Zapped to the Past

Zapped to the Past Episode 103 October 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 102 October 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 101 September 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 100 September 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 99 September 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 98 August 1988

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 96 August 1988

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/

Zapped to the Past Episode 95 July 1988

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

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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)

Zapped to the Past Episode 94 July 1988

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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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

Zapped to the Past Episode 93 June 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 92 June 1988

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

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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

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

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!

Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 3 Special

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

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!

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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

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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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/

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 89 May 1988

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 88 May 1988

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 87 May 1988

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/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

Zapped to the Past Episode 86 April 1988

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://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

Zapped to the Past Episode 85 April 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 84 April 1988

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 83 March 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 82 March 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 81 March 1988

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVeF1rwZcrE

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 80 March 1988

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 79 February 1988

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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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/education/case-studies/robocop-1987

https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/413-robocop-forum-satire-violence-and-state-of-the-art/

https://headstuff.org/entertainment/film/robocop-turns-30/

Zapped to the Past Episode 78 February 1988

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

 

Zapped to the Past Episode 77 February 1988

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://youtu.be/y4y13vnGXec

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 76 February 1988

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 2

In episode two of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For episode two, we have chosen two classic wheel based vehicular action shows from the 80s - the crusading Knight Rider vs the speedy Streethawk… let battle commence!

Zapped to the Past Episode 75 January 1988

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 74 January 1988

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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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

https://archive.org/details/Airborne_Ranger_1987_MicroProse_a2

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 73 January 1988

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.manscaped.com

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 1

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 72 January 1988

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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https://www.manscaped.com

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https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 2 Special

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.

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Zapped to the Past Episode 71 - 1987 Golden Breadbin Awards

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:

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All game nominations here:

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

Golden Breadbin awards page

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

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Zapped to the Past Episode 70 December 1987

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:

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

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

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

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

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

https://grumpygamer.com/maniac_mansion_design_1

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 69 December 1987

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 68 November 1987

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

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

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 67 November 1987

 

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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.pinterest.co.uk/pin/542402348853513890/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 66 October 1987

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

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

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

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

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

https://youtu.be/0mMl5rgpHMs

Zapped to the Past Episode 65 October 1987

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:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 64 October 1987

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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!!

Zapped to the Past Episode 63 September 1987

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:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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

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Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 62 September 1987

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 61 August 1987

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Oink - Janet and John and the Parachute Jump

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

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxjrAi2Qjrcdfotm58hKQ3XPSTtWKdII_h

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

https://elysium64.itch.io/amaurote

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

Zapped to the Past Episode 60 August 1987

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

Games covered in this episode:

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

Find us here:

https://zappedtothepast.com/

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

https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

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

https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

Additional links mentioned in the Podcast:

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

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

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

Zapped to the Past - Ask the Podcast Special

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:

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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