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  • Electronic Gaming Monthly (March 1996)

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    Source: Electronic Gaming Monthly – Issue Number 80 – March 1996

    In early 1996, EGM was covering the PlayStation, Saturn, Super NES, Genesis, 32X, 3DO, Atari Jaguar, CDi, Neo Geo, Game Boy, Game Gear, and the yet to be released Ultra 64. It was definitely a much more varied era of videogaming. The March 1996 issue includes:

    • Insert Coin – An editorial on the high price of games…generally $60-$70 for new releases at the time.
    • Press Start – Konami releases Hyper Blaster light gun for the PlayStation in Japan; SNK releases Neo Geo CDX with double speed CD-ROM drive; Namco releases new controllers, Goldstar to cease producing 3DO consoles; Atari plans 16 new CD-ROM PC titles; Infinity Multimedia working on new 3D display; ZON sensor eliminates need for controllers; and more.
    • Review Crew
      • Real Bout Fatal Fury (Neo Geo) – The latest Fatal Fury fighting game.
      • Pocahontas (Genesis) – Disney action platformer with puzzle elements.
      • Darius Gaiden (Saturn) – Decent side-scrolling shooter.
      • Mortal Kombat II (Saturn) – The best MKII home translation so far.
      • Zero Divide (PlayStation) – A somewhat unique polygon fighter.
      • A-Train (PlayStation) – Another city simulator from Maxis.
      • Descent (PlayStation) – PC port of the classic.
      • Star Fighter (3DO) – A good but difficult shooter reminiscent of Star Fox.

    • Gaming Gossip – Atari to get out of video games but produce PC games; Sony adjust release schedule to better compete with Ultra 64’s pending release; Nintendo predicts selling 3 million Ultra 64s during the first year, rumored prices include $250 for the console and $100 to $150 for the games; disk drive for Ultra 64 to use disks that contain up to 64 MB of data with 20 MB being re-writeable.
    • Tricks of the Trade – Tricks, tips, strategies and codes for Loaded (PlayStation), Earthworm Jim 2 (Super NES), Zero Divide (PlayStation), Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (arcade), Doom Troopers (Genesis), Earthworm Jim 2 (Super NES), The Raiden Project (PlayStation), Sega Rally Championship (Saturn), Toshinden 2 (PlayStation), Destruction Derby (PlayStation) – one of my favorites!, and much more.
    • Special Features
        • First Look at the Games of CES – Previews of some of the games shown at the Winter CES including Pocahontas and Maui Mallard by Disney Interactive for the Genesis, Casper for the PlayStation, VR Golf and VR Soccer for the PlayStation and Saturn, Bubsy 3D from Accolade for the PlayStation, Star Control 3 from Accolade for the PC (DOS), Power Rangers for the PlayStation and Saturn, Independence Day, Planet of the Apes, Hell Raiser, NCAA Basketball, Time Lapse, Alone in the Dark 2, Metalwerks, Orion Burger, and more.
        • The Developers of Resident Evil Spill Their Guts – An interview with Mr. Shinji Mikami, director of Capcom’s Resident Evil for the PlayStation.
        • Cover Story: Tekken 2 – A first look (with screen shots) of the Tekken 2 arcade conversion for the PlayStation.
        • Killer Instict 2 – A look at the Killer Instinct sequel in the arcades, including a list of combos and how to perform them.
    • Next Wave
        • Maui Mallard (Genesis) – A platform game featuring a Donald Duck look alike (85% done).
        • Pocahontas (Genesis) – An action/puzzle game from Disney (100% done).
        • Mortal Kombat II (Saturn) – Closest version to the arcade original (100% done).
        • Darius Gaiden (Saturn) – Destroy the mechanical fish armada (100% done).
        • D (Saturn) – A horror/adventure game (100% done).
        • Battle Arena Toshinden 2 (PlayStation) – Classic 3D fighter (80% done).
        • Descent (PlayStation) – Port of the classic PC sim (100% done).
        • Zero Divide (PlayStation) – A more obscure 3D fighter (100% done).
        • Krazy Ivan (PlayStation) – Sounds like it should be a submarine game but it’s a mech game (100% done).
        • A-Train (PlayStation) – Another city sim from Maxis (100% done).
        • Casper (3DO) – An adventure game featuring the friendly ghost (80% done).
        • Real Bout Fatal Fury (Neo Geo) – The latest Neo Geo fighting game (100% done).

