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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
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 90 May 1988
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
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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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
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/
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 89 May 1988
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
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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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
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
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 88 May 1988
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
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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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
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
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 87 May 1988
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
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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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
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
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 86 April 1988
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
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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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://archive.org/details/Train_The_Escape_to_Normandy_1988_Accolade
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flight_of_Dragons
https://archive.org/details/Firefly_1988_Ocean_Software/mode/2up
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 85 April 1988
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
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
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 84 April 1988
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
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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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://archive.org/details/Strike_Fleet_1987_Electronic_Arts/page/n3/mode/2up
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
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 83 March 1988
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
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
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 82 March 1988
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
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
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 81 March 1988
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the impossible IO, the blasty Battle Valley, and the maudlin Masters of the Universe - The Movie, and wonder… Why did He-Man prefer to wear furry underpants - even after he arrived in 80s USA?
Games covered in this episode:
- IO
- Masters of the Universe - The Movie
- Fruit Machine Simulator
- Sidewalk
- Zybex
- Point X
- A Question of Scruples
- Battle Valley
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://nowmusic.com/*/CD/NOW-That-s-What-I-Call-Music-11/7CJ01QPU000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXcI7YROuHE&ab_channel=Contraflow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQHhqDRn4_c&ab_channel=LiliCi
https://www.discogs.com/release/57769-Various-Hip-Hop-20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ut5tHfbaJA&ab_channel=TalkingHeads
https://www.discogs.com/release/7657669-Various-The-Chart-Show-Rock-The-Nation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz-4AUt9C8s&list=RDEMyrqvZxBbd0CGvStOOjPWOA&start_radio=1
https://www.discogs.com/release/349367-Various-Hip-Hop-And-Rapping-In-The-House
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 80 March 1988
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the protected Project Stealth Fighter, the limp Little Green Man, and the Greedy Garfield, and wonder how much a first class return to Osmium costs…?
Games covered in this episode:
- Project Stealth Fighter
- Demon Stalkers
- Zip
- Side Arms
- I, Ball II
- Little Green Man
- Osmium
- Garfield - Big Fat Hairy Deal
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://openretro.org/file/5a5e3c01340299e3eb079ec5c7389d9d0cdcaef1
https://archive.org/details/Project_Stealth_Fighter_1987_Microprose_Software
https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Project_Stealth_Fighter
https://www.myabandonware.com/game/retrograde-52a
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhkNb3XXats&ab_channel=AswadVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Shn9vTPTs&ab_channel=GlenGoldsmithVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhEwUqnAtbU&ab_channel=ohnoitisnathan78
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfqrL3SNKtg&ab_channel=lijger22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW8cKJRkAnE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGm0rDIg050
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SlecJKbTE&ab_channel=Ludvigsen1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFUrvfulrgs&ab_channel=xxxtitanheadroomxxx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMI81yIlT0Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHlUE6kLBng&ab_channel=Jean-PierreChartrand
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 79 February 1988
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the destructive Deflektor, the grim Galactic Games and the awful ATV Simulator, and wonder what a night out at Butlins listening to Digital Persuasion would be like.
Games covered in this episode:
- 720
- Ninja Hamster
- I, Alien
- Jinks
- Deflektor
- ATV Simulator
- Grand Prix Simulator
- Ramparts
- Galactic Games
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Monday Sep 19, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 78 February 1988
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
In the month of February1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the turgid Through the Trap Door, the BBC styled Bone Cruncher, and the fiery Firetrap, and wonder where in the world is Gary Lineker?
