Exile (TurboGrafx-CD)

Exile was released by for both the Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-CD in 1992. It was a remake of a game originally released in Japan in 1988 for various computers mostly unknown to those of us in North America, including the NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, MSX2 and the X1 turbo. The game is an action RPG and features both a top down perspective like the original Zelda and other similar games, as well as a side-scrolling action perspective depending on what you are doing.

While the the Genesis and TurboGrafx-CD versions are very close, the TurboGrafx version has a slight edge in some areas. Because it is CD based, there are more cinematics and better music (though this might be a matter of personal preference to some degree). The graphics are very close but the TurboGrafx-CD version has slightly more colors. The translation also seems to be a little better and the story more coherent on the TurboGrafx version. However, these are all mostly minor differences. One interesting difference is the fact that the Genesis localization (done by Renovation) censored certain aspects of the game (e.g. naked girls in one scene) while the TurboGrafx-CD localization (done by Working Designs) did not.

Overall this is a very good game even if it is not as well known as some others. While I wouldn't say it is as good as Ys I and II, it's still quite good and fans of those games will likely enjoy this one. I am not aware of any remakes or re-releases so you will have to resort to emulation or track down and original Genesis or TurboGrafx-CD versions if you want to play.

Exile was followed up by Exile: Wicked Phenomenon the following year for the Turbo Duo or TurboGrafx-CD with the Super System Card.

GamePro (December 1991)

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}

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Electronic Gaming Monthly (May 1992)

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}

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Electronic Gaming Monthly (July 1989)

Electronic Gaming Monthly (July 1989)

While VideoGames & Computer Entertainment may have been my favorite gaming magazine, EGM was a close second. It got its start basically at the dawn of 16-bit gaming. The July 1989 issue covered a wide variety of systems from the Genesis, TurboGrafx-16 and of course NES to the PC, Amiga and even the Commodore 64, a testament to its staying power (though not for too much longer). This issue includes:

• Cover Story - Next Generation Gaming - An article covering the next wave of gaming systems including the Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, Super Famicom/Nintendo (The U.S. version was still a couple of years away at this point), the Game Boy (the first successful cartridge based mobile). There is detailed information for each including technical specs and early games and peripherals.


• EGM's Review Crew - Reviews of the following games:
• Guerill War (NES) - A translation of SNK's top down action arcade game.
• Ironsword (NES) - A decent sequel to Wizards & Warriors.
• Fester's Quest (NES) - I'm convinced this game is impossible. If you say you finished it you are a liar.
• Mega Man 2 (NES) - The second game in what was one of the most famous franchises for the NES.
• 3 Stooges (NES) - Really, a collection of mini-games. It was better on the Amiga.
• Adventures of Lolo (NES) - An action/puzzle game with lots of addictive game play.
• Operation Wolf (NES) - One of the better light gun games available for the NES. I remember a friend renting this one from Blockbuster.
• Q*Bert (NES) - A classic arcade game I never really liked. However, if you like the original or other ports, then you will like this one.
• Mappyland (NES) - Another good translation of a classic arcade game.
• Flying Dragon (NES) - A karate game that really isn't anything special.


_{Table of Contents from the July 1989 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly}

• Next Wave - Sneak peeks at upcoming games including Double Dragon II: The Revenge (NES), P.O.W. (NES), Thundercade (NES), and Super Dodge Ball (NES).
• International Outlook - Previews of some games released internationally (usually Japan) and that may make it to North America. Games looked at include Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES) and Gradius (NES).


• Top Secret! - Tips, tricks, strategies and maps for various games including Blaster Master (NES), Zanac (NES), Mega Man (NES), Star Soldier (NES), Wizards and Warriors (NES), Milon's Secret Castle (NES), Kid Icarus (NES), Ring King (NES), John Elways' Quarterback (NES), Metal Gear (NES), RBI Baseball (NES), Metroid (NES), Posiden Wars 3-D (SMS), Track and Field II (NES), R-Type (SMS), Simon's Quest (NES), Rambo (NES), Double Dragon (NES), Legacy of the Wizard (NES), Desert Falcon (Atari), Zanac (NES), and many more!


• Interface: Letters to the Editor - Questions about the Mega Drive (Genesis), Mega Man 2, the chip shortage going on at the time, and more.


• Press Start - A look at a new joystick for the NES from Beeshu called Gizmo. It looks a little odd and this whole thing read like an advertisement.


• Gaming Gossip - Rumors and gossip from Quartermann including rumors that Namco and Atari are developing 16-bit machines, Dragon Warrior is coming to the U.S. for Christmas and much more.

