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  • Nintendo Magazine System (October 1992)

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    Source: Nintendo Magazine System – Issue Number 1 – October 1992

    Nintendo Magazine System is a magazine that was published in the U.K. that covered various Nintendo systems. There was also a Nintendo Magazine System published in Australia that served as the official Nintendo magazine there for a time but I’m not sure what (if any) the relationship was. The October 1992 issue includes:

    Cover Story

    • The magic is back as those barmy boys in blue, Murtaugh and Riggs make their Super NES debut in Ocean’s long-awaited Lethal Weapon licence. This is quite simply one of the hottest licences you’re likely to see this year, and NMS has got the hot exclusive of what to expect when the game arrives.

    Super NES Reviews

    • Super Mario Kart – Leaving behind his eternal battle against Bowser and Co., Mario is now set to outdo Nigel Mansell in the driving stakes. Check out our exclusive review and get ready for the ride of your life!
    • Rival Turf – Fightin’ and fumpin’ action as another humdinger of a scrap hits the Super NES. Are you man enough to take on half the world’s thugs in a fight to the death? Nah, didn’t think so…
    • Final Fight – Proving that the Super NES is unrivaled when it comes to coin-op conversions, Final Fight is here in all its glory. Stand aside as we show you what’s what in street fightin’ thuggery.
    • Zelda III – For those of you who prefer something a little more ‘deep’, Zelda is here to give you all sleepless nights.

    NES Reviews

    • Batman: R.O.J.
    • Battletoads
    • Blues Brothers

    Game Boy Reviews

    • Super Hunchback – An arcade classic hits the Game Boy in real style! Super Hunchback from Ocean is an all-new rendering of the ancient coin-op, packing in stacks of playability and super graphics.

    NMS Contents

    • Editorial – In which the Editor of this milestone in magazinery spouts forth on a series of topics of his choice. Excitement guaranteed in copious quantities!
    • News – Just about everything you wanted to know about the World of Nintendo is gratuitously exposed on these fine pages. Want to know about new games? Fancy boning up on all the new Nintendo hardware? Turn to these pages – NOW!
    • Super Mario Kart – It’s the hottest new game since…um, the last one, and it is completely brilliant! Super Mario Kart is the name of the game packing in all the thrills of high-speed kart racing and including all your favorite characters from the fantastic realm of Mariodom! Amazing! Check it out in this massive FIVE-PAGE review!
    • Mailbag! – It’s as sanitized as you could ever want it to be. The Mailbag, where you write in and get a gently humorous reply!
    • Q+A – Have you got a query about the zany, wacky wild world of Nintendo? Well then, put it down on a piece of paper and send it in to NMS. Jazza will examine the best letters and answer the queries contained therein on these pages!
    • Super Game Guide – Tips! Tips! Get yer tips in this massive playing tips spectacular, boasting stunning guides to The Addams Family, F-Zero and Pilotwings for the Super NES! Cosmic!
    • Beat ‘Em Up Comparison – In this topper head-to-head review, Jaleco’s Rival Turf and Capcom’s Final Fight slug it out in a battle to determine which is the best scrolling beat ’em up on the Super NES. Which of these worthy contenders wins?
    • Charts – Here at Nintendo Magazine System, we just bet you want to know which games are shifting the greatest amount of units. That’s why we’ve spent many hours putting together and then laying out these stunning lists of games. Ready yourself for excitement overload when you turn to these pages!
    • Advance Screening – We’ve got a stunning eight pages packed with massive previews on the games that matter! Check out Lethal Weapon, Drop Zone, Dinosaurs, Axelay and plenty more besides in these thrill-packed pages!
    • Game Styles – In another brand new feature, Jaz gets hold of every example of a gaming genre and reviews them all so you can compare and contrast them and choose the cart that most appeals to you. This month, he’s reviewing EVERY (and we mean every) sports game available for the NES, Super NES and Game Boy! Wow!
    • Nintendo Index System – Just about every game of true significance is reviewed on these pages, providing you with a definitive index to the software related world of Nintendo!

