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Zapped to the Past Episode 164 December 199022 Sep 202402:14:53

In the month of December 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the fuzzy Creatures, the shooty Outlaw and the crappy Hard Drivin’… and wonder…  exactly what would the musician Seal do for a fresh fish?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Creatures
  • Outlaw
  • Hard Drivin’ (Only available on a compilation)
  • Prison Riot

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWpQySA3MFA

https://commodoreformatarchive.com/from-the-vault-unpublished-1990-apex-feature/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTI8CWSiZ40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0J7XnbUN5o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np_Y740aReI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa7xEsFWpE8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRgtzZ-mOQo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlprozGcs80

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtSbedMeF6s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mye1aCskFcM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBHwA5a8cMM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8jrEQY0toE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrPEhCb8WQs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvo-bfaVsg0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fc67yQsPqQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oquo1ydgrUg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYNDpdPzamI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F9DxYhqmKw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diYAc7gB-0A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ05LV-EKYs&ab_channel=robbiewilliamsvevo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Gn4_pfrlE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv8jxxg6EPM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j5JQipGhgI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaTGrV58wec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwbDUPQa3eU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WH1Ma50QUk

https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/nor-we-of-her-to-him/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cUSzxuFDFM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU0-fmKI0lU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOlybsZqNlE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aypvO5qqWnc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be7iNHw8QoQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8YfNMyk4ko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLdbH5iivqY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMT-oiiY7DE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3YSYe601F0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d7KIa8O5ys

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/hard-drivin-v1/

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/hard-drivin-v2/

Zapped to the Past Episode 163 November 199008 Sep 202402:31:23

In the month of November 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the orthographic Tie Break, the rowdy Rick Dangerous II and the wibbly wobbly Tilt and wonder … How many powerpoint presentations would be in an International Management game?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Tie Break
  • Rick Dangerous 2
  • Tilt
  • Wings of Fury
  • Greg Norman’s Ultimate Golf

Find us here:

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If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop

If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here:

https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast

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https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

http://www.stadium64.com/manuals/adidaschampionshiptiebreak.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ygJiMbaiM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrZ7PnolbQ4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlfwO97EPK4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaw3S-wqLY0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn8omp12ns8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_pEcCnzYzI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FlbnHrrLd8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBR7JxBHl-E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8oGHvO2RgU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXtQRA7bmzc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJTOmShc9E0

https://www.abandonwaredos.com/docs.php?sf=wingsoffurymanual.pdf&st=manual&sg=Wings+of+Fury&idg=3115

https://amiga.abime.net/manual/2701-2800/2796_manual0.pdf?v=3415

https://www.lemon64.com/doc/hopeless/981

 

Zapped to the Past Episode 156 August 199007 Jul 202402:24:56

In the month of August 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the clacky Klax, the abysmal A.M.C., and the slushy Ski or Die and wonder just how a trade union would end a galactic dispute between criminals and the law… 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Klax
  • A.M.C.
  • Ski or Die
  • Heavy Metal

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop

If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here:

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Need our links in one place - you can do that too:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

 

Prince - Thieves In The Temple (Official Music Video)

Roxette - Listen To Your Heart (Official Music Video)

Sting - Englishman In New York

The KLF Feat The Children Of The Revolution - What Time Is Love

betty boo where are you baby

Wet Wet Wet - Stay With Me Heartache

Tina Turner - Look Me In the Heart (Official Music Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__fchrhb_48

Lonnie Gordon - Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

Steve Miller Band - The Joker (Official Music Video)

Levi's 1990 Great Deal (Steve Miller Band - The Joker)

The Rolling Stones - Terrifying - OFFICIAL PROMO

Primal Scream - Come Together (Official Video)

The Human League - Heart Like A Wheel

Release Me "Wilson Phillips" 1990 - Video

Aswad - Next To You

A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum (Official Video)

DNA - La Serenissima

Rondò Veneziano - La Serenissima

Rondò Veneziano - Sinfonia Per Un Addio (Premiatissima 1983)

Shakin Stevens - Pink Champagne

Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart (Official Video)

CABARET VOLTAIRE; easy life

C is for... Cabaret Voltaire

Tears For Fears - Famous Last Words

GEORGE MICHAEL | PRAYING FOR TIME (ORIGINAL VIDEO)

Deacon Blue - I'll Never Fall in Love Again

Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers | Can Can You Party | Original Video

Cliff Richard - Silhouettes (Official Video)

Sonia - End Of The World (Official HD Video)

Whitesnake - Now You're Gone (Official Music Video)

Bruce Dickinson - Dive! Dive! Dive! (Official HD Video)

LOOSE Ends ''Don't Be a Fool''

Magnum — Heartbroke and Busted (Official Music Video)

Jason Donovan - Rhythm Of The Rain - Official Video

Anthrax - In My World

Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It (Official Video)

The Farm - Groovy Train (Official HD Video)

Maxi Priest feat Jazzie B & KSwaby - Peace Throughout The World - Mixed By KSwaby

Londonbeat - I've Been Thinking About You (Video)

The Black Crowes - Hard To Handle

Otis Redding - Hard To Handle

Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights (Official Music Video)

Living Colour - Type

Annihilator - Never, Neverland

Cecilia Ann

An Emotional Fish *Celebrate*

Blackman In Effect

Liberty

Bell Biv DeVoe - Poison

 

Zapped to the Past Episode 78 February 198819 Sep 202202:27:21

In the month of February1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the turgid Through the Trap Door, the BBC styled Bone Cruncher, and the fiery Firetrap, and wonder where in the world is Gary Lineker?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Matchday 2
  • Eye
  • Bone Cruncher
  • Out Run
  • Firetrap
  • Freddy Hardest
  • Through the Trap Door
  • Gary Lineker’s Superstar Soccer

