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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

GamePro (December 1991)

Back when video game print magazines still existed, GamePro was one of the most popular. From the late 1980s until they ended, while there were others, GamePro and EGM really dominated, at least in North America. The December 1991 issue of GamePro includes:

Letter from the GamePros - An editorial on the upcoming 16-bit holiday battle.

The Mail - Letters from readers on technical capabilities of the Genesis vs. the Super NES, hooking a Super NES to a computer monitor, the Game Genie, renting games, and more.

Cutting Edge - Updates on the state of the art in gaming, including a sequel to the PC Engine, upcoming CD-ROM systems, a new version of the PC Engine GT that has external CD-ROM, TV, and controller ports, the new Phillips CD-I, and more.

Pro Reviews

Nintendo - Reviews of The Simpsons: Bart vs. The World (featured on the cover), Mega Man 4, Batman: Return of the Joker, Wizardry II, Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?, Dragon Warrior III, Tiny Toon Adventure, Uncharted Waters, The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy and the Miracle Piano System. Almost all of these are excellent games.
Genesis - Reviews of Rolling Thunder 2, Battlemaster, Pit-Fighter (pretty awful game on any system), Chuck Rock, Fatal Rewind, and Quackshot.
Super NES - Reviews of U.N. Squadron (one of the earliest horizontal shooters for the SNES), Final Fight, Lemmings, Super Adventure Island, and Smash TV (one of my favorites though it is hard).
TurboGrafx-16 - Reviews of Cadash, Champions Forever Boxing, Andre Panza's Kick Boxing, and It Came From the Desert.
Master System - A review of Sonic the Hedgehog (an excellent 8-bit translation)

_{Table of Contents from the December 1991 issue of GamePro}

Special Feature: So, You Want To Buy a 16-Bit System... - A comparison of the major 16-bit systems going into the holiday season including the Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx-16 and the newly released Super Nintendo.

Special Feature: GamePro's Video Football Playoffs - A comparison of some of the available football games including John Madden Football '92 (Genesis), Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football (Genesis), Mike Ditka Power Football (Genesis), John Madden Football (SNES), Tecmo Super Bowl (NES), Tecmo Bowl (Game Boy), Joe Montana Football (Game Gear), and NFL Football (Lynx).

Overseas ProSpects - A brief look at new games released in Japan including Spriggan (PC-Engine CD-ROM) and Valis IV (PC-Engine CD-ROM).

S.W.A.T. (Secret Weapons and Tactics) - Tips, tricks, passwords and more for Maniac Mansion (NES), Turrican (Genesis), Bonk's Revenge (TurboGrafx-16), Little Ninja Brothers (NES), John Madden Football (Genesis), Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis), Devil's Crush (TurboGrafx-16), Moonwalker (Genesis), Bases Loaded II (NES), Super Mario Brothers (NES), Power Ball (Genesis), Fantasia (Genesis), Gradius III (Super NES), SCAT (NES), Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom (NES), Batman (Genesis), Hunt for Red October (Game Boy, NES), and more.

Ask the Pros - Readers ask and get answers about difficult gaming situations in Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom (NES), Skate or Die 2 (NES), Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis), Spider-Man (Genesis), Bonk's Revenge (TurboGrafx-16), Operation C (Game Boy), Shinobi (Game Gear), and more.

_{Back cover of the December 1991 issue of GamePro}

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Electronic Gaming Monthly (May 1992)

I still have this particular issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly which I bought off the shelf back in the day. Consolidation has its advantages but I miss the variety of systems that used to be around. At this time, EGM was covering the Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, Neo Geo, and a variety of portable systems including the Game Boy, Sega Game Gear, and Atari Lynx. The May 1992 issue includes:

Departments

Insert Coin - An editorial on the inevitable wave of CD-ROM based games and whether or not the gaming industry is really ready for it.

Letters to the Editor - Letters from readers about the Super NES version of Street Fighter II, The Super NES CD-ROM, Genesis coverage, the Magicom and Super Magicom, Mega CD coverage, the Consumer Electronics Show, and more.

