Zapped to the Past

In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-nineteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the roaring Rocket Ranger, the woeful WEC Le Mans, and the meandering Menace and wonder who thought Pongout was a good idea for a game?  Games covered in this episode: Rocket Ranger Spaceball Soldier of Light Super Stunt Man Star Ray Supersports Menace Operation Hormuz Wec Le Mans R-Type Robocop 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 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://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Games/Soldier%20of%20Light%20(Xain'd%20Sleena)%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdf https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/SoldierOfLighteurope/page/n1/mode/2up https://drive.google.com/file/d/13v__VC96GtawtpGqYr286qijyTqO5-vV/view?usp=drive_link https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adventures-baron-munchausen-trauma-behind-classic-1193214/ https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=1069 https://archive.org/stream/Le_Mans_1982_Commodore/Le_Mans_1982_Commodore_djvu.txt https://www.retrogamer.net/retro_games80/the-making-of-robocop/ https://riverside.fm/studio/zapped-to-the-past?t=02b9da0cb56be111c754

In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighteen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the laser focused LED Storm, the thumpy TKO, and the terrible Techno Cop and wonder who can’t tell the difference between a Jet Bike and a Jet Ski!? Games covered in this episode: LED Storm Techno Cop Terrafighter TKO Steel Golf Master Jet Bike Simulator Master Blaster Tiger Road Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ 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 would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast 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: LED Storm – an unusual game with an unusual history | System11 - blog LED Storm (Arcade)/Version Differences - The Cutting Room Floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMJkVa7GwFA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XrkKMRusSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek3JcWgNGeM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKjuZYuxkT0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eROvIrln2g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nawxTlhxHVY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_w3dkUy3BI&list=PL74194E870D543510

In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventeen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the zany Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, the putrid Pasteman Pat, and the stylish SDI and wonder how many simply breads make up the town of Hucknall-on-the-Rye?  Games covered in this episode: Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders Pasteman Pat Ghost Hunters SDI Dragon Ninja Powerplay Hockey Super Hero Superman: The Man of Steel Jocky Wilson’s Darts Challenge Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ 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 would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast 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.tedagame.com/zak-site/newspaper.htm https://youtu.be/YGialS6x1Mw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMANRPcVVIU&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAmBtwwhKl8 https://zxart.ee/release/id:221509/mode:view/filename:GhostHunters.txt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Like_a_Prayer_(album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muDZD3wgoHI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjzZh6-h9fM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbjBsgFXToE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKjnu_xy4SE https://spinditty.com/genres/The-50-Greatest-Japanese-Metal-Bands-of-All-Time https://www.classicpopmag.com/2021/08/sexpress-mark-moore-interview/ https://amiga.abime.net/games/view/superman-the-man-of-steel#manuals

In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the juddery Jordan Vs Bird, the questionable Question of Sport, and the zappy Zamzara and wonder when will the incessant, never ending respawning enemies in games end!? Games covered in this episode: Batman: The Caped Crusader Jordan Vs Bird Spitting Image Better Dead than Alien Zamzara A Question of Sport Circus Games Afterburner Peter Pack Rat 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 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

In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the gruesome Guerilla War, the exasperating Espionage, and the Net-tastic Neuromancer and wonder at what point is too far to slap a licence on a game it was never intended for?  Games covered in this episode: Thunder Blade Guerilla War Live and Let Die Neuromancer Espionage Rack ‘Em 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 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.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Arcade/Manual/formated/Thunder_Blade_-_1987_-_Sega.pdf https://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcade_Manuals_and_Schematics/Thunder_Blade_Deluxe_Type_Owners_Manual.pdf https://cinephiliabeyond.org/manhunter/ http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=8 https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&onglet=notices&num=830