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.eurogamer.net/the-boy-behind-the-biggest-coin-op-conversion-of-the-80s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjsKmlR5sxI

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_Winter_Olympics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JiA5pMqbfY&ab_channel=FoxMulder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ENzmIQao8&ab_channel=UzumakiPlayroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdDJlgEqKLY&list=PLZGhb4y8Y9l1CxaLrrmlqp6FKLU_mv2qv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5wSPh1Yuts&ab_channel=cyberchips

 

Zapped to the Past Episode 77 February 198812 Sep 202202:39:50

In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the vapid Vengeance, the heroic Hunter’s Moon, and the knapsack wearing Knightmare, and wonder where would a man taking a dump keep a spade?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Hunter’s Moon
  • Clever and Smart
  • Psycho Soldier
  • Knightmare
  • Inside Outing
  • Bad Cat
  • Flying Shark
  • Vengeance

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tofY0pNdlxg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=684yGJRre0A

https://youtu.be/y4y13vnGXec

https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Vengeanceeurope/

Zapped to the Past Episode 76 February 198805 Sep 202202:16:38

In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the awful Andy Capp, the painful Platoon and the woeful Winter Olympiad 88 and wonder if we should at least try and say a friendly hello before we kill every alien on their own planet.

Games covered in this episode:

  • Platoon
  • Super G-Man
  • Andy Capp
  • Lifeforce
  • Beat It 
  • Mask II
  • Out of this World
  • Winter Olympiad 88

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://ia800907.us.archive.org/31/items/uta_Andy_Capp_1987_Mirrorsoft_5614/Extras/Inlay_back.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyDNdoLrqxo&ab_channel=Kylie%26Dannii

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-icrGMp3uk&ab_channel=CliffRichard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEJdfDD4dVg&ab_channel=PrefabSproutVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kGX3TvwYQk&ab_channel=fritz5135

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k23W7--8DgQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0E9urVs-2o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQYzDU7RJEg&ab_channel=JohnnyHatesJazzVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-3do6PA8T0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-r_X3kuQrw&list=OLAK5uy_lh9Y6a2tFBVzR1BYUarIVk-cx5_5fCqsg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4qh_9vH1Ww

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5TXy488OMU

https://archive.org/details/winter-olympiad-88/Winter%20Olympiad%2088%20intro/mode/2up

Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 201 Sep 202201:44:49
In episode two of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For episode two, we have chosen two classic wheel based vehicular action shows from the 80s - the crusading Knight Rider vs the speedy Streethawk… let battle commence!
Zapped to the Past Episode 75 January 198822 Aug 202202:32:34

In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the spacey Star Wars, the risky R.I.S.K., and the scabby Sky Twice, and wonder who exactly would want a certificate and badge to prove they are a Master of Xor…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Spore
  • Western Games
  • Madballs
  • Kromazone
  • Star Wars
  • Sky Twice
  • Rampage
  • Xor
  • Risk

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor:

https://www.manscaped.com

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://archive.org/details/western-games/Western%20Games%20en/page/n1/mode/2up

https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Predator#tab=summary

Zapped to the Past Episode 74 January 198815 Aug 202203:08:41

In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-four of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rough Rygar, the ignominious Inspector Gadget, and the summery Skate or Die, and wonder what the hell happened to our Smashy Yo-Yo!?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Cosmic Causeway
  • PHM Pegasus
  • Rygar
  • Superstar Ice Hockey
  • Bobsleigh
  • Mean Streak
  • Airborne Ranger
  • Inspector Gadget
  • Skate or Die

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor:

https://www.manscaped.com

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

http://www.c64sets.com/details_db.html?id=7894

https://archive.org/details/Airborne_Ranger_1987_MicroProse_a2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCegLO4vhs&ab_channel=JessieConran

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/inspector-gadget/

https://archive.org/details/c64man_skate-or-die/page/n3/mode/2up

Zapped to the Past Episode 73 January 198808 Aug 202202:30:28

In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the tiring Track & Field, the terse Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper and the testing Trivial Fruit, and wonder at what point running up a wall became any kind of sporting event…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Chuck Yaeger's Advanced Flight Trainer
  • Radius
  • Alternative World Games
  • Survivors
  • Tetris
  • Thunderchopper
  • Trivial Fruit
  • Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper
  • Track & Field

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor - enter ZAPPED20 for 20% off your order and free worldwide shipping:

https://www.manscaped.com

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgh0KK7wHXQ&ab_channel=Finerfeelings123

https://www.discogs.com/release/5866-Various-The-House-Sound-Of-Chicago-Vol-III-Acid-Tracks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feT1w-Ac5J0&ab_channel=QueenOfficial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z84rj6-glh4

Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 104 Aug 202202:06:13

In episode one of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For this inaugural episode, we have chosen two blockbuster TV Sci-Fi shows from the late 70s/early 80s - the mighty Battlestar Galactica vs the saucy Buck Rogers in the 25th Century… let battle commence!

