It's back to business as normal as ZttP #podcast round out the Robocop trilogy, play a stinky tortoise, a spooky ghost, someone called Big Nose, and Potsworth and Co. We hope you like your platforming this week! Ep206 is out now: zappedtothepast.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #retrogames

🌍 We’re currently playing Katamari Damacy for an upcoming episode of Games Every Designer Should Play! It’s joyful chaos in motion — but what can designers really learn from it? 👇 What’s your biggest design takeaway from Katamari Damacy? #GameDesign #KatamariDamacy #GameDev

This week, ZttP #podcast get all blimped up as we track down four Zeppelin games that evaded the pages of Zzap!64. Join us for some chopper flying, some soccer, some questions & some waggling! Find us here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #videogames #retrogames

Has Mouthwashing perfected how to tell a story in video games? In this Halloween Special of Games Every Designer Should Play we analyse the game design of visceral indie hit - Mouthwashing. #GameDesign #IndieGames #NarrativeDesign #Mouthwashing #GameDev #IndieDev youtu.be/06UexPPEnEc?...

This week, ZttP #podcast say goodbye to February 92 by not playing a Bomb Jack game, not getting gunked, not finishing a story and not enjoying being a mouse! Listen right here: www.zappedtothepast.com and get yourself 2 hours of #C64 entertainment! #commodore64 #C64Reposts #videogames #retrogames

This week, ZttP #podcast take a break from being the Last Ninja to become the First Samurai! We also Tilt, go on a Jonny Quest and become the Blues Brothers! A packed week! Find it here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #commodore #retro #retrogames #retrogaming

We're trying something new with a VIDEO PODCAST! Episode 13 of Games Every Designer Should Play sees us try to communicate the chaotic pressures of Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes! youtu.be/ggW3MQG95L8?... #GameDesign #GamesEveryDesignerShouldPlay #IndieGames #CoopGames #GameDesignPodcast

This week, ZttP #podcast like 75% of the games we look at! We torture some creatures, become good neighbours, get dizzy with bubbles and roll with Ronny! Hear us be happy for once in ep203 right here: zappedtothepast.com #C64Reposts #c64 #commodore64 #retro #retrogaming

If you like it when ZttP #podcast don't like anything, then we have treat for you! We wade through The Simpsons, 5-a-side, Balloons and Tarzan to bring you these "gems". Enjoy (because we didn't)! Ep202 is out here: zappedtothepast.com #C64Reposts #C64 #Commodore64 #retro #retrogames

This week, ZttP #podcast get deep into F1 Tornado, Elvira: The Arcade Game, Sky High Stuntman and Santa's Xmas Caper. It's a budget world now in 1992, but is there fun to be had in those cheap thrills? Ep201 is out now here: zappedtothepast.com #C64Reposts #C64 #commodore #commodore64 #retrogames

This week, ZttP #podcast celebrate our 200th episode! A massive thank you to all who helped us get here! Special thanks to our awesome Patrons, @bastichb64k.bsky.social, Steve Erickson and Andrew Fisher! There's some games among the 4hrs of stuff this week! #C64Reposts zappedtothepast.podbean.com

This week, ZttP #podcast finally kick off 1992 with a foursome or ports from the arcade or boardgames. One of these is terrible and it may have the words Heat and Cisco in its name. You can work out the rest! Ep199 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #Commodore64 #retro

It's that time again as ZttP #podcast review the year of 1991 in #C64 games and dole out our annual Golden Breadbin Awards! What was the best game? The worst game? Best audio and visuals? Find out right here: zappedtothepast.com/zapped-to-th... #C64Reposts #commodore64 #commodore #retro

It's the final week of 1991 for ZttP #podcast and in ep197 we look at the #C64 versions of World Class Rugby, Crime Time, Last Battle & Hudson Hawk. Were we singing through any of these? Listen at zappedtothepast.com to find out! #C64Reposts #commodore #commodore64 #retro #retrogames

This week, ZttP #podcast drive a tank in 3D! Proper 3D! We also wander some sewers, plod along underwater and match things at frightening speed! Ep196 is out now and right here: zappedtothepast.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #retro #retrogames #commodore

