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  • Pac-Land (Atari Lynx)

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    Pac-Land, Atari Lynx.

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    The Atari Lynx is one of the couple of older handhelds I still own (by older I really mean pre DS). The problem I have with most of the older handhelds isn’t the graphics or resolution, it’s the motion blur and washed out colors. Modern display technology really spoils you…

    Pac-Land is one of the games in the Pac-Man franchise and came out in the arcades in 1984. Unlike the previous maze games, this iteration of Pac-Man is a side-scrolling adventure game, similar in style to Super Mario Brothers that would come out about a year later. Pac-Man in Pac-Land resembles Pac-Man in the cartoon that was also on the air around that time.

    The Atari Lynx version of Pac-Land came out in 1991 and follows a long standing tradition by Atari at this point of re-releasing their old arcade hits over and over again. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing except when this is done instead of developing new games. Pac-Land really isn’t one of the better known games in the Pac-Man series but I think it is somewhat underrated. It’s a halfway decent early side-scrolling platform game and the Lynx port is very good. In fact, the Atari Lynx is the only portable version aside from a more recent iOS version.

    Pac-Land is available on a wide variety of platforms, including the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST and TurboGrafx-16 among others. More recent ports include the aforementioned iOS version, as part of Namco Museum Volume 4 for the PlayStation and as part of Pac-Man Museum for Xbox Live Arcade, Windows and the PlayStation Network. It also appeared on Nintendo’s Virtual Console for the Wii U. Needless to say, there are plenty of ways you can play this game. However, if you want a portable version, I recommend the Atari Lynx. I think the Lynx version of the game can be found inexpensively but the Lynx itself may be another story.


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  • GamePro (July 1992)

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    Source: GamePro – July 1992

    GamePro, along with Electronic Gaming Monthly, was one of the most popular video games magazines of the late 1980s and 1990s. I never liked GamePro as much as EGM or my favorite, VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, but it was still a good magazine. The July 1992 issue includes:

      • Letter from the GamePros
      • The Mail
      • Cutting Edge – Multimedia fun and games with Commodore CDTV, Philips CD-I, and Guest by Virgin Games.
      • Hot at the Arcades – Fight evil forces throughout the video dimension with X-Men and Solvalou.
      • Special Feature: Putting the Spin on CD-ROM Systems – Here’s what’s happening with the Sega CD, the Turbo Duo, the SNES CD, and the Wondermega.
      • Team GamePro – We thank you for your support.
      • Pro Reviews
        • Nintendo: Gargoyle’s Quest II, Prince of Persia, Hillsfar, Lemmings, The Legend of the Ghost Lion, Ferrari, Grand Prix Challenge
        • Genesis: The Simpson’s: Bart vs. the Space Mutants, Evander Holyfield “Real Deal” Boxing, Todd’s Adventure in Slime World, Cyber Cop, Dragon’s Fury, Star Odyssey, Warrior of Rome II
        • Super NES: Hook, Wings 2-Aces High, Arcana, Might and Magic II, Magic Sword, Krusty’s Fun House, The Addams Family, Super Bowling
        • TurboGrafx-16: Gates of Thunder (CD)
        • Neo Geo: Previews: Last Resort, Sengoku II, King of the Monsters II
        • Game Boy: Super Hunchback, The Adventures of Star Saver, Wordtris, Pyramids of Ra, Jeep Jamboree
        • Game Gear: A special year-end preview.
        • Lynx: Hockey, Lynx Casino
      • Special Feature: Alien 3 – What’s more scary? The movie, the comic, or the Genesis video game? Check ’em all out here.
      • On Location: Accolade – Meet a new cat on the 16-bit system prowl.
      • Overseas ProSpects – From Japan: Ranma 1/2, Macross 2036, and Sega Mega CD games.
      • The Sports Page – Go to the Olympics with Gold Medal Challenge, Olympic Gold (Genesis and Game Gear), and USA Basketball.
      • Short ProShots – A quick look at some of the hottest new carts.
      • S.W.A.T.P.R.O. (Secret Weapons and Tactics) – The hottest tips and tactics from GamePros everywhere.
      • GameBusters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III & Contra III
    • ProNews – All the video game news that’s fit to print.

