008: Psytronik Software is the latest addition to the homebrew showcase. They will be on hand selling brand new releases for the C64 and Spectrum.

7th Oct 2008: Local retro trader Console MAD is the latest addition to the dealers that will be attending the event.

6th Oct 2008: Another system is confirmed in the form of the rare Super A'Can, an original 16-bit system from Taiwan. Click here for more information about this obscure gem.

1st Oct 2008: Voting is now open on the forum for the first game in the King of the SHMUP competition!

30th Sep 2008: Another dealer confirmed in the form of Sinclair specialists RWAP Software. Also more hardware has been added to the systems list.

24th Sep 2008: Our first two dealers are confirmed - Console Passion will be offering an extensive range of gaming merchandise along with their renowned console modding service, and you will also be able to buy a selection of artwork prints by Bob Wakelin, who was responsible for box art on classic games such as Operation Wolf and Wizball.

23rd Sep 2008: Byte Back has now been set up as a Facebook Event, so if you're a Facebook user and are coming to the event, go and add yourself as an attendee...

22nd Sep 2008: We are thrilled to announce that the Arcade Zone will be blessed with a dedicated upright OutRun cabinet along with a 4-player JAMMA cabinet that will be running classic 4-player games such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Main Event!

21st Sep 2008: The homebrew showcase is beginning to take shape with Retro Software, Cronosoft and Retro Clinic all confirming their attendance.

19th Sep 2008: Congratulations to Paul Little (AKA resident paul) who won the free ticket for Byte Back as a result of completing the online survey back in July!