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  • Nintendo Power (November 1996)

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    Source: Computer & Video Game Magazines – Nintendo Power – Issue Number 90 – November 1996


    By 1996, the Nintendo 64 was Nintendo’s newest system but more games were probably still being released for the Super Nintendo and of course the Game Boy was still being supported. The November 1996 issue includes:

    Strategy

    • Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64) – This Jet Ski racing game was a follow-up to Wave Race on the Game Boy which had been released four years earlier.
    • Blast Corps (Nintendo 64) – A rather odd concept of a game in which you must destroy all obstacles in the path of an out of control carrier which is carrying an unstable nuclear payload. If it hits anything, nuclear winter will commence.
    • DKC 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble (Super Nintendo) – Donkey Kong Country really raised the bar on graphics and animation for the SNES and became quite popular. So much so that there were two sequels.
    • Super Star Wars (Super Nintendo) – This game was pretty old by this point but it was hard and no doubt tips and strategies were much appreciated.
    • Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow (Super Nintendo) – I guess the fact that this is a Disney game explains why the duck artwork looks so Donald Duck like. I don’t remember this one at all though. However, it garners comparisons to Earthworm Jim for its humor.
    • Arcade’s Greatest Hits (Super Nintendo) – Hints for this classic arcade compilation that includes Defender, Defender II, Joust, Robotron and Sinistar.
    • Whizz (Super Nintendo) – Strategies for a game aimed at a younger crowd in which you are a hot-air balloon flying bunny.
    • Battle Arena Toshinden – Strategies for both story mode and PvP.

    Special Features

    • Shadows of the Empire Comic part 2 – An excerpt from the Dark Horse comic.
    • Critical Info: Super Mario 64 Charts – A couple of charts that tell you how to obtain 15 100-coin stars with info like a list of enemies that give up the coins. Plus, a complete inventory of the Areas.
    • Killer Instinct: The Card Game – A collectible card game with a Killer instinct theme. I think I would rather play the video game…or Magic the Gathering.

    Epic Center

    • Epic News – A couple of new Super Famicom games from Japan, including Marvelous: Another Adventure Island and Wonder Project J2. Also, upcoming KOEI games for the Nintendo 64.
    • Sim City 2000 – A detailed look at Sim City 2000 for the Super Nintendo.
    • Epic Strategies – A strategy guide for Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals for the Super Nintendo.

    Every Issue

    • Player’s Pulse – Now that the Nintendo 64 is out, readers seemed to be worried about whether or not the Super Nintendo will still be supported. Also, complaints with tacking on ’64’ to every game title.
    • Power Charts – At the top of the charts is Super Mario RPG for the Super Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for the Game Boy, and Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64.
    • Arena – Some specific game challenges for Pilotwings 64, Tettris Attack for the Game Boy and Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run.
    • Classified Information – Secret codes and tips for Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run, Tetris Attack, Madden ’96, Scooby-Doo, Frantic Flea, DragonHeart, Separation Anxiety, NHL ’96, Mega Man VII, Mega Man X3 and The Brainies.
    • Counselor’s Corner – Readers ask for help in Pilotwings 64, Super Mario RPG, Final Fantasy III, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.
    • Now Playing – Brief overviews of the latest releases including Arcade’s Greatest Hits (Super NES), Battle Arena: Toshinden (Game Boy), Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble (Super NES), Magic Boy (Super NES), Kirby’s Pinball Land (Game Boy), Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow (Super NES), Super Star Wars (Super NES), Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64), Simcity 2000 (Super NES) and Whizz (Super NES).
    • Pak Watch – Previews of upcoming games including Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey (Nintendo 64), Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr. (Nintendo 64), NBA Hangtime (Nintendo 64), Madden ’97 (Super NES), NBA Live ’97 (Super NES), and Taz-Mania 2 (Game Boy).
    • Player’s Poll Contest – Fill out a poll for your chance to win an NBA Hangtime arcade game, NBA Hangtime for the Nintendo 64 or Super Nintendo, a basketball or Nintendo Power shirt.
    • Next Issue – Killer Instict Gold, Shadows of the Empire, NBA Hangtime, Wane Gretzky’s 3D Hockey and DKC 3 (part 2 of an in-depth review) will all be covered in the next issue.

