Zapped to the Past
 

Zapped to the Past

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The Commodore 64 had lots of games. Not all of them are good. In Zapped to the Past, we cast a retrospective eye over those games reviewed in each issue of Zzap!64 magazine. Hosted by two lifelong C64 fans, we throw off those rose tinted specs and see if those games are still worth playing today.

Episodes

Zapped to the Past Episode 125 June 1989

Monday Oct 09, 2023

Monday Oct 09, 2023

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In the month of June 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the monstrous Muncher, the forgettable Forgotten Worlds, and the lacklustre Las Vegas Casino and wonder how Chewits managed to get a game made out of them?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Forgotten Worlds
  • Las Vegas Casino
  • Para Assault Course
  • Xenon
  • Rockstar Ate My Hamster
  • The Muncher

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https://www.whosampled.com/sample/72174/Soul-II-Soul-Back-to-Life-Graham-Central-Station-The-Jam/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czAOngHlJ-A&ab_channel=CarlosSabaterTarife

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbv22ZRUfhY&ab_channel=TheLastArcticMuser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ_9OXiqqfg&ab_channel=MegaCityFour-Topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSzDhGqC61Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y1TZXc5DiY&ab_channel=CyndiLauperVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2dORQp78vM

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Zapped to the Past Episode 124 May 1989

Monday Oct 02, 2023

Monday Oct 02, 2023

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In the month of May 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the despicable Deep, the shonky Speedzone and the Spacey Ace 2088 and wonder just where US Gold are finding this slew of shonky arcades to port…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Renegade III - The Final Chapter
  • Speedzone
  • The Deep
  • F-14 Tomcat
  • Last Duel
  • Chicago 30s
  • Journey to the Centre of the Earth
  • ACE 2088

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.mobygames.com/game/53904/the-deep/cover/group-148423/cover-419953/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV0nDmhdCyI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YxWpEeH-lY&ab_channel=ESC1989

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc-9vF9F_eg

https://anightmareonelmstreet.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_deaths_in_the_A_Nightmare_on_Elm_Street_films#A_Nightmare_on_Elm_Street_4:_The_Dream_Master_(film)

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

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Amstrad_CPC/manual/Formated/Chicago_30-s_-_1988_-_Topo_Soft.pdf

https://www.mobygames.com/game/66030/ace-2088/cover/group-138505/cover-391323/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fd3SwjpK-unmVuY5wGbrI0Ug7_Fo-fA8/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1843RCCywGmgozgcQAtmKoWIgOfvbX80d/view?usp=sharing

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Zapped to the Past Episode 123 May 1989

Monday Sep 25, 2023

Monday Sep 25, 2023

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In the month of May 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the blasty Bomb Fusion, the shooty Silkworm, and the rambling Realm of the Trolls, and wonder who thought football divisions based on magazines was a good idea? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Silkworm
  • Turbo Esprit
  • Action Service
  • Bomb Fusion
  • Realm of the Trolls
  • Human Killing Machine
  • Gary Lineker’s Hotshot
  • Run the Gauntlet

Find us here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Turbo_esprit_(K7)_(Durell_Software)_(1986)_(Small_Clamp_Case)_-_(Back).jpg

The making of Turbo Esprit, the Spectrum game set in Romford that predated GTA | Eurogamer.net

https://archive.org/details/Action_Service_1989_Cobrasoft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDC-BjIKBx8

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

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JduG0nT1Q3s

https://www.discogs.com/release/1134062-The-Shadows-Steppin-To-The-Shadows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh_h8JAvXUE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB4TGLsOKIk

https://www.badgamehalloffame.com/human-killing-machine/

http://www.gremlinarchive.com/index.php/2016/10/16/gary-linekers-hot-shot/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAn-dO9Oy-I

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Zapped to the Past Episode 122 April 1989

Monday Sep 18, 2023

Monday Sep 18, 2023

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In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the great Grand Prix Circuit, the maudlin Munsters and the basic Blasteroids, and wonder why would a piece of sentient cabbage be the ultimate boss in any game!?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Blasteroids
  • Zone Trooper
  • The Munsters
  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit
  • Mini-Golf
  • Orion
  • Grand Prix Circuit

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

http://www.javalemmings.com/DMA/DMA1_5.htm

https://lemmings.info/hello-world/

https://retroarcadia.blog/2023/01/18/my-life-with-the-munsters-on-atari-st/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63g3w04PV4

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myt3vSgaM9w

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/erik-and-lyle-menendez/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-o8_ebZxf0&ab_channel=AnnyasLogos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMh6UjbjgRs&ab_channel=JimCarrey

https://www.lemon64.com/doc/who-framed-roger-rabbit/504

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYVF-H_5SYI&ab_channel=einokeino303

https://www.lemon64.com/doc/grand-prix-circuit/942

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64/manual/Formated/Grand_Prix_Circuit_-_1988_-_Electronic_Arts.pdf

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Zapped to the Past Episode 121 April 1989

Monday Sep 11, 2023

Monday Sep 11, 2023

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In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the deja-vu of Denaris, the dreadful Dynamic Duo, and the meandering Motor Massacre, and wonder who thought a game based on a Sunday drive down your favourite country road was a good idea…? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Denaris
  • Dynamic Duo
  • Eliminator
  • Butcher Hill
  • Motor Massacre
  • Tomcat
  • DNA Warrior

Find us here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=559514

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7VfeOHvKiY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b0HfAQjr8U

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Zapped to the Past Episode 120 April 1989

Monday Sep 04, 2023

Monday Sep 04, 2023

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In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the isometric Incredible Shrinking Sphere, the woeful Wanderer and the shabby Supertrux and wonder when is a 3D game not a 3D game?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Incredible Shrinking Sphere
  • Wanderer
  • 4 Soccer Simulator
  • Supertrux
  • War in Middle Earth
  • International Speedway

