A classic Australian soap opera, a British meteorologist and an illicit computer game. In the latest instalment of our series Archival Obsessions, the NFSA’s Digital Games Curator, Chris Arneil, unveils the story behind ‘Neighbours: The Adventure’ – an unauthorised 1991 game created by a devoted UK-based fan of the show.

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    4 days ago

    Wild. I’ve played the official one. Never knew this existed.

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        4 days ago

        It’s a weird isometric skateboard racing game, for some reason. I sucked at it, but I’m not sure if that’s a controls issue or a skill issue. Manual here, Amiga gameplay video here.