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PRIMARY SYSTEMS COVERAGE
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Nintendo Entertainment System
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Nintendo Game Boy
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Sega Master System
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Atari XE Game System
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Atari ST
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IBM PC
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Amiga
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Apple (II, IIGS)
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Macintosh
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Commodore (64, 128)
FEATURES (Contents page excerpts)
Portable Gaming Grows Up! by Andy Eddy
Get the lowdown on Nintendo's handheld game machine. (Nintendo Game Boy; two pages; artist's hardware rendition shown)
Robocop Comes Home! by Bill Kunkel
Part man, part machine...total fun! (NES,C64,C128 preview with arcade screenshots; three pages)
CES Video-Game Preview by Andy Eddy
Take an advanced look at the new NES products that video-game companies will be showing in Chicago. (four pages; CES coverage sorted by publisher)
Metal Gear Strategy Guide by Clayton Walnum
Get behind the enemy lines safely with another helpful video-game tip session. (NES; 'The Quest For Outer Heaven - Metal Gear - A Player's Guide To Metal Gear'; seven page strategy guide with maps)
Zany Golf Strategy Guide by Lee H. Pappas and Andy Eddy
Don't have a stroke! Polish your putting game with these simple hints. (ST,PC,Amiga,IIGS; 'Zany Golf'; six page strategy guide with course maps)
Gaming Goes Hollywood by Bill Kunkel and Arnie Katz
Our experts cover the history of games that got their inspiration from movies and TV. (seven pages; includes footer bars 'The Games That Never Were', 'Book to Movie to Video Game and Back Again', and 'Video Game to TV')
Just...Two Guys From Andromeda by Bill Kunkel
These two space cadets put aside their latest Quest long enough for us to introduce them to you. (two pages; 'Just Two Guys From Andromeda: A Chat With Sierra's Alien Gamemakers'; Mark Crowe and Scott Murphy interview commentary)
Computer-Game Strategies by Bill Kunkel
Don't get frustrated! We'll help you brush up on MicroLeague WWF Wrestling and Superstar Ice Hockey.
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How to Beat Hulk Hogan at MicroLeague WWF Wrestling (C64,C128,ST; one page)
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Take Your Best Shot at Superstar Ice Hockey (Apple II,IIGS,Amiga,ST,C64,PC; 1.33 pages)
REVIEWS
Video-Game Reviews (approx. 4.5 pages)
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Ms. Pac-Man (XE)
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3-D WorldRunner (NES)
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Shinobi (SMS)
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Section Z (NES)
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Mickey Mousecapade (NES)
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City Connection (NES)
Computer-Game Reviews (five pages)
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Carrier Command (Amiga,ST,C64,PC)
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Neuromancer (Apple II,PC,C64)
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The President is Missing (Amiga,ST,PC,C64)
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Manhunter (Apple II,Apple IIGS,ST,PC,Mac)
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Technocop (Amiga,Apple II,ST,Commodore,PC)
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Operation Clean Streets (Amiga,ST,PC)
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F-18 Hornet (C64,C128)
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Letter by Andy Eddy (editorial; celebrities and video games; one page)
Reader Mail (reader mail column; one page)
News Bits compiled by Joyce Worley (news section; capsule news stories; three pages)
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Access' Vandergrift Wins Emmy (Doug Vandergrift, Access Software art director, awarded Emmy for Muppet Babies animated series storyboard directing; photo)
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Put a Tiger in Your Hand! (Tiger Electronics LCD handhelds; Karnov (shown), Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, Double Dragon)
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Hints for the Masters (Epyx releases The Masters Collection Advanced Hint Book; covers The Legend of Blacksilver, Sub Battle Simulator, Space Station Oblivion, L.A. Crackdown)
