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The Commodore 64 had lots of games. Not all of them are good. In Zapped to the Past, we cast a retrospective eye over those games reviewed in each issue of Zzap!64 magazine. Hosted by two lifelong C64 fans, we throw off those rose tinted specs and see if those games are still worth playing today.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 2h 34min
Zapped to the Past Episode 181 June 1991
 
In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the the atomic Atomino, the lurching Great Gurianos and the impressive I Play: 3D Soccer and wonder what would a family of Predators do on a trip to Earth? 
Games covered in this episode:
Atomino
Great Gurianos
I Play: 3D Soccer
Predator 2
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Gladiator (Arcade) Playthrough longplay retro video game
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jason Donovan - Any Dream Will Do
Madonna holiday 1991 (Live)
Pet Shop Boys - Jealousy
Planet Of Sound  - The Pixies
Remember Me With Love
New Model Army - Space
Marillion - Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven) - Official Music Promo Video
Extreme - Get The Funk Out
LaTour - People Are Still Having Sex
Gary Clail On-U Sound System - Escape
Massive Attack - Safe From Harm
Sinead O'Connor - My Special Child (Official Music Video)
Yello - RubberBandMan (Official Video), Full HD (Digitally Remastered and Upscaled)
Vic's 'Club Style' Christmas Song - Shooting Stars Christmas Special 2010 Preview - BBC
Skid Row - Monkey Business (Official Music Video)
Rod Stewart - The Motown Song (with The Temptations) (Official Video)
Lenny Kravitz - It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over (Official Music Video)
Rebel MC feat. Barrington Levy & Tenor Fly - Tribal Base
003-ALL ABOUT EVE - Farewell Mr  Sorrow (1991)
Quartz ft. Dina Carroll - Naked Love (Just Say You Want Me) (Music Video) Remastered
Slowdive - Catch The Breeze (Official Audio)
Paula Abdul - Rush, Rush
Real Love
Omar - There's Nothing Like This
The Brotherhood's 'Drivin'' sample of Omar's 'There's Nothing Like This' | WhoSampled
Carter U.S.M. - Sheriff Fatman
Cubic 22 - Night In Motion (Official Vdeo)
Chesney Hawkes - I'm A Man Not A Boy
Primal Scream - Higher Than the Sun (Official Video)
Alice Cooper - Hey Stoopid
Transvision Vamp - "If Looks Could Kill" (1991)
Inspiral Carpets - Please Be Cruel
ERASURE - Chorus (Official HD Video)
Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
Incognito - Always There ft. Jocelyn Brown
Rollin in My 5.0 - Vanilla Ice Music Video (1991)
Little Lost Sometimes - The Almighty
The Mock Turtles - And Then She Smiles
Kim Appleby - Mama
Chris Rea "Looking For The Summer"
Cola Boy - Seven ways to love
Anthrax, Public Enemy - Bring Tha Noize (Official Music Video)
Heavy D & The Boyz - Now That We Found Love (Official Music Video) ft. Aaron Hall
Billy Bragg – Sexuality (Official Video)
Whitney Houston - My Name Is Not Susan (Official Video)
C+C Music Factory - Things That Make You Go Hmmmm.... (Video Version) ft. Freedom Williams
Songs Sampled in Things That Make You Go Hmmmm... by C+C Music Factory feat. Freedom Williams | WhoSampled
Queensryche - Best I Can (Official Music Video)
Quadrophonia - Wave of the Future
LFO 'We are Back' 1991
https://www.discogs.com/release/3813999-James-Last-And-Orchestra-Pop-Symphonies?srsltid=AfmBOopNU2Q_bDMeJNyFhPDu166gj4oZc_IG_KZgTeunb6w5yv0nKFqs
Broken Wings
Van Halen - Right Now (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]
YELLO - BABY . LP ( FULL  ALBUM )
Sega Master System Longplay - Dead Angle (1989) Sega
Arcade Longplay [663] Dead Angle
  

