Friday, April 15, 2022

Game Covers - Track Suit Manager (Commodore 64)

A MANAGER GAME THE WAY IT SHOULD BE PLAYED.

IGNORE FINANCE....  you are not an accountant.

FORGET ADMINISTRATION...  get a secretary.

YOU ARE A 'TRACK SUIT' MANAGER SO GET OUT WITH THE LADS.

You decide the play so you can enjoy the victories or suffer the defeats as you Play Defence, Attacking, Zonal or man to man marking, offside trap, sweeper system, possession football and so much more.  Live the match thrills with GENUINE goal kicks, corners, throw-ins, crunching tackles, fouls, penalties, bookings and sending offs as you compete to qualify for the NATIONS and WORLD Cups.

The game gives you everything 'plus' more from the GIANTS of Software specialising in games more...

ADVANCED (54 Computer managed squads from around the World all with individual tactics)

INVOLVED (Monthly Diaries, superb scouting reports, match dates etc...).

ORIGINAL (Real match tactics, extra time, authentic newspapers reports).

.... than other football games.






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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Game Covers - Jet Set Willy 2 (Commodore 64)

Whilst recovering in hospital from a severe fall down some stairs, Willy called in the builders.  He thought it odd that they had green skin, but needing the work done in a hurry he asked them to remove the offending edges from his stairs.  Trouble was, they did far more work than asked, adding several rooms to his mansion and then refusing to charge him!!

Maria is demanding that Willy clears up the mess and he hasn't even found all the rooms yet.  Who were these strange people? Why did they need to add a Rocket Room to Willy's already substantial house?

Much patience and stamina is required to explore the extended house and NASA's "Guide to Simple Space Travel" is recommended reading for those foolhardy enough to help Willy clear up all the mess.  Be careful in the sewers and watch out for the bell ringer in the Belfry!!  Good Luck.

This game is for all the people who wished that Jet Set Willy was bigger and better, some of the rooms may be familiar and those who played the original Jet Set Willy will have a head start with this very extended over 100 room game.






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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Game Covers - Auf Wiedersehen Monty (Commodore 64)

Poor, persecuted Monty Mole, who was incarcerated by the bastions of the law for borrowing coal to keep warm, has escaped and fled these pleasant isles.  Lying low in Gibraltar, Monty's whereabouts have been leaked to "Intermole", who are in hot pursuit.





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Game Covers - 720° (Commodore 64)

All the thrills and skills of real skateboarding in this unique challenge to become champion of the skating world.

Starting out from "Skate City" test your abilities amongst the numerous skateparks improving your techniques in both freestyle and competitive action as you attempt to complete the ultimate manoeuvre - the 720 degree twist while soaring through the air.




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Thursday, April 07, 2022

Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 52 - El DeBarge (Who's Johnny)

Today's track is from one of my favourite 1980s movies - Short Circuit.  Who's Johnny by El DeBarge was released in 1986 and reached number 3 in the US Billboard Top 100 Charts.  

I remember the song not being as widely available in the UK (I don't think it even charted here), and this was in a time before the internet, so opportunities to listen to it were rare.  As I recall, the song only appeared a few times in the film (incomplete) - in a short scene when Stephanie Speck, played brilliantly by Ally Sheedy, is showing Johnny 5 around her home, and later when Johnny 5 has commandeered a Nova Robotics van.

A great tune, from a great movie.


Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 51 - Ace of Base (Never Gonna Say I'm Sorry)

Whoa, this is one I haven't heard in a very long time, and one I am definitely including in my favourite music list.   In fact, the only reason I am adding it here is because I heard it for the first time in over 20 years just the other day, and it's been stuck in my head ever since.  Another song I loved back in the day, but forgot about as I got older.

Released as a single from their 1996 album "The Bridge", it never even charted in the UK (shame on us brits for not buying it)., but it did reasonably well in the rest of Europe and the US.  

Pure 90s.  The Swedes sure know how to make good music.  Abba...  Ace of Base....

Enjoy!