This week, ZttP #podcast gets our fight on as we play the rather dull WWF, some distant rugby, a turtle alone and the god awful Sh- I mean Pit-Fighter. We hope you like your weeks burly & ham filled! Ep 195 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #videogames #retro #retrogames

This week, we go back to the past and pick up games we never looked at from the early issues of Zzap! We try Gates of Dawn, Mr Do!, Pacman and Encounter! A decent set of games if you ask us! The new episode is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64

This week, ZttP #podcast collect VCRs and cash in the awesome #c64 port of Smash TV. We also endure the rubbish Robozone and Final Fight before playing some more baseball. Ep194 is out now! #C64Reposts #commodore64 #retro #retrogames

There's no ice cream here, but ZttP #podcast are very impressed with the #C64 port of Speedball 2. We also collect lips as a head, kill fake ghosts n goblins and swap some colours. Ep193 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64Reposts #commodore64 #commodore #retrogames #retro

This week, ZttP #podcast take a break from usual proceedings and sneak around as the Ninjas that Zzap! forgot! Were not sure they really know what ninja means in these games... Get the episode here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #retrogames #retro #retrogaming

At least you never went through your adult life convinced the Amstrad version was the best 8 bit port when there never was an Amstrad port of this... The C64 version is very good, though.

#C64 new discovery #2. Also courtesy of @zappedtothepast.bsky.social I have played the arcade version of Volfied before, and very good it is too. Wasn't aware of a C64 version but it's pretty decent. Addictive high score chasing Qix variant.

This week, ZttP #podcast enter the Ocean of multi-level average once more with the #C64 versions of Terminator 2 and Darkman. At least we had the decent port of Volfied to keep us entertained. Ep192 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #commodore64 #C64Reposts #commodore #Retro #Retrogames

Yeah, not a bad game this. Technically very smart and a good budget title for the time.

This week on ZttP #podcast, we take a trip to the awesome Rodland, become a Striker Manager, visit the Interchange and play some US 3D Pool. All in all, it's not a bad week! Ep191 is right here zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #retro #commodore64 #retrogames

Zttp #podcast have reached September 91 and this week we have more driving, more football, more balls and more shooting for you to enjoy! Ep190 is out now right here zappedtothepast.podbean.com Enjoy! #c64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #videogames #retro #retrogames

After a couple of weeks off for personal reasons, we're back and done a car vertically, wonder where our knife is, and play some squash and football! It's a glorious return, we're sure you'll agree! Ep189 is out now here zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #commodore #Retro

Just a quick announcement that we will be on hiatus for the next couple of weeks due to some real life stuff going on. We will be back and that will hopefully be in a couple of weeks.

Latest edition of the Zapped to the Past Episode Guide now available: bit.ly/zttp_guide_pdf @zappedtothepast.bsky.social

August 1991 starts to get the ZttP #podcast treatment and we find ourselves turbo charging as a deadly HMRC officer, having some Pang, playing as England FC, and getting browned in Mercs and Top Cat. Ep187 is out now at zappedtothepast.com #C64 #commodore64 #retro #retrogames #videogames

Normal service has resumed over at ZttP Towers. Latest edition of the Zapped to the Past Episode Guide now available - with a newly added fully game review list at the end: bit.ly/zttp_guide_pdf @zappedtothepast.bsky.social

It's time for an ask the podcast special on Zapped to the Past! Check it out and all their other episodes on the (free!) ZTTP Episode Guide: bit.ly/zttp_guide_pdf @zappedtothepast.bsky.social

This week, ZttP #podcast have been mostly enjoying the relative merits of two cop shows from the #80s, namely Hunter and TJ Hooker for our offshoot podcast Battle of the Pilots! Which one won? Listen in and find out here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #80stv #williamshatner #retroTV

It's time for a Battle of the Pilots! Latest edition of Zapped to the Past Podcast episode guide now out! Get the (free) PDF with clickable links to all episode pages & podcast MP3s: bit.ly/zttp_guide_pdf (Now with crapverts and the original Zzap covers) @zappedtothepast.bsky.social

