The One (January 1992)

Source: he One – Issue Number 40 – January 1992

The One was a U.K. published magazine that covered multiple systems throughout the course of its life. In 1992 it was actually titled “The One for Amiga Games” and was exclusive to the Amiga. The January 1992 issue includes:

The Sneak Preview Disk – The cover disk includes two complete holes of MicroProse Golf.

News – New releases coming from Sensible Software include Mega-lo-Mania Data Disk, Mega-lo-Mania II, and Cannon Fodder; Ocean includes security key with Robocop III to prevent piracy; Nintendo announces European launch date of 16-bit Famicom; Microsoft launches A.T.A.C.; Lucasfilm reveals new iMuse programming tool with the launch of Monkey Island 2; Electronic Arts releases Black Crypt; Amiga announces new low-end Amiga model (tentatively the Amiga 300); UBI Soft releases B.A.T. II; and much more.

Profiles – Profiles of Mark Mason (Twilight programmer) and Dave Jones (programmer/designer for DMA Design).

Letters – Letters from readers about a demo from Lost Boys, the CDTV, golf games, World Class Cricket, Xenon 2, Gods, Blues Brothers, The Cadaver, and more.

Work in Progress – Previews of upcoming games, including Plan 9 From Outer Space and Special Forces.

Theme Parks – A look at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Ideal Compilation – Tony Crowther’s ideal game compilation would include Populous, Dungeon Master, Jimmy White’s Whirlwind Snooker, Deathlord, anything from Infocom, and Captive.

Review – Reviews of Another World (Delphine), WWF Wrestlemania (Ocean), MicroProse Golf (MicroProse), Wolfchild (Core Design), Moonstone (Mindscape), Fantastic Voyage (Centaur Software), Oh No More Lemmings! (Psygnosis), Powermonger: World War One Data Disk (Bullfrog), Space Ace II (Readysoft), Rules of Engagement (Electronic Arts), Realms (Virgin), and Covert Action (MicroProse).

Budget – A look at the latest budget releases, including Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, Operation Thunderbolt, Ghouls ‘N’ Ghosts, and Untouchables.

Arcades – What’s new in arcades, including a trip to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions show in Florida. New games include Xexex from Konami, Lethal Thunder from Irem, Fatal Fury from Neo Geo, and more.

Demos – A look at some of the latest demos, including various games, a Terminator 2 slideshow, and more.

Tips – Tips for Utopia, players guides for Magic Pockets, Deathbringer, Fantasy World Dizzy, Flight of the Intruder, and The Blues Brothers, plus tips and cheats for various other games.