    • Next Wave Protos
      • Magic Carpet – An early look at this PC game.
      • Dungeons and Dragons: Tower of Doom (PlayStation/Saturn) – Action/adventure game that might remind you of something like Golden Axe (10% done).
      • Earthworm Jim 2 (Saturn) – Sequel to the popular 16-bit game (70% done).
      • Dirt Race Extreme (PlayStation) – Off-road racing game.
      • Shining Wisdom (PlayStation) – An RPG from Working Designs.
      • D (PlayStation) – Horror themed puzzle/adventure game.
    • Team EGM – An interview with Magic and Kareem in regards to Slam ‘n Jam ’96. Reviews of various other sports games including VR Soccer ’96 (PlayStation), F-1 World Championship (PlayStation), F-1 Live Information (Saturn), Bottom of the 9th (PlayStation), VR Golf ’96 (PlayStation), and Valora Valley Golf (Saturn). Previews of Hang On GP ’95 (Saturn), Goal Storm (PlayStation), Road Rash (PlayStation), and Atari Karts (Jaguar).
    • Contest – Simply complete the entry form for your chance to win a Run N’ Gun arcade machine, In the Zone video game, or a Konami T-Shirt.
    • Interface: Letters to the Editor – PlayStation vs. Saturn, next-gen RPGs, FMV games, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and more.

    …and more!


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  • EGM2 (December 1994)

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    Source:  EGM2 – Issue Number 6 – December 1994

    I think that December 1994 represents the absolute peak (at least in terms of page counts) of video game magazines. Electronic Gaming Monthly, one of the most popular gaming magazines, actually had two publications each month at the time and in December 1994 and averaged close to 400 pages. the December 1994 issue of EGM2 (or EGM^2 or EGM Squared or whatever you want to call it) weighed in at 356 pages, covered at least the Super Nintendo, Genesis, Sega CD, 3DO, CD-i, Atari Jaguar, PlayStation and arcade games and included:

    Features

    • Meet the New, Tough Cast of Samurai Showdown 2! – A detailed look at SNK’s new Samurai Showdown 2 including the large number of fighters.
    • The Sony PlayStation is Making Waves in Japan! – A look at the PlayStation, first games available and an interview with Hiroshi Koyomoto fomr the marketing division of Sony of Japan’s Computer Entertainment Division a few days ahead of the official launch in Japan.
    • Hear the Roar of the Jaguar and it’s Games! – The Atari Jaguar was a terrific system for its time and quite powerful. It came out strong but sadly, Atari repeated its mistakes of the past and failed to put sufficient resources into first party game development and third party support. A look at Checkered Flag, Bubsy, Syndicate, Theme Park, and Iron Soldier.
    • Capcom Mania is Striking the Video Game World! – A detailed look at new and upcoming Capcom games including X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse and Mega Man X2 for the Super NES.
    • Earthworm Jim Exposed! – A look at the making of Earthworm Jim 2 as well as some strategies for the original.
    • The Adventures of Batman and Robin – A detailed look this game for the Sega Genesis based on the animated series of the same name.