Games covered in this episode:
- Matchday 2
- Eye
- Bone Cruncher
- Out Run
- Firetrap
- Freddy Hardest
- Through the Trap Door
- Gary Lineker’s Superstar Soccer
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://www.eurogamer.net/the-boy-behind-the-biggest-coin-op-conversion-of-the-80s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjsKmlR5sxI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_Winter_Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JiA5pMqbfY&ab_channel=FoxMulder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ENzmIQao8&ab_channel=UzumakiPlayroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdDJlgEqKLY&list=PLZGhb4y8Y9l1CxaLrrmlqp6FKLU_mv2qv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5wSPh1Yuts&ab_channel=cyberchips
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 77 February 1988
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the vapid Vengeance, the heroic Hunter’s Moon, and the knapsack wearing Knightmare, and wonder where would a man taking a dump keep a spade?
Games covered in this episode:
- Hunter’s Moon
- Clever and Smart
- Psycho Soldier
- Knightmare
- Inside Outing
- Bad Cat
- Flying Shark
- Vengeance
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tofY0pNdlxg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=684yGJRre0A
https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Vengeanceeurope/
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 76 February 1988
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the awful Andy Capp, the painful Platoon and the woeful Winter Olympiad 88 and wonder if we should at least try and say a friendly hello before we kill every alien on their own planet.
Games covered in this episode:
- Platoon
- Super G-Man
- Andy Capp
- Lifeforce
- Beat It
- Mask II
- Out of this World
- Winter Olympiad 88
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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
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 2
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 75 January 1988
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the spacey Star Wars, the risky R.I.S.K., and the scabby Sky Twice, and wonder who exactly would want a certificate and badge to prove they are a Master of Xor…?
Games covered in this episode:
- Spore
- Western Games
- Madballs
- Kromazone
- Star Wars
- Sky Twice
- Rampage
- Xor
- Risk
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https://archive.org/details/western-games/Western%20Games%20en/page/n1/mode/2up
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 74 January 1988
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-four of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rough Rygar, the ignominious Inspector Gadget, and the summery Skate or Die, and wonder what the hell happened to our Smashy Yo-Yo!?
Games covered in this episode:
- Cosmic Causeway
- PHM Pegasus
- Rygar
- Superstar Ice Hockey
- Bobsleigh
- Mean Streak
- Airborne Ranger
- Inspector Gadget
- Skate or Die
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If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
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
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 73 January 1988
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the tiring Track & Field, the terse Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper and the testing Trivial Fruit, and wonder at what point running up a wall became any kind of sporting event…
Games covered in this episode:
- Chuck Yaeger's Advanced Flight Trainer
- Radius
- Alternative World Games
- Survivors
- Tetris
- Thunderchopper
- Trivial Fruit
- Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper
- Track & Field
Find us here:
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
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 1
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
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!
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 72 January 1988
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the cacophonous Combat School, the dreary Driller, and the ramshackle Rainbow Dragon, and wonder what sort of society there is to rebel against in a jungle environment…
Games covered in this episode:
- Driller
- Jack the Nipper II - In Coconut Capers
- Rainbow Dragon
- Basil The Great Mouse Detective
- Octapolis
- MASK
- Gunboat
- Combat School
Find us here:
Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor:
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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/
If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://www.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
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 2 Special
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
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:
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Monday Jul 11, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 71 - 1987 Golden Breadbin Awards
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
As a final farewell to 1987, we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1987, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past Golden Breadbin awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Audio’ or the ‘Sunday Best Award?’ There is only one way to find out!
