Zapped to the Past

In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the turgid Thundercross, the double featured Dan Dare II, and torturous Task III, and wonder if we can have a P please, Bob. Games covered in this episode: 4th & Inches Thundercross Blockbusters Dan Dare II Snooker And Pool Task III Soko-Ban 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://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/4th_inches.pdf https://www.digitpress.com/library/interviews/interview_bob_whitehead.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seventh_son_of_a_seventh_son https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYr3OJOXk60 https://archive.org/details/dandare2_manual/page/n1/mode/2up https://www.6581-8580.com/socse/index.php?field=title&sorting=title&view=ASC&page=1&wildcard=off&add_fields=&query=task+III&term_counts=0

In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the spacefaring Skyfox II, the haunting Heli Drop, and the seaward Strike Fleet, and wonder what exactly is the difference between a Mandroid and a Cyborg… Games covered in this episode: Strike Fleet Knight Games 2 Skyfox II …Traz Mandroid Heli Drop  Scumball  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://archive.org/details/Strike_Fleet_1987_Electronic_Arts/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64//Manual/formated/Strike_Fleet_-_1987_-_Electronic_Arts.pdf https://datassette.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/manuais/knight_games2-_space_trilogy1987english_software.pdf http://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/skyfox2.txt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTkfK2g4pKI&ab_channel=PetShopBoysParlophone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1AL2oTiTU0&ab_channel=pojk_tant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMlYM0V-uU&ab_channel=LondonRecordings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL1kQQbhmY8&ab_channel=AliceCooperVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWSi5MMEIOA&ab_channel=DeaconBlueVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96bsUwvoHxc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIe1R8cAOUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlH9Ijor2k4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6OkWq1noKM&ab_channel=TheMission-Topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnbl7JISK_g&ab_channel=BigDaddyAEL1964 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqLhCei_Nxw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka_ALgG9hqY

In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the bouncy BMX Kidz, the blocky Bravestarr, and the clever Code Hunter, and wonder what kind of acting school a barbarian would go to… Games covered in this episode: Predator Bmx Kidz Bravestarr Jetboys Code Hunter Droid Dreams Mach Rastan Saga Apollo 18 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://archive.org/details/Predator_1987_Activision https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/shattered-dreams-broken-c64-games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaMo4k7iG7s&ab_channel=Excelsior%27sDomain https://batteriesnotincluded.fandom.com/wiki/Batteries_not_included#The_Fix-Its https://www.saltypopcorn.co.uk/charts/box-office.php?chart=19880318 https://remix64.com/track/glyn-r-brown/rastan/ https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/shattered-dreams-broken-c64-games

In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the impressive Ikari Warriors, the slippery Slaine, and the sub-par Sub Battle Simulator, and wonder who on earth thought moving options was a good idea…? Games covered in this episode: Ikari Warriors Sub Battle Simulator Mini-Putt World Tour Golf The Hunt for Red October Test Drive Slaine Gauntlet 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://archive.org/details/Sub_Battle_Simulator_1987_Epyx/mode/2up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3aJgvqSUuY https://www.karaoke-lyrics.net/lyrics/soundtrack-willy-fog/around-the-world-with-willy-fog-486845 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqgxkiJGDmc&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u0EySV4coY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0SA1gXgkWA https://youtu.be/4Lxk_K-ceag?t=282 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdOZDfQDw6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbGrqvdSLtc&list=PLG4XYwGlLoam3s5rWxPzvifMU1OHRhVb5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrG45Vm3P34&ab_channel=MikeRoden https://www.mobygames.com/game/c64/hunt-for-red-october https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Hunt%20for%20Red%20October%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf

In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the impossible IO, the blasty Battle Valley, and the maudlin Masters of the Universe - The Movie, and wonder… Why did He-Man prefer to wear furry underpants - even after he arrived in 80s USA? Games covered in this episode: IO Masters of the Universe - The Movie Fruit Machine Simulator Sidewalk Zybex Point X A Question of Scruples Battle Valley 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://nowmusic.com/*/CD/NOW-That-s-What-I-Call-Music-11/7CJ01QPU000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXcI7YROuHE&ab_channel=Contraflow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQHhqDRn4_c&ab_channel=LiliCi https://www.discogs.com/release/57769-Various-Hip-Hop-20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ut5tHfbaJA&ab_channel=TalkingHeads https://www.discogs.com/release/7657669-Various-The-Chart-Show-Rock-The-Nation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz-4AUt9C8s&list=RDEMyrqvZxBbd0CGvStOOjPWOA&start_radio=1 https://www.discogs.com/release/349367-Various-Hip-Hop-And-Rapping-In-The-House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVeF1rwZcrE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofL-ePVAshs

