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
25 Huhti 20222h 38min
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: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast
18 Huhti 20221h
Zapped to the Past C16 Easter 2022 Special
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: 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
16 Huhti 20221h
Zapped to the Past Episode 59 August 1987
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: 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: 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
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Zapped to the Past Episode 58 July 1987
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: 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
4 Huhti 20222h 54min
Zapped to the Past Episode 57 July 1987
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 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
28 Maalis 20222h 38min
Zapped to the Past Episode 56 July 1987
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 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: 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
21 Maalis 20223h 5min
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
