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Aug 10, 2025 • 2h 6min

Zapped to the Past Episode 196 November & December 1991

In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-six of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the blasty Battle Command, the repetitive Round the Bend, and the super speedy Stack Up and wonder just how long a pair of Wotsit fangs would last you… Games covered in this episode: Battle Command Round The Bend Thunderjaws Stack Up 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/battle-command/87 https://archive.org/details/Battle_Command_1991_Ocean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsKqMNDoR4o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB4K0scMysc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP5oHL3zBDg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5agt0cpxsKU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2j9qUTge7U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT6jkcnaQ7c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iquhCuzy1uw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2ifwz7XqU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZOywn1qArI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVjMctV5Yw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwUKR_9Xdns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKZfvco_7No https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbY62nqqKSM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM8mOKfxmWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y6u1gmEGWY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpERAJ0Swxg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJHXAyRh3ig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYli-jGsZgM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxcDTUMLQJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E2A6aRAWro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIIedHcthoI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D9vAItORgE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co9g8fdoacA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuYlLZ8Qg48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23LZA62jGHA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2LQ5L9pUVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMt3o-I2ltY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwqYXkhKhL8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJR1JgkBq2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI_MBT0GQrQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY87o9IZXWg https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=1642
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Aug 3, 2025 • 2h 15min

Zapped to the Past Episode 195 November & December 1991

In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the putrid Pit-Fighter, the totally decent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Coin Op, and the wanting WWF WrestleMania and wonder… Where was fun? WHERE WAS FUN!? Games covered in this episode: WWF WrestleMania Rugby - The World Cup Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: The Coin-Op! Pit-Fighter 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://load64.com/tapbank/C64/W/WWF_WrestleMania_%281991_Ocean_Software_Ltd%29_%5B11765%5D/Extras/Instructions.pdf https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Rugby%20-%20The%20World%20Cup%20-%20Manual-DE-ENG-FR-IT.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIcCwrlel2Y&list=PLemmTlVGxW0cs60v02mjPlY2h7cRxECwi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPIeeuvdsKg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUspds3WeVA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5EHMXxnkqQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p3lGnCKFM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_MgDv3okhc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTy-tsPBQK4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysr8JbwhTF8 https://archive.org/details/teenagemutantheroturtlesthecoinop/mode/2up https://www.lemon64.com/doc/pit-fighter/452
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Jul 27, 2025 • 58min

Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 4

In this fourth of the series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the acid fuelled Gates of Dawn, the zippy Encounter and the charming Mr Do! Games covered in this episode: Gates of Dawn Mr Do! Pac Man Encounter 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
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Jul 20, 2025 • 2h 38min

Zapped to the Past Episode 194 November & December 1991

In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the super Smash TV, the rancid Robozone, and the flatulent Final Fight and wonder just how many Trent Reznor’s are wandering the world making industrial albums…? Games covered in this episode: Smash TV Robozone Final Fight Tony La Russa’s Ultimate Baseball 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/smash-tv/541 https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Amstrad_CPC/manual/Formated/Robozone_-_1991_-_Image_Works.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bXbSokc9JY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20XLWEjN9eI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE5UVse8M_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUrNIpMdCFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msPmGn8zcnw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckom3gf57Yw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-loNpejR758 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tlk_9VuLFE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLtw3yzq2HE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUuNDb-nm5M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLFGFJu7HrY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIRI0hDOUAI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_bL0hFyslg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to90047YXac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Dt7Xvn5AA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XhYEqz2Hu8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xFCXxGH2Vk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TfwmlA9ARk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1hqSOPlAVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bwE5IU4pzA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQqC61WEpSY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1hNaJIOtU0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-h4A7bF8wQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsdy_rct6uo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYAbzJNXiJY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG95V2o195I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG0IYV6G0I0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1NkhR5hFZE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5N6dupJ2Ko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ku7DC9dpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoTyf5CksE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSYr0etDzRM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s27SCT2cYwA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRJTbgT7rvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdkU4MQBYKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wazti2ChTpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3zCwrKXfdY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izOdvBmTDh0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUPWZJAE5Fo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFf1J7ITetU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQvJL-2djE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQvJL-2djE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UUYjd2rjsE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2ZATAGfxrg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0siYUjV9UM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eUJElS45gE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDGtgqAqz0c https://archive.org/details/tonylarussasultimatebaseball/Tony%20La%20Russa%27s%20Ultimate%
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Jul 13, 2025 • 2h 20min