Zapped to the Past Episode 72 January 198801 Aug 202202:49:21

In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the cacophonous Combat School, the dreary Driller, and the ramshackle Rainbow Dragon, and wonder what sort of society there is to rebel against in a jungle environment…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Driller
  • Jack the Nipper II - In Coconut Capers
  • Rainbow Dragon
  • Basil The Great Mouse Detective
  • Octapolis
  • MASK
  • Gunboat
  • Combat School

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor:

https://www.manscaped.com

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.mocagh.org/miscgame/virtualworlds-manual.pdf 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeQvoRi6piY

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=PMv5PDm_Tjs&feature=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6k3tNNRS_I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_H23dEmO4Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEAuMiKqP-4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PinBVYKQGeM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtIhcbR7COw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud6sU3AclT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfw7HSi524Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkl2hiTHUrc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQL9RMltWe0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxrwImCJCqk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L3M2WC5LPA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-ex_5anvKM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CBtoIRVK3Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pixcjhqLq34&t=57s

Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 2 Special25 Jul 202200:57:47

Here’s the second of our ‘Ask the Podcast’ specials where we tackle some of the questions asked by our Patreons in our exclusive Discord Channel. If you wish to pose us your own questions then you can do so by signing up to our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

We hope you are enjoying the rampant heat of the summer. At the Sideways Egg all the children’s toys have melted in the beer garden and Lord Humongous is regretting the constant usage of a metal ski mask.

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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https://www.manscaped.com

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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

Zapped to the Past Episode 155 July 199030 Jun 202402:38:24

In the month of July 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the surprising Super Tank Simulator, the dreary Dynasty Wars, and the delightful Die Hard and wonder who thought making the Defenders of the Earth into glorified locksmiths was a good idea?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Die Hard
  • Defenders of the Earth
  • Dynasty Wars
  • Olli and Lissa 3
  • Super Tank Simulator
  • F-16 Combat Pilot
  • Wizard Willy

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here:

https://zappedtothepast.shop

https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop

If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here:

https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast

Need our links in one place - you can do that too:

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https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://device.report/m/eb799e25c2eacb046a01b9de09bb97320903730338aedbf71f6c040d26b33810.pdf

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64/manual/Formated/Defenders_of_the_Earth_-_1990_-_Enigma_Variations.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqQ7JAA7Pio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os82UYqssSc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hK8EbafSlg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFRl2pZ0fL4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWLqF-Ss1d0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__MUf2Qv6_U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxCK7h2TBKM

https://worldofspectrum.org//pub/sinclair/games-info/o/OlliLissa3.txt

Zapped to the Past Episode 71 - 1987 Golden Breadbin Awards11 Jul 202202:22:37

As a final farewell to 1987, we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1987, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past Golden Breadbin awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Audio’ or the ‘Sunday Best Award?’ There is only one way to find out!

The running order of the awards:

  • Introduction + Review of 1987
  • Best Visuals Award
  • Crapcade Conversion Award
  • Sunday Best (Worst Game) Award
  • Best Audio Award
  • Craziest Concept Award
  • Licenced Catastrophe Award
  • Best Game Award
  • Patreon Awards
  • Other things... Awards
  • Look ahead to 1988

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

All game nominations here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/the-games/

Golden Breadbin awards page

https://zappedtothepast.com/zapped-to-the-past-golden-breadbin-awards-page/

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Zapped to the Past Episode 70 December 198704 Jul 202203:24:22

In the month of December 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the nifty Nebulus, the mighty Maniac Mansion and the bolshy Bangkok Knights and wonder why they always seem to hold Thai boxing tournaments in ornate garden centres… 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Nebulus
  • Yes, Prime Minister
  • Implosion
  • Discovery
  • X-15 Alpha Mission
  • Zig Zag
  • Maniac Mansion
  • Earth Orbit Stations
  • Hyber Blob
  • Pirates in Hyperspace
  • Sunburst
  • Bangkok Knights

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq-I4CbQbyM&list=PLq4NVS62WsPDgnYyb3hUHZpWodSF4z5bo&index=8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxG6OSGLumo

https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/anniversaries/september/the-old-grey-whistle-test/

http://www.classicgaming.cc/pc/maniac-mansion/

http://www.classicgaming.cc/pc/maniac-mansion/files/proposal-maniac-mansion.pdf

https://grumpygamer.com/maniac_mansion_design_1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNpjGvJwyL8

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64/manual/Formated/Bangkok_Knights_-_1987_-_System_3_Software.pdf

Zapped to the Past Episode 69 December 198727 Jun 202203:06:11

In the month of December 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the bouncy Buggy Boy, the slappy Street Hassle and the shonky Super Sprint and wonder just what made Lion-O’s hair turn grey…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Buggy Boy
  • Captain America
  • Thundercats
  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
  • Yogi Bear
  • Action Force
  • Street Hassle
  • Computer Scrabble Deluxe
  • How to be a Complete Bastard
  • Super Sprint
  • Microball
  • Shoot-em-up Construction Kit

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/wolf/

http://www.gamebase64.com/game.php?id=7916&d=18&h=0

https://thundercats.fandom.com/wiki/ThunderCats_Wiki

https://youtu.be/JAI30MC36hk?t=224

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUn6uEKdfT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA5y6iHb-Qg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iXvTzEsoiI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hygqfTXwM0k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9M_bqIB6EU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQx7XlsFLA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgwWPGWCFoo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtK2AlUQ0Jc

http://www.seuck.retrogaming64.com/index.html

http://www.seuck.retrogaming64.com/tips.html

Zapped to the Past Episode 68 November 198720 Jun 202202:43:57

In the month of November 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the adroit Quedex, the spellcasting Enlightenment: Druid II and the sneaky Joe Blade and wonder if a flute with no holes is not a flute, is an invisible maze still a maze?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Quedex
  • Scary Monsters
  • Blazer
  • Joe Blade
  • Starfox
  • Enlightenment - Druid II
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Tai-Pan
  • Special Agent
  • Solomon’s Key 