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Sinclair_ZX_Spectrum//Manual/formated/Incredible_Shrinking_Sphere_-_1989_-_Electric_Dreams_Software.htm

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k6gMX29d8Zw-r4qeRR8P5SIYQEF96cTG/view?usp=sharing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXRZ6u_R_lk

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https://freshonthenet.co.uk/the-manual-by-the-klf/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA

https://www.lemon64.com/doc/war-in-middle-earth/659

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Zapped to the Past Episode 119 March 1989

Monday Aug 28, 2023

Monday Aug 28, 2023

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In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-nineteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the roaring Rocket Ranger, the woeful WEC Le Mans, and the meandering Menace and wonder who thought Pongout was a good idea for a game? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Rocket Ranger
  • Spaceball
  • Soldier of Light
  • Super Stunt Man
  • Star Ray
  • Supersports
  • Menace
  • Operation Hormuz
  • Wec Le Mans
  • R-Type
  • Robocop

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Soldier%20of%20Light%20(Xain'd%20Sleena)%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf

https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/SoldierOfLighteurope/page/n1/mode/2up

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13v__VC96GtawtpGqYr286qijyTqO5-vV/view?usp=drive_link

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adventures-baron-munchausen-trauma-behind-classic-1193214/

https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=1069

https://archive.org/stream/Le_Mans_1982_Commodore/Le_Mans_1982_Commodore_djvu.txt

https://www.retrogamer.net/retro_games80/the-making-of-robocop/

https://riverside.fm/studio/zapped-to-the-past?t=02b9da0cb56be111c754

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Zapped to the Past Episode 118 March 1989

Monday Aug 21, 2023

Monday Aug 21, 2023

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In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighteen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the laser focused LED Storm, the thumpy TKO, and the terrible Techno Cop and wonder who can’t tell the difference between a Jet Bike and a Jet Ski!?

Games covered in this episode:

  • LED Storm
  • Techno Cop
  • Terrafighter
  • TKO
  • Steel
  • Golf Master
  • Jet Bike Simulator
  • Master Blaster
  • Tiger Road

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

LED Storm – an unusual game with an unusual history | System11 - blog

LED Storm (Arcade)/Version Differences - The Cutting Room Floor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMJkVa7GwFA

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek3JcWgNGeM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKjuZYuxkT0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eROvIrln2g

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_w3dkUy3BI&list=PL74194E870D543510

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Zapped to the Past Episode 117 March 1989

Monday Aug 14, 2023

Monday Aug 14, 2023

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In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventeen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the zany Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, the putrid Pasteman Pat, and the stylish SDI and wonder how many simply breads make up the town of Hucknall-on-the-Rye? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders
  • Pasteman Pat
  • Ghost Hunters
  • SDI
  • Dragon Ninja
  • Powerplay Hockey
  • Super Hero
  • Superman: The Man of Steel
  • Jocky Wilson’s Darts Challenge

Find us here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.tedagame.com/zak-site/newspaper.htm

https://youtu.be/YGialS6x1Mw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMANRPcVVIU&t=1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAmBtwwhKl8

https://zxart.ee/release/id:221509/mode:view/filename:GhostHunters.txt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Like_a_Prayer_(album)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muDZD3wgoHI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjzZh6-h9fM

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKjnu_xy4SE

https://spinditty.com/genres/The-50-Greatest-Japanese-Metal-Bands-of-All-Time

https://www.classicpopmag.com/2021/08/sexpress-mark-moore-interview/

https://amiga.abime.net/games/view/superman-the-man-of-steel#manuals

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Zapped to the Past Episode 116 March 1989

Monday Aug 07, 2023

Monday Aug 07, 2023

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In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the juddery Jordan Vs Bird, the questionable Question of Sport, and the zappy Zamzara and wonder when will the incessant, never ending respawning enemies in games end!?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Batman: The Caped Crusader
  • Jordan Vs Bird
  • Spitting Image
  • Better Dead than Alien
  • Zamzara
  • A Question of Sport
  • Circus Games
  • Afterburner
  • Peter Pack Rat

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Zapped to the Past Episode 115 February 1989

Monday Jul 31, 2023

Monday Jul 31, 2023

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In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the gruesome Guerilla War, the exasperating Espionage, and the Net-tastic Neuromancer and wonder at what point is too far to slap a licence on a game it was never intended for? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Thunder Blade
  • Guerilla War
  • Live and Let Die
  • Neuromancer
  • Espionage
  • Rack ‘Em

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Arcade/Manual/formated/Thunder_Blade_-_1987_-_Sega.pdf

https://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcade_Manuals_and_Schematics/Thunder_Blade_Deluxe_Type_Owners_Manual.pdf

https://cinephiliabeyond.org/manhunter/

http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=8

https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&onglet=notices&num=830

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Zapped to the Past Episode 114 February 1989

Monday Jul 24, 2023

Monday Jul 24, 2023

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In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fourteen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rudimentary Return of the Jedi, the diabolical Double Dragon, and the terrific Times of Lore, and wonder just how bad a game must be when you have to apologise for it in your own manual… 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Microprose Soccer
  • Double Dragon
  • International Rugby Simulator
  • Return of the Jedi
  • Hellfire Attack
  • Times of Lore

Find us here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Microprose_Soccer

https://www.lemon64.com/game/double-dragon-ocean

https://www.lemon64.com/doc/double-dragon-ocean/863

https://www.classicpopmag.com/2021/07/new-order-technique/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVo2WWbI_Bk&ab_channel=GaryMoore-Topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pLXa0EZv84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ra8X_8waA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGh3Kzc4ZWs

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoL3TUfLStg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuZdFb-45ns

