Zapped to the Past Episode 55 June 1987
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 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: http://zee-3.com/pickfordbros/softography/index.php?game=19 https://www.broadcastforschools.co.uk/site/1980s https://www.broadcastforschools.co.uk/site/Special:BrowseData/Programmes?Decade=1980s&Broadcaster=BBC_Schools_TV
14 Maalis 20222h 51min
Zapped to the Past Episode 54 June 1987
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 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 Other things mentioned in the Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du-xtQYBp0I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3XoJKQxxsU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPnYXldfY8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2RnjFHmNY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foster_and_Allen
7 Maalis 20223h 13min
Zapped to the Past Episode 53 May 1987
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 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 Other things mentioned in the Podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest
28 Helmi 20222h 42min
Zapped to the Past Episode 52 May 1987
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 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
21 Helmi 20222h 40min
Zapped to the Past Episode 51 April 1987
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) 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
14 Helmi 20222h 37min
Zapped to the Past Episode 50 April 1987
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 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
7 Helmi 20223h 6min
Zapped to the Past Episode 49 March 1987
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 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
31 Tammi 20222h 1min
Zapped to the Past Episode 48 March 1987
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 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
24 Tammi 20222h 19min
