Amiga CD32 Gamer (December 1994)

Amiga CD32 Gamer (December 1994)





The Amiga CD32 was arguably the world's first fully 32-bit game console. It's launch in Europe was quite successful and being based on the Amiga 1200, it was a powerful console for its time. Unfortunately, because of Commodore's financial difficulties, a U.S. release never happened (though it was officially released in Canada). Sales of the Amiga CD32 were not enough to keep Commodore from bankruptcy. Despite its short life, even the CD32 had its own magazines. The December 1994 issue of Amiga CD32 Gamer from the U.K. includes:

• CD instructions - Our Christmas CD is packed with goodies that will keep you going through the New Year and beyond. There's Beneath a Steel Sky, Turn N Burn, Super Stardust and more. Of course, if you bought Lamborghini, then think of all the joy ahead of you! No drinking and driving now...


• previews - Exciting things are happening in the world of the CD32. Evasive Action is on its way, while World Cup Golf and Power Drive are on their way from US Gold. All impressive, all worthwhile and all here!


• Master Axe - Our man Derek takes his life in his hands to meet Neil Axe and his martial artists who feature in this new game from Millennium. There's even an interview with the programmer and a unique insight into the actual people that appear as characters in the game. And it's all written in Del Boy's inimitable, flowing fashion. Gee, aren't you all lucky?


• Reviews - T'was the day before deadline day, and all was quiet... nothing stirred, not even a mouse (mind you, if there were mice in the offices I'd be outta here). Then, from afar, bells tolled and a cry was heard. 'Get your lazy, good for nothing backside back here and finish the flippin' magazine!'. And you thought this job was glamorous.
• Beneath A Steel Sky
• Roadkill
• Fields of Glory
• Marvin's Marvellous Adventure
• Jungle Strike
• Tower Assault
• Alien Breed 2


• subs - If you're young and you get lots of Christmas money, we know a good home for your dosh. If you're older and you've got credit, we know a good home for your...credit. And if you've got one of those bottles with lots of pennies in it, we'll take that too.


• playing tips - Universe - Solved! Gunship 2000 - Solved (sorta...)! Fury of the Furries - calmed! Now, if only we could solve the problems that arise from having moaning families round at Christmas then we'd be more happier and content. Oh well, just have to get drunk again...


• correspondence - Once more, your esteemed Editor returns to accept those bouquets and parry those brickbats. Mind you, he's a little peeved at the lack of Chrissie presents he's received this year. Unwanted whisky bottles (preferably full) gladly accepted.


• mail order - Seems we have to clear up a few things concerning Mail Order. This is where you can order lots of CD32 goodies, like tip books, cheap games and even a nifty joypad. Would our female readers please stop using this service to try to order girlie looking assistant Editors. It's MAIL not MALE. Thank you.


• A-Z - Some say that the A-Z is the easiest section to compile. Well, that may well be the case, but we also realize that it's one of the most precious and informative items in the magazine. Where else can you learn so much for so little?

Amiga CD32 Gamer (March 1995)

Amiga CD32 Gamer (March 1995)

The Amiga CD32 could have been an incredible console. It was released in Europe, Australia and Canada and a U.S. release was planned. However, a patent dispute combined with Commodore's bankruptcy prevented that from happening. Given the short life-span and limited support due to the bankruptcy, the CD32 was pretty successful. Amiga CD32 Gamer was a U.K. based magazine dedicated to that system and the March 1995 issue includes:

• CD Instructions - The very fact that you're reading this means you're no doubt at home and are at this very moment loading up the cover CD. Why else would you be reading the contents other than to kill time? Well, you can't play the games if you don't know how they work, can you?



• News - What's happening in the wide world of Amiga, video games, and beyond? Not much to be honest. It's that lull period - after Chrimbo and before summer. Hey ho.



• Previews - They haven't happened yet, but they're gonna! An in depth view of some of the delectable goodies coming your way in the next few months.



• Reviews - Despite most of your average, good for nothing, Amiga press almost howling with delight at the thought of the demise of the CD32, we here at CD32 Gamer say nay! Just look at all these great reviews - what more could a CD32 owner want?
• Whizz
• Emerald Mines
• Mitre Soccer Superstars
• Kingpin
• Dragonstone
• Rally Championship
• The Clue
• Akira



• Subs - For a very reasonable down payment you can be assured of 12 months of up to the minute CD32 related news, views and reviews, not to mention the most comprehensive array of game demos available. Don't be a chump - place a regular order and keep us all in a job.



• Playing Tips - Not only do we tell you which games are worth shelling out for, but we also tell you how to beat the buggers. The fruits of another hard month's work for the Guru are here including Benefactor, Theme Park and more Jungle Strike.



• Correspondence - If you think we're great, write in and tell us so. If you've got an opinion on anything related to the CD32, we'd be delighted to hear it. If you want to have a got at us about our apparent deafness when it comes to criticism, please go elsewhere!



• Mail Order - Can't find that Gamer Gold from issue five? Trashed your joypad after getting killed on Tower Assault (again)? Here's the place to be. Everything you could ever need to complement your CD32, and at very reasonable prices too!



• A-Z - Every CD32 release ever in a nutshell. 1,000 word reviews summed up in one sentence. If it's good, it's good. If it's not, we say so in no uncertain terms. A software bible in only four pages.

...and more!