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  • Advanced Computer Entertainment (January 1992)

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    Source: Computer & Video Game Magazines – ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) – Issue Number 52 – January 1992

    ACE, which stands for Advanced Computer Entertainment was a gaming magazine published in the U.K. in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It covered both computers and consoles. Computer coverage in 1992 included the Amiga, Atari ST, and PC. The January 1992 issue includes:

    Columns

    • Games News – Spiderman’s 30th anniversary celebrated with a new arcade game and an upcoming movie from Sony’s Columbia Pictures; B17 Flying Fortress from Microprose coming soon; Gremlin producing sequel to Utopia; Sega starts bundling Sonic with the Megadrive; Japanese gamers camp out for Zelda III; expansion for Wing Commander II coming from Origin; Electronic Arts to release editor for Populous; Namco introduces Starblade to arcades; Bart Simpson, Terminator 2 and WWF Superstars coming to the Game Boy; and more.
    • Tech News – Spectrum Holobyte and W Industries (makers of the Virtuality arcade system) join forces to develop virtual reality games.
    • Letters – Letters from readers about the short length of some games, recent changes in ACE, the CDTV, rising software prices, big game boxes with little in them, and more.
    • In the Works – Previews of games that are in progress including Cyber Fight from Electronic Arts, ATAC from Microprose, and Apocalypse from Mirrorsoft (sort of an updated Choplifter).
    • Previews – Previews of soon to be released games including Bodycount from Strangeways, KGB from Virgin Games, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis from Lucasfilm, Populous from Bullfrog, John Madden’s Football (the first!) from Electronic Arts, Fire and Ice from Image Works, and Special Forces from Microprose.
    • Console Section – Reviews of Super E.D.F for the Super Famicom, Mega Man for the Game Boy, Super R.C. Pro-Am for the Game Boy (one of my favorite racing games though not necessarily the Game Boy version), Pac-Mania for the Megadrive, QuackShot for the Megadrive, Factory Panic for the Game Gear, and Woody Pop for the Game Gear.
    • Next Month – Coming in the next issue: the ACE Awards (plus the usual reviews, previews and more).
    • Reviews Directory – 30 pages of brief reviews for tons of games.

    Reviews

    • Another World – An arcade adventure game for the Amiga (version being reviewed), Atari ST and PC (DOS) that is reminiscent of Prince of Persia.
    • Epic – A 3D space shooter for the Atari ST, Amiga, and PC (DOS). Compared here to Wing Commander.
    • Populous II – Sequel to the classic Electronic Arts real-time strategy game for the Amiga, Atari ST, and PC (DOS).
    • Wolfchild – An arcade side-scrolling run and gun type game with a sci-fi theme for the Amiga and Atari ST.
    • Eye of the Beholder 2 – Sequel to the classic D&D RPG from SSI for the PC (reviewed here) and Amiga.
    • The First Samurai – An arcade martial arts themed adventure game for the Amiga (reviewed here), Atari ST, and PC (DOS).

    …and more!


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  • The One (April 1991)

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    Source: The One – Issue Number 31 – April 1991

    The One is a 16-bit gaming magazine that was published in the U.K. It mostly covered 16-bit computers though the specific machines changed over the years it was published. In April 1991, it meant the Amiga, Atari ST and PC (DOS). This issue includes:

    • The Big News – An announcement that the next issue of The One will come in two editions. One for the Amiga and one for the Atari ST, each with their own cover disks.
    • The Disk – A demo/preview version of Brat, an isometric action/puzzle game for the Amiga and Atari ST.
    • Letters – Letters from readers regarding publishing a game with AMOS and copyright, Speedball 2, console coverage, the Hard Drivin 2 track editor, the MegaDrive vs. the ST and Amiga, and more.
    • News – News topics this month include Joe Montana Football for the Sega MegaDrive, Amiga and Atari ST versions of Shadow Dancer, Amiga and Atari ST versions of The Secret of Monkey Island, the PC release of Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe, Stormball, Snow Brothers, a new compilation featuring Sim City and Populous, Gem’X, Gunship 2000 from MicroProse for the PC, Amiga and ST versions of Covert Action, Lightspeed, and Knights of the Sky, and much more.
    • WIP – Previews of upcoming game releases including Robin Hood (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Birds of Prey (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Chuck Rock (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), and Legend (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS).
    • Competition – A competition in which you can win an Amstrad DD8900 (a dual VHS machine) along with a VHS copy of The Predator.
    • Feature – A look at past and future releases from Origin, one of my favorite game companies of all time. Some of the titles covered here include Wing Commander II, Martian Dreams, Ultima VII, and Ground Commander.