In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fourteen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rudimentary Return of the Jedi, the diabolical Double Dragon, and the terrific Times of Lore, and wonder just how bad a game must be when you have to apologise for it in your own manual…  Games covered in this episode: Microprose Soccer Double Dragon International Rugby Simulator Return of the Jedi Hellfire Attack Times of Lore 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.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Microprose_Soccer https://www.lemon64.com/game/double-dragon-ocean https://www.lemon64.com/doc/double-dragon-ocean/863 https://www.classicpopmag.com/2021/07/new-order-technique/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVo2WWbI_Bk&ab_channel=GaryMoore-Topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pLXa0EZv84 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ra8X_8waA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGh3Kzc4ZWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hny-qhQcDzI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPWqV_dMdmY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoL3TUfLStg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuZdFb-45ns https://drive.google.com/file/d/18u9pS9m945J5raVkk7Cha6UYAwk9LVYs/view?usp=sharing https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Times_of_Lore

In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the Egyptian Total Eclipse, the waterlogged Ocean Conqueror and the festering Fist+ and wonder if we will get through another thousand games without going insane… Games covered in this episode: Total Eclipse Blip - Video Classics Exploding Fist+ Rambo III Ocean Conqueror Gaplus 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 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=7vhhTvcLoRw&ab_channel=SimpleMindsVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqZS89jFCFg&ab_channel=RickAstley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpcc43NV394&ab_channel=DefLeppardVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2r2nDhTzO4&ab_channel=poisonVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36nWNAvtwrw&ab_channel=PopWillEatItselfVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yARVs1ZNLjU&ab_channel=TheSundaysVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqF9UjEsue8&ab_channel=SExpressVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e08TWflUAo&ab_channel=livinginaboxmusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BURBlSYPmBU&ab_channel=AtlanticRecords https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Eg9auy2Bs&ab_channel=ShakinStevensVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGm6oSPFnXo&ab_channel=Scorpions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzqqVFb9p4U&ab_channel=DepecheMode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-J9EqDV7M&ab_channel=JesusJones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-J9EqDV7M&ab_channel=JesusJones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El1kgCqD7Xk&ab_channel=PaulaAbdulVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxGYHnTRMAw&ab_channel=VixenVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxGYHnTRMAw&ab_channel=VixenVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i28UEoLXVFQ&ab_channel=CinderellaVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-qwoslmkQQ&ab_channel=JustJoe

In this second of a 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 political Seaside Special, the waterlogged Aqua Race, and the powerful Brian Jack’s Superstar Challenge. Games covered in this episode: Seaside Special BC’s Quest for Tyres Aqua Racer On Field Baseball Almazz Brian Jack’s Superstar Challenge 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 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

In the month of January 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twelve of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rancid Roy of the Rovers, the spacious Star Trek: The Rebel Universe, and the chucklesome Caveman Ugh-Lympics, and wonder why the kidnapping of a football team would not include the police in some way…  Games covered in this episode: Pacmania Roy of the Rovers Game Over 2 Star Trek: The Rebel Universe Risk Fast Break Caveman Ugh-Lympics 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 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=WXffJCS0Rlk&ab_channel=AmstradCPCWorld https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street_in_the_United_Kingdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcz0JKjtmvI https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101659/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAO80pxQAHY http://www.rogerstevenson.com/puppets.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-2vAyvMSvA&ab_channel=lec0roh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ccyoBhuh8&ab_channel=acidonia150 http://www.tonyhusband.co.uk/about.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7IXvqWjcaY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liyy7foK_cE&ab_channel=JohnBidden72 http://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/risk.pdf http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=93&show_all=1 https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Microsoft_DOS//Manual/formated/Caveman_Ugh-Lympics.pdf

January 1989 brought a slew of games for the Commodore 64, including the overly ambitious Operation Wolf and the lackluster Artura. The hosts humorously critique these games, blending nostalgia with skepticism about their designs. They also explore the cultural landscape of the time, connecting significant events like the fall of the Berlin Wall to pop music trends. Engaging anecdotes flow as they dissect the gaming experiences and the era's catchy tunes, revealing both fond memories and playful critiques.