To anyone growing up in Britain in the 1980s with a Commodore 64 home computer, the wealth of magazine options was considerable. But amongst titles like Commodore User and Commodore Disk User, there was one mag that was a regular hit for younger readers:
Zzap!64
Now considered a bit of a cult (we said CULT), Zzap!64 is fondly remembered by readers for its big personalities, amusing cartoons, and detailed walkthrough maps – not to mention the Pig in a Poke cheats feature.
Many a game was picked up on the high street (or by mail order) following a recommendation in Zzap!64. It was a monthly must-buy, regularly graced with a cover by artist Oli Frey – you basically couldn’t miss it on the newsstands.
Take 35 minutes of your day to recall, or learn, about Zzap!64 with YouTubers RetroRecipes.
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Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.