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18u9pS9m945J5raVkk7Cha6UYAwk9LVYs/view?usp=sharing

https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Times_of_Lore

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Zapped to the Past Episode 113 February 1989

Monday Jul 17, 2023

Monday Jul 17, 2023

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In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the Egyptian Total Eclipse, the waterlogged Ocean Conqueror and the festering Fist+ and wonder if we will get through another thousand games without going insane…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Total Eclipse
  • Blip - Video Classics
  • Exploding Fist+
  • Rambo III
  • Ocean Conqueror
  • Gaplus

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vhhTvcLoRw&ab_channel=SimpleMindsVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqZS89jFCFg&ab_channel=RickAstley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpcc43NV394&ab_channel=DefLeppardVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2r2nDhTzO4&ab_channel=poisonVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36nWNAvtwrw&ab_channel=PopWillEatItselfVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yARVs1ZNLjU&ab_channel=TheSundaysVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqF9UjEsue8&ab_channel=SExpressVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e08TWflUAo&ab_channel=livinginaboxmusic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BURBlSYPmBU&ab_channel=AtlanticRecords

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Eg9auy2Bs&ab_channel=ShakinStevensVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGm6oSPFnXo&ab_channel=Scorpions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzqqVFb9p4U&ab_channel=DepecheMode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-J9EqDV7M&ab_channel=JesusJones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-J9EqDV7M&ab_channel=JesusJones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El1kgCqD7Xk&ab_channel=PaulaAbdulVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxGYHnTRMAw&ab_channel=VixenVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxGYHnTRMAw&ab_channel=VixenVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i28UEoLXVFQ&ab_channel=CinderellaVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-qwoslmkQQ&ab_channel=JustJoe

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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 2!

Monday Jul 10, 2023

Monday Jul 10, 2023

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In this second of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the political Seaside Special, the waterlogged Aqua Race, and the powerful Brian Jack’s Superstar Challenge.

Games covered in this episode:

  • Seaside Special
  • BC’s Quest for Tyres
  • Aqua Racer
  • On Field Baseball
  • Almazz
  • Brian Jack’s Superstar Challenge

Find us here:

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Zapped to the Past Episode 112 January 1989

Monday Jul 03, 2023

Monday Jul 03, 2023

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In the month of January 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twelve of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rancid Roy of the Rovers, the spacious Star Trek: The Rebel Universe, and the chucklesome Caveman Ugh-Lympics, and wonder why the kidnapping of a football team would not include the police in some way… 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Pacmania
  • Roy of the Rovers
  • Game Over 2
  • Star Trek: The Rebel Universe
  • Risk
  • Fast Break
  • Caveman Ugh-Lympics

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

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXffJCS0Rlk&ab_channel=AmstradCPCWorld

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcz0JKjtmvI

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101659/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAO80pxQAHY

http://www.rogerstevenson.com/puppets.php

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-2vAyvMSvA&ab_channel=lec0roh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ccyoBhuh8&ab_channel=acidonia150

http://www.tonyhusband.co.uk/about.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7IXvqWjcaY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liyy7foK_cE&ab_channel=JohnBidden72

http://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/risk.pdf

http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=93&show_all=1

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Microsoft_DOS//Manual/formated/Caveman_Ugh-Lympics.pdf

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Zapped to the Past Episode 111 January 1989

Monday Jun 26, 2023

Monday Jun 26, 2023

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In the month of January 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eleven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the overwrought Operation Wolf, the abominable Artura, and the sluggish Serve and Volley, and wonder how Gary rests and drinks while hanging from the monkey bars…? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Operation Wolf
  • Artura
  • Gary Lineker’s Superskills
  • By Fair Means or Foul
  • Terrorpods
  • Serve and Volley
  • Trivial Pursuit: A New Beginning

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

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

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF6EG4C8Q-A

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtvmTu4zAMg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWIxA7M_-ZA

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLL7v37xLY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG2-psQ1U2A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZvpVYm2kxI

https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Kolinahr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9cKJ2ew0b0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W04yrwgTfeQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOgxVWC4a18

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T8yBmmygk8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyAF_Ofd7mM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3mSb6IGCZw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYFXLL09_9w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFvUNipYe1g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMYbcAr5rA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdNX5L13s0o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntqJ1hvM5Fs

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

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Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 4

Monday Jun 12, 2023

Monday Jun 12, 2023

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In episode four 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 four, we have chosen two short lived 80s Sci-Fi action shows - the shape shifting shenanigans of Manimal vs the techno toned AI cop of Automan… Let battle commence!

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Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 4 Special

Monday Jun 05, 2023

Monday Jun 05, 2023

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Ask The Podcast 4 is where we answer another round of questions from our amazing Patreon subscribers. If you wish to join us, you can at patreon.com/zappedtothepast for little more than a pint of beer! It's a bute, a real winner!

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

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https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast

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Zapped to the Past Episode 110 - 1988 Golden Breadbin Awards

Monday May 29, 2023

Monday May 29, 2023

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1988 is finally over! As we have swam through the dog eggs on your behalf we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1988, 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 ‘Worst Game?’ There is only one way to find out!

