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  • MEGA (December 1992)

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    Source: MEGA – December 1992



    MEGA was a Mega Drive (or Sega Genesis as is called in the U.S.) specific magazine published in the U.K. I’ve often wondered how they chose what system name goes with what country. These days system names seem to be universal but that wasn’t always the case. Anyway, the December 1993 issue of MEGA includes:

    • Mega City – So when is the Mega CD really going to be released? We’ve got the facts. We’ve also got all the latest game news from Japan, the USA and around Europe as well as all the news, stories, scandals and gossip from the Sega world. Mega City is hotter than a rhino sprinting in a wet suit. Plus! More Qs in the News, “Bull” Durham and Voyage to the Bowels of the Back Catalog.
    • Charts – What goes up, must come down: any pole-vaulter could tell you that. But to work out which are the climbers and which are the plummeters takes more than a lycra jock-strap and a length of whittled plank – it takes the MEGA charts.
    • So Who Exactly Is Jimmy? – Sega re planning to spend 12 million (of what used to be your money – it’s strange, but that always makes the sums involved seem so much larger) keeping Jimmy alive in 1992. So who is he? Where di he come from? And does he really prefer playing Game Gear to “getting saucy” with his girlfriend? Neil West totally fails to track down the guy with the cybor-razor cut, so instead talks to the people who perhaps know Jimmy best.
    • So When Did You Get Yours? – The Mega Drive has only been with us for 25 months – but with an estimated one million Mega Drives in the UK by Christmas, we’ve all witnessed the “console explosion.” But which games were released when? And how did it all happen? We get all nostalgic and almost start blubbing (almost).
    • Competition! – John Madden ’93 is in town, and to celebrate the fact, EASN are spending some serious dosh on you lot. We’ve got a complete Satellite TV and video system up for grabs (essential for following American Football on BSkyB)…
    • Previews – This month we preview Mic and Mac (Global Gladiators), Terminator 2, WWF, Gods (and we”ll tell you the real story), Andre Agassi’s Tennis and Universal Soldier – to name just five. PLUS! Your complete and comprehensive guide to EVERY Mega Drive release planned for the future.
    • Reviewed This Month
      • John Madden ’93
      • Joe Montana 3
      • Bio-Hazard Battle
      • Batman Returns
      • Corporation
      • Lotus Turbo Challenge
      • World of Illusion
      • King Salmon
      • James Bond
      • Wonderdog
      • World Class Leaderboard
      • Wheel of Fortune
      • Home Alone
      • RBI Baseball 4
    • Mega Play – Paul Mellerick (or MEGA Mellerick as a few of our more “creative” or, erm, “gormless” readers have chosen to address him) is the man with the terrific tips and the dirty cheats. If you’re stuck in a game, this is the place to try first.
    • Rip ‘N’ Tip – Sonic 2 busted! OK, so the game may have been in the shops for only a few days… but if you want any help cracking it, this is your essential Rip ‘N’ Tip six-page guide to success. PLUS! How do you turn Sonic into Super Sonic? All is revealed…
    • Mega Medic – You got a gaming problem that’s been getting you down? Having trouble killing the final boss on Tommy Cooper’s Attack Force Nine-Iron (or whatever)? Then the Mega Medic could be the answer to your prayers…
    • Arena – Hidden levels, secret endings, wacky challenges, it’s all here. Come with MEGA as we boldly go where no playing tips have gone before…
    • Top 100 (Co-Starring Reader Ads and Past Masters) – Yes, the all-time Mega Drive Top 100 games return, but with some shockingly useful additions. Reader ads point you in the direction of that second-hand cart you’ve always promised yourself, while Past Masters re-reviews some of the best games from the last two years.
    • Subs and Back Issues – Fancy a FREE Japanese animated video? Then subscribe to MEGA – Britain’s best-selling, super soaraway Mega Drive mag (well, we would say that wouldn’t we?). PLUS! Your chance to buy back issues of MEGA. Bargains ahoy!
    • Purchase – The pick of Mega Drive add-ons and accessories (all recommended by our humble selves) offered to you, the reader, at a discounted price.
    • Hot Slots – FACT: A large percentage of Mega Drive games are coin-op conversions. EXCUSE FOR PAUL TO TAKE A DAY OFF: A feature on the coin-ops that may appear on your Mega Drive.
    • Mega Mouth – Your letters, and Neil’s answers. Potentially a lethal combination. You’ve been warned.
    • Shut Down – Your chance to win a coin-op (courtesy of Domark) and a quick run down of all you can expect in next month’s edition of MEGA.

    …and more!


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  • Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (November 1992)

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    Source: Mega Drive Advanced Gaming – Issue Number 3 – November 1992



    Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming is a magazine that was dedicated to the Sega Genesis (or Mega Drive as it was known elsewhere) and published in the U.K. The November 1992 issue includes:

    • CD Feature – We tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the Mega Drive CD ROM system but were afraid to ask. What games can you look forward to? How does it work? Just read on…
    • Comic Culture – Japanese comic culture looks set to take over the world! We see how one of the world’s largest mass market publishing phenomena affects the Mega Drive.

      • Regulars

    • News – Final Fight, Land Stalker, Shadow of the Beast II, Road Rash II, Sensible Soccer, John Madden ’93…
    • Star Play – British Formula One driver Johnny Herbert takes a look at Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II.
    • Oop Yer Way – This month we subject the customers of the Virgin Megastore in London to our interrogation.
    • Mega File – The best and the worst of the beat’em-up genre are explored this month in full gory glory.
    • Megaphone – Not satisfied with proving just how totally illiterate they are, our readers now feel the need for a more artistic outlet. Scribblings and scrawlings galore!

    Players’ Guide

    • Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco – Four pages of guidance for this tricky little racing game. All of the maps and tactics you’ll need to be world champ!
    • Batman – Check out our complete solution to the Caped Crusader’s first platform beat’em-up bout on the Mega Drive.
    • Dungeons and Dragons – Gerry and Dave’s two part epic guide begins this month with the initial stages of this massive game. Maps and tips galore!
    • Krusty’s Super Fun House – Enlisting the help of Control’s Mr. Simmons we endeavor to bring you the definitive guide to Krusty’s rat bashing puzzler.
    • The Terminator – Uzi 9mm…Sorry, what I meant was here’s everything you’ll need to complete Virgin’s Arnie basher.

    Games Inside

    • Alien 3
    • Aquabatics
    • Galahad
    • Gods
    • Greendog
    • Indiana Jones
    • LHX Attack Chopper
    • MEGA-lo-MANIA
    • NHLA Hockey ’93
    • Powerball
    • Predator II
    • Side Pocket
    • Thunder Storm FX

    …and more!


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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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