Review Crew - Four reviewers give their score for a variety of games including Super Scope 6 (SNES), The Rocketeer (SNES), Spanky's Quest (SNES), Might & Magic (NES), Blues Brothers (NES), Lemmings (Genesis), Earnest Evans (Genesis), D&D: Warriors of the Eternal Sun (Genesis), Jordan vs. Bird (Genesis), Star Saver (Game Boy), Top Gun (Game Boy), Batman: Return of the Joker (Game Boy), Outrun Europa (Game Gear), and Hydra (Lynx).

Software Calendar - A list of planned releases for May 1993. There are a total of 38 games listed including Batman: Return of the Joker (Game Boy), George Foreman KO Boxing (Game Gear), Last Resort (Neo Geo), Steel Empire (Genesis), Rampart (Lynx), Ballistix (TurboGrafx-16), The Empire Strikes Back (NES), Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Super NES), and others.

Gaming Gossip - News and rumors regarding the new Street Fighter 2 Competition Joystick from Capcom, a new "Quad" development system for the Super NES, Camerica's Aladdin project, Super high Impact from Acclaim for the Super NES, Cool World for the Mega CD, Dolphin for the Genesis, and much more.

International Outlook - A look at new and upcoming games being released internationally (mostly Japan). Games covered this month include Axelay (Super Famicom), Adventure Island 3 (Famicom), Parodius (Super Famicom), Gargoyle's Quest (Famicom), Astral Bout (Super Famicom), Macross (PC-Engine Super CD-ROM), Spindizzy Worlds (Super Famicom), Thunder Force IV (Mega Drive), Loom (TurboGrafx Super CD-ROM), After Burner III (Mega CD-ROM and cart), Blazeon (Super Famicom), Cameltry (Super Famicom), Ultimate Football (Super Famicom), Battleblaze (Super Famicom), Dinosaurs (Super Famicom), and Twinkle Tale (Mega Drive).

Tricks of the Trade - Tips, tricks, codes and strategies for Super Smash T.V. (Super NES), The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (Super NES), Joe & Mac (Super NES), Snow Bros. Jr. (Game Boy), Sim City (Super NES), Hole In One Golf (Super NES), Rolling Thunder 2 (Genesis), Batman: Return of the Joker (NES), Snow Brothers (NES), Captain Planet and the Planeteers (NES), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 (NES), Faceball 2000 (Game Boy), and Parasol Stars (TurboGrafx-16).

Next Wave - Previews of upcoming games including Return of Double Dragon (Super NES), American Gladiators (Super NES), Super Soccer Champ (Super NES), Wordtris (Super NES), World Trophy Soccer (Genesis), Muhammed Ali Knockout Boxing (Genesis), Dragon Strike (NES), Barcelona '92 (Game Gear), Double Dragon (Game Gear), and Spanky's Quest (Game Boy).

_{Table of Contents from the May 1992 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly}

Features

Behind the Screens - A look at the making of the Wondermega. This was the all-in-one Sega Genesis/CD unit created by JVC.

Leading Edge - A look at some of the latest and upcoming arcade games, including Blazeon from Atlus, Seibu Cup Soccer from Seibu Kaihatsu, and Undercover Cops from Irem.

Super Play - A strategy guide for Contra III: The Alien Wars on the Super Nintendo.

Game Over - A look at the last stage and end of Super Castlevania IV for the Super Nintendo.

_{Back cover of the May 1992 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly}

Friday, March 26, 2021

Lynx Kicks Their Butts

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

ACE (June 1991)

ACE (June 1991)
ACE (which stands for Advanced Computer Entertainment) is a computer and video game magazine published in the late 1980s and early 1980s in the U.K. In 1991, systems like the Amiga, PC, Atari ST, Megadrive, Game Boy, Atari Lynx and Super Famicom were being covered. Issue 45 from June 1991 includes:

Reviews

Aero Blaster
Alien Storm
Burai Fighter
Cohort
Dark Man
Das Boot
ELF
F-15 2
Gauntlet 3
Gods
Hill Street Blues
Jetfighter 2
Mercs
Mega Traveler 1
Midnight Resistance
Nam
Predator 2
Space Quest IV
R-Type
Shadow Dancer
Squash
Viz

Features

Captain Planet - Midscape is currently putting together two versions of the exploits of the new mean green fighting machine. We talk to the programmers of both and ask the folks as Mindscape about their hopes for the product.