The running order of the awards:
- Introduction + Review of 1987
- Best Visuals Award
- Crapcade Conversion Award
- Sunday Best (Worst Game) Award
- Best Audio Award
- Craziest Concept Award
- Licenced Catastrophe Award
- Best Game Award
- Patreon Awards
- Other things... Awards
- Look ahead to 1988
Find us here:
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:
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If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 70 December 1987
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
In the month of December 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the nifty Nebulus, the mighty Maniac Mansion and the bolshy Bangkok Knights and wonder why they always seem to hold Thai boxing tournaments in ornate garden centres…
Games covered in this episode:
- Nebulus
- Yes, Prime Minister
- Implosion
- Discovery
- X-15 Alpha Mission
- Zig Zag
- Maniac Mansion
- Earth Orbit Stations
- Hyber Blob
- Pirates in Hyperspace
- Sunburst
- Bangkok Knights
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
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 69 December 1987
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
In the month of December 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the bouncy Buggy Boy, the slappy Street Hassle and the shonky Super Sprint and wonder just what made Lion-O’s hair turn grey…
Games covered in this episode:
- Buggy Boy
- Captain America
- Thundercats
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- Yogi Bear
- Action Force
- Street Hassle
- Computer Scrabble Deluxe
- How to be a Complete Bastard
- Super Sprint
- Microball
- Shoot-em-up Construction Kit
Find us here:
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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/
If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:
https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast
Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://www.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
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 68 November 1987
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
In the month of November 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the adroit Quedex, the spellcasting Enlightenment: Druid II and the sneaky Joe Blade and wonder if a flute with no holes is not a flute, is an invisible maze still a maze?
Games covered in this episode:
- Quedex
- Scary Monsters
- Blazer
- Joe Blade
- Starfox
- Enlightenment - Druid II
- Tunnel Vision
- Tai-Pan
- Special Agent
- Solomon’s Key
Find us here:
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
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 67 November 1987
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
In the month of November 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the puzzling Pi-r-Squared, the rambunctious Renegade and the mysterious Morpheus and wonder what exactly happened with the sharks in Canada…
Games covered in this episode:
- International Karate +
- On Cue
- Land of Neverwhere
- Athena
- Pi-r(squared)
- Renegade
- Mean City
- Water Polo
- Anarchy
- Morpheus
Find us here:
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
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 66 October 1987
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
In the month of October 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the shouty Mega Apocalypse, the troublesome Toadforce and the flippant Flunky and wonder if the queen does indeed have an egg chamber and how many eggs it might contain…
Games covered in this episode:
- Mega-Apocalypse
- Lazer Force
- Last Mission
- The Tube
- Flunky
- Toad Force
- Arcade Classics
- Jackle and Wide
- Prohibition
- Pirates of the Barbary Coast
- Enforcer
- Black Magic
Find us here:
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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/
If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:
https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast
Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwUOpjvha8M&list=PLD89196B9056D804A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3MTFJz50qc
https://archive.org/details/agm_Pirates_of_the_Barbary_Coast/page/n1/mode/2up
https://soundcloud.com/deviationsociale/the-equalizer-free-audio-track
Monday May 30, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 65 October 1987
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
In the month of October 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the stinky Swamp Fever, the messy Morphicle: The Transforming Car and the Robotic Red L.E.D and wonder what pleathered bacon would taste like…
Games covered in this episode:
- Red L.E.D.
- Laurel and Hardy
- Cosmonut
- Swamp Fever
- Revenge of the Mutant Camels 2
- Ace 2
- Death Race
- Starforce Nova
- Evening Star
- Morphicle The Transforming Car
- Night on the Tiles
Find us here:
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
Monday May 23, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 64 October 1987
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
In the month of October 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-four of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the brilliant Bubble Bobble, the claggy Clean Up Service, and the freaky Frenesis and wonder who would set up a cafe and service station at the ass end of the Universe?
Games covered in this episode:
- Bubble Bobble
- The Further Adventures of Alice in Videoland
- Deliverance
- Destructo
- Clean Up Service
- Hysteria
- Frenesis
- Centurions
- Gun Runner
- Pile-Up
Find us here:
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
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Thanks to Chris Abbott at https://www.c64audio.com - you can use code zttp64 at the checkout for £10 off your shopping!!
Monday May 16, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 63 September 1987
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
In the month of September 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the dubious Death Wish 3, the Swashbuckling Pirates! And the energetic Star Paws and wonder, how does a dog go to the toilet in a space suit?
