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  • Amiga CD32 Gamer (January 1995)

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    The Amiga CD32 was basically Commodore’s attempt at turning the Amiga 1200 into a gaming machine with a CD-ROM drive. The hardware was fine but from Commodore it was too little too late. In fact, when this issue of Amiga CD32 Gamer was published, Commodore was already out of business. The January 1995 issue includes:

    • News – Retailers still supporting Commodore and the Amiga; Sensible World of Soccer out for the Amiga but may not be released for the CD32; Gremlin released Amiga CD32 version of Shadow Fighter; and more.
    • Previews – A look at upcoming games including Base Jumpers, Nick Faldo Golf, Pussies Galore (it’s probably not what you’re thinking), and Worms.

    • Frontier II – An in-depth preview of this sequel to Frontier: Elite II which was itself a sequel to Elite.
    • Reviews – Reviews of Pinball Illusions (a pinball simulation), PGA European Tour (golf game), SubWar 2050 (a futuristic submarine warfare game), Theme Park (like Sim City only a theme park), and more.
    • Playing Tips – Tips, tricks, strategies, and solutions for Beneath a Steel Sky, Tower Assault, and Jungle Strike.
    • Correspondence – Letters from readers about buying CD32 games, speakers, the magazine’s cover CD, and more.
    • A-Z – A guide to all of the CD32 software available.

    …and more!


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  • Amiga CD32 (January 1994)

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    Source: Amiga CD32 – Issue Number 2 – January 1994



    The CD32 could have been a great console but it didn’t live long enough for us to find out. Based on the Amiga 1200, this was Commodore’s last attempt at a game console before going bankrupt. That happened shortly after the CD32 was released in the U.K. and just before there would have been an official U.S. release. Still, even it managed a dedicated magazine or two in the U.K. The January 1994 issue of Amiga CD32 (of which there were only two issues) includes:

    • Editorial
    • What’s On The Coverdisc? – Arcade Pool, Superfrog, Marvin’s Marvellous Adventure, Wembley International Soccer, Cannon Fodder, Top Gear 2, Kid Chaos, Bubble & Squeak and Banshee.
    • News – All the latest news on Commodore, plus a rundown of developments throughout the year.
    • FMV Feature
    • Joypad Offer
    • Competition – You could be in with a chance of winning one of 10 Marvin’s Marvellous Adventure T-shirts.
    • Paravision SX-1
    • Previews – Alien Breed 2, Tower Assault, The Lost Eden, Mega Race, Marvin’s Marvellous Adventure, Baldy, Space Academy, Evasive Action, Super Stardust and Manchester United Premier League Champions.
    • Half-Priced Games
    • Reader’s Letters
    • Back Issue

    Cheats & Tips

    • Cannon Fodder
    • Heimdall 2

    Reviews

    • Guardian
    • Cannon Fodder
    • Soccer Kid
    • Sensible Soccer
    • Jetstrike
    • Last Ninja 3
    • Legacy of Sorasil
    • Darkseed
    • Bubble ‘n’ Squeak
    • James Pond 3
    • Superfrog
    • Arcade Pool
    • Battletoads
    • Brian The Lion
    • Litil Divil
    • Simon The Sorceror
    • Myth
    • Emerald Mines
    • Fire and Ice
    • Zool 2
    • Ultimate Body Blows
    • Premiere
    • Heimdall 2
    • Gunship 2000
    • Wembly International Soccer
    • Out To Lunch
    • Lemmings
    • Sabre Team
    • Banshee

    …and more!


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  • Edge (April 1994)

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    Source: Edge – Issue Number 7 – April 1994

    Edge was a gaming magazine that covered 16 and 32-bit consoles as well as the PC. I guess it was sort of a U.K. version of Next Generation if I had to compare it to something. The April 1994 issue includes:

    • News – Once again Edge takes the lid of the world of interactive entertainment with top info from Japan, London and Milton Keynes
    • This month on Edge – A new feature to the mag in which we bring you some of the quirkier stories and events which occurred during the course of Edge 7
    • Letters – A chance to air your views on all things technological, interactive or electronic
    • Prescreen – Edge takes a pre-pro look at some of the more innovative games heading to a screen near you. Top billing goes to Sega’s Daytona coin-op.
    • Elite Systems – For over a decade, Elite have been making games; now they’re getting into Super FX, PC and 3DO
    • LaserActive – Pioneer’s LaserActive system promises the gameplay of Mega Drive with the visuals of LaserDisc. But does it deliver?
    • PC – The PC has steadily grown from spreadsheet pusher to polygon shifter. But the hardware is starting to show its age. Edge reveals all
    • Testscreen – Edge passes judgement on the current crop of games. And, as ever, no punches are pulled
    • Charts – The best-selling videogames on the top formats
    • Recommended Reading – The magazine equivalent of a London phonebox
    • Back Issues – An incomplete set of Edge is a crime. Sort it.
    • Subscription – If you’re reading this, you’re already hooked. Make it easy on yourself and get Edge delivered.
    • Jez San – Edge speaks to the self-confessed “information sponge” about all things interactive: from NESGlider to set top boxes
    • Questions & Answers – Technology demystified: is Jaguar up to the new competition? Can CD32 play PC games?

    …and more!


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