Zapped to the Past

In the month of October 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the hoary Hotshot, the sunny Summer Olympiad and the swimmy Scuba Kidz, and wonder if there is any animal Andy Serkis cannot play? Games covered in this episode: Summer Olympiad Stunt Bike Simulator Scuba Kidz Scorpius Ball Blasta The Fury Psycho Pigs UXB Hotshot Ricochet 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: Deadl0ck site - https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Summer_Olympiad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxQqUhsNsGQ&ab_channel=AustralianAirLeague https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGXyaRbJvN8&ab_channel=TViNTROCHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajNxBSxL8BY&ab_channel=SormaNo3

In the month of October 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the copycat Katakis, the muscle destroying Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge, and the laborious LA Crackdown, and wonder just who this mysterious character on a winged horse from ancient Greece could be? Games covered in this episode: Katakis Mr Wino Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge Trojan Warrior Tracksuit Manager Diamond LA Crackdown The Vindicator 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://www.atlantis-prophecy.org/recollection/?load=interviews&id_interview=105 https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/katakis/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC-_5Y7iBUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G-u1OH9E7Q&ab_channel=Agamingchannel%28byL.R.%29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKQwgpaLR6o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rWyNFiKq2A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-PgagRvL9A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoL3TUfLStg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t50ZPY8Fby4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMyxLbpxS6U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RD619rIfjs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s8glZ-efMg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8B0uQpwZs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV9WQ32MH2Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uZQFOfMSfY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9EbR0ckb40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP3DWSDiKIU https://youtu.be/vKgjGX7SwqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkV-K2z357w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9TfMfmg_9w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbyKo9HOyw4&t=32s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qOwDah6Qc8 http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=82&title=L.A.%20Crackdown

In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the supersonic Slimey’s Mine, the massive Mickey Mouse and the pathetic Professional Snooker Simulator and wonder… exactly how many gladiators of ancient Rome were killed via ornithological means…?    Games covered in this episode: Slimey’s Mine European 5-A-Side Mickey Mouse Fernandez Must Die Battle Ships Kane II Sword Slayer Professional Snooker Simulator 19 Part 1 - Boot Camp 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://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Fernandez%20Must%20Die%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf https://www.radiorewind.co.uk/sounds/new_fm_tx_trailer_64k.mp3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourteen_Days_in_May https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Women_on_the_Moon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unusual_deaths http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/10/newsid_2504000/2504243.stm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggs_%27n%27_Baker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hit_Man_and_Her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfZzTGAFaD0&ab_channel=NaySmith https://nostalgiacentral.com/television/tv-by-decade/tv-shows-1980s/toksvig/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nblpob8gyzs&ab_channel=ComicsKingdom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_(1987_TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Edwards https://db.hfsplay.fr/files/2020/04/03/Battleship_-_Elite_Systems_Ltd_3gFdxNq.pdf https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/19th-bootcamp-pt2/ https://shop.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-snugzy-harry-kane-mini-me-doll/snugzykane

In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In the mighty episode one-hundred of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the slinky Salamander, the nefarious Netherworld and the ropey Road Blasters and wonder… exactly how dirty would a world need to get for soap bubble manufacturing to be an industry…?  Games covered in this episode: Salamander I-Xera Blood Brothers The Empire Strikes Back Netherworld Beach Buggy Simulator Road Blasters Knight Tyme 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://www.mobygames.com/game/63143/blood-brothers/cover/group-139348/cover-394202/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perm_(hairstyle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M9DC2DFtGs&ab_channel=eclecticalchemy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHeiwNXkJyw

In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninjary-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the less ninjary Last Ninjary 2, the more ninjary Ninjary Scooter Simulator, and the ninjaless Night Racer, and wonder how much grease does it take to grease a rusty mining cart…? Games covered in this episode: Last Ninja 2: Back With A Vengeance  Rogue Night Racer Typhoon The President is Missing Ninja Scooter Simulator Dizzy Football Manager 2 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clR1O1ykNo8&ab_channel=K2E2SSurya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re81kZ6rxL4&list=OLAK5uy_n8xoFtP-O65tXsbhubpeYCAJkBWpQ_QWM&index=6&ab_channel=Siouxsie%26TheBanshees-Topic https://ghoulieguide.com/monster-genealogy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGX_9Lk0wG8&ab_channel=groovedigger00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpqaNjtaU6o&ab_channel=CocteauTwins-Topic https://www.discogs.com/release/3248525-Various-And-The-Beat-Goes-On-34-Dance-Hits-Of-The-70s https://www.discogs.com/release/15554781-Foster-Allen-The-Worlds-Of-Mick-Foster-Tony-Allen https://www.discogs.com/release/5870-Various-Balearic-Beats-The-Album-Vol-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGHMS_zh0zM&ab_channel=A.M.V https://www.discogs.com/master/116623-Various-Miami-Vice-III https://archive.org/details/c64man_president-is-missing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWtXbK_sZno&ab_channel=MorrisseysMonkey

