ZZap! 64 Annual 2020 - let's do this again!

A project in Kenilworth, UK by Chris Wilkins
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Time to review the games that have landed on the Commodore 64 over the last year, garnished with a sprinkling of features!
Backers: 1603
Average Pledge Per Backer: £32

Funded: £51,226 of £22,500
Dates: May 13th -> Jun 12th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Wilkins
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There is a C64 game Kickstarter running at the moment....

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Any interest in this from anyone? This is ending in 4 days and has a bit of work to do if it is going to hit the target!!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/parallaxian/parallaxian-on-the-c64  Take a look and see what you think :) Regards, Chris... (Read More)

Subscribe to FUSION magazine at a discounted price....

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, To help us along to the £50K goal and the A3 poster map, I thought I would offer each pledger a subscription offer to FUSION magazine.  Each pledger will get the FUSION 64 special version of the magazine - plus there is a signed Issue 5... (Read More)

Adding extra items to your pledge - for new backers....

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, To add additional items to your pledge please add the amounts against each item below. I will be collecting info via CrowdOx after the campaign - extra items with your pledge may incur some postage charge. You can add multiple items....... (Read More)

50K stretch goal!!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there! If we hit £50K, then there will be a Tir Na Nog map A3 poster in each annual.... PLEASE SHARE Regards, Chris  (Read More)

Zzap Rrap + Hi Scores!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Like we did for the last ZZap! 64 annual, we would very much love you to write in with a chance to appear in the ZZap Rrap pages of the 2020 Annual. Send your letter(s) to: chris@fusionretrobooks.com Also, we need your hi-scores from any... (Read More)

We are at REVIVAL retro gaming event on the 15th and 16th June - 20% off tickets

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Revival is a retro gaming event that I started with Craig Turner well back in 2013. The next event is on the 15th and 16th June at Banks Stadium in Walsall - just off the M6 here in the UK.  Expect to play a massive amount of arcade... (Read More)

The Aluminium perk...

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, I have had a few questions on this perk - to give you an idea how big these are, check out the image below of 2 other Aluminiums I have had done. The ZZap ones will be signed by Oli. And you can pick from one of these in the survey I will... (Read More)

A shout out for our fellow Kickstarter campaign supporters....

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, We have had a lot of support from other Kickstarter campaigns over the last couple of weeks - time to say thank you by giving them a shout out to you good people, if that is OK. First up, with 19 hours to go, The Unofficial Atari Visual... (Read More)

New Perk - Chaos Generator clamshell

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Many of you have been asking for a physical version of Chaos Generator.  Well I have spoken with Kenz at Psytronik and we can offer just 50 of these in clamshell form. The Kickstarter exclusive version will also come with a unique loading... (Read More)

Interim Stretch Goal @ £40K - FREE brand new C64 game!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, If we get to £40K, every backer will receive a digital copy of Chaos Generator,a brand new, unreleased game from Amciom Games and ICON64. Those lovely people who have worked on the game are: Programmed by Stuart Collier Cover Art,... (Read More)

Issue #1 to #4 of FUSION magazine PDF free for the weekend!!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
 Hi there, Issue #1 to #4 of FUSION magazine PDF free for the weekend. If you like the magazine, please support us by SUBSCRIBING or buying the printed copy - only £3.99!! https://fusiongamemag.com/collections/fusion-pdf Cheers, Chris  (Read More)

New Perk - signed C64 In Pixels book

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, I have 15 of these books signed by Mr Commodore himself, David Pleasance, and yours truly. Once they are gone they gone :) Look up the perk PLEASANCE on the campaign. Regards, Chris  (Read More)

Adding extra items to your pledge....

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, To add additional items to your pledge please add the amounts against each item below. I will be collecting info via CrowdOx after the campaign - extra items with your pledge may incur some postage charge. You can add multiple items....... (Read More)

The Atari camp need our help!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi again, I love retro gaming systems - all systems these days even though when in my teenage years I was just in the one camp. My first upgrade from the 8-bits was to the Atari ST - I only had this system for 6-months or so before being wooed to the... (Read More)

The calendar stretch goal is in the bag!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
 Hi there, As we progress past the £32,500 mark I am pleased to say that we are now giving every pledger a new Oliver Frey ZZap! cover 2020 calendar with their pledge. So now for £15, you will get the Annual, a copy of the magazine FUSION 64 and a... (Read More)

THANKYOU!! - FREE Commodore 64 book PDF and 20% voucher!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, As a thanks you for your support - here is the PDF of my C64 book for free :  https://fusionretrobooks.com/collections/pdf/products/pdf-the-story-of-the-commodore-64-in-pixels_  Also, use the code ZZAP!64 on my site -... (Read More)

T-Shirt and Classic Mug

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Many backers have asked for the classic ZZap! 64 mug to be added as a perk and also a T-shirt. They were both very popular in the last campaign - the perks have been added to the campaign. If you would like a classic mug - add £10 to your... (Read More)

Already across the line....

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Thanks to all you wonderful Commodore 64 peeps we have already hit the goal! So in addition to your ZZap! 64 Annual, you will now be getting a copy of FUSION 64 :D The next stretch goal is a ZZap! 64 calendar full of Oli's art - this will... (Read More)

The Lord of Dragonspire Clamshell

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, How can you say no to this?....exclusive packaging to the campaign.... the clamshell.... If you would like a copy of the game in clamshell form, just add £15 to your pledge. For cartridge version add £40. Cheers, Chris  (Read More)

Adding Extra items to your pledge....

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Thanks for supporting the campaign so early - nearly 1/2 way there in a few hours!! I am getting lots of questions already in regards to adding extra perks. The list is below and what £ to add - I will be using CrowdOx at the end of the... (Read More)

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