Games covered in this episode:
- Zynaps
- Deceptor
- Mr Weems and the She Vampires
- Death Wish 3
- Thunderbolt
- Star Paws
- Convoy Raider
- Pirates
- Rebel
- Denarius
- Kikstart 2
Find us here:
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/Deceptor_1986_Artech/page/n3/mode/2up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uwrfRAEinY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JkoG_-1j_w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN5i2p3HBxQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fioKEjZKXc8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mmvgbk3r8Y
Monday May 09, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 62 September 1987
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
In the month of September 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the clement California Games, the gregarious Game Over and the transient Transatlantic Balloon Challenge and wonder, why does an eagle need to recharge its energy on a giant balloon?
Games covered in this episode:
- California Games
- Realm
- Game Over
- Trans-Atlantic Balloon Challenge
- Mystery of the Nile
- The Living Daylights
- Road Runner
- Exolon
- Street Sports Baseball
- Snapdragon
- Re-Bounder
Find us here:
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://comicvine.gamespot.com/heavy-metal-magazine-198405-vol-8-no-2/4000-146378
https://www.heavymetal.com/news/luis-royo-game-over-cover/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkUU3kAWEyQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIB9Y4OFPs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_L7vQV9tMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voY_sgD0BXc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP7y89lfTIM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7t8eoA_1jQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N3fHjTu3nI
Monday May 02, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 61 August 1987
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
In the month of August 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the squawky Slap Fight, the monotone Max Torque and the revolutionary Head over Heels and wonder what adventures a Spider Egg should get up to when not bombing bees…
Games covered in this episode:
- Head Over Heels
- Quartet
- Challenge of the Gobots
- Hades Nebula
- Max Torque
- Oink
- Amaurote
- Metrocross
- Rasterscan
- Slap Fight
Find us here:
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
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 60 August 1987
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
In the month of August1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the delightful Defender of the Crown, the fearful Frankenstein, and the maudlin Mag Max and wonder when up is down and left is backwards, how the hell do you navigate a boring brown maze?
Games covered in this episode:
- Defender of the Crown
- Colony
- Spellseeker
- Plasmatron
- Frankenstein
- Mag Max
- Wonder Boy
- Election
- Twin Tornado
Find us here:
Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor:
https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/
If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:
https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast
Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanhoe_(1952_film)
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Zapped to the Past - Ask the Podcast Special
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
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.
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:
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Zapped to the Past C16 Easter 2022 Special
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
As we steam through Issue 28 - August 1987 - of ZZAP magazine - we noticed it featured an eight page Commodore C16 special pullout. Eight pages of C16 games? Hmnnn… So we thought we would take a ZTTP look at sixteen C16 games in time for the 16th of April. We have chosen sixteen original C16 games at random and put them under the Zapped to the Past magnifying glass... will Kung Fu Kid, Street Olympics and Tutti Frutti pass muster… or will there be a trail of C16 dog eggs… there is only one way to find out!
Games reviewed in this special:
- Auriga
- Dorks Dilemma
- Bandits at Zero
- Leaper
- Kung Fu Kid
- Megabolts
- Guzzler
- Killapede
- Street Olympics
- Xargon Wars
- Rescue from Zylon
- Monkey Magic
- Spectipede
- Bridgehead
- Tutti Frutti
- Astro Plumber
Find us here:
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:
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 59 August 1987
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
In the month of August 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the stunning Last Ninja, the springy Thing Bounces Back and the stupid Milk Race and wonder why level 1 swimming is not a part of basic ninja training?