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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!

GamePro (May 1994)

GamePro (May 1994)
GamePro wasn't my favorite magazine but there's no doubt it was one of the most popular. Personally, I preferred EGM. It always seemed to me that GamePro was aiming for a slightly younger audience than EGM. The May 1994 issue of GamePro includes:

• Letter from the GamePros
• The Mail
• The Cutting Edge - Virtuality is back! Check out Zone Hunter and more from the virtual wizards at W Industries.
• Hot at the Arcades - NBA Jam Tournament Edition, Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Power Instinct, and Alien vs. Predator
• Special Feature: Shooters! - ProReviews of Tempest 2000 (Jaguar), Sub-Terrania (Genesis), Grindstomer (Genesis), Rebel Assault (Sega CD), and Microcosm (Sega CD). Previews of Super R-Type III (SNES) and SoulStar (Sega CD).
• Cover Feature: The Making of Mortal Kombat II - Inside the minds that brough us Fatalities, Babalities, and incredible digitized graphics.

ProReviews

• Genesis
• Pirates of Dark Water
• Mutant League Hockey
• Asterix and the Great Rescue


• Sega CD
• Tomcat Alley


• Super Nintendo
• The Ninja Warriors
• Mega Man Soccer
• Metal Combat
• Spectre
• Time Trax
• King of Dragons
• Lethal Enforcers
• Choplifter III
• Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics


• Nintendo
• Alfred Chicken


• 3DO
• The Horde


• Neo Geo
• Art of Fighting 2


• Game Boy
• Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (Preview)
• Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge
• Sports Illustrated for Kids: The Ultimate Triple Dare!
• Chase HQ II
• Stop That Roach


• Game Gear
• Disney's Aladdin
• Cosmic Spacehead
• Captain America and the Avengers
• Zool
• Ms. Pac-Man

The Sports Page

• World Series Baseball (Genesis)
• Hardball III (SNES)
• MLBPA Baseball (SNES)
• RBI Baseball '94 (Genesis)
• Super Bases Loaded 2 (SNES)
• Bill Walsh College Football (SNES)
• Suzuka 8 Hours (SNES)
• NHL Hockey '94 (Sega CD)
• NBA Showdown '94 (Genesis)
• Chavez (SNES)
• Caesars World of Boxing (CD-I)
• PGA European Tour (Genesis)
• Pebble Beach Golf Links (Genesis)
• International Tennis Open (CD-I)

Role-Player's Realm

• Nobunaga's Ambition (SNES)
• Liberty or Death (SNES)
• Young Merlin ProStrategy Guide: Part III (SNES)
• RPG Industry Interview: Alex Jimenez

SWATPro

• Secret weapons and tactics from the GamePros.

• Fighter's Edge - More than 60 Fatalities, three hidden characters, how to play Pong, and more weird stuff.
• GamePro Labs - It's the Pro Action Replay 2, SG ProPad 6, and Pro Control 6.
• Short ProShots - Quick looks at some hot new games.
• Overseas ProSpects - A look at Dracula X (PC Engine Super CD), Ganbare Goemon 2 (Super Famicom), Zoku: The Legend of Bishin (Super Famicom)
• ProNews - All the video game news that's fit to print.
• Index of Advertisers

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!

SWATPro (Fall 1990)

SWATPro (Fall 1990)

SWATPro (or S.W.A.T. Pro...I see it both ways), was a spinoff of GamePro that focussed on tips, tricks, cheats and that sort of thing. In fact, SWATPro started as a GamePro insert. S.W.A.T. stood for "Secret Weapons And Tactics". While tons of games were covered in each issue, it always seemed like sort of a ripoff to me. The contents of SWATPro were not unique, it was all stuff pulled from previous issues of GamePro. I suppose that if tips and tricks were your thing and you needed to catch up because you missed some GamePro issues then it would make sense. However, GamePro had much more content and cost the same price. The first issue of SWATPro was published in the Fall of 1990 and covered the following systems:

• Nintendo (NES)
• Sega Genesis
• Sega Master System
• TurboGrafx-16
• Game Boy

There were more than 120 games covered between those systems.

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (September 1989)

VideoGames & Computer Enterainment (September 1989)

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment was the first video games magazine I bought and it always remained my favorite. The September 1989 issue includes: Features

• Power Glove: Get a Grip on your Games - Mattel is ready to take video gaming a step into the future, and VG&CE has the whole story for you.