The running order of the awards:

  • Introduction + Review of 1988
  • Best Visuals Award
  • Crapcade Conversion Award
  • Worst Game (Sunday Best) Award
  • Best Audio Award
  • Craziest Concept Award
  • Licenced Catastrophe Award
  • Best Game Award
  • Patreon Awards
  • Other things... Awards
  • Look ahead to 1989

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

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

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Zapped to the Past Episode 109 December 1988

Monday May 22, 2023

Monday May 22, 2023

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In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the saucy Savage, the jumpy Joe Blade II and the naff Nato Assault Course and wonder… exactly how many Japanese acrobats could you balance on your shoulders?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Fifth Gear
  • Around the World in 80 Days
  • Joe Blade II
  • Savage
  • Super Dragon Slayer
  • Nato Assault Course
  • Cheap Skate

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

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

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64//Manual/formated/Bubble_Ghost_-_1988_-_Accolade.pdf

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/30148793/final-assault-manual-pdf-virtual-apple

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Zapped to the Past Episode 108 December 1988

Monday May 15, 2023

Monday May 15, 2023

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In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the pedantic Pro Skateboard Simulator, the bolshy Battle Island and the bilious Bubble Ghost and wonder… are the decks of U.S. battleships often disguised as guitar necks?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Pro Skateboard Simulator
  • Peter Beardsley’s International Football
  • Battle Island
  • Pro Ski Simulator
  • 1943
  • Final Assault
  • Bubble Ghost

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

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

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

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNz0N6-WQOo

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Zapped to the Past Episode 107 December 1988

Monday May 08, 2023

Monday May 08, 2023

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In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the shooty Slayer, the shoddy Street Gang, and the horrible Hopper Copper, and wonder why police stations would be equipped with space hoppers as a last transport resort?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Slayer
  • Hopper Copper
  • The Pepsi Challenge Mad Mix Game
  • Captain Blood
  • Street Gang
  • Overlander
  • Psi-Droid

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

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

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BsUOZ6l9Z0&ab_channel=electrozaps

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64//Manual/formated/Captain_Blood_-_1988_-_Mindscape.pdf

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s92bUBeFNs_6W_Ga-pv8ITxr-n0JswMo/view?usp=share_link

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Zapped to the Past Episode 106 December 1988

Monday May 01, 2023

Monday May 01, 2023

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In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the booming Bombuzal, the purple crabbed Pulse Warrior, and the powerless Power Pyramids, and wonder why anyone would buy four Pyramids from someone who couldn’t even turn them on!?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Bombuzal
  • Power Pyramids
  • Scorpion
  • Pulse Warrior
  • The Race Against Time
  • The Games - Summer Edition
  • Purple Heart

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

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Avenue_(teletext_soap)

http://newmailbox.co.uk/parkavenue/

https://www.lmg-entertainments.co.uk/entertainer/steve-tandy/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToNvjTrNlL8

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

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqN9vY3ECZc

https://eofftvreview.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/billys-christmas-angels-1988/

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Zapped to the Past Episode 105 November 1988

Monday Apr 24, 2023

Monday Apr 24, 2023

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In the month of November 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the crushing Cybernoid 2, the pathetic Pink Panther, and the scattershot Soldier of Fortune, and wonder how much bird seed would you need to keep the Caliph alive?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Cybernoid 2
  • Pink Panther
  • Soldier of Fortune
  • Street Sports Soccer
  • Emlyn Hughes International Soccer
  • Barbarian
  • Mission Genocide
  • Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon

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

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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj3l1swuy8w

https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/we-need-talk-about-norman

https://www.reddit.com/r/britishproblems/comments/p7x5zm/fireman_sam_its_about_time_norman_is_held/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-H0cgE9_ns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgJ-Q_snIhU&ab_channel=badwolfmultimedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XoMYUGAQMw&ab_channel=OliverHawker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_ojgKSvu1U&ab_channel=DaveBrubeck-Topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZvatzKVM2g&ab_channel=Shout%21Factory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucrJ1KFDSLU&ab_channel=VibrantMediaHub

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Zapped to the Past Episode 104 November 1988

Monday Apr 17, 2023

Monday Apr 17, 2023

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In the month of November 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the amazing Armalyte, the barren Battle Stations, and the furry Foxx Fights Back, and wonder who thought a blend of ice hockey, netball and crown green bowls was a good idea?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Armalyte
  • Vectorball
  • 4x4 Off Road Racing
  • Intensity
  • Red Storm Rising
  • Battle Stations
  • Supercup Football
  • Foxx Fights 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:

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

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://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/armalyte-v1

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/armalyte-2

http://www.psytronik.net/newsite/index.php/c64/29-armalyte

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyaDFTRQHU4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh6-L98l6eE

https://www.markknopfler.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLVgEC4dMz4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLVgEC4dMz4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawv0NjH64E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iesps9w4HFw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-3ra8Jsmjk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSSpPkMlb98

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9usE58DQWY

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWzrcb8qZg8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_D3VFfhvs4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYuUAGXN0KM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK2U5ziV_Z8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt71d5LIV5M

https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/red_storm_rising.pdf

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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special!

Monday Apr 10, 2023

Monday Apr 10, 2023

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In this first of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the bouncy Up ‘n Down, the giant Frak and the trippy Master of the Lamps.

Games covered in this episode:

  • Rock ‘n Bolt
  • Software Star
  • Mama Llama
  • Jack Attack
  • Frak
  • Up ‘n Down
  • Master of the Lamps
  • Caverns of Sillahc

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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Zapped to the Past Episode 103 October 1988

Monday Apr 03, 2023

Monday Apr 03, 2023

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In the month of October 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the hoary Hotshot, the sunny Summer Olympiad and the swimmy Scuba Kidz, and wonder if there is any animal Andy Serkis cannot play?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Summer Olympiad
  • Stunt Bike Simulator
  • Scuba Kidz
  • Scorpius
  • Ball Blasta
  • The Fury
  • Psycho Pigs UXB
  • Hotshot
  • Ricochet

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

Deadl0ck site - https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Summer_Olympiad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxQqUhsNsGQ&ab_channel=AustralianAirLeague

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGXyaRbJvN8&ab_channel=TViNTROCHANNEL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajNxBSxL8BY&ab_channel=SormaNo3

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Zapped to the Past Episode 102 October 1988