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/pyramid-of-time/

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/tony_harrison/poems/12693

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/philip_larkin/poems/14515

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Fireman_Sam_episodes#Series_overview

http://www.warpedfactor.com/2016/03/10-things-you-might-not-know-about_9.html

Zapped to the Past Episode 67 November 198713 Jun 202203:10:00

 

In the month of November 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the puzzling Pi-r-Squared, the rambunctious Renegade and the mysterious Morpheus and wonder what exactly happened with the sharks in Canada…

Games covered in this episode:

  • International Karate + 
  • On Cue
  • Land of Neverwhere
  • Athena
  • Pi-r(squared)
  • Renegade
  • Mean City
  • Water Polo
  • Anarchy
  • Morpheus

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/542402348853513890/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvlv5qrhDUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7t8eoA_1jQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNIaeCHjZtk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZaJUfgCLww

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYps5LfOaGg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s6tufofYrg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh019yDd5mg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFIMeyTK-sU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaYsfCs1FZw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fazyao5bGUg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgid1me8POs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9IKBqv3cbk

http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=76&title=Morpheus

Zapped to the Past Episode 66 October 198706 Jun 202202:51:41

In the month of October 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the shouty Mega Apocalypse, the troublesome Toadforce and the flippant Flunky and wonder if the queen does indeed have an egg chamber and how many eggs it might contain…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Mega-Apocalypse
  • Lazer Force
  • Last Mission
  • The Tube
  • Flunky
  • Toad Force
  • Arcade Classics
  • Jackle and Wide
  • Prohibition
  • Pirates of the Barbary Coast
  • Enforcer
  • Black Magic

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwUOpjvha8M&list=PLD89196B9056D804A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3MTFJz50qc

https://archive.org/details/agm_Pirates_of_the_Barbary_Coast/page/n1/mode/2up

https://soundcloud.com/deviationsociale/the-equalizer-free-audio-track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z18vpf0kODo

https://youtu.be/0mMl5rgpHMs

Zapped to the Past Episode 65 October 198730 May 202202:29:36

In the month of October 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the stinky Swamp Fever, the messy Morphicle: The Transforming Car and the Robotic Red L.E.D and wonder what pleathered bacon would taste like…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Red L.E.D.
  • Laurel and Hardy
  • Cosmonut
  • Swamp Fever
  • Revenge of the Mutant Camels 2
  • Ace 2
  • Death Race
  • Starforce Nova
  • Evening Star
  • Morphicle The Transforming Car
  • Night on the Tiles

Find us here:

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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDsctFBs91U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2mU6USTBRE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4K7XZGeHTE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlmKCj03fHw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofaaz9uGPu4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D6pPgwafq0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU84ORB-Y9k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW0OrDQs77Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__MUf2Qv6_U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyF8RHM1OCg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYX1-K3y-n8

Zapped to the Past Episode 64 October 198723 May 202202:46:05

In the month of October 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-four of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the brilliant Bubble Bobble, the claggy Clean Up Service, and the freaky Frenesis and wonder who would set up a cafe and service station at the ass end of the Universe?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Bubble Bobble
  • The Further Adventures of Alice in Videoland
  • Deliverance
  • Destructo
  • Clean Up Service
  • Hysteria
  • Frenesis 
  • Centurions
  • Gun Runner
  • Pile-Up

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Thanks to our amazing Episode 64 Contributors:

Daz and Brendan from The Hands on Gaming Podcast

Steve Erickson from the Retro Asylum Podcast

Our special Patreon Contributors, RodgerDodger, 2000DC and Dr Goggles

… and our amazing show sponsor, David Hearne. 

Special Episode 64 offers:

Escape from the Commodore 64 by David Hearne is available on Amazon Kindle for 99p for 7 days only from Monday 23rd May 2022

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Thanks to Chris Abbott at https://www.c64audio.com - you can use code zttp64 at the checkout for £10 off your shopping!!

Zapped to the Past Episode 63 September 198716 May 202202:47:10

In the month of September 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the dubious Death Wish 3, the Swashbuckling Pirates! And the energetic Star Paws and wonder, how does a dog go to the toilet in a space suit?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Zynaps
  • Deceptor
  • Mr Weems and the She Vampires
  • Death Wish 3
  • Thunderbolt
  • Star Paws
  • Convoy Raider
  • Pirates
  • Rebel
  • Denarius
  • Kikstart 2

Find us here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://archive.org/details/Deceptor_1986_Artech/page/n3/mode/2up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uwrfRAEinY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JkoG_-1j_w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN5i2p3HBxQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fioKEjZKXc8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mmvgbk3r8Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU5pdZOA9vc

http://www.c64sets.com/pirates/manual.pdf

Zapped to the Past Episode 62 September 198709 May 202203:01:20

In the month of September 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the clement California Games, the gregarious Game Over and the transient Transatlantic Balloon Challenge and wonder, why does an eagle need to recharge its energy on a giant balloon?

Games covered in this episode:

  • California Games
  • Realm
  • Game Over
  • Trans-Atlantic Balloon Challenge
  • Mystery of the Nile
  • The Living Daylights
  • Road Runner
  • Exolon
  • Street Sports Baseball
  • Snapdragon
  • Re-Bounder

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/heavy-metal-magazine-198405-vol-8-no-2/4000-146378

https://www.heavymetal.com/news/luis-royo-game-over-cover/

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/60at60/2015/8/1987-first-people-to-cross-the-atlantic-in-a-hot-air-balloon-392904

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkUU3kAWEyQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIB9Y4OFPs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_L7vQV9tMg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voY_sgD0BXc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP7y89lfTIM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7t8eoA_1jQ  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N3fHjTu3nI