Games covered in this episode:
- The Last Ninja
- Wiz
- Force One
- Kat Trap
- Video Meanies
- Milk Race
- Falcon
- Shadow Skimmer
- Thing Bounces Back
Find us here:
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https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/
If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here:
https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast
Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
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
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 58 July 1987
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
In the month of July1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the brutal Barbarian, the apocalyptically hard Army Moves, and the flaccid Frost Byte, and wonder why anyone would kit out their spaceship in wood paneling…
Games covered in this episode:
- Killed Until Dead
- Frost Byte
- On-Field Football
- The Curse of Sherwood
- Spy Vs Spy III Arctic Antics
- Karate Champ
- Army Moves
- Headcoach
- Dogfight 2187
- Rogue Trooper
- Beamrider
- Barbarian
Find us here:
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Monday Mar 28, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 57 July 1987
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
In the month of July 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the wonderful World Class Leaderboard, the Endoscopic Enduro Racer and the sideburn hating Sydney Affair and wonder, how many pointless options screens can you fit into one game?
Games covered in this episode:
- World Class Leaderboard
- Enduro Racer
- Samurai Trilogy
- Greyfell
- The Sydney Affair
- The Great Escape
- Tag Team Wrestling
- Eagles
- GFL Championship Football
- The Detective
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Monday Mar 21, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 56 July 1987
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
In the month of July1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the wondrous Wizball, the crabby Strike and the ingenious I,Ball and wonder just how many balls are too many balls…?
Games covered in this episode:
- Wizball
- Strike
- Gunstar
- Sport of Kings
- IQ
- Deathscape
- Super Bowl Sunday
- Mario Bros
- UFO
- I, Ball
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
Bananarama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-DZQ80vEVI
Michael Fortunati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-xfy-0RPMw
Bananarama mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thSeR6sHqJA
Spagna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8c04XHCF8k
Anita Dobson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucQtAnIZ908
Cabaret Voltaire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRqnOuTqDq0
Front 242: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1cRGVaJF7Y
Samantha Fox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3Bonm7f0k
Wet Wet Wet Neck Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgEqJUcUKNw
Do the Crab!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ht1Uei42M
Physics anomaly drumkit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPVAsEoHGyU
Whip Blow (a.k.a I, Ball): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDqG4ut-LSo
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 55 June 1987
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
In the month of June 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the incomprehensible Jumpin' Jimmy, the old school River Raid and the exceptional H.E.R.O and wonder if bells ring and milkshakes are tasty, and are baby kangaroos indeed grateful? And what are gravy points?
Games covered in this episode:
- Zolyx
- The Secret of Kandar
- Xenon Ranger
- Feud
- River Raid
- Pitfall II
- Jumpin’ Jimmy
- Auf Wiedersehn Monty
- Death or Glory
- Doc The Destroyer
- Hero
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
http://zee-3.com/pickfordbros/softography/index.php?game=19
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 54 June 1987
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
In the month of June 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-Four of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the homunculus Masters of the Universe, the eye wrecking Romulus and the somewhat lonely Cyborg and wonder what were the strange things they imported at the Wing Kong Exchange…
Games covered in this episode:
- Zenji
- Masters of the Universe
- Big Trouble in Little China
- Romulus
- Kinetik
- Nemesis the Warlock
- Nether Earth
- Vampire
- Star Raiders II
- Cyborg
- Gods and Heroes
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Other things mentioned in the Podcast
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 53 May 1987
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
In the month of May 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the snappy Sun Star, the excruciating Elevator Action and the speedy Shockway Rider and wonder if the presence of demons and aliens should be in the buyer’s pack for new homeowners…?
Games covered in this episode:
- Shockway Rider
- Cyber One
- Con-Quest
- Sun Star
- Aliens
- POD
- Elevator Action
- Terminator
- The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
- LazerWheel
- Cholo
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Other things mentioned in the Podcast:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 52 May 1987
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
In the month of May 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including infiltrating Into the Eagle’s Nest, the ribbiting Ranarama, and the shoddy Shao-Lin’s Road and wonder if monorail based rescue simulation games are an all new killer genre?
Games covered in this episode:
- Into the Eagles Nest
- Grange Hill
- The Equalizer
- Werner
- Nemesis
- Sailing
- SOS
- Armourdillo
- Shao-Lin’s Road
- Aftermath
- Ranarama
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Monday Feb 14, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 51 April 1987
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
In the month of April 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dextrous Delta, the expansive Explorer, and the mystical Magic Madness and wonder why would NASA design a darts game in this day and age?