Monday Mar 27, 2023

Monday Mar 27, 2023

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In the month of October 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the copycat Katakis, the muscle destroying Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge, and the laborious LA Crackdown, and wonder just who this mysterious character on a winged horse from ancient Greece could be?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Katakis
  • Mr Wino
  • Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge
  • Trojan Warrior
  • Tracksuit Manager
  • Diamond
  • LA Crackdown
  • The Vindicator

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.atlantis-prophecy.org/recollection/?load=interviews&id_interview=105

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC-_5Y7iBUk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G-u1OH9E7Q&ab_channel=Agamingchannel%28byL.R.%29

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKQwgpaLR6o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rWyNFiKq2A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-PgagRvL9A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoL3TUfLStg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t50ZPY8Fby4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMyxLbpxS6U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RD619rIfjs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s8glZ-efMg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8B0uQpwZs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV9WQ32MH2Q

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9EbR0ckb40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP3DWSDiKIU

https://youtu.be/vKgjGX7SwqA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkV-K2z357w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9TfMfmg_9w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbyKo9HOyw4&t=32s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qOwDah6Qc8

http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=82&title=L.A.%20Crackdown

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Zapped to the Past Episode 101 September 1988

Monday Mar 20, 2023

Monday Mar 20, 2023

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In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the supersonic Slimey’s Mine, the massive Mickey Mouse and the pathetic Professional Snooker Simulator and wonder… exactly how many gladiators of ancient Rome were killed via ornithological means…?   

Games covered in this episode:

  • Slimey’s Mine
  • European 5-A-Side
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Fernandez Must Die
  • Battle Ships
  • Kane II
  • Sword Slayer
  • Professional Snooker Simulator
  • 19 Part 1 - Boot Camp

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Fernandez%20Must%20Die%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf

https://www.radiorewind.co.uk/sounds/new_fm_tx_trailer_64k.mp3

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

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

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

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/10/newsid_2504000/2504243.stm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggs_%27n%27_Baker

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfZzTGAFaD0&ab_channel=NaySmith

https://nostalgiacentral.com/television/tv-by-decade/tv-shows-1980s/toksvig/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nblpob8gyzs&ab_channel=ComicsKingdom

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

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

https://db.hfsplay.fr/files/2020/04/03/Battleship_-_Elite_Systems_Ltd_3gFdxNq.pdf

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/19th-bootcamp-pt2/

https://shop.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-snugzy-harry-kane-mini-me-doll/snugzykane

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Zapped to the Past Episode 100 September 1988

Monday Mar 13, 2023

Monday Mar 13, 2023

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In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In the mighty episode one-hundred of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the slinky Salamander, the nefarious Netherworld and the ropey Road Blasters and wonder… exactly how dirty would a world need to get for soap bubble manufacturing to be an industry…? 

Games covered in this episode:

  • Salamander
  • I-Xera
  • Blood Brothers
  • The Empire Strikes Back
  • Netherworld
  • Beach Buggy Simulator
  • Road Blasters
  • Knight Tyme

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.mobygames.com/game/63143/blood-brothers/cover/group-139348/cover-394202/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perm_(hairstyle)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M9DC2DFtGs&ab_channel=eclecticalchemy

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

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Zapped to the Past Episode 99 September 1988

Monday Mar 06, 2023

Monday Mar 06, 2023

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In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninjary-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the less ninjary Last Ninjary 2, the more ninjary Ninjary Scooter Simulator, and the ninjaless Night Racer, and wonder how much grease does it take to grease a rusty mining cart…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Last Ninja 2: Back With A Vengeance 
  • Rogue
  • Night Racer
  • Typhoon
  • The President is Missing
  • Ninja Scooter Simulator
  • Dizzy
  • Football Manager 2

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clR1O1ykNo8&ab_channel=K2E2SSurya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re81kZ6rxL4&list=OLAK5uy_n8xoFtP-O65tXsbhubpeYCAJkBWpQ_QWM&index=6&ab_channel=Siouxsie%26TheBanshees-Topic

https://ghoulieguide.com/monster-genealogy/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGX_9Lk0wG8&ab_channel=groovedigger00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpqaNjtaU6o&ab_channel=CocteauTwins-Topic

https://www.discogs.com/release/3248525-Various-And-The-Beat-Goes-On-34-Dance-Hits-Of-The-70s

https://www.discogs.com/release/15554781-Foster-Allen-The-Worlds-Of-Mick-Foster-Tony-Allen

https://www.discogs.com/release/5870-Various-Balearic-Beats-The-Album-Vol-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGHMS_zh0zM&ab_channel=A.M.V

https://www.discogs.com/master/116623-Various-Miami-Vice-III

https://archive.org/details/c64man_president-is-missing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWtXbK_sZno&ab_channel=MorrisseysMonkey

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Zapped to the Past Episode 98 August 1988

Monday Feb 27, 2023

Monday Feb 27, 2023

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In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the meandering Metropolis, the shonky Shackled and the drowsy Dark Side and wonder… Why would gristle even be chubby in the first place?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Dark Side
  • Metropolis
  • Chubby Gristle
  • Marauder
  • Oops!
  • Aquanaut
  • Crazy Paving
  • Shackled
  • Bruce Lee

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Zapped to the Past Episode 97 August 1988

Monday Feb 20, 2023

Monday Feb 20, 2023

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In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dreary Dark Castle, the torpid To Hell and Back, and the sorry Street Fighter, and wonder just how many talents does Julio Inglesias have up his sleeve?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Hawkeye
  • Vixen
  • Super Trolley
  • Poltergeist
  • To Hell and Back
  • Street Fighter
  • Dream Warrior
  • Dark Castle
  • The Games - Winter Edition

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.discogs.com/release/2736814-Various-Hot-City-Nights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxZInIyOBXk&ab_channel=PatBenatarVEVO

