Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 20 - Sun Street (Katrina and the Waves)

I love this song, and in my opinion, it is so much better than their more popular hit, Walking on Sunshine. 

Released back in 1986, it reached number 22 in the UK charts between 8th June to 30th August.  A very underrated classic from the 80s. 

Enjoy...

Game Covers - Thing Bounces Back (Commodore 64)

Gremlin's springiest star is set to bounce straight back into a new adventure.  Following his world-saving exploits against the evil toy goblin and his monstrous toys, Things enjoyed his much-needed recuperation, oiled his spring, and is now raring to go.  What next?...  he must finish the job properly and halt the factory auto-producing these hideous toys.

But superfit as he is and fast as he can move there's danger around every bend...  goblins lurking to drain his oil, water rushing to bowl him over, iron chickens fielding dastardly deadly eggs.

A quick hand and dogged determination are needed if you're to get anywhere with Thing in his latest escapade.

Fast and furious action is the order of the day and a good sense of direction would be helpful to guide Thing round such a complex location.

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Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 19 - Pictures in the Dark (Mike Oldfield)

A little heard Mike Oldfield rarity from way back in 1985 - Pictures in the Dark.

The song did not do too great in the UK charts where it only reached 50, but it did fair better in Europe, reaching number 5 in Switzerland, 4 in Germany and number 3 in Austria.  I guess the Europeans have good taste in music.  Whatever the UK thought of it, I love it, and that's why it has made my list.

The video features Mikes's then-girlfriend at the time, Anita Hegerland, and the choir boy is none other than Aled Jones.

Also to note - that's not Mike singing but in fact singer Barry Palmer.

Game Covers - Labyrinth (Commodore 64)

We know all about you.  We even know your weaknesses. Weaknesses that have made you our thrall.  To regain your freedom you must find the castle at the heart of the Labyrinth.  If you are unable to break the spell within 13 hours, you will be lost forever.  Which, for your information, is a very long time...

A key.  Popcorn.  A Movie ticket.  Everyday objects have a way of taking on a whole new meaning once you enter the Labyrinth.  Be prepared for anything.  A wall of hands, talking door-knockers, or a friend in need.  Only one thing's for certain:  we cannot be held responsible if you get lost.

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Game Covers - Bride of Frankenstein (Commodore 64)

It's the middle of the night, outside an electrical storm is raging and you're all alone in Castle Frankenstein.  Your task is to revive Frankie, the monster who wants you at the top of the tower while you hunt around for the vital organs that will make his life complete.  You will need to find a pair of lungs, a pair of kidneys, a liver, a heart, and of course a brain if you want to make a man of him.  But make sure you use only quality spare parts as some of the older items may cause a breakdown.

It won't be easy.  The castle has many rooms, dungeons, dark corridors, crypts, graveyards, and laboratories to explore (sixty screens in all).  And who knows what may lurk behind those locked doors.

Special Features

60 rooms to search
7 different keys to find
Horrorshow graphics
Special 'cardiac arrest' feature
Hideous ghoulies and zombies

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Games Covers - Better Dead Than Alien (Commodore 64)

Prepare to do battle as you and galactic hero Brad Zoom face the most revolting life forms ever to pollute the universe.

Watch with horror as sickening waves of malformed mutants threaten to obliterate freedom and democracy.

Risk your lunch as you and Brad choose between decency and annihilation.

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