    Departments

    • Insert Coin – A positive look at the Atari Jaguar and indeed, the first batch of games looks pretty good…at least the ones mentioned here.
    • Interface: Letters to the Editor – Letters about playing Super Famicom games on the Super NES, Quarterback Club vs. NFL ’95, how to get into the game business, Satan’s snubbing from MK II, R-Type 3, and more.
    • Fandom Central – A look by Arnie Katz at the latest in gaming fanzines.
    • Press Start – Nintendo sponsors online conversations about Donkey Kong Country via CompuServe, Capcom announces Mega Man: The Wily Wars exclusively for the Sega Channel, who’s on the Street Fighter 2 soundtrack, EA Sports and Catapult sponsor XBand superbowl of gaming, and more.
    • Gaming Gossip – Sony PlayStation prepares for launch, Namco announces support for PlayStation, Street Fighter III in the works, Mortal Kombat II and NBA Jam Tournament Edition rumored for 3DO, Wayne Gretzky signs deal for hockey game on the Super NES, Genesis and Sega CD, and more.
    • Tricks of the Trade – Tips and tricks for Mickey Mania (Genesis), Belle’s Quest (Genesis), Roar of the Beast (Genesis), Lemmings (Super NES), Death Valley Rally (Super NES), Speedy Gonzalez (Game Boy), EXO Squad (Genesis), Daffy Duck: Marvin Missions (Super NES), Fire Power 2000 (Super NES), Pirates of Dark Water (Genesis), Super Game Boy (Super NES), Aero the AcroBat (Super NES), Ultimate Fighter (Super NES), Batman: Return of the Joker (Genesis), Urban Strike (Genesis), Mickey Mania (Sega CD), Earthworm Jim (Genesis), Final Fantasy III (Super NES), Shaq Fu (Super NES), and much more.
    • Next Wave – Previews of Eternal Champions CD (Sega CD), Mega Bomberman (Genesis), RapJam Volume One (Super NES), Brutal (32X), ATP Tour Championship Tennis (Genesis), Midnight Raiders (Sega CD), Ogre Battle (Super NES), Ecco: The Tides of Time CD (Sega CD), Marko’s Magic Soccer Ball (Game Gear), Power Ranger (Sega CD), NHL All-Star Hockey ’95 (Genesis), Home Improvement (Super NES), Flying Nightmares (Sega CD, 3DO), The Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Game Gear), and Ignition Factor (Super NES).
    • International Outlook – A look at new and upcoming releases from Japan including Chrono Trigger (Super Famicom), Front Mission (Super Famicom), King of the Fighters ’94 (arcade), Rockman Mega World (Mega Drive), Wonder Project (Super Famicom), Go! Go! Ackman (Super Famicom), Godzilla (Super Famicom), Battle Racers (Super Famicom), Super Tetris 3 (Super Famicom), Hashire Hebereke (Super Famicom), and World Heroes 2 Jet (Game Boy).
    • Arcade Action – The latest news from the arcade world. This month, updates to Primal Rage, arcade game based on Cops, Midway readies Killer Instinct, and a new Street Fighter style X-Men game is coming. Plus, the top arcade games in Japan and the U.S. Sports Fishing by Sega makes it to number 1 in Japan and in the U.S. it is Revolution X by Midway.
    • Arcade Strategy – Midway sponsors T-Mek tournament, a detailed look at Samurai Showdown 2, Bubble Symphony, Power Spikes II, Raiden DX, and Killer Instinct.

    Fact Files

    • International Fact Files – See International Outlook above.
    • Super NES Times – A look at new and upcoming Super NES games including Super Punch Out (Nintendo), X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (Capcom), Mega Man X2 (Capcom), and Rise of the Robots (Acclaim).
    • Outpost Sega – A look at new and upcoming games for Sega systems, including: Ristar (Sega for the Genesis), NFL Quarterback Club (Acclaim for the Genesis), Exo Squad (Playmates for the Genesis), Great Circus Mystery (Capcom for the Genesis), Wolverine: Adamantium Rage (Acclaim for the Genesis), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Playmates for the Genesis), Star Wars Arcade (Sega for the 32X), Doom (Sega for the 32X), Flashback (Sega for the Sega CD), Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (Sony Imagesoft for the Sega CD), Popful Mail (Working Designs for the Sega CD), and Flink (Vic Tokai for the Sega CD)
    • Planet 3DO – A look at new and upcoming games for the 3DO, including: Street Fighter II Turbo (Panasonic).

    …and more!


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  • Computer and Video Games (October 1995)

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    Source: Computer and Video Games – Issue Number 167 – October 1995

    Computer and Video Games was a very long running video games magazine in the U.K. and one of the longest running video games magazines that I am aware of. It covered whatever computer and video game platforms were popular at the time. In 1995 that included PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Sega Saturn, 3DO, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo and PC games among others. The October 1995 issue includes:

    Features

    • Welcome to Virtua City – A look at Sega’s “Virtua” series of games and other 3D games including Daytona USA, Sega Rally Championship, Virtua Fighter Remix, Virtua Racing, Virtua Striker, Wing Arms, Virtua Fighter 2, and Virtua Cop plus a few words from Sega’s AM2 division.
    • Virtua Boy! – A look at Nintendo’s Virtual Boy and the first software available for it, including Red Alarm, Mario Tennis, Panic Bomberman, and Teleroboxer.