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

https://www.discogs.com/release/46544-Various-The-House-Sound-Of-London-Vol-IV-The-Jackin-Zone

https://www.discogs.com/release/256241-Jellybean-Jellybean-Rocks-The-House

https://www.discogs.com/release/205788-Various-Rap-Trax-20-Mega-Rap-House-Trax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG-6d8k2ARA

https://www.discogs.com/release/73358-Various-House-Hallucinates-Pump-Up-London-Volume-One

https://archive.org/details/ToHellAndBack_C64

https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Dark%20Castle%20%28USA%29%20%28Side%20A%29/

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

https://www.lemon64.com/doc/games-winter-edition/604

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Zapped to the Past Episode 96 August 1988

Monday Feb 13, 2023

Monday Feb 13, 2023

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In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the frightful Flintstones, the divisive Desolator, and the brutal (but dull) Barbarian II, and wonder why C3PO never presented himself in such a way to Master Luke…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Barbarian II - The Dungeon of Drax
  • The Flintstones
  • Star Wars Droids
  • Hercules
  • Hopping Mad
  • Every Second Counts
  • Desolator
  • Destruct
  • Beyond the Ice Palace

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/barbarian-3/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6JpxDebokM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiMFvx43vpw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3Urr8J3RYQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDoNutREuO8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gU5Vg2JokU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weR4Qg0sPaU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpNw7jYkbVc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWx90OQhnl8

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJqNM19ueMs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-xpJRwIA-Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FFTQRmsK0k

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQOmDUnt8Hs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBg8-q9NPjA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Q1eUQfNsg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cFl62rIgKg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJncHEZ3URs

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2022/02/thundercats-early-screens/

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/thundercats-2/

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Zapped to the Past Episode 95 July 1988

Monday Feb 06, 2023

Monday Feb 06, 2023

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In the month of July 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the crappy Karnov, the brain busting Brainstorm, and the lackluster Lazer Tag, and wonder if lazer tag players play with their taggers out…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Brainstorm
  • Karnov
  • Pro Golf
  • Infiltrator II - The Next Day
  • Bionic Commandos
  • Lazer Tag
  • Fifth Quadrant
  • Storm Bringer

Find us here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/karnov-v1/

https://library.essex.ac.uk/NVALA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%931994_British_broadcasting_voice_restrictions

https://showreel.thetvroom.com/talent-profiles/7513/kelly-chris/

https://en.everybodywiki.com/I_Can_Do_That_(UK_TV_series)

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Zapped to the Past Episode 94 July 1988

Monday Jan 30, 2023

Monday Jan 30, 2023

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In the month of July 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the woeful Wizard Warz, the ropey Roadwars, and the trippy Thrust 2, and wonder if you will give generously to those suffering from Low Polyism?

Games covered in this episode:

  • The Great Giana Sisters
  • Trigger Happy
  • Wizard Warz
  • Deluxe Monopoly
  • Tangent
  • Skate Crazy
  • Thrust II
  • Roadwars

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.retrogamer.net/retro_games80/the-making-of-the-great-giana-sisters/

https://pdfslide.net/documents/wizard-warz-ml1-manual-pc.html?page=1

https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/monopoly.txt

https://retrogames.biz/games/c64/skate-crazy/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlzFRNCb0xI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vazw6cfrw9s

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3vFPkuovsU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gti22zo6sm0&ab_channel=PsychedelicFursVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUi_S6YWjZw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA9NNq_6N-w&ab_channel=georgemichaelVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Agwu_5J14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0P1eNlCQIU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIkOVe0MF1k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjhfH5P5ZEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TimBgWOCv0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-qK5MNSwoE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0_WRqoOx2Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg0lyIYHMMs&ab_channel=LondonRecordings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xef60FAN6Vk&ab_channel=PopWillEatItselfVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDDJPbWq22E

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGH_16SICL0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA2V7fIzoOY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6qBh6pij3Y

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpxhRS6k3rg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2atWm2ZabJw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j7E7pvLxmI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlRWUgID8Jw

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

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Zapped to the Past Episode 93 June 1988

Monday Jan 23, 2023

Monday Jan 23, 2023

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In the month of June 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the naughty Northstar, the misfire of Microleague Wrestling, and the gloopy Gutz, and wonder what a man-frog was doing solving crimes in Hawaii…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Draconus
  • Microleague Wrestling
  • Road Warrior
  • Gutz
  • Venom Strikes Back
  • Gothik
  • Northstar
  • Target Renegade

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://archive.org/details/c64man_gothik/page/n1/mode/2up

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Amstrad_CPC/manual/Formated/NorthStar_-_1988_-_Gremlin_Graphics.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDwmvJOW4xA&ab_channel=Zeusdaz-TheUnemulatedRetroGameChannel

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Zapped to the Past Episode 92 June 1988

Monday Jan 16, 2023

Monday Jan 16, 2023

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In the month of June 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the not inspired by Aliens at all, guv’nor, Alien Syndrome, the expansive but empty Echelon, and the weird Wheelies, and wonder just how many kicks to a shin would it take to take down a turn of the century French fighter?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Alien Syndrome
  • Bob Winner
  • Scout
  • Gryzor
  • Wheelies
  • Pandora
  • Echelon

Find us here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://db.hfsplay.fr/files/2020/07/16/Manual_EqiWeJv.pdf

https://www.juliafordham.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6zYf33Yi9E&ab_channel=MatthewR

https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Echelon%20%28USA%29%20%28Keyboard%20Overlay%29/mode/2up

https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Echelon%20%28USA%29%20%28Lipstik%20Instructions%29/mode/1up

https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Echelon%20%28USA%29%20%28Maps%29/mode/2up

https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Echelon%20%28USA%29%20%28Side%20A%29/mode/2up

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Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 3

Monday Jan 09, 2023

Monday Jan 09, 2023

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In episode three 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 three, we have chosen two mid 70s mostly British cult sci-fi shows - the darkly dystopian Blake’s 7 vs the brightly nihilistic Space 1999… let battle commence!

