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  • Tips & Tricks (February 1997)

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    Source: Tips & Tricks – February 1997

    Tips & Tricks ultimately evolved from VideoGames & Computer Entertainment which was my favorite magazine. However, while Tips & Tricks was more popular, it wasn’t really my cup of tea. As the title suggests, it emphasized game strategies, codes and other tricks which wasn’t really my favorite part of a magazine to begin with. The January 1993 issue includes:

    • Departments
      • Power Up!
      • Readers’ Tips
      • T&T Select Games
      • Game Genie/Game Shark codes
      • Letter from Betty
    • Strategy
      • Persona
      • Sonic 3D Blast
      • Virtua Fighter 3
    • Nintendo 64 tips
    • PlayStation tips
    • Saturn tips
    • Super NES tips
    • Genesis tips
    • Game Boy tips
    • Arcade tips

    …and more!

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  • Monaco Grand Prix (1999)

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    Monaco Grand Prix is a formula one racing game that was released for Windows, Nintendo 64, PlayStation and Dreamcast. It is based on the Formula One World Championship but licensing can be an awkward thing in the sports game world and this is a good example. Ubi Soft licensed the name of the Monaco track and named the game after it. However, they did not license the names of the other track so while they are also featured in the game they have different names. Also, none of the driver names nor official cars were licensed but the sponsors were.

    At any rate, the licensing doesn’t matter all that much as long as the game is good. While not spectacular, this game did received average to above average reviews. If you are a fan of the genre then you would have probably derived some fun out of this game. Improvements in technology mean that the more realistic games like this one don’t hold up as well over time though so there are better choices if you want a realistic formula one racing game.

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    However, if you do want to give this one a try, you’ll have to track down an original copy as there are no re-releases as far as I know. The PlayStation is probably the best combination of cheap and easy to find and play (at least if you have a PlayStation). The Nintendo 64 version is ok as well but you’ll probably pay more for it. The Dreamcast version got poorer reviews but admittedly I haven’t tried it.

    The above ad is from the July 1999 issue of the Official PlayStation Magazine.

    Source: Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine – Volume 2, Issue 10 – July 1999


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  • GamePro (April 1997)

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    Source: GamePro – April 1997

    I never read GamePro much but it competed strongly with EGM throughout the 1990s. In early 1997 there were lots of systems to cover. The 32/64-bit war was at a fever pitch but the 16-bit systems were still hanging on as well. The April 1997 issue of GamePro includes:

    Cover Feature

    • Soul Blade (PlayStation) – Soul Blade could be the fighting game of the year! Part One of this experts’ strategy guide features basic moves, specials, combos, and more for the fighters Taki, Hwang, Voldo, Li Lang, and Mitsurugi.

    Special Features

    • LamePro (April Fool’s, Fool!) – If you’re looking for our annual LamePro feature, do not turn to page 31. Repeat: Do NOT turn to page 31!
    • Code Name: Namco! – Namco has arcade hits like Tekken 3 and PlayStation winners like Time Crisis just waiting to happen.
    • Hunting the Big Game – The Lost World: Jurassic Park – The latest from DreamWorks lets you play as both hunter and hunted.

    SWATPro Strategy Section

    • Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain PlayStation ProStrategy Guide – How to live in the world of the undead.
    • The Fighter’s Edge – Soul Blade, Part One
    • Street Fighter III (Arcade) – The basic move list will help you stay in the fight.
    • WWF: In Your House (PlayStation, Saturn) – Special moves and combos for all ten grapplers!
    • SWATPro – Secret codes and tricks for Soviet Strike, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, Disruptor, and more!

    ProReviews

    • PC GamePro
    • Nintendo 64
    • PlayStation
    • Saturn
    • Super NES
    • Sports Pages
    • Role-Player’s Realm

    Departments

    • Head-2-Head: Letter from the GamePros
    • The Mail
    • Art Attack
    • Buyers Beware – The consumer’s hotline!
    • ProNews – The PlayStation and the Nintendo 64 go head-to-head.
    • NetPro – You don’t have to pay to play online games.
    • The Cutting Edge – “Yaroze” means you can program your own PlayStation games.
    • Overseas Prospects – Fighters Megamix stars fighting characters from a gang of Saturn games including Virtua Fighter 2, Fighting Vipers, and even Daytona.
    • Sneak Previews – Castlevania X, Herc’s Adventures, and more!
    • PC GamePro – Realms of the Haunting, Unreal, and Red Baron II lead the lineup.
    • Hot at the Arcades – Street Fighter III, Tekken 3, and Maximum Force!

    …and more!


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