    Regulars

    • Editorial – More of a news parody than an editorial…
    • Connected – Gaming news, including: Sony announces launch date of PlayStation as well as developers and upcoming games; Gamegun released for the PC; Virgin announces new budget re-releases including Rebel Assault and Dreamweb; Cyberia ported to the PlayStation and Saturn; Virtua Cop 2 coming to arcades; Casper comes to the SNES; and more.
    • Videodrome – A look at new and recently released games in the arcade, including Rave Racer, the latest in the Ridge Racer series from Namco; Alpine Racer, a skiing sim from Namco; Cool Riders, a motorcycle racing game from Sega that plays a bit like Outrun and Crusin’ USA; plus news about the Namco Wonderpark, an arcade theme park.
    • In the Bag – Letters from readers with topics such as: graphics and sound vs. game play; game play changes as a result of new technology; N64 vs. PlayStation vs. Saturn; and more.
    • Help – Questions answered about second hand game costs; 3DO choices; sports games on Saturn; Killer Instinct on the SNES; success of the 32X; Nintendo 64 costs; and more.
    • Cheatmode – A detailed guide for Toshinden including special moves for each character; cheats and special modes for Daytona USA; hints for Flink on the CD32; cheats for Cannon Fodder on the SNES; a cheat for ATR on the Amiga; hints for Wing Commander 3 on the PC; cheats for Zeewolf on the Amiga; cheats for FIFA International Soccer on the 3DO; cheats for Maximum Carnage on the SNES; lots of codes for Syndicate on the SNES; a tip for Mega Man IV on the Game Boy; a simple code for Chaos in the Windy City on the SNES; various codes for True Lies on the Mega Driver/Genesis; a cheat for Slipstream on the PC; and more.
    • Challenge – Various game challenges with prizes to be announced.
    • Charts – Top games for the month include PGA Golf 3 on the Genesis, International Cricket on the SNES, Zelda on the Game Boy, Tekken on the PlayStation, Hoverstrike on the Atari Jaguar, Star Trek on the PC, VF Remix on the Saturn, Player Manager 2 on the Amiga, and Wing Commander 3 on the 3DO.
    • Next Month – Coming next month, coverage of Mortal Kombat 3, Virtua Cop on the Saturn, Virtua Fighter 2, Worms, Assault Rigs on the PlayStation, and more.

    Reviews

    • 32-Bit
      • Destruction Derby – The original auto destruction game on the PlayStation.
      • Bug! – A humorous 3D platform game for the Saturn.
      • Ballz – A unique fighting game for the 3DO.
      • Winning Eleven – A soccer game for the PlayStation.
      • Discworld – An adventure game based on Terry Pratchet’s books for the PlayStation.
      • 3D Lemmings – A 3D version of the classic 2D puzzle game for the PlayStation and PC.
      • Battle Beast – A cartoon like combat game for the PC.
    • 16-Bit
      • Comix Zone – A side-scrolling beat-em-up with a comic book look and feel for the Sega Genesis.
      • Batman Forever – A platform game for the Genesis and Super NES based on the movie of the same name.
      • Doom – A port of the classic 3D shooter for the Super NES.
      • Weaponlord – A fantasy based beat-em-up for the Super NES and Genesis.
      • Yoshi’s Island – The sequel to Super Mario World for the Super NES.
      • Asterix & Obelix – A humorous platform game for the Game Boy and Super NES.
      • Turbo Toons – A kids’ racing game featuring Hanna Barbara characters for the Super NES.

    Previews

    • Tekken 2 – Sequel to the popular arcade 3D fighting game from Namco.
    • Sega Rally – Sega’s conversion of this arcade racer for the Saturn.
    • PO’ed – A 3D shooter for the 3DO.
    • Lone Soldier – A sort of 3D Rambo for the PlayStation.
    • Amok – A sci-fi themed 3D shooter for the Saturn.
    • Assault Rigs – A futuristic 3D tank battle game. It could be though of as a more modern remake of Combat on the Atari 2600. Best played with 2 players.
    • D – A very dark 3D adventure game for the Saturn.
    • Screamer – An answer for Ridge Racer on the PC.
    • Johnny Mnemonic – A full motion video adventure game based on the movie of the same name starring Keanu Reeves.
    • Krazy Ivan – A 3D mech fighting game for the PlayStation.
    • T-Mek – A first person combat vehicle game reminiscent of Battlezone for the PC and 32X.
    • International Superstar Soccer Deluxe – A soccer game for the Super NES.

    …and more!


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