Sony On CD - ACE talks to Sony US regarding their not-entirely half-hearted entrance into the CD arena.

Super Mario World - Super Mario World on the Super Famicom is possibly the most playable game in the world. After literally months of play, we feel ready to offer our opinions as to the very essence of its greatness.

Falcon 3 - For those of you who like your flight sims realistic, Spectrum Holobyte are keen to cater for the most demanding of tastes, with Falcon 3 boating a topographic landscape as well as a host of other state-of-the-art features. How did they do it?

Return of the Conference! - If you've ever wondered exactly how a software company works, you'll be keen to take us up on our offer to visit a Major Firm and talk to the bosses and the programmers.

ECTS Show Report - We report from this year's computer trade show where the industry folk have been deciding what you'll be playing this Christmas.

Air Duel - Glyn Williams' multi-craft flight game promises to offer players all-out flying action, with the emphasis on the thrills and spills of heroic acrobatics and far less gametime wasted on toggling flaps and avoiding heat currents. Sounds like a good deal to us.

Regulars

ACE Games News - The Blues Brothers, Cyber Fight, Sonic the Hedgehog, Battletoads and the Addams Family.
ACE Tech News - The latest news of widgits, gizmos and events on the hardware scene from the ECTS show.
Letters - Speak out!
Tricks 'n' Tactics - Solutions, codes, cheats and hints for the best games of the moment.

...and more!

Monday, January 11, 2021

GamePro (April 1992)

GamePro (April 1992)
Though I preferred EGM and the slightly more obscure VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, GamePro was one of the most popular gaming magazines published in the U.S. lasting from 1989 until the end of 2011. The April 1992 issue includes:

Letters from the GamePros
The Mail
Cutting Edge - Play video games by telephone or by television!
Hot at the Arcades - Ride with Sunset Riders. Roll with B.O.T.T.S.
Special Feature: Genesis and Super NES Games for '92 - 16-bit gamers are in for some treats this year, no matter which system you own.

Pro Reviews

Nintendo: King's Quest, G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor, Wacky Racers, Gemfire
Genesis: Kid Chameleon, Earnest Evans, Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?, Devilish, Toki
Super NES: The Super Scope, Xardion, Preview: Out of this World
TurboGrafx-16: Ballistix
Game Boy: Batman: Return of the Joker; Snow Bros, Jr; Ultima: Runes of Virture
Game Gear: Fantasy Zone, Popits

Special Feature: Big Basketball Blowout II

ProReviews: Jordan vs. Bird (Genesis), Double Dribble: Five on Five (Game Boy)
Previews: Arch Rivals (Genesis), David Robinson's Supreme Court (Genesis), Bulls vs. Lakers (Genesis and SNES), Roundball (NES), Tecmo Super NBA Basketball (NES), NBA Super All-Star Challenge 2 (Game Boy), Basketbrawl (Lynx)
Special Review: Michael Jordan Flight for IBM PC

Overseas ProSpects - A new Tetris surfaces in Japan - Tetris Plus Bombliss
S.W.A.T. (Secret Weapons and Tactics) - The hottest tips and tactics from GamePros everywhere.
Ask the Pros - The GamePros answer your questions about G.I. Joe (NES), Mega Man (NES), Streets of Rage (Genesis), Darius Twin (SNES).
ProNews - All the video game news that's fit to print.
Advertiser Index - Here's what's coming up next in GamePro.

...and more!

Monday, December 2, 2019

Electronic Gaming Monthly (November 1989)

Electronic Gaming Monthly (November 1989)

Electronic Gaming Monthly and VideoGames & Computer Entertainment were really the only two video game magazines I cared about. VG&CE was my favorite but EGM was far more successful. The November 1989 issue of EGM includes:

Cover Story - Ghouls and Ghosts - Heralded by EGM as one of the best video games of all time, Ghouls and Ghosts is bound to sell Genesis machines just as well as Mario sells Nintendos! This fantastic 16-bitter packs a full five meg of power to generate some of the slickest graphics, most brilliant sounds, and exciting game play we've ever seen! See if you agree in this special Ghouls and Ghosts Game of the Month spectacular - compete with reviews, tips and maps!