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Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 3 Special

Sunday Dec 25, 2022

Sunday Dec 25, 2022

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Here’s the third of our ‘Ask the Podcast’ specials where we tackle some of the questions asked by our Patrons 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 did say that we were not going to release anything over the Christmas break, but we thought this might make a nice present for you all. So, enjoy this bumper lot of questions whilst sitting in a post Christmas lunch fug of purest brown.

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Zapped to the Past Episode 91 June 1988

Monday Dec 19, 2022

Monday Dec 19, 2022

Impossible Mission 2 - Zapped to the Past Review Episode 91 June 1988

In the month of June 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the torturous Three Stooges, the vexing Vampire Empire, and the tittersome Train Robbers, and wonder why would robots be built with smell receptors…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Impossible Mission 2
  • Lee Enfield in the Tournament of Death
  • The Three Stooges
  • Train Robbers
  • Vampire’s Empire
  • Subterranea
  • Oh No!

Find us here:

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.c64tapes.com/magazines/view/7c7722b8-62e2-11ea-af7e-a93e38613b08

http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=18

http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=21

https://www.discogs.com/release/2157858-DJ-Food-Raiding-The-20th-Century-Words-Music-Expansion

https://www.mixcloud.com/patrickfeltham/dj-food-raiding-the-20th-century-minute-version-words-and-music-expansion/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg_UFb1rEGc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyTC_fzy1eo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRc8a_ju4Zw

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/pink-floyd/one-slip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRBrC_4CCGI

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Zapped to the Past Episode 90 May 1988

Monday Dec 12, 2022

Monday Dec 12, 2022

Herobotix reviewed in Zapped to the Past Episode 90 May 1988

In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the heroic Herobotix, the repetitive Rimrunner and the superfluous Stealth Mission, and wonder why would anyone let Ted Rogers lend a hand in designing their game…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Stealth Mission
  • Blood Valley
  • Impact
  • Troll
  • Power at Sea
  • Rimrunner
  • TerraMex
  • Herobotix

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https://www.flightsimbooks.com/jfs2/chapter8.php

https://gamebooks.org/Series/124/Show

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

http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=95

https://archive.org/details/powerseausa

https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9KrObInUrI&ab_channel=petsasjim1

https://www.mobygames.com/game/herobotix/cover-art/gameCoverId,659547/

https://archive.org/details/Herobotix_1987_Hewson_en-de

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Zapped to the Past Episode 89 May 1988

Monday Dec 05, 2022

Monday Dec 05, 2022

Pacland reviewed in Zapped to the Past Episode 89

In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the platformy Pac-Land, the turgid Top Fuel Challenge and the calamitous Championship Sprint, and wonder what started the great Gravy Wars of 1992…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Pac-Land
  • Tanium
  • Wolfman
  • Corporation
  • The Halls of the Things
  • Championship Sprint
  • Top Fuel Challenge
  • Prowler

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

https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Corporation%2C%20The%20%28USA%29/page/n1/mode/2up

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XFWUTdvCTY&ab_channel=CE

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

https://www.mobygames.com/game/c64/halls-of-the-things/cover-art

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

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Zapped to the Past Episode 88 May 1988

Monday Nov 28, 2022

Monday Nov 28, 2022

Usagi Yojimbo reviewed by Zapped to the Past

In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the sublime Samurai Warrior, the grimy GunSmoke and the crafty Card Sharks and wonder who thought the NR button on old stereos was a good idea…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Samurai Warrior: The Battles of Usagi Yojimbo
  • Gunsmoke
  • UCM
  • Geebee Air Rally
  • Card Sharks
  • Rockford
  • ATF
  • Rolling Thunder

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https://www.retrogamer.net/retro_games80/the-making-of-samurai-warrior-the-battles-of-usagi-yojimbo/

https://archive.org/details/Gee_Bee_Air_Rally_1987_Activision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ02nAt1G6U&ab_channel=garret

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ2fKyGFk-U&ab_channel=Metaldog38%27sHomeOfMetal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR1HUSA3ws8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2twsnAXAs

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Zapped to the Past Episode 87 May 1988

Monday Nov 21, 2022

Monday Nov 21, 2022

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In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the cataclysmic The Chernobyl Syndrome, the shoddy Sabotage, and the festering Frightmare, and wonder how do you keep score in a game of Jai Alai…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Cybernoid
  • Time Fighter
  • Frightmare
  • The Chernobyl Syndrome
  • The Revenge of Doh (Arkanoid 2)
  • Sabotage
  • Bedlam
  • Professional BMX Simulator

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https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64/manual/Formated/Cybernoid-_The_Fighting_Machine_-_1988_-_Hewson_Consultants.pdf

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Microsoft_DOS/manual/Formated/Frightmare.pdf

https://www.c64copyprotection.com/chernobyl-manual-code/

https://www.c64copyprotection.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Chernobyl.pdf

https://www.avclub.com/in-a-1987-video-game-chernobyl-s-nuclear-reactor-was-n-1838124865

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHyjXEuyqX4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper_Knew_My_Father

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdrav2VVkGY&ab_channel=MireilleQuesnel

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/nov/17/derek-b-obituary

https://www.whosampled.com/sample/331133/Derek-B-Bad-Young-Brother-Beastie-Boys-Rhymin-%26-Stealin/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUMXQgy0sas&ab_channel=fritz51315