Zapped to the Past Episode 154 July 199023 Jun 202403:01:20

In the month of July 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the bloodless Blood Money, the communism-less KGB Superspy, and the World Cup-less World Cup Italia ‘90, and wonder how you make a world cup game without the World Cup in it!? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Blood Money
  • World Cup Italia ‘90
  • KGB Superspy
  • Grave Yardage
  • Italy 1990
  • World Championship Boxing Manager
  • Blinky’s Scary School

 

Find us here:

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https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

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https://zappedtothepast.shop

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If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here:

https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast

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https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

http://www.javalemmings.com/DMA/DMA1_1.htm

https://openretro.org/file/10fcef81b565c2e52ebee5c42380f5fdb67d9a2c/Instructions.pdf

https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Rick%20Davis's%20World%20Trophy%20Soccer%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf

https://archive.org/details/world-cup-soccer-italia-90

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOQPp1Yvtm8&ab_channel=TMNTFilm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjGtkz-Ma0U&ab_channel=LuvPuppy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgeAUejUZhg&ab_channel=JanetJacksonVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWd9mqC80BU&ab_channel=JamesVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-xsfz7_raQ&ab_channel=DianaRoss-Topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16Z73aXuZQw&ab_channel=PaulYoungVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az83Eye73dM&ab_channel=SandyTaylor1114

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEj46Lujtmo&ab_channel=FiveStarVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FlyYtO7S5s&ab_channel=RhythimisRhythim-Topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dASywhUOzjs&ab_channel=MarkZep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZAajrxvDs4&ab_channel=SaintEtienneOfficial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60qyfdcAOGE&ab_channel=StoneRosesVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXRpnAvI5UE&ab_channel=ClaudiuSuceava

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVw7fzIP6cQ&ab_channel=TheSoupDragonsVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M16KjYwtVs4&ab_channel=GunVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEPJ_RQnESY&ab_channel=thunderonline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko3m0NBbq1o&ab_channel=Monotostereoking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32bdevGClD4&ab_channel=UPROXXIndieMixtape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-1Y2EqThyQ&ab_channel=WarpRecords

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaTcIzLk880&ab_channel=nedsatomicVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTeJK_SyPXg&ab_channel=LitaFordVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukSVypfM6qU&ab_channel=Blondebenji

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZe5Re_VB9M&ab_channel=AnthonyCarter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c-KJpPchEU&ab_channel=ChrysalisRecords

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9zw_79tlgM&ab_channel=TorbenBoussard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVpWes8MFm4&ab_channel=EnVogue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0xosEFe8Ik&ab_channel=SoundgardenVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4jtIDaeaWI&ab_channel=SuzanneVegaVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mto47BMT3yA&ab_channel=SuzanneVegaVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc0Mv4Iyxvc&ab_channel=4AD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKTEXhc6IyY&ab_channel=p213

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCH_gpTZYns&ab_channel=LondonRecords

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcn5951z5Q4&ab_channel=Metaldog38%27sHomeOfMetal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP7pgInSybI&ab_channel=PhilCollins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx5pBkfI-e0&ab_channel=HeartVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LagoycfdCA&ab_channel=BombalurinaVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcU57tAKzng&ab_channel=LennyKravitzVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyfF20APPrA&ab_channel=Prince

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTo3N73hpPg&ab_channel=NewKidsVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZxiTZQT028&ab_channel=mpmsltd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lshDXc-2mes&ab_channel=DuranDuranVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFmFkvqPV2A&ab_channel=ohnoitisnathan39

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNebT63is8A&ab_channel=nzoz1990s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfmYCM4CS8o&ab_channel=JonBonJoviVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OrsxYevlgw&ab_channel=MaloTe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tov22NtCMC4&ab_channel=MariahCareyVEVO

https://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=46740

https://www.mobygames.com/game/13244/world-championship-boxing-manager/cover/group-145340/cover-412299/

Zapped to the Past Episode 61 August 198702 May 202202:31:36

In the month of August 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the squawky Slap Fight, the monotone Max Torque and the revolutionary Head over Heels and wonder what adventures a Spider Egg should get up to when not bombing bees…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Head Over Heels
  • Quartet
  • Challenge of the Gobots
  • Hades Nebula
  • Max Torque
  • Oink
  • Amaurote
  • Metrocross
  • Rasterscan
  • Slap Fight

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Oink - Janet and John and the Parachute Jump

https://oink.blog/2021/07/26/oink-7-summer-cool/

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobots

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxjrAi2Qjrcdfotm58hKQ3XPSTtWKdII_h

http://www.zee-3.com/pickfordbros/softography/index.php?game=23

https://elysium64.itch.io/amaurote

http://www.zee-3.com/pickfordbros/softography/index.php?game=22

Zapped to the Past Episode 60 August 198725 Apr 202202:38:14

In the month of August1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the delightful Defender of the Crown, the fearful Frankenstein, and the maudlin Mag Max and wonder when up is down and left is backwards, how the hell do you navigate a boring brown maze? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Defender of the Crown
  • Colony
  • Spellseeker
  • Plasmatron
  • Frankenstein
  • Mag Max
  • Wonder Boy
  • Election
  • Twin Tornado

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanhoe_(1952_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playbox_(1987_TV_series)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Black

Zapped to the Past - Ask the Podcast Special18 Apr 202201:00:47

As it’s the Easter Holidays there is a very strong chance we will be consuming many eggs. In light of this, we are taking a mini-break from the regular podcast and giving you some Easter treats. Firstly, you will already have noticed our C16 Easter Special. That’s right! 16 games on the C16 on the 16th of the 4th month at 4am…now THAT is a creamy egg!