In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the meandering Metropolis, the shonky Shackled and the drowsy Dark Side and wonder… Why would gristle even be chubby in the first place? Games covered in this episode: Dark Side Metropolis Chubby Gristle Marauder Oops! Aquanaut Crazy Paving Shackled Bruce Lee 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

In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dreary Dark Castle, the torpid To Hell and Back, and the sorry Street Fighter, and wonder just how many talents does Julio Inglesias have up his sleeve? Games covered in this episode: Hawkeye Vixen Super Trolley Poltergeist To Hell and Back Street Fighter Dream Warrior Dark Castle The Games - Winter 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 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.discogs.com/release/2736814-Various-Hot-City-Nights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxZInIyOBXk&ab_channel=PatBenatarVEVO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eight_Legged_Groove_Machine https://www.discogs.com/release/46544-Various-The-House-Sound-Of-London-Vol-IV-The-Jackin-Zone https://www.discogs.com/release/256241-Jellybean-Jellybean-Rocks-The-House https://www.discogs.com/release/205788-Various-Rap-Trax-20-Mega-Rap-House-Trax https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG-6d8k2ARA https://www.discogs.com/release/73358-Various-House-Hallucinates-Pump-Up-London-Volume-One https://archive.org/details/ToHellAndBack_C64 https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Dark%20Castle%20%28USA%29%20%28Side%20A%29/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Castle https://www.lemon64.com/doc/games-winter-edition/604

In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the frightful Flintstones, the divisive Desolator, and the brutal (but dull) Barbarian II, and wonder why C3PO never presented himself in such a way to Master Luke… Games covered in this episode: Barbarian II - The Dungeon of Drax The Flintstones Star Wars Droids Hercules Hopping Mad Every Second Counts Desolator Destruct Beyond the Ice Palace 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://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/barbarian-3/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6JpxDebokM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiMFvx43vpw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3Urr8J3RYQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDoNutREuO8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gU5Vg2JokU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weR4Qg0sPaU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpNw7jYkbVc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWx90OQhnl8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdfqWEqObhM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJqNM19ueMs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-xpJRwIA-Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FFTQRmsK0k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yUihyOKxww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQOmDUnt8Hs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBg8-q9NPjA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Q1eUQfNsg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cFl62rIgKg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJncHEZ3URs https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2022/02/thundercats-early-screens/ https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/thundercats-2/

In the month of July 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the crappy Karnov, the brain busting Brainstorm, and the lackluster Lazer Tag, and wonder if lazer tag players play with their taggers out…? Games covered in this episode: Brainstorm Karnov Pro Golf Infiltrator II - The Next Day Bionic Commandos Lazer Tag Fifth Quadrant Storm Bringer 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://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/karnov-v1/ https://library.essex.ac.uk/NVALA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%931994_British_broadcasting_voice_restrictions https://showreel.thetvroom.com/talent-profiles/7513/kelly-chris/ https://en.everybodywiki.com/I_Can_Do_That_(UK_TV_series)

In the month of July 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the woeful Wizard Warz, the ropey Roadwars, and the trippy Thrust 2, and wonder if you will give generously to those suffering from Low Polyism? Games covered in this episode: The Great Giana Sisters Trigger Happy Wizard Warz Deluxe Monopoly Tangent Skate Crazy Thrust II Roadwars 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://www.retrogamer.net/retro_games80/the-making-of-the-great-giana-sisters/ https://pdfslide.net/documents/wizard-warz-ml1-manual-pc.html?page=1 https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/monopoly.txt https://retrogames.biz/games/c64/skate-crazy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlzFRNCb0xI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vazw6cfrw9s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUqwlAsGXBI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3vFPkuovsU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gti22zo6sm0&ab_channel=PsychedelicFursVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUi_S6YWjZw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA9NNq_6N-w&ab_channel=georgemichaelVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Agwu_5J14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0P1eNlCQIU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIkOVe0MF1k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjhfH5P5ZEM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TimBgWOCv0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-qK5MNSwoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0_WRqoOx2Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg0lyIYHMMs&ab_channel=LondonRecordings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xef60FAN6Vk&ab_channel=PopWillEatItselfVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDDJPbWq22E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbXsbGSoIWk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGH_16SICL0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA2V7fIzoOY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6qBh6pij3Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTDoDDjsxTg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POWsFzSFLCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpxhRS6k3rg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2atWm2ZabJw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j7E7pvLxmI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlRWUgID8Jw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XKDTOiNqdE