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.

• Next Month – Coming next month, a super sports spectacular featuring Advantage Tennis, Special Forces, Tip Off, and more.

…and more!

Source: The One Amiga – Issue Number 83 – September 1995

The One is a computer gaming magazine that was published in the U.K. Originally, it covered the PC, Atari ST and the Amiga. However, it eventually shifted focus to just Amiga games and even changed its name to mention the Amiga. In 1995 only the Amiga was covered (The Amiga 500/600, Amiga 1200 and CD32 according to the cover) and the September 1995 issue includes:

Those Early Bits

• Boot Sector – The cover disks this month include the complete game of Trolls.

• News – Commodore went bankrupt in 1994 but according to the news in this issue they were back in business producing multimedia PCs. This must not have lasted very long. Also, new releases for the Amiga and CD32 include Tiny Troops, Flight of the Amazon Queen, Primal Rage, and more.

WiPS (Work in Progress)

• Primal Rage – A detailed preview of this dinosaur fighting game.

• Pinball Mania – A preview of this video pinball game featuring four different tables.

• Hollywood Hustler – A poker game featuring digital video and voice.

Reviews

• Brutal – A Street Fighter II-like fighting game featuring furries…I mean cartoon animals.

• Whizz – A cartoony, isometric adventure game.

• Fears – What appears to be a decent Doom clone.

• Turbo Trax – A racing game with 25 different courses that is played from an overhead point of view. You only see the part of the track near you so it is something more like RC Pro Am than Super Spring or Off Road.

• Obsession – A video pinball game featuring four or five tables (depending on the version). It does not really stand out from other video pinball games.

Guide Special

• Super Streetfighter – Tips for Super Streetfighter II on the Amiga.

• Virocop – Tips for Virocop, including a complete map of the game.

…and more!

Source: Computer & Video Game Magazines – The One – Issue Number 42 – March 1992

The One is a U.K. games magazine that was published in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It covered mainly computer games, primarily the Atar ST, Amiga and PC though which machines exactly varied over the years. By 1992, it was mainly an Amiga games magazine. The March 1992 issue includes:

• The Sneak Preview Disk – This month’s cover disk includes the first three levels of Fuzzball so you can try before you buy. The full game has 90 levels. Plus a demo of Indy Heat (a game similar to Super Sprint).

• News – Castles, a new game from Interplay and Electronic Arts; Parasol Stars, the third game in the bubble Bobble series coming soon; Titus the Fox platform game coming soon from Titus; Jaguar XJ220 Sports Racing coming soon; Wizkid, Kick Off 2, Sensible Soccer and Cannon Fodder all coming soon from Sensible Software; Hook, based on the movie of the same name, coming soon; Hare Raising Havoc featuring Roger Rabbit coming soon; and much more.

• Profiles – Bios of game designer and programmer Al Lowe, responsible for the Leisure Suit Larry series, and Steve Turner, Managing Director of Graftgold which is responsible for games such as Ivan Ironman’s Super Off-Road Racer, Flying Shark, and much more.

• Letters – Letters from readers about TV Sports Football, the Quickjoy Jetfighter joystick, basketball games, Tip Off, Grand Prix, the Cruiser Joystick, box sizes, WWF Wrestlemania, and more.

• Work In Progress – Previews of games under development, including The Addams Family and Dune.

• Miracle Plays – A keyboard and software package designed for the Amiga that teaches piano playing.

• My Ideal Compilation – One of the staff picks games that would be included in their ideal game compilation. These included Lemmings, Sonic The Hedgehog, Rainbow Islands, Robocod, The Secret of Monkey Island, and Another World.

• Competition – The prize in this month’s competition is a Nikon 401 camera. The contest is Leisure Suit Larry themed.

• Review – Games featured in this month’s reviews include The Adventures of Willy Beamish, Indy Heat, Big Run, Kid Gloves 2, Video Kid, The Manager, 4D Sports Driving, Dynablaster, Black Crypt, PGA Tour Golf Courses, Harpoon – The Med Conflict, Shadowlands, Steel Empire and Leisure Suit Larry.

• Budget – Budget software is often older games released at lower prices or new games made on a limited budget. Featured titles this month include Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Saint Dragon, Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart’s Super Off Road, Manchester United, and Team Suzuki among others.

• Arcades – New arcade games featured this month include Bride of Pinbot from Williams (pinball), Asterix from Konami, Knights of the Round from Capcom, and F1 Exhaust Note from Sega.

• Demos – Highlighting new demos for the Amiga. Included this month are Odyssey (which consumes 5 disks), Painting by Numbers, Pick ‘N’ Mix II, and much more.

• U.S. Gold Competition – Complete the phrase for your chance to win a radio or t-shirt.

• Tips – Players’ Guides to Robocod, Populous II, and Battle Isle, plus cheats for Final Fight, The Blues Brothers, Terminator 2, Gods, and much more.

• Next Month – Games featured in next month’s issue include Monkey Island 2, Ultima VI, Wizkid, and more.

…and more!