Zapped to the Past Episode 193 October 1991

In the month of October 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the super Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe, the bizarre Bouncing Heads, and the derivative Dragon’s Kingdom and wonder just how many times should someone attempt to make a Ghosts ‘n Goblins clone? Games covered in this episode: Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe Bouncing Heads Dragon’s Kingdom Swap 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://c64sets.com/details_db.html?id=8097&t=Speedball%202:%20Brutal%20Deluxe&i=C64%20Instructions https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/6d60dfff78fa46929ab9950401c017f1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRVwpi8WebE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmRyHUZm80Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvwfgJK9QA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWVH4JpqBS0 https://www.mobygames.com/game/30719/swap/covers/
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Jul 6, 2025 • 1h

Zapped to the Past - The Ninjas That Zzap Forgot Special

In this special episode of Zapped to the Past, we slip on our best ninja outfits and investigate those stealthy assassins that somehow avoided the pages and eyes of Zzap! 64. Sneaking from  the shadows, this time we explore… Games covered in this episode: The Lost Ninja Master Ninja Shadow Warrior of Death Ninja Massacre Kid Nicky Radical Ninja 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
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Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 58min

Zapped to the Past Episode 192 October 1991

In the month of October 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the temporal Terminator 2: Judgement Day, the dizzying Darkman, and the vexing Volfied and wonder just how many other people’s greatest hits David Essex might have sung…? Games covered in this episode: Terminator 2: Judgement Day Darkman Volfied 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 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRhTyocbqf7zi_WTcV-fiSGB_haWlk8z/view?usp=sharing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HDPenYIPtg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am9BqZ6eA5c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiUZYLm3CqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NznpZFjd00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoKJpcROgJk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk8mm1Qmt-Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92NdfSeOLA0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDJKWf4y6WQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_E2EHVxNAE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEf_F4vCSpI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSH5yQ9y51M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z5n1uPuw6E&list=RD7Z5n1uPuw6E&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJSwmFUFBNE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl8iYAo90pE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvKiObD2pYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyFfySRBj6Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6onMdSCERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUuCXE6nnNs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4BMxpj7pww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-0-5dlFWzc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG0H4Zp9oqw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzLZU1b7oEI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZzsi1y82Y8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shNlK_FSmug https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV2pIWd58Mg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t99KH0TR-J4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlHcJYFf7Pk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73f6Q_o09Bg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bttu7o3iU_0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbF2swavgSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DECp8LKurKs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFCv86Olk8E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSK71HZOTi4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaBLXLn8cOY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQw0AnO-2lA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6JBBkdPpnw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wpLrW1gqCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSklFgKlGEk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ROiU9kOHeE https://www.lemon64.com/doc/darkman/845 https://www.lemon64.com/doc/volfied/1334
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Jun 22, 2025 • 2h 4min

Zapped to the Past Episode 191 September 1991

In the month of September 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rowdy Rod-Land, the shifty Striker Manager and the angular American 3D Pool and wonder… Why did Roland Browning steal a truck load of chocolate bars? Games covered in this episode: Rod-Land Striker Manager Insector Hecti in the Inter Change American 3D Pool 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/rodland-computer/mode/2up https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/sinclair/entries/0004953/StrikerManager_Back.jpg ITV autumn 1991 Thatcher The Final Days trailer Thunderbirds - Ep.1 | Trapped In The Sky | Full Episode 1993: Make your own THUNDERBIRDS TRACY ISLAND | Blue Peter | Childhood Nostalgia | BBC Archive Classic TV Theme: Tiny Toons Adventures (Full Stereo) BBC 2 Point 4 Children Opening Credits 2point4 Children - Relaxayvoo (4.7) - 1 of 3 Outnumbered | What's a..? | Series 1 Ep1 Grotbags S2E5 - To Build a Better Brat Trap (1992) FULL EPISODE First TV Mayhem - TV-am - 1991 The Tumbleweed 500 Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Cartoon Intro (1990) Victor & Hugo Bunglers in Crime series 1 episode 1 Thames 1991 CITV Bottom Gas - Gasman Frying Pan Scene - British TV Comedy Gas Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGdCBNgrlug The Men's Room Part 1 Paul Merton The Series S1E2 If Looks Could Kill - 1991 - Trailer.avi
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Jun 15, 2025 • 2h 23min

