The Bobby Yazz Show - Story of A Lost ZX Spectrum Classic | Kim Justice

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @Kim_Justice
    @Kim_Justice  2 года назад +37

    Have you ever played Bobby Yazz, or do you have some other favourite Covertape titles? Let me know. :)

    • @craigsmith7457
      @craigsmith7457 2 года назад +3

      Mailstrom was another great covertape freebie. It was on a Sinclair User covertape with a demo of Batman 1989 on the other side.

    • @jamesburchill7522
      @jamesburchill7522 2 года назад +3

      As a Yank, I can say I 100% have not. I find your coverage of Euro-gaming fascinating. We really didn't get a lot of micros.

    • @paulwilson6357
      @paulwilson6357 2 года назад +1

      Mailstrom was brilliant! Chaos - The Battle of Wizards by Julian Gollop was another classic from Your Sinclair in 1990.

    • @dejongejohan
      @dejongejohan 2 года назад +5

      1. Hope you're ok. If not, that's ok too.
      2. Glad to see a new video
      3. Those cover games were something special, weren't they? Some real gems there.
      4. Hang in there Kim, we're rooting for you!

    • @retrorobbins
      @retrorobbins 2 года назад +1

      Yes baby I reviewed it kinda like it couldn't understand! Lol .it probably to do with the fact that I am from Birmingham and is as thick as two planks of wood 🤣🤣

  • @avenginglettuce
    @avenginglettuce 2 года назад +51

    I can't tell you how much a notification of a new Kim Justice video brightens my day. Was so very sad to read about Sophia, take care.

  • @mindphaserxy
    @mindphaserxy 2 года назад +40

    Kim we're all so sorry to hear about your loss and hope things are well.

  • @hayesmaker64
    @hayesmaker64 Год назад +1

    I found an ad for this while reading through Jan 1989 Zzap... gutted to find it as a Games That Weren't game - then found this vid. Glad you covered it!

  • @darkjapan
    @darkjapan 2 года назад +7

    The mystery of the St Bride's "Victorian girls school" role play commune is one of the most interesting you've mentioned on this channel! I hope you can make a full video about it someday Kim! It's truly a deep rabbit hole! The fact that the text adventures they put out were really good only makes them more fascinating!

  • @Tenraiden
    @Tenraiden Год назад +1

    Oh.I still remember that AD 😁 with the bubble butt lady

  • @markveganism5003
    @markveganism5003 2 года назад +23

    Glad ur back doing what ur best at kim ..and Sophie would want u to keep going

    • @dejongejohan
      @dejongejohan 2 года назад +4

      SophiA!
      She would've snapped at ya for that one

    • @markveganism5003
      @markveganism5003 2 года назад +2

      @@dejongejohan sorry ..Sophia rip 🙏 x

  • @KingChong83
    @KingChong83 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back - we missed you!

  • @jossgower
    @jossgower 2 года назад +1

    Love your videos. Best retro historical youtuber by far. You capture the period perfectly!

  • @thegrandduke1076
    @thegrandduke1076 2 года назад +1

    hands down the best retro content provider on youtube! Never stop!

  • @SomeOrangeCat
    @SomeOrangeCat 2 года назад +1

    Speccy games have such a unique look to them.

  • @davidmylchreest3306
    @davidmylchreest3306 2 года назад +1

    I recently read an old Retro Gamer article on St Bride's. What a weird story that was.

  • @jimcook1161
    @jimcook1161 2 года назад +1

    Good to see you back Kim! So sorry to hear of Sophia's passing. I think maybe a video on St Bride's would a good idea for the Kim Justice treatment, a bit of a weird rabbit-hole; computer games, and BDSM.

  • @RoseTintedSpectrum
    @RoseTintedSpectrum 2 года назад +1

    Never came across this one, looks great!

  • @SuperMookles
    @SuperMookles 2 года назад +4

    Just want to tell you that there are so many people out there rooting for you right now, Kim. Can't imagine what you've been going through, but my heart goes out to you. Take care of yourself and keep posting. X

  • @paulpetroleum
    @paulpetroleum 2 года назад +2

    Your videos brighten my life. Thank you xx

  • @sco77yg
    @sco77yg 2 года назад +2

    Good to see you making videos again after your recent loss Kim.