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE5GGMhmo-M&ab_channel=HeartVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlQfSlbeNas&ab_channel=KimWildeVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXEN57rFnIM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu1-wx7Wao0&ab_channel=LetThereBeRock31

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1lvnbTZE-Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVXgPH0XiaE&ab_channel=LiSSONPRODUCTION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYweHGwASKU&ab_channel=GloriaEstefanVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIt3OGra3Lo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qghRdMpoVOE&ab_channel=whitneyhoustonVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFZ2hHn40w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKdQPDZ63DA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfKIq1Pmc8Q&ab_channel=BruceHornsbyVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTUlg__sVYo&ab_channel=DepecheMode

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6hLGXBsk6o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ZWD_0VRK8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJWsDpA909c&ab_channel=TheArkive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFAf_29KYTs

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Zapped to the Past Episode 86 April 1988

Monday Nov 14, 2022

Monday Nov 14, 2022

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In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the thrilling The Train, the runaround Rollaround and the flashy Firefly, and wonder how much of a princess you get when granted their hand in marriage…

Games covered in this episode:

  • The Train
  • Magnetron
  • Rollaround
  • Black Lamp
  • Stratton
  • BMX Hyper Biker Simulator
  • Firefly

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https://archive.org/details/Train_The_Escape_to_Normandy_1988_Accolade

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64//Manual/formated/The_Train-_Escape_to_Normandy_-_1987_-_Accolade.pdf

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

https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Black%20Lamp%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf

https://archive.org/details/Firefly_1988_Ocean_Software/mode/2up

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Zapped to the Past Episode 85 April 1988

Monday Nov 07, 2022

Monday Nov 07, 2022

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In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the turgid Thundercross, the double featured Dan Dare II, and torturous Task III, and wonder if we can have a P please, Bob.

Games covered in this episode:

  • 4th & Inches
  • Thundercross
  • Blockbusters
  • Dan Dare II
  • Snooker And Pool
  • Task III
  • Soko-Ban

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

http://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/4th_inches.pdf

https://www.digitpress.com/library/interviews/interview_bob_whitehead.html

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYr3OJOXk60

https://archive.org/details/dandare2_manual/page/n1/mode/2up

https://www.6581-8580.com/socse/index.php?field=title&sorting=title&view=ASC&page=1&wildcard=off&add_fields=&query=task+III&term_counts=0

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Zapped to the Past Episode 84 April 1988

Monday Oct 31, 2022

Monday Oct 31, 2022

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In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the spacefaring Skyfox II, the haunting Heli Drop, and the seaward Strike Fleet, and wonder what exactly is the difference between a Mandroid and a Cyborg…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Strike Fleet
  • Knight Games 2
  • Skyfox II
  • …Traz
  • Mandroid
  • Heli Drop 
  • Scumball 

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https://archive.org/details/Strike_Fleet_1987_Electronic_Arts/page/n3/mode/2up

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64//Manual/formated/Strike_Fleet_-_1987_-_Electronic_Arts.pdf

https://datassette.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/manuais/knight_games2-_space_trilogy1987english_software.pdf

http://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/skyfox2.txt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTkfK2g4pKI&ab_channel=PetShopBoysParlophone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1AL2oTiTU0&ab_channel=pojk_tant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMlYM0V-uU&ab_channel=LondonRecordings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL1kQQbhmY8&ab_channel=AliceCooperVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWSi5MMEIOA&ab_channel=DeaconBlueVEVO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96bsUwvoHxc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIe1R8cAOUQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlH9Ijor2k4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6OkWq1noKM&ab_channel=TheMission-Topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnbl7JISK_g&ab_channel=BigDaddyAEL1964

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka_ALgG9hqY

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Zapped to the Past Episode 83 March 1988

Monday Oct 24, 2022

Monday Oct 24, 2022

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In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the bouncy BMX Kidz, the blocky Bravestarr, and the clever Code Hunter, and wonder what kind of acting school a barbarian would go to…

Games covered in this episode:

  • Predator
  • Bmx Kidz
  • Bravestarr
  • Jetboys
  • Code Hunter
  • Droid Dreams
  • Mach
  • Rastan Saga
  • Apollo 18

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://archive.org/details/Predator_1987_Activision

https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/shattered-dreams-broken-c64-games

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaMo4k7iG7s&ab_channel=Excelsior%27sDomain

https://batteriesnotincluded.fandom.com/wiki/Batteries_not_included#The_Fix-Its

https://www.saltypopcorn.co.uk/charts/box-office.php?chart=19880318

https://remix64.com/track/glyn-r-brown/rastan/

https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/shattered-dreams-broken-c64-games

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Zapped to the Past Episode 82 March 1988

Monday Oct 17, 2022

Monday Oct 17, 2022

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In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the impressive Ikari Warriors, the slippery Slaine, and the sub-par Sub Battle Simulator, and wonder who on earth thought moving options was a good idea…?

Games covered in this episode:

  • Ikari Warriors
  • Sub Battle Simulator
  • Mini-Putt
  • World Tour Golf
  • The Hunt for Red October
  • Test Drive
  • Slaine
  • Gauntlet 2

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://archive.org/details/Sub_Battle_Simulator_1987_Epyx/mode/2up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3aJgvqSUuY

https://www.karaoke-lyrics.net/lyrics/soundtrack-willy-fog/around-the-world-with-willy-fog-486845

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqgxkiJGDmc&t=2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u0EySV4coY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0SA1gXgkWA

https://youtu.be/4Lxk_K-ceag?t=282

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdOZDfQDw6A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbGrqvdSLtc&list=PLG4XYwGlLoam3s5rWxPzvifMU1OHRhVb5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrG45Vm3P34&ab_channel=MikeRoden

https://www.mobygames.com/game/c64/hunt-for-red-october

https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Hunt%20for%20Red%20October%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf

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