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  • VR Golf ’97 (PlayStation, Saturn)

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    Source: GamePro – November 1996

    Yet another golf game. That’s how I think of VR Golf ’97 (known as Actua Golf in parts of the world other than North America). As you could probably guess, I’m not the biggest fan of golf games. I don’t play golf in real life either though I don’t mind the occasional round of miniature golf. To be fair, I’m not a big fan of sports games in general and for a golf game, this isn’t bad.

    VR Golf ’97 was released in late 1996 for both the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It competed with PGA Tour 97 which was really the benchmark for golf games at the time. On the PlayStation, you were better off with PGA Tour 97 as it had more features and advantages in licensing. However, on the Saturn, the PGA Tour 97 port was not as good as it could have been and was very slow. VR Golf ’97 was also choppier on the Saturn but still a much better experience. Mediocre ports like these no doubt helped kill the Saturn…

    There was a sequel to VR Golf ’97 but it was titled Fox Sports Golf ’99 and released for the PlayStation and Windows. Ratings for it were not so great though and this would be the last game in the series. Far better golf games have come along since but if you want to give this one a try, you’ll have to track down an original. The PlayStation version is a little better in that the graphics are a bit smoother and is also probably cheaper and easier to find.


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  • Electronic Gaming Monthly (February 1995)

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    Source: Electronic Gaming Monthly – Issue Number 67 – February 1995

    When you think of video game magazines, it’s hard not to think of Electronic Gaming Monthly. While there were a number of popular video game magazines, EGM was king of the hill for a long time. The May 1995 issue includes:

    • Saturn Vs. PlayStation: The Battle Begins For #1! – The battle of the systems has begun, and in this issue we look at the Sega Saturn and the Sony PlayStation! We have compared both systems’ release of the wooden labyrinth game, TAMA. Don’t forget to check out the PlayStation’s cool games Ridge Racer, Parodius and Hot Blooded Family plus Saturn’s Myst and Gale Racer. Who will take the number one spot?

    • Mortal Kombat III: Could This be the Last Bloody Fight? – Just when you thought the kombat was over, plans for Mortal Kombat III have been brewing. In this exclusive story, take a look at who will be in the game and who won’t be returning. Plus, secret moves, new outfits, rumors circulating about the game and when it will be released. It’s time to go back to the Outworld for Round Three!

    • NBA Jam: TE Comes Home; Pippen Talks with EGM! – In Team EGM, NBA JAM:TE comes home to the Super NES and Genesis. Also, go into the locker room for a chat with Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls on his new game, Slam City with Scottie Pippen for the Sega CD.

    • Departments
      • Insert Coin
      • Interface: Letters to the Editor
      • Review Crew
      • EGM’s Hot Top Tens
      • Gaming Gossip
      • Press Start
      • Arcade Action
      • International Outlook
      • Tricks of the Trade
      • Next Wave
      • Special Feature
      • Team EGM
      • Lifestyles
      • Ad Index

    • Fact Files
      • Super NES Times – This Valentine’s Day, make your Valentine’s heart beat wildly with the latest Super NES games! He/she will fall in love with such games as The Flintstones, Lemmings 2, Itchy & Scratchy and Rise of the Phoenix!
      • Outpost Sega – I’m in the mood to play Sega Genesis carts, simply because they’re near me … and because they’re terrific games that include Thor, Metal Head and Shadow of the Beast.
      • Planet 3DO – Be a kid again as you take over a TV station in Station Invasion!
      • Jaguar Domain – Okay, maggots! Either shoot or get shot in Cannon Fodder!
      • Super Gear – The famous cat-and-mouse team hack it up in Itchy & Scratchy!

    …and more!


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  • Electronic Gaming Monthly (June 1998)

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    Source: Electronic Gaming Monthly – June 1998

    Electronic Gaming Monthly was probably the most popular video games magazine of the 1990s. It was also among the best. The June 1998 issue includes:

    Features

    • Turok 2 – We recently took a trip to Iguana to see what this Turok 2 game is all about. With an improved engine, incredible levels and a Multiplayer Mode, among other additions, this sequel is one to watch for.

    Departments

    • Editorial – Man oh man, technology sure does change fast…
    • Letters – Curious about our April fools’ gags? EGM comes clean.
    • Quartermann – The Q has info on Final Fantasy VIII and IX, Crash 3 and a spy game based on a new version of the GoldenEye engine.
    • Review Crew – This month we give you Tekken 3, Panzer Saga and more!

     

    • Previews
      • Nintendo 64 Previews – We take a look at the console version of NFL Blitz from Midway as well as the long-awaited Mission: Impossible, and more.
      • PlayStation Previews – This section is packed with big names including Metal Gear Solid, Colony Wars: Vengeance and Bushido Blade 2.
      • Saturn Previews – We’re back with Saturn stuff! We preview a near-complete version of Burning Rangers.
      • Arcade Previews – Sega Rally 2 and Fighting Vipers 2 are just a couple of the games in this month’s Arcade section.

     

    • Jump Start – Learn why chicken is so important while playing Tekken 3…
    • Tricks of the Trade – Get a full-on Debug Mode for Quake 64 on the N64.
    • Get Some! – This month we give you everything from an inflatable man to a digital camera…can you use both at the same time?
    • The Final Word – Nintendo’s game may be good, but do they focus too much on making them cutesy for the kids?

    …and more!


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