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Star Wars Has Siren Song for Buyers (Broderbund's Star Wars (ST,Amiga,C64) game box features musical greeting card-esque Star Wars theme functionality)
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Invasion of the Exotic Controller (Foxtron II remote control controller for NES, Sega, Atari and Intellivision systems)
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Test Drive Sequel Goes Head-to-Head (The Duel: Test Drive II (shown); Test Drive expansions The Supercars (shown), California Challenge)
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Top Sellers for 1988 (SoftKat Top 10)
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It's a Dirty Job (Doc's Fix-A-Game cleaning kit (shown); for NES, Sega and Atari cartridges)
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Past and Future Explored In Infocom RPGs (Quarterstaff: The Tomb of Setmoth (Mac,PC,IIGS), BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception (Apple II,Amiga,PC,C64); both shown))
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Go for the Gold in Gold Rush! (shown; Apple II,IIGS,Mac,ST,Amiga)
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Top Coin-Ops for February 1989 (Replay Magazine top lists; Best Upright Video Games, Best Software)
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Activision Launches Galaxy Force (SMS)
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New Taito Titles Bring the Arcade Home (arcade ports; Alcon (C64,C128,PC,ST), Bubble Bobble (C64,C128,PC,Apple II,Amiga,ST), Operation Wolf (NES,C64,C128,PC,Amiga,ST), Qix (C64,C128,PC,Apple II,IIGS,Amiga,ST), Rastan (C64,C128,PC,Apple II,IIGS,Amiga,ST), Renegade (C64,C128,PC,Apple II,IIGS,Amiga,ST), Sky Shark (NES,C64,C128,PC,Amiga,ST)
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Reporter Scoops Murder Most Foul (The Scoop (PC,Apple II,IIGS); shown)
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SimCity Simulates City Stress (Mac,Amiga,C64)
Easter Egg Hunt (tips, codes, strategies; one page)
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Karnov (NES)
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Super Pitfall (NES)
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Gun.Smoke (NES)
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Tiger-Heli (NES)
Game Doctor - The Game Doctor Sounds Off! by The Game Doctor (Q&A; one page)
Inside Gaming - Will Video Games Crash Again? by Arnie Katz (commentary; 1.66 pages)
Advertiser Index
COVER (Contents page excerpt)
Robocop stopped by our studio to tell us how excited he is that he's become a video game. Photography by Ladi von Jansky.
PRIMARY SYSTEMS COVERAGE
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Nintendo Game Boy
- Sega Master System
- Atari XE Game System
- Atari ST
- IBM PC
- Amiga
- Apple (II, IIGS)
- Macintosh
- Commodore (64, 128)
FEATURES (Contents page excerpts)
Portable Gaming Grows Up! by Andy Eddy
Get the lowdown on Nintendo's handheld game machine. (Nintendo Game Boy; two pages; artist's hardware rendition shown)
Robocop Comes Home! by Bill Kunkel
Part man, part machine...total fun! (NES,C64,C128 preview with arcade screenshots; three pages)
CES Video-Game Preview by Andy Eddy
Take an advanced look at the new NES products that video-game companies will be showing in Chicago. (four pages; CES coverage sorted by publisher)
Metal Gear Strategy Guide by Clayton Walnum
Get behind the enemy lines safely with another helpful video-game tip session. (NES; 'The Quest For Outer Heaven - Metal Gear - A Player's Guide To Metal Gear'; seven page strategy guide with maps)
Zany Golf Strategy Guide by Lee H. Pappas and Andy Eddy
Don't have a stroke! Polish your putting game with these simple hints. (ST,PC,Amiga,IIGS; 'Zany Golf'; six page strategy guide with course maps)
Gaming Goes Hollywood by Bill Kunkel and Arnie Katz
Our experts cover the history of games that got their inspiration from movies and TV. (seven pages; includes footer bars 'The Games That Never Were', 'Book to Movie to Video Game and Back Again', and 'Video Game to TV')
Just...Two Guys From Andromeda by Bill Kunkel
These two space cadets put aside their latest Quest long enough for us to introduce them to you. (two pages; 'Just Two Guys From Andromeda: A Chat With Sierra's Alien Gamemakers'; Mark Crowe and Scott Murphy interview commentary)
Computer-Game Strategies by Bill Kunkel
Don't get frustrated! We'll help you brush up on MicroLeague WWF Wrestling and Superstar Ice Hockey.