  • @EGOS42
    @EGOS42 2 года назад +5

    Been missing you. What's important is that you're taking care of yourself. If this is a sign you're faring a little better I welcome it. Your fans love you. Don't ever feel like you owe us a thing.

  • @yoymate6316
    @yoymate6316 2 года назад +3

    this video just sent me into a hours-long rabbit hole on st bride’s and their entire thing feels like a video just begging to be made
    _king_ did get eventually released under the name _the dogboy,_ published by GI games and later zenobi software, both via mail order. it was one of three st bride’s games that narrowly escaped being forever unreleased through the hands of those two cottage publishers, the other two being _the white feather cloak,_ which was originally going to be published by dorling kingsley, and _silverwolf,_ which was an ambicious adaptation of a fantasy epic published serially in a lesbian zine also made by st bride’s. i swear i am not making this up

  • @dennett316
    @dennett316 2 года назад +2

    Fun video Kim, showing off some quite nice looking games I hadn't seen before. Thanks for that. Hope you're doing as well as you can be, was very sorry to hear about Sophia. Take care.

  • @ninjawacker5442
    @ninjawacker5442 2 года назад +1

    Never heard of it but looks really interesting. Great video as always Kim

  • @Larry
    @Larry 2 года назад +16

    Could it also be a loose homage to Bob Monkhouse? His whole character was a cheesy game show host.
    BTW Bob Monkhouse might be a great video to do on his quest to preserve television shows, and even threatened prison for piracy.

    • @moderman512
      @moderman512 2 года назад +3

      I did not know that. I know he wrote jokes for other comedians.. Bob hope and such.. The man was a legend... And mr hell is a unknown gem.

    • @mattierenton701
      @mattierenton701 2 года назад +1

      I always thought that as well TBH, it’s just quite a bizarre game all round I think

  • @KarlHamilton
    @KarlHamilton 2 года назад +1

    Glad to see you back xx

  • @CyberSlunk
    @CyberSlunk 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the entertainment and joy your videos bring me Kim. My thoughts are with you, sorry for your loss.

  • @markderham6488
    @markderham6488 2 года назад +2

    Excellent video as always. Xxx

  • @kicapanmanis1060
    @kicapanmanis1060 2 года назад +2

    Nice to have a new video Kim. Love your work. Hang in there alright?

  • @time-zero
    @time-zero 2 года назад +2

    We play Xecutor and Gunruner titles, here in Czechoslovakia, but never heard about Bobby Yazz, it looks amazing

  • @tonyp3824
    @tonyp3824 2 года назад +1

    Really love the video Kim, hope you’re ok. Tony

  • @freakishuproar1168
    @freakishuproar1168 2 года назад +2

    Very cool to see a new Kim Video up! Especially when it's about some bizarre British games :3
    I must confess I found my way back to your channel because of the last video. I'm still so sorry about everything that has happened, and sharing my own sorry story of the end of 2021/beginning of 2022. I really hope the rest of the year proceeds more positively for you, and for all of us!
    *EDIT:* That Mr. Gameshow outrage is r/cursedimages worthy. Thank you for destroying my good night's sleep, Kim... ;p

  • @SlackrUk
    @SlackrUk 2 года назад +1

    Fascinating, thank you!

  • @denishillier4889
    @denishillier4889 2 года назад +2

    Good to see another video from you, hope you're looking after yourself.

  • @Steril707
    @Steril707 2 года назад +1

    Great video, as always. Good you keep going on, Kim.

  • @SweetStevieAaron
    @SweetStevieAaron 2 года назад +2

    I remember it coming with Crash but couldn’t get into it for some reason. I’ll try it again.

  • @FornaxVoid
    @FornaxVoid 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for your work! Especially under given circumstances. ❤️

  • @anactualmotherbear
    @anactualmotherbear 2 года назад +2

    We love you, Kim.