Mar 3, 2025 • 2h 33min
Zapped to the Past Episode 180 May 1991
 
In the month of May 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Mercenary-esque Moonfall, the shaky Skull and Crossbones and the wanting Warlock: The Avenger and wonder when does a game become just a blatant rip off?
Games covered in this episode:
Skull & Crossbones
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Moonfall
Warlock: The Avenger
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Carola - Fångad Av En Stormvind | Sweden 🇸🇪 | Winner of Eurovision 1991
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 - Eurovision 1991 - Samantha Janus - A message to your heart
eurovision 2001 Sweden 🇸🇪 Friends - Listen to your heartbeat ᴴᴰ
Eurovision 2001 16 United Kingdom *Lindsay Dracass* *No Dream Impossible* 16:9 HQ
Tanel Padar, Dave Benton & 2XL - Everybody | Estonia 🇪🇪 | Winner of Eurovision 2001
Eric Saade - Popular (Sweden) - Live - 2011 Eurovision Song Contest Final
Blue - I Can (United Kingdom) - Live - 2011 Eurovision Song Contest Final
Ell & Nikki - Running Scared (Azerbaijan) Live 2011 Eurovision Song Contest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyJRyif6_kk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxNOynEJ6wc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVH5dn1cxAQ
DALLAS - Season 14 (1990-91) Clip (The Final Scene)
Dallas TV-Movie " J.R. Returns" Opening
Paul Murphy TD: New face of Irish beef was central character in Beef Tribunal
The ENTIRE Story of Thundercats in 59 Minutes
The Girl From Tomorrow فتاة من الغد  الحلقة 01 مترجم
Sharky and george-sharky center stage.avi
Timeless Tales From Hallmark Rapunzel
Stuart Millard - YouTube
Predator 2 (1990) Theatrical Trailer #1
L.A. Story (1991) - The Signpost
L A  Story
Problem Child (1990) Movie || John Ritter, Michael Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried || Review and Facts
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Feb 24, 2025 • 2h 27min
Zapped to the Past Episode 179 May 1991
 In May 1991, the gaming world saw the release of various titles for the Commodore 64. The hosts humorously critique the dismal performance of games like 'Shadow Dancer' and 'Rugby Coach.' They also share nostalgic insights about pop culture, including reflections on music hits like 'The Shoop Shoop Song.' A lively banter ensues about the quirks of pop star Jason Donovan and the influences of bands like Kraftwerk on early 90s dance music. The discussions reveal the charm and challenges of that vibrant era in gaming and music. 

Feb 17, 2025 • 2h 10min
Zapped to the Past Episode 178 April 1991
 
In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the sensational SWIV, the lacking Loopz, and the harmless Hunt for Red October and wonder how many moustaches were the stars of films in the 90s?
Games covered in this episode:
SWIV
The Hunt for Red October
Back to the Future III
Loopz
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SWIV Instructions
The Hunt for red October Instructions
What went wrong with Highlander II: The Quickening? | Den of Geek
Highlander 2: The Quickening - UK Trailer
Back to the Future 3 Instructions
Loopz Instructions
  

Feb 10, 2025 • 2h 35min
Zapped to the Past Episode 177 April 1991
 
In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the lively Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, the judicial Judge Dredd and the experimental Exterminator and wonder… How bad does an impersonation of Noel Coward need to be to erase your memory?
 
Games covered in this episode:
Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge
Judge Dredd
Saint Dragon
Kentucky Racing
Exterminator
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From Homebrew Game Development to Becoming a Tech Tour de Force with Director, Product & Solutions Marketing at Acquia, Alan Botwright - E7
Brides Of Dracula (C64) - 1992 Gonzo Games - GTW64
BSB - The Power Station - Last Day
david icke on terry wogan show 1991 in FULL
Discovering Kinsey – Series One, Episode One | btvfloc
The Fast Show - Monkfish -1- Inspector Monkfish
The Americans (TV Series 2013–2018) - IMDb
BBC Finders Keepers 1982
CITV's Finders Keepers - Series 3 Episode 1 - 23rd March 1993
  

Feb 3, 2025 • 2h 3min
Zapped to the Past Episode 176 April 1991
 
In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the derisory Dick Tracy, the hungry Huxley Pig and the excellent CJ’s Elephant Antics and wonder …How painful would a kick in the Kravitz actually be?
Games covered in this episode:
CJ’s Elephant Antics
Dick Tracy
Huxley Pig
Gazza II
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New Zealand Story V1 (C64) - 1989 Ocean - GTW64
The Wonder Stuff - The Size Of A Cow
Silver Bullet - Undercover Anarchist
What Went Right With… Silver Bullet aka Silvah Bullet?
Transvision Vamp - (I Just Wanna) B with U (promo video 1991)
Pete Wylie And The Farm - Sinful (1991 Scary jiggin' with doctor Love)
Milltown Brothers - Here I Stand
Bananarama - Long Train Running (Official Video)
Queensrÿche - Silent Lucidity (Official Music Video)
Electronic - Get The Message (Official Music Video) [HD Upgrade]
Vic Reeves and the Roman Numerals - Born Free (TOTP)
De La Soul - Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) (Official Music Video) [HD]
Blur - There's No Other Way (Official Music Video)
EMF - Children (Official Music Video)
AC/DC - Are You Ready (Official HD Video)
Luther Vandross - Power of Love (Love Power) (Official Video)
808 STATE OooPS FEATURING BJORK
Cinderella - Heartbreak Station
The KLF - Last Train To Trancentral (Live From The Lost Continent) (Official Video)
Seal - Future Love Paradise (Reprise)
Cathy Dennis - Touch Me (All Night Long)
Nomad - Just a Groove
The Farm - Don't Let Me Down (Remastered Video) (1991)
Lonnie Gordon - Gonna Catch You
The Other Side of Summer
Wall of Sound - Wikipedia
Secchi feat. Orlando Johnson - I Say Yeah
Sting - The Soul Cages (Official Music Video)
  

