Source: Computer Play – Issue Number 1 – August 1988
For a relatively brief time, Computer Play was a competitor…the only competitor at the time…to Computer Gaming World. However, it was never as popular and did not last long. The first issue from August 1988 includes the following:
- Editor’s Page – Welcome to Computer Play.
- Industrial News & Views – What’s UP in the Biz.
- Snapshots – Brief Looks at new products.
- Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk – A pie in the face from The Three Stooges.
- West Coast Computer Faire – Change comes to the Bay.
- The Play’s The Thing – Bard’s Tale III up close and personal.
- First Star I See Tonight – Review of Ebonstar action/arcade.
- Run Silent, Run Deep – The Hunt for Red October analyzed.
- Solitary Fun – Solitaire Royale deals up fun.
- The Ministry Of Silly Walks – Review of Jinxter adventure game.
- Just The Facts, Please – Police Quest hits the streets.
- Warriors Of Destiny – Lord British returns in Ultima V.
- Dawn Of The Red Sun – Unite Japan in Nobunaga’s Ambition.
- The Frisbees Of Dreamland – Detailed look at Project Stealth Fighter.
- Channel Three – Notes from the Nintendo front.
- Past, Present, Future – Personal views by Roy Wagner.
- Cast & Crew – A little about our beloved reviewers.
- Company Addresses – Software game manufacturers.
- Scorecard – How we review games.
- Marketplace – Display and classified advertising.
- Coming Attractions – Next issue preview.
- Advertiser’s Index – Reader service information.
…and more!