    …and more!


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  • Pipe Dream (NES)

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    Pipe Dream is a puzzle game that originally started life on the Amiga as Pipe Mania. Lucasfilm Games ported Pipe Mania to a variety of platforms, including the NES, and renamed it Pipe Dream. Initially released in 1989, the various ports, including ports to popular 8-bit computers and even an arcade port, ranged from 1989 to 1992 with the last two original releases being the Windows version in 1991 and the Super Nintendo version in 1992.

    Game play is pretty straightforward. You must lay randomly presented pipe pieces down ahead of the flowing sewage (or ‘flooz’ as it is referred to in the game). The pipe pieces can be one of a variety of shapes. You must lay the pipe from the starting point to the end point before the flooz catches up. In addition to the time limit, levels also have a minimum pipe length (in other words, a minimum number of pieces you must use) to add a little more challenge.

    For those that like puzzle/strategy games of this type, this is an excellent one to play. Versions exist for the NES, Commodore 64, Apple II, Amiga, Atari ST, Apple IIGS, Macintosh, Game Boy, DOS and a variety of other systems. Pretty much every version makes for a great game so pick your favorite system (or emulator) to play.

    There have also been a virtually endless number of clones of Pipe Dream. In addition, there have been a few sequels and remakes including a 3D version titled Pipe Dreams 3D for the PlayStation and a remake of Pipe Mania in 2008 for Windows, the PS2, Nintendo DS and PSP.

    The image at the top is the box art for the NES version and the screenshots are also from the NES version.


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  • Nintendo Power (November/December 1988)

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    Source: Nintendo Power – Issue Number 3 – November/December 1988



    This early issue of Nintendo Power from November/December 1988 would have only had the original NES to cover. Its contents include:

    Features

    • Track & Field II – Here’s your chance to test your “Olympic mettle” and go for the gold!
    • Mickey Mousecapade – Disney and the NES. Two of the greatest forces of imagination finally meet.
    • Howard & Nester – Nester gets to the “heart” of Simon’s Quest.
    • Blaster Master – More on Jason, his radioactive frog, Fred, and the mutant hoards.
    • Role Playing Game Special
      • Ultima
      • Legacy of the Wizard
    • Counselors’ Corner – Some call it the best job in America. Meet the Counselors as we profile the pride of Nintendo.
    • Classified Information – Lock the door. Draw the shades. The pros disclose top secret information for your eyes only.
    • Advantage/Max – Might and mastery at your fingertips. Check out the pros’ “power tools!”

    Now Playing

    • Anticipation – And now for something completely different! You’ll really be “drawn” to this bright new game.
    • Blades of Steel – Dazzling Hockey action!
    • Cobra Command – Pilot a state-of-the-art helicopter on a vital mission.

    Video Shorts

    • Bubble Bobble/Peperboy/Ghostbusters/Tecmo Baseball/Challenge Pebble Beach
    • Dr. Chaos/Tecmo Bowl/Platoon/Milon’s Secret Castle

    Pak Watch

    • NFL Football/John Elway’s Quarterback/California Games/Hollywood Squares
    • Wrestlemania/Operation Wolf/Spy vs Spy/Spy vs Spy Mad Island
    • Captain Nintendo – At last, the long awaited origin of the greatest hero of all!
    • Giant Giveaway – A Power Player’s mindbending dream come true could be yours!

    Players’ Forum

    • NES Journal – Meet a superstar! Quiz yourself! A WOOZ! Much much more! (A WOOZ?)
    • NES Achiever – Great games! Sensational scores! How did YOU do?
    • Video Spotlight – Once again, we turn our light on you, profiling premier Power Players.
    • Top 30 – With the release of many new games, how have the ranking changed?
  • Players’ Contest
  • Players’ Poll
  • Next Issue / From the Editor

    • …and more!


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