    …and more!


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  • GamePro (March 1993)

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    Source: GamePro – Issue Number 44 – March 1993 

    I always preferred VideoGames & Computer Entertainment and Electronic Gaming Monthly but there is no doubt that GamePro was one of the most popular video games magazines. It lasted from 1989 through 2011. The March 1993 issue includes the following:

    • Cutting Edge – 3D0 prepares to unleash its compact disc “multiplayer.”
    • Hot at the Arcades – Get wild in the West with Mad Dog II: The Lost Gold, and shake hands with Arm Champs II.
    • GamePro Readers Choice Awards – You picked ’em! The best games of 1992!
    • ProReviews
      • Nintendo – Zen Intergalactic Ninja, Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland, The Jetsons: Cogswell’s Caper.
      • Genesis – World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Batman Returns, Terminator 2: The Arcade Game, Superman, Shadow of the Beast II, Super Battletank, PowerMonger, Previews: Shinobi III and Battletoads.
      • Sega CD – Make Your Own Music Videos with Kriss Kross, Marky Mark, and INXS. Then take a spin with Wolfchild and Chuck Rock.
      • SNES – Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts Loose, The Adventures of B.O.B., The Lost Vikings, Utopia, Outlander, Congo’s Caper, Street Combat, Previews: The Addams Family: Pugsley’s Scavenger Hunt, and Lethal Weapon.
      • Turbo Super CD – Lords of Thunder
      • TurboChip – Bomberman ’93
      • Neo Geo – Fatal Fury 2
      • Game Boy – The Empire Strikes Back, Terminator 2: The Arcade Game
      • Game Gear – Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Double Dragon
      • Lynx – Dinolympics
    • On Location: Delphine Software – Visit the Paris, France headquarters of the folks who brought you Flashback and Out of This World.
    • Flashback: The Comic – See how all of Conrad Hart’s troubles began.
    • Special Feature: Pinball Games – There are many ways to play the silver ball! Check out Crue Ball (Genesis) and Time Cruise (Turbo Duo) for home systems. For genuine flipper action, see Al’s Garage Band Goes on a World Tour, Doctor Who, White Water, and Lethal Weapon 3.
    • Overseas ProSpects – Fatal Fury is the Super Famicom’s latest beat-em-up. Street Fighter II prepares to fight its way into the P.C. Engine and the Mega CD. Get the scoop on video gaming in the United Kingdom.
    • The Sports Pages – Take a drive with Jaguar XJ220 (Sega CD), Lotus Turbo Challenge (Genesis), and Cyber Spin (SNES). Then it’s time to warm up for baseball with previews of The Majors Pro Baseball (Game Gear), Tony La Russa Baseball (Genesis), and Al Michaels Announces Hardball III (Genesis). After you’ve thrown a few, go to the mound with Roger Clemens MVP Baseball (Genesis). Spend a nice day on the green with PGA Tour Golf II (Genesis). For sports with a demented twist, see Arch Rivals (Game Gear) and Mutant League Football (Genesis).
    • Special Feature: the Supervision Hand-held System – Just when you think you’ve seen everything, here’s a portable system that plays monochrome and color games.
    • Hardware Helpers – Get help from the Pro Action Replays for the Genesis and the Game Boy. Here’s a rechargeable battery for your Game Boy and your Game Gear, – the Handy Power II.
    • Short ProShots – Here’s some quick hits on some cool new games.
    • S.W.A.T. (Secret Weapons and Tactics) – Check out these hot tips and tricks from GamePros everywhere.
    • GameBusters: Out of This World (SNES)
    • Special Feature: Sonic The Hedgehog 2’s ProStrategy Guide, Part One

    …and more!


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