  • @YukoValis
    @YukoValis Год назад +1

    Despite everything I'm the most curious about The mystery of the St Bride's. I need to look that up.

  • @tomkrawec
    @tomkrawec 2 года назад +1

    Great to see you Kim, you brighten my day.

  • @alexstokoe2542
    @alexstokoe2542 2 года назад +2

    Smashing story, well told. Hope things are as well as they can be with you, Kim. Geordiespeak trivia: someone described as a 'Head the Ball' ['heid the baal', in Geordie] is the sort of person in the pub/on the football pitch you would want to avoid. A violent, highly-strung, unpredictable person. A Begbie sort. 'Watch yasel wi him - he's a reet heid-the-baal'.

  • @davedogge2280
    @davedogge2280 2 года назад +4

    0:08 Bobby Yazz is like an amalgam of every single 1980s male British TV presenter that ever was !!!!

  • @alistermcintyre7347
    @alistermcintyre7347 2 года назад +5

    Never played it but I'm happy you put a video on about it. love the spectrum games . Great channel keep up the great work👍

  • @youreallyplaythat
    @youreallyplaythat 2 года назад +3

    Happy to watch another justice video!

  • @mumfnah
    @mumfnah 2 года назад +2

    Not played it, don't recall even ever hearing of this one before.
    The host character makes me think of 180, a game I did play a lot, and had similar toon styled characters in bottom left corner

  • @paulnash9851
    @paulnash9851 2 года назад +2

    Master Blaster !
    I’ve been trying to remember the name of that for donkeys years.
    Finally, time to go find a copy.
    Loved that game ( + Cyberdyne Warrior for the C64 too...)

  • @RespectTheLogos3
    @RespectTheLogos3 2 года назад +1

    I wonder if we’re gonna get any videos on the stories of Rare (after Ultimate), Hewson, Virgin Interactive, Mastertronic, The Creative Assembly, Stainless Games, The Sales Curve and Rebellion Developments?

  • @pentelegomenon1175
    @pentelegomenon1175 2 года назад +3

    I literally was thinking that Head The Ball would be perfect for the c64, moments before the reveal that it was ported to the c64. Maybe that's why it was ported, the game's creator made the same observation.

  • @Asobitech
    @Asobitech 2 года назад +2

    Weirdly I remember the name more than the actual game itself. Thanks for taking a in depth look at this cover tape oddity.

  • @insideleft3584
    @insideleft3584 6 месяцев назад

    fantastic video that has just led me down the fully batshit rabbithole of early text adventures/ st brides 'school'/ miss martindale/ aristasia and to say it was unexpected would be an understatement, an insane, bewildering understatement. thanks!

  • @simplesimonhadapie
    @simplesimonhadapie 2 года назад +3

    Bobby yazz reminds me of a cross of michael barrymore and bobby davro a scary thought indeed. Great video about a game i have seen you reference but never got round to trying myself

  • @MagicGreenSquid
    @MagicGreenSquid 2 года назад +2

    Hi Kim. Hope you are doing OK. Great little video. Have you ever made a vid just about St Bride's School? There was a good article in "Retro Gamer", but I'd welcome your take on the company, its games and the surrounding mystery/weirdness.

  • @xxnoxx-xp5bl
    @xxnoxx-xp5bl 2 года назад +2

    This looks like a lot of fun - I'll be checking this out tonight!

  • @bokuboke482
    @bokuboke482 2 года назад +2

    Caught this first on Patreon, again here. Those games look SO fun! Being a game dev back then was STRESSFUL!! Would you painstakingly program a game for months or years apparently in vain…?! Glad a SUPER-sleuth like Kim Justice is tracking down “lost” Speccy games.

  • @burlymancunian917
    @burlymancunian917 2 года назад +2

    Great video kim love these speccy videos

  • @retrorobbins
    @retrorobbins 2 года назад +2

    Always a great video and always a must watch just in time for my weekend many thanks Kim 😎

  • @fatherjack636
    @fatherjack636 2 года назад +2

    I hope you are holding up with your loss.
    I heard of the game and so remember the advert but never knew what the game was about, even what it looked like.. I remember many an advert in the 80s but had no idea about the games themselves.

