Zapped to the Past Episode 135 November 1989

In the month of December 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the turgid Top Gun, the titanic Turbo Out Run, and the trampoliney Terry’s Big Adventure and wonder if Ice Man would still be our wingman if he played this version of Top Gun? Games covered in this episode: Turbo Out Run Sporting Triangles Xenophobe Cabal Top Gun Terry’s Big Adventure 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 amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop 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.lemon64.com/doc/turbo-out-run/631 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufBq9Brqpjc https://archive.org/details/xenophobe-computer/Xenophobe%20computer/page/n1/mode/2up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbIEwIwYz-c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMZjb3YEUQ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0YOZQgU7bU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w7jyVHocTk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er8ZFyRKgmI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S4cvzS12Zo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DaY8-Mui0I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNJ9pet2scY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--XE4CYGRSY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xQ9kEhe1tM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbJuOs4JkoU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0InSlbNakOs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPfOi_Z-yJQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI2-ASiNCac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur48BBf6TkU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGYmN-1UQzI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea_t06F36xA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ15nDrekTU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxkOWjZAPLs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPUUu7kouww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K1BMRG0efw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LneSLyzoFj0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyfRRYlEn68 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQgx_2aHBQY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5iFUXLyNBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-gZLRktvAA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtpMeyjE6Rw&ab_channel=Rush-Topic https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/mega-games/ https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/psyclapse/

29 Jan 20242h 57min

In the month of November 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the pulse racing Power Drift, the floppy Firepower, and the unwelcome Untouchables and wonder why anyone thought amusing credits on the Untouchables was a good idea?  Games covered in this episode: The Untouchables Continental Circus Firepower Vigilante Powerdrift 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 amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop 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=fRdvOV41rYc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyYeKcyB390 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj_aHCpZl4k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DopuGcjmSyU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5IDCZ7fwDk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O9N7myi2Ho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i_a4IAjmOg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaX3VSC9MnU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtPA6nIBs5g&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhNDsPMaK_A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8WyU9fAUTs

22 Jan 20242h 52min

Ho! Ho! Ho! Tis the most festive of seasons and in this Zapped to the Past Christmas Cracker, we look back at our fun packed and often food filled Christmas pasts - with the able assistance of our amazing Patrons! Were our fingers numb, faces glowing and baubles hanging low? Pop this cracker to find out what the red fish of mystery has in store for you!!!

25 Dec 20231h 6min

In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the brash Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show, the fast First Strike, and the noir Xybots and wonder why the notion of interspecies buddy films ever became a reality… Games covered in this episode: APB: All Points Bulletin International Team Sports First Strike Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show Xybots Thunderbirds 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 amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop 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=IqU77I40mS0&ab_channel=BBCNewsnight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu7kZdbI2sg&ab_channel=ThomasGatehouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSuMrpfWs00&ab_channel=CloseToHomeTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Et68hlB170&ab_channel=YourLocalGP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-y-pVtZSo&ab_channel=Cookie%27sClassics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oRln-lH8xM&ab_channel=TellyViewer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu6zxvR1jA4&ab_channel=BillyCasper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3rLSLrm0f4&ab_channel=VHSGold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CKD4ccc62s&ab_channel=CONELRAD6401240 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGyGPSxqRM0&ab_channel=whyayetv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYQnK2AkLDE&ab_channel=smartypants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e2WmyYOd-c&ab_channel=The80sQuadrant https://www.mattmueller.co.uk/index.php?page_id=Interviews%20/%20Features&category_id=Features&article_id=346 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k1y6TGW24I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EExIKWcqSAI&ab_channel=MovieTrailerLocker

18 Dec 20232h 45min

In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the taskful Tusker, the stabby Shinobi and the marvelous Mr. Heli and wonder just how many options can you fit into a game about Basketball? Games covered in this episode: Tusker Aaargh! Omni-Play Basketball Shinobi Skate Ball Mr Heli 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 amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop 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://archive.org/details/Tusker_1989_System_3_M2 https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=1166 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEmx0RplE1c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OybsimlVv3k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgKeyLwRK_c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmZYE8j2ZNs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQoZw_0m4LM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuNYyNqCSSg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_UVbCopg-Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N__yGuSz7PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nghTBrz1m_Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSIMVnPA994 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcrEOzWwa8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcW-BSEB3ng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxd23UVID7k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXvG0SMP7tw https://youtu.be/rmSpi5tuKzM?si=6l2c3em_rLwiDS5K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K46wKTmfO3A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo2K9vkfUoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TXs4-vf3FI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io3hUmjOvQ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1GMYQLphI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9jCsOCfUUg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMO3YNoNyTY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouomdAej6kY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBHRCTMsVk8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCC_b5WHLX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVuuatjHGnY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNj9bXKGOiI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX1qmG7N5ek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2tqhpVvngc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miHienRlTyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrNyJWg7i0E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p9pgKb4fqE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWDNMmzvNB4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAwaNWGLM0c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trGX3ET3jTQ

11 Dec 20232h 22min

In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rosy Rainbow Island, the rancid Running Man and the juddery Gemini Wings, and wonder what the hell happened to Arnie’s legs!?  Games covered in this episode: Rainbow Islands Inner Space Gemini Wings Red Heat The Running Man Licence to Kill 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 amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop 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://uridiumauthor.blogspot.com/2018/03/rainbow-islands.html https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310777/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pJ9xhY9ZC0&ab_channel=Blissful690 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wct9mRqfMPo&ab_channel=HarveyLife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekfLBZ7VuZ8&ab_channel=Steven%28MechaGodzi11a%29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgGBmNIuWNM&ab_channel=GavinWorby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rWbG_-uBFg&ab_channel=ThomasRichardson%27sNostalgicTVShows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmM00yKzOwA&ab_channel=RetroGearZ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rg1GrN7-f8&ab_channel=ScribasDotCom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY5zQXYYMaw&ab_channel=pennycrayontv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkWHFo4b5GU&ab_channel=TVWorldShowHunter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDftY1dZegI&ab_channel=studio2television https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZbb6opAFps&list=PLit7BouTkvxShRvJU1QnmZ_xz_j7EEc61&ab_channel=TheWisdomoftheGnomes

4 Dec 20232h 22min

In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the flappy NewZealand Story, the crappy Blue Thunder and the slappy Tom & Jerry  and wonder… How dangerous would a skyberg actually be? Games covered in this episode: The New Zealand Story Tom & Jerry Hostages Rally Cross Sim Blue Thunder Dominator 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 amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop 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=8ftPEPi0INE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjY8HvpNu6o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1xrNaTO1bI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCO2PBBl_uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Yrhv33Zb8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P25hBk8LmUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyaNMoam9KY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u31FO_4d9TY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohWU8j_2iEg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku5F9y1Ts9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j3_DUqKyTk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzguCY79bA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfd5srbPUlo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS4gWWCT0Bg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By86PcLufOU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m31t5-pwZws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNn51e11_dQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIKUZjc4gVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_88L-CU7PD4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSehDnxlhiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gwiInUNf_s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1DDndY0FLI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXxvpPVr9BQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSuE0mykfe0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld6lV1aW9QU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbKILj8cHHo https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64/manual/Formated/Dominator_-_1989_-_System_3_Software.pdf

27 Nov 20232h 31min