• Adventure Island Strategy Guide, Part I - Master Higgins is stranded on a secluded island. We'll help you save him from death's clutches.


• Lady Luck: Are you an Electronic High Roller? - Video gambling lets you bring Vegas into your living room, and you can bet that we'll show you the games to choose from.


• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Strategy Guide, Part III - After this final segment, you'll be fully prepared for your confrontation with Ganon.


• Dinobytes: Bringing Back the Behemoths - Dinosaurs have made a big comeback in computer programs. Stalk out what's available.


• The Maestro of Microcomputing - These days, soundtracks are as important to games as the programming. Meet Russell Lieblich, one of the premier computer-tune talents.


• Victory at Sea: A Player's Guide to Seagoing Simulations - There's an ocean of software for all forms of boating battles, and we've got a rundown to help you pick your favorites.


• Computer-Game Strategies - This month, our resident expert helps you play at your best in Kings of the Beach, Pole Position II and Hostage.

Reviews

• Video-Game Reviews
• Super Doge Ball
• Time Soldiers
• Wrestlemania
• Marble Madness
• P.O.W.
• Skate or Die
• Y's


• Computer-Game Reviews
• Chomp
• Thunder Blade
• Rampage
• Barbarian
• Fire Zone
• Northern Fleet
• Wizardry V

Departments

• Editor's Letter
• Reader Mail
• News Bits
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Inside Gaming
• Game Doctor
• Advertiser Index

...and more!

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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!

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.

Reviews

• Video-Game Reviews
• Vegas Dream
• California Games
• Mappy-Land
• Video Shooter
• Operation Wolf
• Bashi Bazook
• Three Stooges


• Computer-Game Reviews
• Slipheed
• Omnicron Conspiracy
• Star Saga One: Beyond the Boundary
• War in Middle Earth
• Time Bandit
• Reel Fish'n
• Life or Death

Departments

• Editor's Letter
• Reader Mail
• News Bits
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Inside Gaming
• Game Doctor
• Advertiser Index

Game Player’s (February 1991)

Game Player's covered a variety of video game system and home computers. In 1991 this list included the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, Atari Lynx, Amiga, PC (DOS), and TurboGrafx-16. The February 1991 issue included the following:

• Tip Sheet - Tips for Back to the Future 2 & 3 (NES), Gargoyle's Quest (NES), Maniac Mansion (NES), Les Manles in: The Search for the King (PC), Phantasy Star II (Genesis), Shinobi (NES), Super C (NES), and Alex Kidd in High-Tech World (Sega Master System).
• Player's World - Game Player's Annual Awards for 1990. Top honors went to Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES, Duck Tales for the Game Boy, John Madden Football for the Sega Genesis, Bonk's Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16, S.T.U.N. Runner for the arcade, Shadow of the Beast for the Amiga, Todd's Adventures in Slime World for the Atari Lynx, and Railroad Tycoon for the PC. Tons of other games were awarded with lesser accolades as well.
• Nintendo News - This month, the news was all about Dr. Mario, a puzzle game similar in some ways to Tetris.
• Game Boy Players - Here the news was all about Dr. Mario as well.
• Arcade Action - Emphasizing pinball this month with coverage of Diner, Funhouse, The Simpsons and Riverboat Gambler
• Amiga Players - Coverage of new Psygnosis games Shadow of the Beast II, Awesome and The Killing Game Show.
• PC Players - Featuring Blue Max: Aces of the Great War.
• Atari Safari - Featuring Robo-Squash for the Atari Lynx.
• Sega Players - Covering Joe Montanna football and comparing it to John Madden Football, as well as Sword of Sodan, Crackdown and Trampoline Terror all for the Genesis.
• Turbo Players - Coverage of Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf for the TurboGrafx-16.
• Nintendo Game of the Month: The Immortal - This was a 3/4 view isometric adventure game that I really wanted at one point. For some reason it cased the display on my crappy tiny color tv to be wavy so it was returned and I never played it. I've heard mixed things about it so maybe I didn't miss much...
• Sega Genesis Game of the Month: Strider - I loved this platformer for the NES but never played the Genesis version.
• Computer Game of the Month: Test Drive III: The Passion - My experience with the Test Drive series ends with the original Test Drive on the Commodore 64. At a glance, the actual game play screens don't look all that much better graphically. I assume the animation was smoother.

