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Amiga Computing (June 1988)


Amiga Computing (June 1988)

Amiga Computing was one of a number of Amiga specific magazines published in the U.K. the first issue from June 1988 includes: Amiga Scene
  • Latest News - Commodore announces details of new machines. Better graphics for 2000s. New games on the way. And all the Amiga gossip from around the world.
Symposium
  • New Amigas Revealed - Commodore took part in a conference to make sure that developers keep on the programming straight and narrow - and unveiled its exciting plans.
Games
  • Amiga Adventures - Let David Ericsson take you into the land of the Bard's Tale with great advice to newcomers for the role-playing game from Electronic Arts.
Competition
  • Win An Amiga And Software - Scour the magazine for the missing lines to qualify for one of over 170 prizes ranging from a game to an Amiga.
Business
  • Word Perfect - The word processor which toppled WordStar as the world's best selling program is even better now it has been made available for the Amiga.
  • Superbase Professional - A database program which is as easy to use as a video recorder and flexible enough to store text, graphics and sounds without breaking the bank.
House Call
  • J. San and the Argonauts - Argonaut Software is famous for Starglider. Now the Egrons strike back. Simon Rackman finds out the company's plans for the future.
Music
  • Musical Machinations - The Amiga makes far better sounds than any other micro. Christopher Humphries explains how it works without straining the processor.
Hardware
  • Camera Comrade - High speed frame grabbing, cut in price by clever hardware design and made easy with well written software. Well worth taking a close look at.
  • Epson LQ-500 - The people who set the standards for electronic printers win back their crown with a 24 pin printer that is solid and very reasonably priced.
Discourse
  • Max Toy Speaks - Max Toy left IBM to become the President of Commodore. His aim: To make the Amiga number one. Him Groneke listened and took notes.
Feature
  • Test Drive - Lamborghini or Ferrari? Lotus or Porsche? Corvette - are you joking? David Vivian has driven the real machines. Now he tests the game.
Reviews
  • Amiga Arcade - Our fearless reviewers put seven games under the microscope: Xenon, Tetris, Sidewinder, Gee Bee Air Rally, Arkanoid, Star Wars and Bonecrusher.
Supplement
  • Free 12 Page Buyers' Guide - The most comprehensive list of Amiga products yet published. What they do, how much they cost, and full details of all relevant manufacturers.
Interface
  • Using The CLI - Real programmers don't use icons. Faster control of your Amiga is possible through the keyboard. Phil South decodes the technicalities.
Utility
  • Digital Director - A program which offers you the chance to be the next Stephen Spielberg? Not quite - it's more a language for very special effects.
Software
  • Work Bench 1.3 - Faster hard disks, better printer drivers, better math routines, bells and whistles. Workbench 1.3 will be here soon. We look at what it offers.
Survey
  • Help Us to Help You - Right from the start - your chance to shape the future of Amiga Computing. By telling us what you want we'll strive to fulfill all your wishes.
Advice
  • Questions and Answers - This is your direct line to our panel of Amiga experts. Whatever you use your Amiga for, our team will try to help you make the most of it.
...and more!

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