Zapped to the Past

In the month of June 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the monstrous Muncher, the forgettable Forgotten Worlds, and the lacklustre Las Vegas Casino and wonder how Chewits managed to get a game made out of them? Games covered in this episode: Forgotten Worlds Las Vegas Casino Para Assault Course Xenon Rockstar Ate My Hamster The Muncher 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.youtube.com/watch?v=nKGk9qg9A9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-xD0LMP0DA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzHUM1jPZ3E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Qf2c1xr2I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkUOACGtGfA https://www.whosampled.com/sample/72174/Soul-II-Soul-Back-to-Life-Graham-Central-Station-The-Jam/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1bjbBwpRSE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EdmHSTwmWY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez60xQWhI2Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECFKFBeRwvo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY9o7X6pGPc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGpV0Ot3EeM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4C4NiVKrXk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VAe_gCBDmI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1iRaS3gqws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s62XlZ-O7pM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sOjdusDUzE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB6b5puSpLw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulOLYnOthIw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jryzYobYDdc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czAOngHlJ-A&ab_channel=CarlosSabaterTarife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbv22ZRUfhY&ab_channel=TheLastArcticMuser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ_9OXiqqfg&ab_channel=MegaCityFour-Topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSzDhGqC61Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y1TZXc5DiY&ab_channel=CyndiLauperVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2dORQp78vM

In the month of May 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the despicable Deep, the shonky Speedzone and the Spacey Ace 2088 and wonder just where US Gold are finding this slew of shonky arcades to port…? Games covered in this episode: Renegade III - The Final Chapter Speedzone The Deep F-14 Tomcat Last Duel Chicago 30s Journey to the Centre of the Earth ACE 2088 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.mobygames.com/game/53904/the-deep/cover/group-148423/cover-419953/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV0nDmhdCyI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YxWpEeH-lY&ab_channel=ESC1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sl-jhEpBpM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XqtOYoiVDU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc-9vF9F_eg https://anightmareonelmstreet.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_deaths_in_the_A_Nightmare_on_Elm_Street_films#A_Nightmare_on_Elm_Street_4:_The_Dream_Master_(film) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcnjlBHnPkQ https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Amstrad_CPC/manual/Formated/Chicago_30-s_-_1988_-_Topo_Soft.pdf https://www.mobygames.com/game/66030/ace-2088/cover/group-138505/cover-391323/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fd3SwjpK-unmVuY5wGbrI0Ug7_Fo-fA8/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1843RCCywGmgozgcQAtmKoWIgOfvbX80d/view?usp=sharing

In the month of May 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the blasty Bomb Fusion, the shooty Silkworm, and the rambling Realm of the Trolls, and wonder who thought football divisions based on magazines was a good idea?  Games covered in this episode: Silkworm Turbo Esprit Action Service Bomb Fusion Realm of the Trolls Human Killing Machine Gary Lineker’s Hotshot Run the Gauntlet 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.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Turbo_esprit_(K7)_(Durell_Software)_(1986)_(Small_Clamp_Case)_-_(Back).jpg The making of Turbo Esprit, the Spectrum game set in Romford that predated GTA | Eurogamer.net https://archive.org/details/Action_Service_1989_Cobrasoft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDC-BjIKBx8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmHGAdkToaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VV7dhzX5BI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4duZjxusGM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzLu9UH1XyE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxgRUyzgs0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ty8NTNj6JI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQGimkZGvAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLdGBDg-WAE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT7IpRx08tE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te-jTA8g8Ys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHIsIVB7C8A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb5u3hq0OvQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2RXgHfqYx0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgqB74DAPtM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pyxKqdtrH8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbMSN7DSNYo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy5SHzaNzhw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JduG0nT1Q3s https://www.discogs.com/release/1134062-The-Shadows-Steppin-To-The-Shadows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh_h8JAvXUE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB4TGLsOKIk https://www.badgamehalloffame.com/human-killing-machine/ http://www.gremlinarchive.com/index.php/2016/10/16/gary-linekers-hot-shot/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAn-dO9Oy-I

In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the great Grand Prix Circuit, the maudlin Munsters and the basic Blasteroids, and wonder why would a piece of sentient cabbage be the ultimate boss in any game!? Games covered in this episode: Blasteroids Zone Trooper The Munsters Who Framed Roger Rabbit Mini-Golf Orion Grand Prix Circuit 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: http://www.javalemmings.com/DMA/DMA1_5.htm https://lemmings.info/hello-world/ https://retroarcadia.blog/2023/01/18/my-life-with-the-munsters-on-atari-st/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63g3w04PV4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYNeoTXe-SE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myt3vSgaM9w https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/erik-and-lyle-menendez/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-o8_ebZxf0&ab_channel=AnnyasLogos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMh6UjbjgRs&ab_channel=JimCarrey https://www.lemon64.com/doc/who-framed-roger-rabbit/504 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYVF-H_5SYI&ab_channel=einokeino303 https://www.lemon64.com/doc/grand-prix-circuit/942 https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64/manual/Formated/Grand_Prix_Circuit_-_1988_-_Electronic_Arts.pdf

In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the deja-vu of Denaris, the dreadful Dynamic Duo, and the meandering Motor Massacre, and wonder who thought a game based on a Sunday drive down your favourite country road was a good idea…?  Games covered in this episode: Denaris Dynamic Duo Eliminator Butcher Hill Motor Massacre Tomcat DNA Warrior 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.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=559514 https://bestsellingalbums.org/album/28384 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7VfeOHvKiY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b0HfAQjr8U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr99shgucHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhGAQ6fjJxo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrTW_cDpuic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvldypUz9w8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GQi8rkE61I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR2RNwEQQtw

In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the isometric Incredible Shrinking Sphere, the woeful Wanderer and the shabby Supertrux and wonder when is a 3D game not a 3D game? Games covered in this episode: Incredible Shrinking Sphere Wanderer 4 Soccer Simulator Supertrux War in Middle Earth International Speedway 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/Sinclair_ZX_Spectrum//Manual/formated/Incredible_Shrinking_Sphere_-_1989_-_Electric_Dreams_Software.htm https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k6gMX29d8Zw-r4qeRR8P5SIYQEF96cTG/view?usp=sharing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXRZ6u_R_lk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ELh7P2ZtA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxuJUgFSjjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLSovGgy7ic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibusVXUyZJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPIq1yXW5T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUlULCdtPg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxOTd6ow0yw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR9AlcgL6_0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_9MthGzwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUgzLjVnW48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijxk-fgcg7c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqpAY2OBJzc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yheT0lOs_ro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay9gOh2XlXA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Io3CtmdoQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agNrnNBSrdo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxycYzogeys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYlLF6YWezU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB5JRS6JOck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_ja638U3Vs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqAOB143KqY https://freshonthenet.co.uk/the-manual-by-the-klf/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1UCqwfpCEk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScbmZIbzWZA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUhBc35T-e4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trfYjucLGj0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSbtEnXhNEY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh9u7hQox5U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA https://www.lemon64.com/doc/war-in-middle-earth/659

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