Games covered in this episode:
- Aliens
- Delta
- Explorer
- Indoor Sports
- Prodigy
- Krakout
- Void Runner
- Magic Madness
- Express Raider
- HyperBowl
- Leaderboard (Executive Edition)
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Monday Feb 07, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 50 April 1987
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In the month of April 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the freaky Fifth Axis, the wild West Bank and the floaty Firetrack and wonder just what damage a bunny could do to a military death robot?
Games covered in this episode:
- Gunship
- Short Circuit
- Zone Ranger
- Jail Break
- The Big Deal
- Fifth Axis
- Firetrack
- Transformers
- Thai Boxing
- Leviathan
- West Bank
- Arkanoid
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Monday Jan 31, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 49 March 1987
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
In the month of March 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the chaotic Chameleon, the bloodless Blood ‘n Guts and the dimensional Double Take and wonder how much middle-of-the-road mediocre meh can you fit into the month of March?
Games covered in this episode:
- Repton 3
- Blood ‘N’ Guts
- Chameleon
- Street Machine
- Footballer of the Year
- Zub
- Knucklebusters
- Double Take
- Tiger Mission
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 48 March 1987
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
In the month of March 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the abject Agent Orange, the lyrical Labyrinth and the dreadful Dandy and wonder if you met a vampire in real life, what would be the signs that gave it away?
Games covered in this episode:
- Erebus
- Olli and Lissa
- Terror of the Deep
- Peter Shilton’s Handball Maradona
- Agent Orange
- Nosferatu the Vampire
- Dandy
- Skate Rock
- Labyrinth
- Terra Cognita
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Monday Jan 17, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 47 March 1987
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
In the month of March 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the mesmerising Mutants, the rotational Raid 2000 and the fiery Falcon Patrol 2 and wonder how many toilets were ruined doing the research for Tracker…
Games covered in this episode:
- Mutants
- Star Soldier
- Future Knight
- The Double
- Tracker
- Pneumatic Hammers
- Raid 2000
- Tomahawk
- Falcon Patrol 2
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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:
Floy Joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhT5vTN7mT0
FGTH final release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js_bi9Xz4wY
Text for Terence Trent D’Arby speech:
Sweetheart listen, I know the last few pages haven't been good for the both of us and I've caused you a lot of grief. But put those bags down, o.k.? Before you make a decision like that, please just listen to me 'Cos I don't want you to leave. I definitely don't want you to leave. Just hear me out.
Speech Synthesis tools:
https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/ or https://simulationcorner.net/index.php?page=sam
The Genesis Effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52XlyMbxxh8
Magnum Pan Pipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Hf7GuOmBM
Slowed down Jolene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMrfM711vXI
Message from Mark King:
Original:
Zzz-tp. Beedop pl-me tum ta-to poom. Da-dun-q-tngggg. Do-di-naaaag mob-ib p-ing-smannng dor-de-meng. Ang, de-fang-me-ting-de-chibmmm.
Translates:
ZTTP, please stop implying my thumbs are too powerful. They are just quite strong. Though this is the 9th mobile phone I’ve smashed for this message. Also, my favourite meal is chips.
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Zapped to the Past Episode 46 February 1987
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the catastrophic Cobra, the tidy Terra Cresta and the exciting Escape from Singe’s Castle and wonder if a ‘Three Fin Thruster’ is also the name of a painful and instant match winning wrestling move…
Games covered in this episode:
- Escape from Singe’s Castle
- Cobra
- Sigma Seven
- Defcom
- Terra Cresta
- Surf Champ
- Destroyer
- They Stole A Million
- Judge Dredd
- Molecule Man
- Arctic Fox
- The Vikings
- 1943
- Championship Wrestling
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