In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the protected Project Stealth Fighter, the limp Little Green Man, and the Greedy Garfield, and wonder how much a first class return to Osmium costs…? Games covered in this episode: Project Stealth Fighter Demon Stalkers Zip Side Arms I, Ball II  Little Green Man Osmium Garfield - Big Fat Hairy Deal 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://openretro.org/file/5a5e3c01340299e3eb079ec5c7389d9d0cdcaef1 https://archive.org/details/Project_Stealth_Fighter_1987_Microprose_Software https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Project_Stealth_Fighter https://www.myabandonware.com/game/retrograde-52a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhkNb3XXats&ab_channel=AswadVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Shn9vTPTs&ab_channel=GlenGoldsmithVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhEwUqnAtbU&ab_channel=ohnoitisnathan78 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfqrL3SNKtg&ab_channel=lijger22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW8cKJRkAnE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGm0rDIg050 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SlecJKbTE&ab_channel=Ludvigsen1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFUrvfulrgs&ab_channel=xxxtitanheadroomxxx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMI81yIlT0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHlUE6kLBng&ab_channel=Jean-PierreChartrand

In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the destructive Deflektor, the grim Galactic Games and the awful ATV Simulator, and wonder what a night out at Butlins listening to Digital Persuasion would be like. Games covered in this episode: 720 Ninja Hamster I, Alien Jinks Deflektor ATV Simulator Grand Prix Simulator Ramparts Galactic Games 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.bbfc.co.uk/education/case-studies/robocop-1987 https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/413-robocop-forum-satire-violence-and-state-of-the-art/ https://headstuff.org/entertainment/film/robocop-turns-30/

In the month of February1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the turgid Through the Trap Door, the BBC styled Bone Cruncher, and the fiery Firetrap, and wonder where in the world is Gary Lineker? Games covered in this episode: Matchday 2 Eye Bone Cruncher Out Run Firetrap Freddy Hardest Through the Trap Door Gary Lineker’s Superstar Soccer 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.eurogamer.net/the-boy-behind-the-biggest-coin-op-conversion-of-the-80s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjsKmlR5sxI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_Winter_Olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JiA5pMqbfY&ab_channel=FoxMulder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ENzmIQao8&ab_channel=UzumakiPlayroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdDJlgEqKLY&list=PLZGhb4y8Y9l1CxaLrrmlqp6FKLU_mv2qv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5wSPh1Yuts&ab_channel=cyberchips  

In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the vapid Vengeance, the heroic Hunter’s Moon, and the knapsack wearing Knightmare, and wonder where would a man taking a dump keep a spade? Games covered in this episode: Hunter’s Moon Clever and Smart Psycho Soldier Knightmare Inside Outing Bad Cat Flying Shark Vengeance 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=tofY0pNdlxg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=684yGJRre0A https://youtu.be/y4y13vnGXec https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Vengeanceeurope/

In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the awful Andy Capp, the painful Platoon and the woeful Winter Olympiad 88 and wonder if we should at least try and say a friendly hello before we kill every alien on their own planet. Games covered in this episode: Platoon Super G-Man Andy Capp Lifeforce Beat It  Mask II Out of this World Winter Olympiad 88 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://ia800907.us.archive.org/31/items/uta_Andy_Capp_1987_Mirrorsoft_5614/Extras/Inlay_back.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyDNdoLrqxo&ab_channel=Kylie%26Dannii https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-icrGMp3uk&ab_channel=CliffRichard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEJdfDD4dVg&ab_channel=PrefabSproutVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kGX3TvwYQk&ab_channel=fritz5135 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k23W7--8DgQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0E9urVs-2o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQYzDU7RJEg&ab_channel=JohnnyHatesJazzVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-3do6PA8T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-r_X3kuQrw&list=OLAK5uy_lh9Y6a2tFBVzR1BYUarIVk-cx5_5fCqsg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4qh_9vH1Ww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5TXy488OMU https://archive.org/details/winter-olympiad-88/Winter%20Olympiad%2088%20intro/mode/2up