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| Zapped to the Past Episode 164 December 1990 | 22 Sep 2024 | 02:14:53 | |
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:
Find us here: 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://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mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWpQySA3MFA https://commodoreformatarchive.com/from-the-vault-unpublished-1990-apex-feature/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTI8CWSiZ40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0J7XnbUN5o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np_Y740aReI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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 163 November 1990 | 08 Sep 2024 | 02:31:23 | |
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:
Find us here: 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://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: 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
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 156 August 1990 | 07 Jul 2024 | 02:24:56 | |
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:
Find us here: 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://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:
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 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 A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum (Official Video) 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) 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 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 Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights (Official Music Video) Annihilator - Never, Neverland
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 78 February 1988 | 19 Sep 2022 | 02:27:21 | |
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:
Find us here: 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.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
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 77 February 1988 | 12 Sep 2022 | 02:39:50 | |
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:
Find us here: 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=tofY0pNdlxg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=684yGJRre0A https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Vengeanceeurope/ | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 76 February 1988 | 05 Sep 2022 | 02:16:38 | |
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:
Find us here: 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 2 | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:44:49 | |
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!
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 75 January 1988 | 22 Aug 2022 | 02:32:34 | |
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:
Find us here: Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor: 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://archive.org/details/western-games/Western%20Games%20en/page/n1/mode/2up | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 74 January 1988 | 15 Aug 2022 | 03:08:41 | |
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:
Find us here: Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor: 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 1988 | 08 Aug 2022 | 02:30:28 | |
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:
Find us here: Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor - enter ZAPPED20 for 20% off your order and free worldwide shipping: 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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 1 | 04 Aug 2022 | 02:06:13 | |
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 1988 | 01 Aug 2022 | 02:49:21 | |
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:
Find us here: Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor: 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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 2 Special | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:57:47 | |
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: Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - another of our amazing show sponsors: | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 155 July 1990 | 30 Jun 2024 | 02:38:24 | |
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:
Find us here: 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://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://device.report/m/eb799e25c2eacb046a01b9de09bb97320903730338aedbf71f6c040d26b33810.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 Awards | 11 Jul 2022 | 02:22:37 | |
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:
Find us here: All game nominations here: https://zappedtothepast.com/the-games/ Golden Breadbin awards page https://zappedtothepast.com/zapped-to-the-past-golden-breadbin-awards-page/ 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: | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 70 December 1987 | 04 Jul 2022 | 03:24:22 | |
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:
Find us here: 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=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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 69 December 1987 | 27 Jun 2022 | 03:06:11 | |
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:
Find us here: 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/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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 68 November 1987 | 20 Jun 2022 | 02:43:57 | |
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:
Find us here: 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/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 1987 | 13 Jun 2022 | 03:10:00 | |
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:
Find us here: 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.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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 66 October 1987 | 06 Jun 2022 | 02:51:41 | |
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:
Find us here: 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=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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 65 October 1987 | 30 May 2022 | 02:29:36 | |
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:
Find us here: 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=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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 64 October 1987 | 23 May 2022 | 02:46:05 | |
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:
Find us here: 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 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 Visit Amazon in your region!! 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 1987 | 16 May 2022 | 02:47:10 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 62 September 1987 | 09 May 2022 | 03:01:20 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 154 July 1990 | 23 Jun 2024 | 03:01:20 | |
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:
Find us here: 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://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: http://www.javalemmings.com/DMA/DMA1_1.htm https://openretro.org/file/10fcef81b565c2e52ebee5c42380f5fdb67d9a2c/Instructions.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 | |||
| Zapped to the Past Episode 61 August 1987 | 02 May 2022 | 02:31:36 | |
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:
Find us here: 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 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 1987 | 25 Apr 2022 | 02:38:14 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past - Ask the Podcast Special | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:00:47 | |
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 Special | 16 Apr 2022 | 01:00:41 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 59 August 1987 | 11 Apr 2022 | 02:44:02 | |
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:
Find us here: 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: 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 1987 | 04 Apr 2022 | 02:54:33 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 57 July 1987 | 28 Mar 2022 | 02:38:16 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 56 July 1987 | 21 Mar 2022 | 03:05:21 | |
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:
Find us here: 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: 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 1987 | 14 Mar 2022 | 02:51:59 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 54 June 1987 | 07 Mar 2022 | 03:13:47 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 153 June 1990 | 16 Jun 2024 | 02:38:59 | |
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:
Find us here: 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://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 1987 | 28 Feb 2022 | 02:42:49 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 52 May 1987 | 21 Feb 2022 | 02:40:05 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 51 April 1987 | 14 Feb 2022 | 02:37:33 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 50 April 1987 | 07 Feb 2022 | 03:06:16 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 49 March 1987 | 31 Jan 2022 | 02:01:03 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 48 March 1987 | 24 Jan 2022 | 02:19:19 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 47 March 1987 | 17 Jan 2022 | 02:31:56 | |
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:
Find us here: 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: 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 1987 | 10 Jan 2022 | 02:47:57 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 45 February 1987 | 03 Jan 2022 | 02:58:09 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 44 February 1987 | 13 Dec 2021 | 02:53:29 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 152 June 1990 | 09 Jun 2024 | 02:18:55 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 43 January 1987 | 06 Dec 2021 | 02:21:17 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 42 January 1987 | 29 Nov 2021 | 02:24:17 | |
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:
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| Zapped to the Past Episode 41 - 1986 Golden Breadbin Awards | 22 Nov 2021 | 02:14:05 | |
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:
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