    …and more!


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  • Jet Force Gemini (Nintendo 64)

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    Source: Girls of Gaming – Volume 1



    While I had a PlayStation at the time, there can be no doubt that Rare and the Nintendo 64 made a great combination. Jet Force Gemini is one of Rare’s games for the N64 and it’s a good demonstration of what they could do. Jet Force Gemini, released in 1999, is a combination third-person shooter/action adventure game in which you play the role of a member of a galactic law enforcement team.

    While this isn’t a game in which the story is too terribly important, it involves saving a race (Tribals) that have been enslaved by a large insect named Mizar and his drones. At least that is the story in the 1-player game. In a 2-4 player match, you can compete in a typical deathmatch style game.

    Featuring tons of enemies and lots of shooting, influences include everything from 80’s arcade games to Aliens to Super Mario 64 and more. The control system is somewhat unique. While wandering around, this game plays like other action platformers of the time. However, when enemies appear you have the option for manual, precise aiming in which case your character becomes translucent and a crosshair appears for aiming. With 15 worlds to explore, each with various stages, there is plenty to do. Fortunately, you have unlimited ammo..you are going to need it.

    Jet Force Gemini received generally good reviews and also seems to be a fan favorite (as are many Rare games). The criticism that exists is mostly directed towards the complicated control scheme. It was re-released as part of the Rare Replay compilation for the Xbox One otherwise you’ll have to track down an original cartridge or play it via emulation. Fortunately, unlike some Rare games, this one is fairly common and a cartridge will only set you back $10 or so on eBay.


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  • Expert Gamer (April 1999)

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    Source: Expert Gamer – Issue Number 58 – April 1999

    The video game magazine Expert Gamer was the successor to EGM2 (or EGM^2 or EGM squared or however you want to say it) and continued the same numbering scheme. The first issue of Expert Gamer was numbered issue 50 and it was published from August 1998 to October 2001 for a total of 39 issues. The April 1999 issue includes:

    Expert’s Choice

    • Mario Party – Everything you wanted to know and more on Mario Party is covered in this 16-page strategy guide – from tips on all the games and puzzles to stats, maps and items prizes.

    Tricks of the Trade

    • 16 New Games This Month – Buck Bumble, BattleTanx, Body Harvest, Fox Sports College Hoops ’99, Legend of Zelda, Magical Tetris, NBA Jam 99, Bust-A-Move 4, Contender, Knockout Kings, Moto Racer 2, Abe’s Exodus, Rogue Trip and many more!

    Feature Strategies

    • Vigilante 8 – Pinpoints the differences in the N64 version, plus shows the exclusive level.
    • Legacy of Legaia – A complete walkthrough and a list of all the game’s spells and secret seru.
    • Guardian’s Crusade – Provides a town map, a shop list and stats on how each monster can be defeated.
    • Shadow Madness – A complete character breakdown, all items revealed and a detailed dungeon map.
    • Pokemon – All the Pokemon locations plus which TMs and HMs each one can learn.

    Quick Hits

    • Shadowgate – Detailed walkthrough, answers to the Sphinx’s riddles and instant deaths.
    • T’ai Fu – Boss techniques, world map, enemy stats and T’ai Fu’s many cool fighting styles.
    • In the Zone ’99 – Coaching and goalie tips, plus everybody’s favorite: cheap tricks to help you win.
    • Blades of Steel – Describes new modes of play, and how to manage a championship team.

    Departments

    • Editorial – Four RPGs dominate this issue. Plus, why Mario party can be competitive.
    • Gamers’ Forum – Subbing or dubbing: Which is the lesser of two evils in games today?
    • Game Over – How to beat the Elite Four and your archnemesis Gary to be the best in Pokemon.
    • Coming Soon – Discover what will be in the May issue of Expert Gamer, EGM and OPM.

    …and more!


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