In addition to that glorious treat, here is the previously Patreon only and first episode of ‘Ask the Podcast’ where we tackle some of the questions asked by our Patreons in our exclusive Discord Channel.  

Lord Humongous wishes you a happy Easter break and hopes you thoroughly enjoy this bonus episode…

...just leave your gasoline.

 

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Zapped to the Past C16 Easter 2022 Special16 Apr 202201:00:41

As we steam through Issue 28 - August 1987 - of ZZAP magazine - we noticed it featured an eight page Commodore C16 special pullout. Eight pages of C16 games? Hmnnn… So we thought we would take a ZTTP look at sixteen C16 games in time for the 16th of April. We have chosen sixteen original C16 games at random and put them under the Zapped to the Past magnifying glass... will Kung Fu Kid, Street Olympics and Tutti Frutti pass muster… or will there be a trail of C16 dog eggs… there is only one way to find out!

Games reviewed in this special:

  • Auriga
  • Dorks Dilemma
  • Bandits at Zero
  • Leaper
  • Kung Fu Kid
  • Megabolts
  • Guzzler
  • Killapede
  • Street Olympics
  • Xargon Wars
  • Rescue from Zylon
  • Monkey Magic
  • Spectipede
  • Bridgehead
  • Tutti Frutti
  • Astro Plumber

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Zapped to the Past Episode 59 August 198711 Apr 202202:44:02

In the month of August 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the stunning Last Ninja, the springy Thing Bounces Back and the stupid Milk Race and wonder why level 1 swimming is not a part of basic ninja training?

Games covered in this episode:

  • The Last Ninja
  • Wiz
  • Force One
  • Kat Trap
  • Video Meanies
  • Milk Race
  • Falcon
  • Shadow Skimmer
  • Thing Bounces Back

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

Briar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE5cU2Ie4HU

Briar band history: http://www.shotguncharlie.co.uk/briar.htm

The Pretenders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KltjoX0VtgQ

John Farnham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emutat3_IP0

Shirley Bassey and Yello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smwR21SDqEY

Poison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOzdT_sAeDE

M/A/R/R/S Legal case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pump_Up_the_Volume_(song)

Out of tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbJGst7CGr8

Zapped to the Past Episode 58 July 198704 Apr 202202:54:33

In the month of July1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the brutal Barbarian, the apocalyptically hard Army Moves, and the flaccid Frost Byte, and wonder why anyone would kit out their spaceship in wood paneling…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Killed Until Dead
  • Frost Byte
  • On-Field Football
  • The Curse of Sherwood
  • Spy Vs Spy III Arctic Antics
  • Karate Champ
  • Army Moves 
  • Headcoach
  • Dogfight 2187
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Beamrider
  • Barbarian

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Zapped to the Past Episode 57 July 198728 Mar 202202:38:16

In the month of July 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the wonderful World Class Leaderboard, the Endoscopic Enduro Racer and the sideburn hating Sydney Affair and wonder, how many pointless options screens can you fit into one game? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • World Class Leaderboard
  • Enduro Racer
  • Samurai Trilogy
  • Greyfell
  • The Sydney Affair
  • The Great Escape
  • Tag Team Wrestling
  • Eagles
  • GFL Championship Football
  • The Detective

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Zapped to the Past Episode 56 July 198721 Mar 202203:05:21

In the month of July1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the wondrous Wizball, the crabby Strike and the ingenious I,Ball and wonder just how many balls are too many balls…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Wizball
  • Strike
  • Gunstar
  • Sport of Kings
  • IQ
  • Deathscape
  • Super Bowl Sunday
  • Mario Bros
  • UFO
  • I, Ball

Find us here:

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Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

Bananarama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-DZQ80vEVI

Michael Fortunati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-xfy-0RPMw

Bananarama mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thSeR6sHqJA

Spagna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8c04XHCF8k

Anita Dobson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucQtAnIZ908

Cabaret Voltaire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRqnOuTqDq0

Front 242: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1cRGVaJF7Y

Samantha Fox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3Bonm7f0k

Wet Wet Wet Neck Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgEqJUcUKNw

Do the Crab!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ht1Uei42M

Physics anomaly drumkit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPVAsEoHGyU

Whip Blow (a.k.a I, Ball): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDqG4ut-LSo

Zapped to the Past Episode 55 June 198714 Mar 202202:51:59

In the month of June 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the incomprehensible Jumpin' Jimmy, the old school River Raid and the exceptional H.E.R.O and wonder if bells ring and milkshakes are tasty, and are baby kangaroos indeed grateful? And what are gravy points?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Zolyx
  • The Secret of Kandar
  • Xenon Ranger
  • Feud
  • River Raid
  • Pitfall II
  • Jumpin’ Jimmy
  • Auf Wiedersehn Monty
  • Death or Glory
  • Doc The Destroyer
  • Hero

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

http://zee-3.com/pickfordbros/softography/index.php?game=19 

https://www.broadcastforschools.co.uk/site/1980s

https://www.broadcastforschools.co.uk/site/Special:BrowseData/Programmes?Decade=1980s&Broadcaster=BBC_Schools_TV

Zapped to the Past Episode 54 June 198707 Mar 202203:13:47

In the month of June 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-Four of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the homunculus Masters of the Universe, the eye wrecking Romulus and the somewhat lonely Cyborg and wonder what were the strange things they imported at the Wing Kong Exchange…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Zenji
  • Masters of the Universe
  • Big Trouble in Little China
  • Romulus
  • Kinetik
  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Nether Earth
  • Vampire
  • Star Raiders II
  • Cyborg
  • Gods and Heroes

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Other things mentioned in the Podcast

