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  • GamePro (October 1996)

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    Source: GamePro – October 1996

    GamePro was never one of my favorite gaming magazines. It did have a lot of good content but the organization always seemed…random. Nevertheless, it was a popular and long lasting magazine. The October 1996 issue includes:

    Cover Feature

    • Nintendo 64: The U.S. Launch
      • The N64: It’s Heeeeeeeeeere!
      • Let the Games Begin: N64 Release Calendar
      • The Game Names: Updates on MK Trilogy, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and Freak Boy
      • The Cutting Edge: Nintendo 64 Graphics Hardwired
      • Super Mario 64 ProStrategy Guide

    Special Feature

    • Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Gold! – An inside look at LucasArts’ five hot Star Wars games: Shadows of the Empire (N64), Dark Forces (PlayStation), Rebel Assault II (PlayStation), Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (PC-CD), and X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (PC-CD).

    SWATPro Strategy Section

    • Super Mario 64 Nintendo 64 ProStrategy Guide – Mario’s most essential moves, how to use camera views, and a breakdown of the first two areas.
    • The Fighter’s Edge Presents: Tekken 2 (PlayStation), Conclusion – Best combos, special moves, linking moves, and throws for the remaining bosses: Anna, Devil, Angel, Bruce, Kuma, Ganryu, Roger, and Alex.
    • SWATPro – Secret coedes and tips! Play as Akuma in X-Men: Children of the Atom, Toshinden 2 boss codes, Game Shark codes, and more!

    ProReviews

    • N64
    • PlayStation
    • Saturn
    • SNES
    • Sports Pages
    • Role-Player’s Realm

    Departments

    • Head-2-Head
    • The Mail
    • Art Attack
    • Buyers Beware
    • ProNews – Johnny Cage will appear in Mortal Kombat Trilogy!
    • GamePro Online – AOL games and hot Web sites
    • GamePro Labs – ASCII Saturn Stick, Psychopad K.O., and Saturn 3D Analog Controller
    • Overseas ProSpects – CoolBoarders and Motor Toon 2!
    • Sneak Previews – Fighting Vipers, Soviet Strike, Treasures of the Deep, Doom, and more!
    • PC GamePro – Starcraft, Interstate ’76, and more!
    • Hot at the Arcades – Soul Edge Version II

    …and more!


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  • EGM 2 (March 1996)

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    Source: EGM 2 – Issue Number 21 – March 1996

    The mid to late 1990s was such a boom time for video game magazines. In fact, one 200-300 (or more) page magazine wasn’t enough for EGM so for a few years they published a second 100-200 page magazine each month called EGM 2 (or EGM^2 or EGM “squared” I guess). The March 1996 issue includes:

    • Insert Coin – This months editorial opines on the superiority of the games being developed overseas vs. the full motion video crap that seemed to be a craze (among developers at least) in the U.S. at the time.
    • Interface: Letters to the Editor – The letter of the month is about the constant delay in games being released at the time. There are also letters regarding Virtua Cop, Twisted Metal, Doom on the Super NES, the CD-i and what has happened to it, the downfall of the Jaguar, and more.
    • Press Start – The news this month includes: Atari denies changes to gaming business despite rumors otherwise; Sony and Sega release sales numbers (400,000 for the Saturn and 800,000 for the PlayStation); Sega stops manufacturing the 32X and Sega CD; 3DO releases device (3DO Game Guru) that acts as a memory card for saving games and as a Game Shark-like device for modifying games; ; Sony enters negotiations with Squaresoft for producing RPGs on the PlayStation; ACME (American Coin Machine Expo) comes to Orlando; Time Warner Interactive up for sale by parent company Time Warner Inc.

    • Previews
      • Carnage Heart (PlayStation International Preview, 100% complete)
      • Virtual On (Arcade, 60% complete)
      • NBA Shoot-Out (PlayStation, ?% complete)
      • Spot Goes to Hollywood (PlayStation, ?% complete)
      • Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball, ?% complete)
      • Raven Project (PlayStation, 90% complete)
      • Mortal Kombat II (PlayStation, ?% complete)
      • Winning Post (Saturn, ?% complete)
    • Tricks of the Trade – The trick of the month is for Toy Story for the Genesis and shows you how to get invincibility and level select. There are also tricks and cheat codes for Agile Warrior F-IIIX (PlayStation), Defcon 5 (PlayStation), Gex (PlayStation), Virtual Fighter 2 (Saturn), Earthworm Jim 2 (Super NES), Fifa ’96 Soccer (PlayStation), Street Fighter Alpha (PlayStation), Panic Bomber (Virtual Boy), NHL All-Star Hockey (Saturn), Viewpoint (PlayStation), Galactic Attack (Saturn), Last Gladiators (Saturn), Toy Story (Super NES), and Raiden Project (PlayStation).

