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TurboPlay Issue 8

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(The following is loosely based on this issue's table of contents and contains excerpts. Bullet lists and (notes) added for clarity.)

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Hello, again, TurboFans! This issue of TurboPlay is loaded with hot information on the exciting TurboGrafx-16 world. There's Victor Ireland's recap of the Summer Consumer Electronics Show. We've got more coverage of Games Around the World, and don't miss Donn Nauert's look at the Tokyo Toy Fair. Plus, there are more TurboTips, reviews and another contest. What are you waiting for? Turn that page and enjoy. (TOC intro)

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TURBOMAIL

All the letters that fit, we print. This issue we cover more of the subjects that prompt TurboPlay readers to put the pen to paper and stamp to envelope. (two pages; reader mail)

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TURBOGRAFX-16 DEVELOPMENTS AT THE SUMMER CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

Victor Ireland recently attended the Summer Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago and came back with a detailed report on what's coming to the TurboGrafx-16. (eight pages of running commentary; software with focused coverage:)

  • TV Sports: Basketball
  • TaleSpin
  • TV Sports: Hockey
  • Yo' Bro!
  • Silent Debuggers
  • Impossimole
  • Davis Cup Tennis
  • Andre Panza Kick Boxing
  • Champions Forever Boxing
  • Night Creatures
  • Ballistix
  • Discus
  • Wanderers From Ys
  • Addams Family
  • Lords of the Rising Sun
  • It Came From the Desert
  • Valis III
  • Astralius
  • Turrican
  • Parasol Stars
  • Cadash
  • Arena 3000
  • Shape Shifter
  • Beyond Shadowgate
  • Camp California
  • Cyborg 297

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NEC LOWERS THE PRICE OF THE TURBOGRAFX-16 AND TURBOGRAFX-CD PLAYER; CREATES NEW "BONK SUPERSET"

Extra, extra. Read all about it. (one page)

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CLOSER LOOK (game reviews; three pages)

  • Yo' Bro! (chip)
  • TV Sports: Hockey (chip)

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TURBO TIPS (by Donn Nauert; capsule tips & tricks; one page)

  • Bomberman
  • Devil Crush (Devil's Crush)
  • Y's Book I & II
  • World Class Baseball

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GAMES AROUND THE WORLD (approx. four pages; capsule import previews)

  • Special Criminal Investigation (S.C.I.)
  • St. Dragon
  • Cyber Combat Police
  • Cadash
  • Out Run (Outrun)

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TOKYO TOY FAIR - SUMMER 1991

Donn Nauert traveled to Japan to give TurboPlay readers an exclusive look at what was shown at the Tokyo Toy Fair, including the wild PC Engine Duo. (six pages; hardware commentary (including Super CD-ROM2, PC Engine Duo) and coverage of the following software:)

  • Power Gate (card)
  • Super Quiz: Heart of Stone (CD)
  • Magical Chase (card)
  • Neutopia II (card)
  • Cobra II (CD)
  • Daisenpu Custom (CD)
  • World Jockey (card)
  • Valis IV (CD)
  • Power Eleven (card)
  • Splash Lake (CD)
  • Rayxanber II (CD)
  • Racing Spirits (card)
  • Ghost Warrior Spriggan (CD)
  • Super Metal Crusher (card)
  • Hatris (card)
  • F1 Circus '91 (card)
  • Might and Magic (CD)
  • Mesopotamia (card)

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CONTEST WINNERS

Yep, it's another chance to win wonderful prizes if you put your mind to work. We also announce the winners of the Super Star Soldier high-score contest from our April/May 1991 issue. ('Contest Search' contest)

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Cover illustration by Alan Hunter.



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    Title: TurboPlay Issue 8
    Month: August/September
    Year: 1991
    Publisher: Larry Flynt Publications
    Editor: Andy Eddy
    Country: United States
    Language: English
    Votes: 0

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