Zapped to the Past Episode 153 June 199016 Jun 202402:38:59

In the month of June 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the infuriating Impossamole, the tiny Time Soldier, and the ballsy Black Tiger and wonder how much would you pay to find out just how good you were at snogging?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Time Soldier
  • Black Tiger
  • Hot Rod
  • Impossamole
  • Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters

Find us here:

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If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here:

https://zappedtothepast.shop

https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop

If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here:

https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast

Need our links in one place - you can do that too:

https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast

https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://amiga.abime.net/manual/1401-1500/1437_manual0.pdf?v=5549

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf3TkYfrkEE&ab_channel=retrosutra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrzIPWFULPI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruINN-Mi1cg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3mUUAXg7-Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qh6LMpVJiw&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/sinclair/entries/0002361/HotRod(EN).txt

https://archive.org/details/Impossamole_1990_Gremlin_Graphics

Zapped to the Past Episode 53 May 198728 Feb 202202:42:49

In the month of May 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our  look at some of those games, including the snappy Sun Star, the excruciating Elevator Action and the speedy Shockway Rider and wonder if the presence of demons and aliens should be in the buyer’s pack for new homeowners…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Shockway Rider
  • Cyber One
  • Con-Quest
  • Sun Star
  • Aliens
  • POD
  • Elevator Action
  • Terminator
  • The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
  • LazerWheel
  • Cholo

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Other things mentioned in the Podcast:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest

Zapped to the Past Episode 52 May 198721 Feb 202202:40:05

In the month of May 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including infiltrating Into the Eagle’s Nest, the ribbiting Ranarama, and the shoddy Shao-Lin’s Road and wonder if monorail based rescue simulation games are an all new killer genre?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Into the Eagles Nest
  • Grange Hill
  • The Equalizer
  • Werner
  • Nemesis
  • Sailing
  • SOS
  • Armourdillo
  • Shao-Lin’s Road
  • Aftermath
  • Ranarama

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Zapped to the Past Episode 51 April 198714 Feb 202202:37:33

In the month of April 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dextrous Delta, the expansive Explorer, and the mystical Magic Madness and wonder why would NASA design a darts game in this day and age?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Aliens
  • Delta
  • Explorer
  • Indoor Sports
  • Prodigy
  • Krakout
  • Void Runner
  • Magic Madness
  • Express Raider
  • HyperBowl
  • Leaderboard (Executive Edition)

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

 

Zapped to the Past Episode 50 April 198707 Feb 202203:06:16

In the month of April 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the freaky Fifth Axis, the wild West Bank and the floaty Firetrack and wonder just what damage a bunny could do to a military death robot?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Gunship
  • Short Circuit
  • Zone Ranger
  • Jail Break
  • The Big Deal
  • Fifth Axis
  • Firetrack
  • Transformers
  • Thai Boxing
  • Leviathan
  • West Bank
  • Arkanoid

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Zapped to the Past Episode 49 March 198731 Jan 202202:01:03

In the month of March 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the chaotic Chameleon, the bloodless Blood ‘n Guts and the dimensional Double Take and wonder how much middle-of-the-road mediocre meh can you fit into the month of March?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Repton 3
  • Blood ‘N’ Guts
  • Chameleon
  • Street Machine
  • Footballer of the Year
  • Zub
  • Knucklebusters
  • Double Take
  • Tiger Mission

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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Zapped to the Past Episode 48 March 198724 Jan 202202:19:19

In the month of March 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the abject Agent Orange, the lyrical Labyrinth and the dreadful Dandy and wonder if you met a vampire in real life, what would be the signs that gave it away?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Erebus
  • Olli and Lissa
  • Terror of the Deep
  • Peter Shilton’s Handball Maradona
  • Agent Orange 
  • Nosferatu the Vampire
  • Dandy
  • Skate Rock
  • Labyrinth
  • Terra Cognita

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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Zapped to the Past Episode 47 March 198717 Jan 202202:31:56

In the month of March 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the mesmerising Mutants, the rotational Raid 2000 and the fiery Falcon Patrol 2 and wonder how many toilets were ruined doing the research for Tracker…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Mutants
  • Star Soldier
  • Future Knight
  • The Double 
  • Tracker 
  • Pneumatic Hammers
  • Raid 2000
  • Tomahawk
  • Falcon Patrol 2

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

Floy Joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhT5vTN7mT0

FGTH final release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js_bi9Xz4wY

Text for Terence Trent D’Arby speech:

Sweetheart listen, I know the last few pages haven't been good for the both of us and I've caused you a lot of grief. But put those bags down, o.k.? Before you make a decision like that, please just listen to me 'Cos I don't want you to leave. I definitely don't want you to leave. Just hear me out.

Speech Synthesis tools:

https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/ or https://simulationcorner.net/index.php?page=sam

The Genesis Effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52XlyMbxxh8

Magnum Pan Pipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Hf7GuOmBM

Slowed down Jolene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMrfM711vXI

Message from Mark King:

Original:

Zzz-tp. Beedop pl-me tum ta-to poom. Da-dun-q-tngggg. Do-di-naaaag mob-ib p-ing-smannng dor-de-meng. Ang, de-fang-me-ting-de-chibmmm.

Translates: 

ZTTP, please stop implying my thumbs are too powerful. They are just quite strong. Though this is the 9th mobile phone I’ve smashed for this message. Also, my favourite meal is chips.