Zapped to the Past Episode 190 September 1991

In the month of September 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the random Rubicon, the not-at-all-Out-Run Out Run Europa, and the bubbly Ball Game and wonder why are so many middle management types getting into cross-country adventures? Games covered in this episode: Out Run Europa 2 Player Soccer Squad The Ball Game Rubicon 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: Outrun Europe (C64) - 1989 U.S. Gold - GTW64 Runrig - Hearthammer (Official Music Video) Roxette - The Big L Crystal Waters - Makin Happy Sabrina Johnston - Peace Mötley Crüe - Primal Scream (Uncensored) Status Quo -  Can't give you more Queensrÿche - Jet City Woman (Official Music Video) Rozalla - Everybody's Free (To Feel Good) [Official HD Music Video] The Wonder Stuff - Sleep Alone The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored (Official Video) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=MORE+TO+LIFE+CLIFF+RICHARD Bryan Adams - Can't Stop This Thing We Started Bizarre Inc - Such a Feeling (Full Version) (Official Video) Brothers In Rhythm - Such a Good Feeling Human Resource - Dominator (Original) Wet Wet Wet - Make It Tonight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o13Vvuh2pEA The Cult - Wild Hearted Son HD Skid Row - Slave To The Grind (Official Music Video) Nine Inch Nails - Head Like A Hole Erasure - Love To Hate You (Official HD Video) Guns N' Roses - Don't Cry Simply Red - Something Got Me Started (Official Video) Prince & The New Power Generation - Cream (Official Music Video) Prince - Cream (Live At Webster Hall - April 20, 2004) Ned's Atomic Dustbin - Trust R.E.M. - The One I Love (Official Music Video) Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits (The 90s Version) [Official Music Video 2023 HD Upgrade] Bros - Try Levellers - One Way (Official Music Video) Scorpions - Wind Of Change (Official Music Video) MARC ALMOND "JACKY" (BEST HD QUALITY) Belinda Carlisle - Live Your Life Be Free (Official HD Music Video) OZZY OSBOURNE - "No More Tears" (Official Video) Fish: Internal Exile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUrIbdEOsBI Kenny Thomas - Best Of You (Official Video) (HD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHPOzQzk9Qo Marillion - Dry Land - Official Music Promo Video 2 Unlimited - Get Ready For This (Official Music Video) Cathy Dennis - Too Many Walls Alice Cooper - Love's A Loaded Gun Flowered Up: Tim Dorney Presents the Remastering of A Life with Brian Ball Game, The - Instructions, Docs - Lemon Amiga
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Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 58min

Zapped to the Past Episode 189 August 1991

In the month of August 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the switchbladeless Switchblade, the vertical F1 GP Circuits, and the middle of the table Manchester United Europe and wonder who thought a racing game without corners was a good idea?  Games covered in this episode: F1 GP Circuits Switchblade Jahangir Khan’s World Championship Squash Man Utd Europe 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: Prayer of the Rollerboys Trailer (1990) https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Terminator-2-Judgment-Day#tab=summary Nothing but Trouble (1991) Trailer | Chevy Chase | Dan Aykroyd https://www.mobygames.com/game/11941/jahangir-khan-world-championship-squash/cover/group-138388/cover-390822/ https://www.mobygames.com/game/11941/jahangir-khan-world-championship-squash/cover/group-138388/cover-390823/ https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Manchester%20United%20Europe%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf

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