Zapped to the Past Episode 72 January 1988

In the month of January 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eleven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the overwrought Operation Wolf, the abominable Artura, and the sluggish Serve and Volley, and wonder how Gary rests and drinks while hanging from the monkey bars…?  Games covered in this episode: Operation Wolf Artura Gary Lineker’s Superskills By Fair Means or Foul Terrorpods Serve and Volley Trivial Pursuit: A New Beginning Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF6EG4C8Q-A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-dxAxfkmvk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtvmTu4zAMg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWIxA7M_-ZA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LQILQHUBOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLL7v37xLY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG2-psQ1U2A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZvpVYm2kxI https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Kolinahr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9cKJ2ew0b0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W04yrwgTfeQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOgxVWC4a18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uKLTtVqQpE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HI_xFQWiYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T8yBmmygk8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyAF_Ofd7mM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3mSb6IGCZw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYFXLL09_9w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFvUNipYe1g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMYbcAr5rA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdNX5L13s0o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntqJ1hvM5Fs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbIHpzrYTsc

26 Kesä 20232h 31min

In episode four of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For episode four, we have chosen two short lived 80s Sci-Fi action shows - the shape shifting shenanigans of Manimal vs the techno toned AI cop of Automan… Let battle commence!

12 Kesä 20232h 6min

Ask The Podcast 4 is where we answer another round of questions from our amazing Patreon subscribers. If you wish to join us, you can at patreon.com/zappedtothepast for little more than a pint of beer! It's a bute, a real winner! Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast

5 Kesä 202350min

1988 is finally over! As we have swam through the dog eggs on your behalf we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1988, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past Golden Breadbin awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Audio’ or the ‘Worst Game?’ There is only one way to find out! The running order of the awards: Introduction + Review of 1988 Best Visuals Award Crapcade Conversion Award Worst Game (Sunday Best) Award Best Audio Award Craziest Concept Award Licenced Catastrophe Award Best Game Award Patreon Awards Other things... Awards Look ahead to 1989 Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

29 Touko 20232h 4min

In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the saucy Savage, the jumpy Joe Blade II and the naff Nato Assault Course and wonder… exactly how many Japanese acrobats could you balance on your shoulders? Games covered in this episode: Fifth Gear Around the World in 80 Days Joe Blade II Savage Super Dragon Slayer Nato Assault Course Cheap Skate Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64//Manual/formated/Bubble_Ghost_-_1988_-_Accolade.pdf https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/30148793/final-assault-manual-pdf-virtual-apple

22 Touko 20232h 8min

In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the pedantic Pro Skateboard Simulator, the bolshy Battle Island and the bilious Bubble Ghost and wonder… are the decks of U.S. battleships often disguised as guitar necks? Games covered in this episode: Pro Skateboard Simulator Peter Beardsley’s International Football Battle Island Pro Ski Simulator 1943 Final Assault Bubble Ghost Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmuKJKEIZok https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNz0N6-WQOo

15 Touko 20232h 18min

In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the shooty Slayer, the shoddy Street Gang, and the horrible Hopper Copper, and wonder why police stations would be equipped with space hoppers as a last transport resort? Games covered in this episode: Slayer Hopper Copper The Pepsi Challenge Mad Mix Game Captain Blood Street Gang Overlander Psi-Droid Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BsUOZ6l9Z0&ab_channel=electrozaps https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64//Manual/formated/Captain_Blood_-_1988_-_Mindscape.pdf https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s92bUBeFNs_6W_Ga-pv8ITxr-n0JswMo/view?usp=share_link

8 Touko 20232h 22min

In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the booming Bombuzal, the purple crabbed Pulse Warrior, and the powerless Power Pyramids, and wonder why anyone would buy four Pyramids from someone who couldn’t even turn them on!? Games covered in this episode: Bombuzal Power Pyramids Scorpion Pulse Warrior The Race Against Time The Games - Summer Edition Purple Heart Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Avenue_(teletext_soap) http://newmailbox.co.uk/parkavenue/ https://www.lmg-entertainments.co.uk/entertainer/steve-tandy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToNvjTrNlL8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CivvyStreet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Be_Cool https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqN9vY3ECZc https://eofftvreview.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/billys-christmas-angels-1988/

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