This week, ZttP #podcast take on the dread Death Knights of Krynn, before playing football, becoming a Ninja Rabbit and suffering the Wrath of the Demon! Ep186 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #Commodore #Commodore64 #retro #retrogames #videogames #retrogaming #90s

💀 Is Return of the Obra Dinn a game EVERY designer should play? Why? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 🎙️ Your comment might get featured in our next podcast episode! #GameDesign #ReturnOfTheObraDinn #IndieGames #GamesEveryDesignerShouldPlay #Podcast #LucasPope

🐠 New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Ep9 of Games Every Designer Should Play dives into #SUBNAUTICA — a survival game full of mystery, exploration, and deep-sea tension. We break down its immersive world, eerie soundscape, and survival mechanics—alongside critiques of its UI & vague direction.

Latest edition of Zapped to the Past Podcast episode guide now out! Get the (free) PDF with clickable links to all episode pages and podcast MP3s: bit.ly/zttp_guide_pdf Now with crapverts and the original Zzap covers :) @zappedtothepast.bsky.social

This week, ZttP #podcast fail to get titillated with the Anime ladies of the still pretty good Gem'X, and then play the boring Extreme, fight as Scrappy Doo, get browned out by Hero Quest and the finally get the Power! Ep185 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #videogames

Hey @zappedtothepast.bsky.social, last week you forgot to mention Steven Seagull's semi-autobiographical 3 word action movie "Bag of shite"

This week, ZttP #podcast are hunting for old men with maggot machines in the technically ambitious and impressive Exile. We also smash mirrors, commit B&E and play Darts. Ep184 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #Retro #Retrogames

Latest edition of Zapped to the Past Podcast episode guide now out! Get the (free) PDF with clickable links to all episode pages and podcast MP3s: bit.ly/zttp_guide_pdf @zappedtothepast.bsky.social

This week, ZttP #podcast has their will be done as we get stuck into the awesome de-port of Supremacy! We also play a bit of tennis, read some Viz, get all Spiky and hunt around a castle. Ep183 is a varied week for sure! zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #commodore64 #C64Reposts #retrogames #retro

There was all kinds of stuff for ZttP #podcast to play this week. Gauntlet 3, North & South, Moon Shadow & Lupo Alberto to keep us amused. There was another game. It shall not be mentioned. Ep182 is available here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore64 #videogames #retro

Latest edition of Zapped to the Past Podcast episode guide now out! Get the (free) PDF with clickable links to all episode pages and podcast MP3s: bit.ly/zttp_guide_pdf @zappedtothepast.bsky.social

This week, everybody should stop what they're doing and play Atomino on the #C64. ZttP #podcast looked at it this week and we can't stop playing it. Addictive, beautifully presented, this is a great way to spend your day. Ep181 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64Reposts #retrogames

What a week it is when ZttP #podcast get to be a pirate, a Druid (I mean Warlock), fight Gremlins and go to the pub on strange worlds. What a time to be alive! Ep180 is out now here: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #C64 #C64Reposts #commodore #commodore64 #retro #retrogames #90s

Hey folks! I've attempted my first video essay on Game Design! How Dr. Langeskov teaches Level Design Fundamentals. I hope you enjoy it! #LevelDesign #GameDesign youtu.be/ZCmIEg-97eA?...

This week, ZttP #podcast wander about as a doddering ninja, out for a walk with his dog, in the sleepy Shadow Dancer. We also become a Rugby Coach, Popeye and the Mighty Bomb Jack! Ep179 out now: zappedtothepast.podbean.com #c64 #videogames #retrogames #commodore64 #C64Reposts

🚨 New Games Every Designer Should Play episode is OUT! 🎮🎙️ We’re diving into Titanfall 2—one of the most fluid FPS games ever! 🤖 From its seamless movement to Effect and Cause, we break down its pacing, player freedom, and level design. #GameDesign #GamingPodcast #IndieDev #GameDev #Titanfall2