    • One on One – An interview with Douglas Adams in which he talks about Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and other fiction, interactive and otherwise.
    • Review – Reviews of Brat (Amiga), Midwinter II: Flames of Freedom (Atari ST), The Power (Amiga), Gauntlet III (Amiga), Hill Street Blues(Amiga), Switchblade 2 (Amiga), Back to the Future 3 (Amiga), I Play: 3D Soccer (Amiga), Moonshine Racers (Amiga), Super Monaco GP (Atari ST, Amiga), and Super Cars 2 (Amiga).
    • Budget – A brief look at some of the latest budget games (which are often re-releases of older games), including Operation Wolf (Amiga, Atari ST), Defender of the Crown (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Forgotten Worlds (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Switchblade (Amiga, Atari ST), Speedball (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), and Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge (Amiga, Atari ST).
    • Demos – A look at some of the latest demos for the Amiga and Atari ST.
    • Arcades – A look at some of the latest games in arcades including GP Rider (Sega), Robocop II (Data East), Caveman Ninja (Data East), Rad Mobile (Sega), and more.
    • Strategy – The second part in a series on strategy games. Includes a look at actual strategies used since World War II in various conflicts as well as a look at strategy games such as Red Lighting (SSI), Command HQ (Microplay), Harpoon (360 Pacific), Balance of Power – 1990 Edition (Mindscape), and M-1 Tank Platoon (MicroProse).
    • Tips – Hints and tips for various games including E-Swat (Amiga), James Pond (Atari ST), Awesome (Amiga), Horror Zombies (Amiga), Lotus Espirit Turbo Challenge (Amiga), ST Dragon (Amiga), Sly Spy Secret Agent (Amiga, Atari ST), Test Drive 2 (Amiga), Treasure Island Dizzy (Amiga), Torvak the Warrior (Amiga, Atari ST), Crackdown (Atari ST), Midnight Resistance (Atari ST), X-Out (Atari ST), Double Dragon 2 (Atari ST), Shadow Warriros (Amiga), Ninja Warriors (Amiga), Spherical (Amiga), Ghosts ‘N’ Goblins (Atari ST), and Supercars (Amiga).

    …and more!


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  • The One (September 1992)

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    Source: The One – Issue Number 48 – September 1992

    The One is a magazine that was published in the U.K. in the 1990s. It covered primarily 16-bit computers but the systems specfically covered varied over the years. In this issue, it was the Amiga being exclusively covered. The September 1992 issue includes:

    • News – Team 17 reveals development of Body Blows, a Street Fighter II style game, and Overdrive, a top down racing game; rumors of a new Amiga; Dr. Who games on the way; Domark announces Harrier Assault; Armour-Geddon II coming from Psygnosis; and much more.
    • Letters– Letters from readers with topics such as Monkey Island, software piracy, accidental disk deletion, and more.
    • Work In Progress– Previews of games that are still under development including the second part of a preview of Elite II, Second Samurai (sequel to First Samurai), and Flashback.

      • Games Challenge – A reader and editor face off in IK+.
      • Win A Palmcorder!– A competition to win a Panasonic NV-S5 VHS-C video camera.
      • Reviews– Reviews of Premiere, Crazy Seasons, Sword of Honour, MegaTraveller 2, Fascination, Guy Spy, Castle of Dr. Brain, Treasures of the Savage Frontier (AD&D Gold Box game), Vikings, Beast 3: Out of the Shadows, and more.
      • Cheapos!– Reviews of bargain game releases including Erik, Narco Police, CJ in the USA, Narc, and Mega Sports (looks like a cross between Summer Games and California Games).

      • Diary of a Game– The second part of a game making diary by Andrew Braybrook for Uridium 2.

      • PD Zone– A look at some of the latest public domain software including Quick Money, The Assassins compilations 23-27, Biplanes 2, Mr. Brick, System 4, The Ultimate Gam Boy Simulator (a simulation of the Game Boy running Tetris), and more.

      • Previews– A look at upcoming games including Legacy of Soracen (Hero Quest 2), Motorhead, Cytron, Outlander, Tornado, and 3D Construction Kt 2.

      • Games Index– An index (along with review scores and issue it was covered in) of games released for the Amiga over the past year.

      …and more!


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