Jan 27, 2025 • 2h 28min
Zapped to the Past Episode 175 March 1991
 
In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the lauded Last Ninja 3, the speedy Supercars and the turgid Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles and wonder how often are ninja weapon parts hidden in the toilet?
Games covered in this episode:
Last Ninja 3
Supercars
Welltris
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles
Turbo Kart Racer
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The Birmingham Six, [World in Action, 1991]
Near Death (1989) - IMDb
Taking The Floor - BBC1 Sitcom - British Comedy Guide
Jumble series 2 episode 1 Anglia TV 1992
The Winjin Pom S01E01 - 16th March 1991
More TV Memories – Movies Games And Videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-68D_KmMsHA
Movies Games & Videos: 'New' Games Systems (Reupload)
BBC One's Fast Friends Opening Titles - 1991
King Ralph (1991) Trailer | John Goodman | Peter O'Toole
Golden Braid (1990 Australian Movie)
Welltris video game manual (8 bit) : Infogrames : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive 

Jan 13, 2025 • 2h 24min
Zapped to the Past Episode 174 March 1991
 
In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the laborious Line of Fire, the stale Super Monaco GP and the tedious Total Recall and wonder how many reiterations of Gary Numan are actually out there…
Games covered in this episode:
Super Monaco GP
Line of Fire
3D Pinball
Total Recall
Dragonstrike
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Super Monaco GP -Versions Comparison- #61
Hale And Pace And The Stonkers The Stonk
R.E.M.   || OUT OF TIME  ||  1991
The Charlatans - Over Rising HD
Ned's Atomic Dustbin - Happy (Video)
Roxette - Joyride (Official Video) [Remastered]
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Official HD Music Video)
Happy Mondays - Loose Fit (Official Music Video)
The Mock Turtles - Can You Dig It?
RIDE - Today Forever (FULL EP)
Rod Stewart - Rhythm of My Heart (Official Video)
1st RECORDING OF: Rhythm Of My Heart - René Shuman (1986)
Runrig - Rhythm Of My Heart (Official Music Video)
Queen - I'm Going Slightly Mad (Official Video)
Megadeth - Hangar 18
Vixen - Not A Minute Too Soon
Scritti Politti With Shabba Ranks - She's A Woman  (Official Music Video) Remastered
Gary Numan - Heart (Promo Video) HD
Pet Shop Boys - Where the streets have no name (I can't take my eyes off you) (Official Video) [HD]
Let There Be Love / Simple Minds (Single-Version)
Jane's Addiction - Been Caught Stealing (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault
Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91 (1991)
Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta - Grease Dream Mix (Single Version)
Yesterday Today
James - Sit Down (1991)
Snap Megamix (1991)
Gary Clail On-U Sound System - Human Nature
The Rolling Stones - Highwire - OFFICIAL PROMO
Dannii Minogue - Love and Kisses (4K Enhanced)
C+C Music Factory - Here We Go Let's Rock & Roll
Inspiral Carpets - Caravan
Little Angels - Product Of The Working Class
Lenny Kravitz - Always On The Run (Official Music Video)
INXS - By My Side (Official Music Video)
Vanilla Ice - I Love You
Night Ride Home
The Simpsons -  Big City (Spacemen 3 song )  scene
Spacemen 3 - I Love You - Recurring
 Ice Cube - Endangered Species (Tales From The Darkside) [Remix]
The KLF - The White Room   1991 full album
San Francisco
Helloween – Pink Bubbles Go Ape
Kitchens of Distinction - Strange Free World [Full Album]
Total Recall V1 (C64) - 1990 Ocean - GTW64
https://www.zzap64.co.uk/cgi-bin/displaypage.pl?issue=066&page=066&magazine=zzap
https://mocagh.org/ssi/dstrike-manual.pdf 

Dec 25, 2024 • 2h 18min
Zapped to the Past - Christmas Cracker 2024
 
‘Tis once again the most merry of seasons and here at Zapped to the Past we get together to chat about all things Christmas. We are full of festive cheer to have a very special guest to add some much needed sauce to proceedings as we discuss our favourite, and not so favourite, things of 2024 and reminisce about films, tv and music we enjoyed in our youths. We hope you enjoy this seasonal special and will see you all again in 2025! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from us at Zapped to the Past!
 
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Dec 16, 2024 • 56min
Zapped to the Past - The Games That Zzap Forgot Special - 3
 
In the third of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we slip on our detective hats and once again investigate the games that somehow avoided the pages and eyes of Zzap! 64. This time we explore the fiery Force Seven, the dubious Space Doubt and the knee heavy Subway Vigilante.
 
Games covered in this episode:
Force Seven
Space Doubt
Star Ball
Subway Vigilante
 
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