- How to Beat Hulk Hogan at MicroLeague WWF Wrestling (C64,C128,ST; one page)
- Take Your Best Shot at Superstar Ice Hockey (Apple II,IIGS,Amiga,ST,C64,PC; 1.33 pages)
REVIEWS
Video-Game Reviews (approx. 4.5 pages)
- Ms. Pac-Man (XE)
- 3-D WorldRunner (NES)
- Shinobi (SMS)
- Section Z (NES)
- Mickey Mousecapade (NES)
- City Connection (NES)
Computer-Game Reviews (five pages)
- Carrier Command (Amiga,ST,C64,PC)
- Neuromancer (Apple II,PC,C64)
- The President is Missing (Amiga,ST,PC,C64)
- Manhunter (Apple II,Apple IIGS,ST,PC,Mac)
- Technocop (Amiga,Apple II,ST,Commodore,PC)
- Operation Clean Streets (Amiga,ST,PC)
- F-18 Hornet (C64,C128)
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Letter by Andy Eddy (editorial; celebrities and video games; one page)
Reader Mail (reader mail column; one page)
News Bits compiled by Joyce Worley (news section; capsule news stories; three pages)
- Access' Vandergrift Wins Emmy (Doug Vandergrift, Access Software art director, awarded Emmy for Muppet Babies animated series storyboard directing; photo)
- Put a Tiger in Your Hand! (Tiger Electronics LCD handhelds; Karnov (shown), Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, Double Dragon)
- Hints for the Masters (Epyx releases The Masters Collection Advanced Hint Book; covers The Legend of Blacksilver, Sub Battle Simulator, Space Station Oblivion, L.A. Crackdown)
- Star Wars Has Siren Song for Buyers (Broderbund's Star Wars (ST,Amiga,C64) game box features musical greeting card-esque Star Wars theme functionality)
- Invasion of the Exotic Controller (Foxtron II remote control controller for NES, Sega, Atari and Intellivision systems)
- Test Drive Sequel Goes Head-to-Head (The Duel: Test Drive II (shown); Test Drive expansions The Supercars (shown), California Challenge)
- Top Sellers for 1988 (SoftKat Top 10)
- It's a Dirty Job (Doc's Fix-A-Game cleaning kit (shown); for NES, Sega and Atari cartridges)
- Past and Future Explored In Infocom RPGs (Quarterstaff: The Tomb of Setmoth (Mac,PC,IIGS), BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception (Apple II,Amiga,PC,C64); both shown))
- Go for the Gold in Gold Rush! (shown; Apple II,IIGS,Mac,ST,Amiga)
- Top Coin-Ops for February 1989 (Replay Magazine top lists; Best Upright Video Games, Best Software)
- Activision Launches Galaxy Force (SMS)
- New Taito Titles Bring the Arcade Home (arcade ports; Alcon (C64,C128,PC,ST), Bubble Bobble (C64,C128,PC,Apple II,Amiga,ST), Operation Wolf (NES,C64,C128,PC,Amiga,ST), Qix (C64,C128,PC,Apple II,IIGS,Amiga,ST), Rastan (C64,C128,PC,Apple II,IIGS,Amiga,ST), Renegade (C64,C128,PC,Apple II,IIGS,Amiga,ST), Sky Shark (NES,C64,C128,PC,Amiga,ST)
- Reporter Scoops Murder Most Foul (The Scoop (PC,Apple II,IIGS); shown)
- SimCity Simulates City Stress (Mac,Amiga,C64)
Easter Egg Hunt (tips, codes, strategies; one page)
- Karnov (NES)
- Super Pitfall (NES)
- Gun.Smoke (NES)
- Tiger-Heli (NES)
Game Doctor - The Game Doctor Sounds Off! by The Game Doctor (Q&A; one page)
Inside Gaming - Will Video Games Crash Again? by Arnie Katz (commentary; 1.66 pages)
Advertiser Index
COVER (Contents page excerpt)
Robocop stopped by our studio to tell us how excited he is that he's become a video game. Photography by Ladi von Jansky.
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