Computer Play (August 1988)

Computer Play (August 1988)

For a relatively brief time, Computer Play was a competitor...the only competitor at the time...to Computer Gaming World. However, it was never as popular and did not last long. The first issue from August 1988 includes the following:

• Editor's Page - Welcome to Computer Play.
• Industrial News & Views - What's UP in the Biz.
• Snapshots - Brief Looks at new products.
• Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk - A pie in the face from The Three Stooges.
• West Coast Computer Faire - Change comes to the Bay.
• The Play's The Thing - Bard's Tale III up close and personal.
• First Star I See Tonight - Review of Ebonstar action/arcade.
• Run Silent, Run Deep - The Hunt for Red October analyzed.
• Solitary Fun - Solitaire Royale deals up fun.
• The Ministry Of Silly Walks - Review of Jinxter adventure game.
• Just The Facts, Please - Police Quest hits the streets.
• Warriors Of Destiny - Lord British returns in Ultima V.
• Dawn Of The Red Sun - Unite Japan in Nobunaga's Ambition.
• The Frisbees Of Dreamland - Detailed look at Project Stealth Fighter.
• Channel Three - Notes from the Nintendo front.
• Past, Present, Future - Personal views by Roy Wagner.
• Cast & Crew - A little about our beloved reviewers.
• Company Addresses - Software game manufacturers.
• Scorecard - How we review games.
• Marketplace - Display and classified advertising.
• Coming Attractions - Next issue preview.
• Advertiser's Index - Reader service information.

...and more!