• Game Reviews:
  • Yo! Noid (NES) - Domino's actually brought the Noid back in commercials recently but didn't do a very good job of it. To think he was once popular enough to have his own game.
  • Aero Blasters (TG16) - A side-scrolling shooter for the TurboGrafx-16. It's ok but doesn't really stand out.
  • Dick Tracy (NES) - A Nintendo platformer based on the movie of the same name. This review refers to it as "above average". I have my doubts.
  • Streetfighter 2010 (NES) - Not to be confused with Street Fighter II though it is by Capcom and based more or less on the same series that started with the original Street Fighter.
  • NBA All-Star Challenge (Game Boy) - I am not a fan of basketball games generally and less a fan of sports games of any kind on the Game Boy.
  • Snake Rattle N Roll (NES) - An action game that is graphically reminiscent of Marble Madness.
  • Columns (Genesis) - I played quite a bit of this on the Game Gear (I believe it was the pack-in). Everybody was trying to compete with Tetris at the time. I don't think Columns beat it but it was an ok game if you are a puzzle game fan.
  • Circus Caper (NES) - A circus themed action/platform game. Presumably with the younger game player as the target audience.
  • Ishido (PC/DOS) - A puzzle/strategy game that can be played solo or against the computer or against another player.
  • Skull and Crossbones - A pirate-themed platformer. This is another game I wanted at some point based on the ad. I never played it though. Apparently it is a difficult single player game but a more balanced two-player game.
  • Little Nemo - No, not based on the Disney movie Finding Nemo. That came much later. This one is based on a turn of the century comic strip character. Like 1900 turn of the century not 2000 turn of the century.
• Game News & Previews - Covering new and upcoming games including Time Lord (NES), InfoGenius (NES), RollerGames (NES), an updated version of Stellar 7 (PC/DOS), Vegas Dream (NES), Castlevania III (NES), and A-10 Tank Killer (Amiga).

...and more!

Ys III: Wanderers From Ys (TurboGrafx-CD)

Ys III: Wanderers From Ys (TurboGrafx-CD)

Electronic Gaming Monthly – Issue Number 21 – April 1991

Electronic Gaming Monthly – Issue Number 21 – April 1991

GameFan, November 1994

GameFan, November 1994

Game Fan, December 1992

Game Fan, Volume 1, Issue 2, December 1992

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, December 1989

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, December 1989

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment was my favorite video games magazine and this one, weighing in at nearly 200 pages, comes from near its peak. This issue from December 1989 includes: Features

• Video Game Design: From the Inside Out - If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, this article from a video-game artist will set you straight.


• Lords of the Ring: Pro Wrestling Comes to Electronic Gaming - We don't pull any punches when we describe the history of wrestling video games past, present and future.


• Put the Pedal to the Metal: Car Contests for Backseat Drivers - Some of the most popular simulators in gaming today are driving games, and we'll run down a list of those that might turn your head.


• TurboGrafx-16 Buyer's Guide - There are a whole bunch of TG-16 games scheduled to be released in the next future months, so use our guide to plan your holiday wish list.


• Genesis Buyer's Guide - Genesis owners are anxious to hear what cartridges Sega will be releasing, and when - and now you'll know.


• Altered Beast Strategy Guide - This fantastic game comes with the Sega Genesis, and VG&CE will lead you through all the worlds to maximize your score.


• VG&CE Directory of Computer-Game Companies


• The Best of the Best: The Megahit Games - What are the most popular games of all time? This article answers that question with a survey of the best-selling programs.


• The Strange Case of Dr. Wily: A Player's Guide to Megaman 2, Part II - In this final installment, we take you through the remaining levels of this challenging NES game.


• Building a Better World: Bullfrog's Peter Molyneux Discusses Populous - The leader of the programming group that created this magnificent game talks about deities, controversy and strategy.


• Computer-Game Strategies - Our monthly computer-strategy section will help you tackle Caveman Ughlympics, Apache Strike and Starray.

Reviews

• Video-Game Reviews
• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
• Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
• Defender of the Crown
• The Adventures of Bayou Billy
• Demon Sword
• Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
• Strider
• Thunder Force II


• Computer-Game Reviews
• Might and Magic, Book II: Gates to Another World
• Steel Thunder
• Gauntlet II
• Desert Rats
• Vette!
• Presumed Guilty
• Populous
• Qix

Departments

• Editor's Letter
• Reader Mail
• News Bits
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Advertiser Index
• Inside Gaming
• Game Doctor

...and more!

TurboPlay, October/November 1991

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TurboPlay, Issue Number 9, October/November 1991

Turbo Force, issue Number 3, January 1993

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The January 1993 issue of Turbo Force