The story behind Chuckie Egg, the iconic British video game created by a teenager
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The story behind Chuckie Egg, the iconic British video game created by a teenager

21 Apr 2026 9/10 Original headline: ‘People still remember it 40 years later’: the making of Chuckie Egg
Forty years on, the classic platformer Chuckie Egg remains a beloved part of British gaming history. Created by 15-year-old Nigel Alderton in a Greater Manchester computer shop, the game became a chart-topping success that defined the 8-bit era for a generation of school children.
Source: The Guardian UK
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