    • Strategies
      • Casper (multisystem) – A detailed walk-through for this 3D adventure game featuring the friendly ghost.
      • Resident Evil (PlayStation) – A strategy guide and maps for this classic survival horror game.
      • Clockwork Knight (Saturn) – A stage by stage guide of this unique adventure game.
      • X-Men: Children of the Atom (Saturn) – A guide to this fighting game including tips for different modes and a guide to all of the characters.
      • Cyberia (multisystem) – A walk-through that provides the easiest routes in this cyberpunk themed game.
      • Real Bout Fatal Fury (Neo Geo/Arcade) – A guide to all the characters and their moves for this classic 2D fighter.
      • Avengers in Galactic Storm (Arcade) – Another fighting game guide. Despite also featuring Marvel characters, this one by Data East isn’t as good as X-Men by Capcom.
      • Kill Instinct 2 (Arcade) – Yet another fighting game guide. This one also features codes for stage selects, speed-ups and more.

    …and more!


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  • EGM 2 (August 1996)

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    Source: EGM 2 – Issue Number 26 – August 1996

    Believe it or not, there was a time that not only were there multiple successful video game magazines on the market, but in at least one case, one issue a month wasn’t enough. Electronic Gaming Monthly was probably the most successful video game magazine and they were in fact so successful that for several years they published EGM^2 as well. The August 1996 issue includes:

    Departments

    • Insert Coin
    • Press Start
    • Interface: Letters
    • Previews
    • Tricks of the Trade
    • Strategies
    • Advertising Index

    Tricks

    • Iron Storm – In this great trick take control of opposing forces or play a multi-player game in Campaign Mode!
    • Toshinden 2 – Play as the hidden characters (Sho, Uranus, Master and Vermilion) on the U.S. version!
    • Ultimate MK3 – Fight as Human Smoke (who carries most of the same moves as Scorpion) on the Saturn!
    • WWF: Wrestlemania – Gamers will be able to kick the computer’s butt easily with this awesome cheat!
    • Toy Story – An invincibility and level select code will be granted if you follow the procedure correctly!

    Cover Story

    • The Plumber Hits the Nintendo 64 With Some Attitude! – Everybody’s favorite plumber is back in action, and this time around he’s kickin’ Bowser’s butt! With its diverse levels, awesome 3-D effects, secrets and intense action, Mario 64 will leave gamers completely satisfied. In this issue, we give you a sample of what everyone will be craving, but make sure to stay tuned to EGM2 for updates.

    Strategies

    • RPGs, RPGs and More RPGs! – What do Dragon Force, Shining Wisdom and Legend of Oasis all have in common? Besides all being RPGs, this issue highlights each game with blowout strategies! Dragon Force pits you against other conquerors to see who can get the most land for their kingdoms. However, in Shining Wisdom, your adventure begins when you see a strange character walk into the shire near the castle. In Legend of Oasis, battle against enemies while trying to figure out puzzles. While all three have different story lines, all are awesome. Check out each RPG’s strategy guide!
    • Gamers Can Learn the Moves and Combos for the PS’ Version of Tekken 2! – So you wanna impress your friends when playing the PS version of Tekken 2, but you don’t quite know all the moves. Don’t sweat it, because in this issue, there are six pages totally packed with all the characters’ moves and combos. Do you wanna pull off Jun’s Arm Lock, Law’s Crescent Kick or Michelle’s G-Clef combo? This guide has them all plus more. Also, to let you in on a secret…this is only the first section of a two-part guide! Your friends will be wowed once you study up on these cool moves for Tekken 2!
    • EGM2 Has a Lot of Soul in this Issue – Soul Edge V II – Fans of the original Soul Edge (as well as other fighting game fans) will be thrilled with Soul Edge V II. There have been numerous improvements that gamers will enjoy. For example, in this game there are air-floating combos, new backgrounds, 10 playable characters and a new Time Attack Mode where you face all the characters in a certain order and you are ranked in 15 categories like Attack/Guard. There’s a whole lotta soul shakin’ goin’ on in this issue!

    …and more!


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