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.
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