  • @crumplecrink
    @crumplecrink 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Kim, Speccy 4ever!

  • @noneofyourbusiness4616
    @noneofyourbusiness4616 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the video and a cyberhug to you in this horrible time.

  • @davelister1
    @davelister1 2 года назад +1

    A Kim J day is a good day !

  • @arnoldbreach
    @arnoldbreach 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for another great video Kim. Hope you're doing ok.

  • @wisteela
    @wisteela 2 года назад +1

    I'm now way more interested in playing Xecutor and Master Blaster.

  • @RainerK.
    @RainerK. 2 года назад +2

    I hadn't heard of it before, but it sure looks noice.

  • @merman1974
    @merman1974 2 года назад +1

    Very cool, enjoyed finding out more about Destiny. Feels like The Bobby Yazz Show would have made a good C64 game too, if a little similar to the title Oops Up that Big Apple did manage to release.
    I do love the C64 version of the 4th Dimension compilation, the origins seem quite unusual. Rack It apparently approached the teams for a budget title, but then put them out at the higher price in a big box. Still, they are all quality releases on C64 and interesting to see how different it was on Spectrum.

  • @BrainDamageComedy
    @BrainDamageComedy 2 года назад +1

    those unreleased spectrum games look really good - pity they never made it at the time.

  • @SweetStevieAaron
    @SweetStevieAaron 2 года назад +2

    Good video as always but what if the other versions of Bobby Yazz? You said the C64 version never made it but the advertisement has it listed for everything. What happened to the rest?

  • @twankistevenson3884
    @twankistevenson3884 2 года назад +2

    Hope you're doing ok. I remember being hyped for this at the time but had moved onto the Amiga by the time of this covertape so I never got to play it

  • @neozeed8139
    @neozeed8139 2 года назад +2

    What kind of spectrum do you have? The toast rack 128 seems to be the most desirable but the later +3/+3 seem more practical short of a Soviet remake or a new FPGA Clone

  • @thelastnotary
    @thelastnotary 2 года назад +1

    Thank you kim

  • @ms-ex8em
    @ms-ex8em 2 года назад +1

    Kim do u know about risc os ? Acorn Archimedes ? Lander on there (a game for risc os)? did it have sound do u know? and amigaem.zip on google is an Amiga emulator for msdos!!

  • @rcbatman
    @rcbatman 2 года назад +1

    Interesting video. Best regards from Argentina.

  • @sprthrwwychnnl73
    @sprthrwwychnnl73 2 года назад +1

    Love you Kim ❤️

  • @yogyog
    @yogyog 2 года назад +1

    Is the game "7 Minutes to Midnight" based on the song with the same name? (Yep, that sounds like a phesable question to answer.)

  • @chumpyman
    @chumpyman 2 года назад +1

    Love you Kim

  • @rcbatman
    @rcbatman 2 года назад +2

    Sinclair Forever!

  • @davedogge2280
    @davedogge2280 2 года назад +2

    1:42 btw if you can understand Spanish a dude in Spain produced a video on Speccy developer Christian F. Urquhart. The Speccy was extremely popular in Spain relegating the C64 to around 3rd or maybe 4th most popular 8-bit home computer in the 1980s.. and Spanish Speccy historians are plentiful: ruclips.net/video/0Qcr3gEp_cw/видео.html

    • @davedogge2280
      @davedogge2280 2 года назад +1

      @@faenethlorhalien yeah in the 80s in a small city in Spain walking into a small computer store I was shocked how popular the MSX was .. like you say .. 4th or maybe even 3rd in some towns.

  • @moderman512
    @moderman512 2 года назад +1

    Lunch sorted

  • @robnealon1809
    @robnealon1809 2 года назад +1

    I think Batty was a covertape.

  • @billcook4768
    @billcook4768 2 года назад +1

    Nice vid. Take care.