Zapped to the Past Episode 46 February 198710 Jan 202202:47:57

In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the catastrophic Cobra, the tidy Terra Cresta and the exciting Escape from Singe’s Castle and wonder if a ‘Three Fin Thruster’ is also the name of a painful and instant match winning wrestling move… 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Escape from Singe’s Castle
  • Cobra
  • Sigma Seven
  • Defcom
  • Terra Cresta
  • Surf Champ
  • Destroyer
  • They Stole A Million
  • Judge Dredd
  • Molecule Man
  • Arctic Fox
  • The Vikings
  • 1943
  • Championship Wrestling

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Zapped to the Past Episode 45 February 198703 Jan 202202:58:09

In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the horrific Howard the Duck, the scabrous Scooby Doo, and the technical Tenth Frame and wonder why something that looks like a duck and quacks like a duck drowns in water…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Park Patrol
  • Howard the Duck
  • Los Angeles Swat
  • Xeno
  • Legend of Kage
  • Scooby Doo 
  • Tenth Frame
  • Light Force
  • Xevious
  • Starglider
  • It’s a Knockout
  • Tarzan
  • Space Harrier
  • Bomb Jack 2

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2014/07/the-lost-thundercats-games-video/

Zapped to the Past Episode 44 February 198713 Dec 202102:53:29

In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-four of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the greedy Gauntlet, the hessian Highlander and the wholesome Heartland and wonder why so many games starting with the letter H appeared in one month!

Games covered in this episode:

  • Gauntlet 
  • Highlander 
  • Harvey Headbanger 
  • Hypaball
  • Sky Runner
  • Breakthru
  • Heartland
  • Firelord
  • Psycastria
  • Infodroid
  • Paperboy
  • Storm
  • Avenger

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_of_the_Paradise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZxLsJjOEw4&ab_channel=ViceCommando

Rolling Stones Vs The Cult

Rolling Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8Lw

The Cult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6PgftKbQnQ

Zapped to the Past Episode 152 June 199009 Jun 202402:18:55

In the month of June 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the impressive International 3D Tennis, the shabby Scramble Spirits, and the compromised Carrier Command and wonder why people still try to cram games that were not meant for the machine into the C64… 

Games covered in this episode:

  • International 3D Tennis
  • Space Harrier 2
  • Scramble Spirits
  • Carrier Command
  • Powerboat USA: Offshore Superboat Racing

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here:

https://zappedtothepast.shop

https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop

If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here:

https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast

Need our links in one place - you can do that too:

https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast

https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/International%203D%20Tennis%20-%20Manual-DE-ENG-IT.pdf

https://a.co/d/bxj7K9V

https://www.plus.fifa.com/en/content/981138cc-54f0-4d7c-a266-3729ce69458c?gl=gb&cid=(p_go-box)(c_fifaplus)(sc_worldcup)(ssc_archive)(l_)(ch_)(cc_)&pid=(p_go-box)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrLkTZrPZA4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNWu7Ejm_TM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl6Czm_OETc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSR3YgUcyU4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3APmUsa5w3w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgnhVcyLy1I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbxJv8MGCbc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_C8-5L989k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7ytf5T1fY8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMxamf-w-sY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTH2CcofVMo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeVLAK6qw9c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQOrMzBewG0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCXa3fmcQwc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkWR7DkVmz4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V38Qej-3Tw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiSSRJhhYzU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLROyqwBgBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJmUxWmc0Ig

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvwO1hdMUyU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWpO_f3qERw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZd6Bqf7MDk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoweGN8cm5g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIG1ItmFyb4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV3BN9KwER8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk5y4wvsLyY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1YEDL2jiWM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOxxlp_k6jA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsF4suwvpsY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mspKnPl1HsI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mspKnPl1HsI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SqF56nj2LU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqTvJ-kO1z8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMvTbEv1zu4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eThurepFfuw

https://tubular.net/articles/1990_10/Mike-Oldfield-Turns-The-Clock-BackComputers-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwtfmpeedpA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJVWMhsvs1M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8z9iZOiMEw&ab_channel=Jean-MichelJarre-Topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50qLk_atNQE

https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=781

Zapped to the Past Episode 43 January 198706 Dec 202102:21:17

In the month of January 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-three of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the bounder-alike Bulldog, the bewildering Bazooka Bill, and the craptacular Captured, and wonder…at what point did developers decide that normal jumping just wasn’t enough any more…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Super Huey 2
  • Captured
  • Bulldog
  • Crystal Castles
  • Donkey Kong
  • Bazooka Bill
  • Galivan
  • Nuclear Embargo
  • Dracula

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

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Zapped to the Past Episode 42 January 198729 Nov 202102:24:17

In the month of January 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the futuristic Flash Gordon, the calamitous Camelot Warriors and the peculiar Panther, and wonder… should there be more tinned meat shoot 'em ups in the world?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Flash Gordon 
  • Assault Machine
  • Camelot Warriors 
  • Yie-Ar Kung-Fu 2 
  • Warrior 2
  • 1942
  • Panther
  • Kettle
  • The Bard’s Tale

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Lk-3mmTcQ

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Thirkell

Europe - Rock the night:

1985 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HegBqCvd7yk

1986 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELtpTBf-pMU

Shake you down:

Here is Greg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc8wmLul3uw

Here is Marvin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjlSiASsUIs

Zapped to the Past Episode 41 - 1986 Golden Breadbin Awards22 Nov 202102:14:05

As a final farewell to 1986, we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1986, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Music’ or the ‘Sunday Best Award?’ There is only one way to find out!

The running order of the awards:

  • Introduction + Review of 1986
  • Best Visuals Award
  • Best Sound FX Award
  • Sunday Best (Worst Game) Award
  • Best Music Award
  • Craziest Concept Award
  • Best Game 1986 Award
  • Best Crapvert 1986 Award 
  • Listener Awards
  • Other things... Awards
  • Look ahead to 1987

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