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  • Edge (April 1994)

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    Source: Edge – Issue Number 7 – April 1994

    Edge was a gaming magazine that covered 16 and 32-bit consoles as well as the PC. I guess it was sort of a U.K. version of Next Generation if I had to compare it to something. The April 1994 issue includes:

    • News – Once again Edge takes the lid of the world of interactive entertainment with top info from Japan, London and Milton Keynes
    • This month on Edge – A new feature to the mag in which we bring you some of the quirkier stories and events which occurred during the course of Edge 7
    • Letters – A chance to air your views on all things technological, interactive or electronic
    • Prescreen – Edge takes a pre-pro look at some of the more innovative games heading to a screen near you. Top billing goes to Sega’s Daytona coin-op.
    • Elite Systems – For over a decade, Elite have been making games; now they’re getting into Super FX, PC and 3DO
    • LaserActive – Pioneer’s LaserActive system promises the gameplay of Mega Drive with the visuals of LaserDisc. But does it deliver?
    • PC – The PC has steadily grown from spreadsheet pusher to polygon shifter. But the hardware is starting to show its age. Edge reveals all
    • Testscreen – Edge passes judgement on the current crop of games. And, as ever, no punches are pulled
    • Charts – The best-selling videogames on the top formats
    • Recommended Reading – The magazine equivalent of a London phonebox
    • Back Issues – An incomplete set of Edge is a crime. Sort it.
    • Subscription – If you’re reading this, you’re already hooked. Make it easy on yourself and get Edge delivered.
    • Jez San – Edge speaks to the self-confessed “information sponge” about all things interactive: from NESGlider to set top boxes
    • Questions & Answers – Technology demystified: is Jaguar up to the new competition? Can CD32 play PC games?

    …and more!


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  • D (3DO)

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    Source: Video Games: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine – Issue Number 81 – October 1995



    “D” is a horror themed adventure game that was first published by Panasonic on the 3DO in 1995. This was an “interactive movie” with lots of full motion video. If you like that sort of thing, then this is a pretty good game, especially if you are looking for something to play on your 3DO.

    While D was first released on the 3DO, it was later also ported to the PlayStation, Sega Saturn and DOS based PCs. It was very well received at the time and was among the first mature horror games of its kind though the much more popular Resident Evil would soon be along. In D, The player plays the role of Laura Harris. She receives a call from the LAPD with news that her farther, a well respected doctor, went on a murder spree and has barricaded himself in a hospital. Laura, of course, wants to figure out what is going on so she goes to the hospital. After discovering numerous bodies she suddenly finds herself in a medieval castle. Makes perfect sense, right? Undeterred, Laura keeps searching for her father. From then on, it’s lots of disturbing flashbacks and encounters until the mystery is solved.

    While D doesn’t hold up as well today as some games, it is still worth playing. Even those that didn’t like FMV games at the time seemed to like this one and it ranks very highly among 3DO games. It’s a relatively short and easy game though so it might not keep you busy for all that long.

    While originally developed for the 3DO, the PlayStation and Saturn ports are just as good (and have shorter load times) so pick your favorite version to play. I assume it would work on an emulator as well. However, it’s probably easiest (and reasonably cheap at $5.99) to just download it via Steam. An interesting side note… The FMV scenes were all created using an Amiga 4000 computer.

    There are also two sequels: Enemy Zero and D2. They feature the same character (or “digital actress” anyway) but the stories are unrelated. Still, they are similar games and if you enjoy the first one there’s a good chance you will enjoy these as well.

    The ad above is from the October 1995 issue of Video Games: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine and the screen shots are from the DOS version of the game.


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  • EDGE (December 1993)

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    Source: EDGE – Issue Number 3 – December 1993

    Edge is a video game magazine published in the U.K. It is a very long running magazine (at least for video game magazines). The first issue was published in 1993 and it is still being published. The December 1993 issue includes:

    • News – 3DO hits the streets, Jaguar licensees announced, Edge has the latest on the world of video gaming.
    • Charts – Think of it as a guide to the games market. We show the games that are selling best worldwide.
    • Prescreen – After tracking down the best new games on all formats. Edge’s investigation team reports back.
    • Competition – Win a brilliant Acorn A3010 with a bundle of games and a printer. Just answer one question…
    • Release dates – You know what you want, you know where to get it. Here’s when you can expect it to appear.
    • Rise Of The Robots – The ultimate beat ’em up, or just Street Fighter clone? Edge profiles the real mean machines.
    • Virtual Reality – Opening the doors of perception, and charting new realms. Edge explores the real world of VR.
    • Game genres – This may be the age of new hardware, but games haven’t changed since the 80s. Find out way…
    • Supergun – Arcade games in your home? Get a Supergun and it couldn’t be easier. Edge shows you the way…
    • Testscreen – The first 3DO game gets an official once over, plus all the very best of the month’s releases.
    • An audience with Core – An Edge reader meets Core Design – the team behind Thunderhawk. Find out what they said…
    • Subscribe – Do the right thing and get Edge delivered every month. You save money, and get a free slipcase.
    • Letters – So many letters, so little time. Here we answer a selection of the best of the month’s missives.
    • Recommended reading – Edge reveals what can you expect from the other leading games magazines next month.
    • Over the Edge – A lone image from next month’s issue. Edge four is out on November 25th. Be seeing you…

    …and more!


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