Behind The Screens Look At GameBoy - Find out the future of this pocket powerhouse from the white shirts and other top-level executives that make the industry move! Get the first word on new soft and other exciting developments going on behind the scenes at the top game companies!

A New Look At The P.C. Engine - Although NEC has finally given the go-ahead to the P.C. Engine on these shores under a new name, Japan is still buzzing over the 8-Bit machine that does all the things 16-Bitters do. Get sneak peeks at loads of new P.C. Engine games that may be coming this way for the TurboGrafx, as well as the latest updates on the Super Famicom and the first look at a new 32-Bit system!

Top Secret! - The Game Busters strike again with a whole new assortment of super secrets that will let you become video invincible! Great tips for the TurboGrafx and Genesis, combined with all new tricks for Nintendo and Sega, make this "For Your Eyes Only" info more valuable than a Super Mario 3 cart! Lots of new stuff from readers too!

P.O.W. - The War Rages On - EGM continues its "How to Master" photo maps of SNK's latest battlefield epic! Get Bart out from behind enemy lines and take on the ruthless leader of the Government of Destruction! Also look for new maps on River City Ransom, Scramble Spirits, Blazing Lazers, and more!

Also in this issue:

Insert Coin
Interface - Letters
Gaming Gossip
International Outlook
Contest - Win a GameBoy
At the Arcades
Nintendo Player
Sega Masters
Atari Adventures
Turbo Champ
Outpost: Genesis
GameBoy Club

...and more!

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (June 1993)

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (June 1993)

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment was always my favorite video games magazine. VG&CE along with EGM were really the only two I ever bought. The June 1993 issue includes: Features

The Quest for Immortality: A Player's Guide to Gods, Part I - We'll show you how to get past the first two levels in this challenging multi-platform game.

Departments

Editor's Letter
Yea & Nay
Reader Mail
Tip Sheet
News Bits
Easter Egg Hunt
Advertiser Index

Reviews & Previews

Video-Game Previews

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Saturday Night Slam Masters
Rocket Knight Adventurers
Mario is Missing!
3 Count Bout
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol 2
Double Dragon
The Incredible Crash Test Dummies
The Punisher
Beach Volley

Video-Game Reviews

Street Fighter II Champion Edition
Blaster Master 2
Super Turrican
Battletoads/Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team
Taz-Mania
C & C Music Factory: Make My Video
Batman Returns
Riot Zone
Cool Spot
Bases Loaded 4
American Gladiators
Super Ninja Boy
Sorcerer's Kingdom

Gaming on the Go

Battletoads in Ragnarok's World
Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
European Soccer Challenge
Star Trek: The Next Generation

Computer-Game Reviews

Street Fighter II
Doom
Quarter Pole
The Awesome Adventures of Victor Vector & Yondo Adventure 2
Rules of Engagement 2
Take a Break! Pinball
Spectre Supreme

Computer-Game Previews

X-Wing: The Farlander Papers
Empire Deluxe
The Prophecy
Michael Jordan in Flight
Space Quest V
V for Victory: Market Garden
Wilson ProStaff Golf
Rome: Pathway to Power
World Tour Tennis
Tony La Russa Baseball II
S.C.O.U.T.

...and more!

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (October 1989)

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (October 1989)

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment was my favorite video games magazine though it wasn't quite as successful as magazines like EGM. Though I never liked them as much, VG&CE lived on after its death through descendants like Tips & Tricks. The October 1989 issue of VG&CE includes: Features

The Atari Lynx: Big Games in Small Packages - If you thought Nintendo's Game Boy was exciting, wait until you check out this color portable.

Adventure Island Strategy Guide, Part II - The last half of this game is extremely frustrating, but the second part of our strategy guide will carefully lead you through it.

Shinobi Strategy Guide - Ninjas, swords and throwing stars abound in Sega's martial-arts battle, but our hints will help you to survive.

Christmas Computer-Game Preview - Our correspondents give you the rundown of all the releases that will be out for your holiday shopping.

A Season Ticket With Scott Orr - If you like computer athletics, chances are you've played a game with Orr's influence. VG&CE goes behind the scenes with the king of electronic sports.

Computer-Game Strategies - Flex your joystick muscles with our resident expert on The Honeymooners, Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom and Road Runner.