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Electronic Fun (April 1983)

Electronic Fun (April 1983)

Electronic Fun with Computers & Games was a gaming magazine from the early 1980s that covered both computer and console games. The April 1983 issue includes:

Special Reports

  • A Game Is Born - This article answers the embarrassing question: Where do arcade games come from?

  • Winners of the Ultimate Video Game - Meet the lucky three people whose games will be sent to one of the software companies. Plus: All the second place winners and honorable mentions.

  • Parlez-Vous BASIC Part II - In which we take a few more steps towards fluency and learn (among other things) where to GOSUB.

  • VIC Pix - As if business application programs and home finance weren't exciting enough, you can also turn your VIC into an artistic medium.

Regular Features

  • Future Fact, Future Fantasy: Congratulations! It's A B.O.B. - Nolan's back and B.O.B.'s got him. So does TOPO. Read all about Nolan Bushnell's newest creations in this exclusive interview with the father of video games.

  • Gamemakers: The Kitchens, Inc. - What's cooking with the Kitchens? Find out when EF talks with the man behind the VCS Donkey Kong and Activision's new Keystone Kapers game.

  • Off the Beaten Trackball Dept. Hey! What About Us? - They shoot horses, don't they? And they shoot gophers and other wildlife but they don't shoot owls or skunks or goldfish. Why? Read about the animals that games forgot.

  • First Screening: The Cube - Square off against Mark Pickenheim's puzzle for the TRS-80 Model III.

Equipment Reviews

  • Game Workout: Intellivision II: The Sequel - The next generation of master Components from Mattel gives you better games, more peripherals and backwards/forwards compatibility.

  • Computer Workout: Yippee T-I-A! - The eyes of Texas Instruments are upon you. An in-depth report of the TI 99/4A, the userfriendly computer from the Lone Star State.

Game Reviews

  • Hits & Missiles - Fantastic Voyage, Turmoil, Coco Nuts, Orient Express, Gopher, Carnival, Smithereens, Amidar, Phoenix and Dragonfire. Plus Protector 2, Monster Maze, Caverns of Mars and other computer games.

Departments

  • Editorial - A word from the editors.
  • April Fool's Page - Can you find the jokes?
  • Letters - We welcome your feedback.
  • Glitches - An irreverent gazette of gaming news.
  • New Products - The latest in equipment.
  • Readers Tips - Your hints for higher scores.
  • Input/Output - Got a question? We've got the answers.
  • EFG Times - You read it here first.
  • Top Ten - The most popular home and arcade games.
  • ScreenPlays - Michael Blanchet's arcade strategy tips.
  • Top Secret - The latest in gaming gossip.
...and more!

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