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  • The One (April 1991)

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    Source: The One – Issue Number 31 – April 1991

    The One is a 16-bit gaming magazine that was published in the U.K. It mostly covered 16-bit computers though the specific machines changed over the years it was published. In April 1991, it meant the Amiga, Atari ST and PC (DOS). This issue includes:

    • The Big News – An announcement that the next issue of The One will come in two editions. One for the Amiga and one for the Atari ST, each with their own cover disks.
    • The Disk – A demo/preview version of Brat, an isometric action/puzzle game for the Amiga and Atari ST.
    • Letters – Letters from readers regarding publishing a game with AMOS and copyright, Speedball 2, console coverage, the Hard Drivin 2 track editor, the MegaDrive vs. the ST and Amiga, and more.
    • News – News topics this month include Joe Montana Football for the Sega MegaDrive, Amiga and Atari ST versions of Shadow Dancer, Amiga and Atari ST versions of The Secret of Monkey Island, the PC release of Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe, Stormball, Snow Brothers, a new compilation featuring Sim City and Populous, Gem’X, Gunship 2000 from MicroProse for the PC, Amiga and ST versions of Covert Action, Lightspeed, and Knights of the Sky, and much more.
    • WIP – Previews of upcoming game releases including Robin Hood (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Birds of Prey (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Chuck Rock (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), and Legend (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS).
    • Competition – A competition in which you can win an Amstrad DD8900 (a dual VHS machine) along with a VHS copy of The Predator.
    • Feature – A look at past and future releases from Origin, one of my favorite game companies of all time. Some of the titles covered here include Wing Commander II, Martian Dreams, Ultima VII, and Ground Commander.

    • One on One – An interview with Douglas Adams in which he talks about Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and other fiction, interactive and otherwise.
    • Review – Reviews of Brat (Amiga), Midwinter II: Flames of Freedom (Atari ST), The Power (Amiga), Gauntlet III (Amiga), Hill Street Blues(Amiga), Switchblade 2 (Amiga), Back to the Future 3 (Amiga), I Play: 3D Soccer (Amiga), Moonshine Racers (Amiga), Super Monaco GP (Atari ST, Amiga), and Super Cars 2 (Amiga).
    • Budget – A brief look at some of the latest budget games (which are often re-releases of older games), including Operation Wolf (Amiga, Atari ST), Defender of the Crown (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Forgotten Worlds (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Switchblade (Amiga, Atari ST), Speedball (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), and Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge (Amiga, Atari ST).
    • Demos – A look at some of the latest demos for the Amiga and Atari ST.
    • Arcades – A look at some of the latest games in arcades including GP Rider (Sega), Robocop II (Data East), Caveman Ninja (Data East), Rad Mobile (Sega), and more.
    • Strategy – The second part in a series on strategy games. Includes a look at actual strategies used since World War II in various conflicts as well as a look at strategy games such as Red Lighting (SSI), Command HQ (Microplay), Harpoon (360 Pacific), Balance of Power – 1990 Edition (Mindscape), and M-1 Tank Platoon (MicroProse).
    • Tips – Hints and tips for various games including E-Swat (Amiga), James Pond (Atari ST), Awesome (Amiga), Horror Zombies (Amiga), Lotus Espirit Turbo Challenge (Amiga), ST Dragon (Amiga), Sly Spy Secret Agent (Amiga, Atari ST), Test Drive 2 (Amiga), Treasure Island Dizzy (Amiga), Torvak the Warrior (Amiga, Atari ST), Crackdown (Atari ST), Midnight Resistance (Atari ST), X-Out (Atari ST), Double Dragon 2 (Atari ST), Shadow Warriros (Amiga), Ninja Warriors (Amiga), Spherical (Amiga), Ghosts ‘N’ Goblins (Atari ST), and Supercars (Amiga).

    …and more!


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  • The One (December 1989)

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    Source: The One – Issue Number 15 – December 1989

    The One was a U.K. published magazine that covered various mostly 16-bit systems over the course of its life. In late 1989, it was covering the Amiga, Atari ST, and PC (DOS). The December 1989 issue includes:

    Departments

    • Play Guide – A guide to Activision’s Fighter Bomber, a combat flight simulator. This game was known as Strike Aces in the U.S. While I don’t see a mention as to what platform this review is for, this game was released on the Atari ST, DOS, Amstrad CPC, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64.
    • Feature – A preview of the new Ghostbusters II game. While the graphics were nice the game was sadly not as much fun as the original game.
    • Demos – A look at various demos including Interphase, Stay, Magnetic Beats, Ghostbusters II, DTack, and Moonwalker for the Amiga and Batman and UFO for the Atari ST.
      • Graphics – A tutorial for how to create fancy looking text on the Amiga and Atari ST.
      • Arcades – A look at new and upcoming arcade releases including Chase HQ II from Taito, Midnight Resistance from Data East, and X-Multiply from Irem.
      • Feature – A look at the current state and future of Artificial Intelligence. It’s interesting to look back on how AI was viewed 35 years ago.
      • Letters – Letters from readers on subjects such as Xenon 2: Megablast, Populous, PC reviews, Rainbow Islands, Leisure Suit Larry, Police Quest, and more.
        • News – The latest in gaming news including updates on Rainbow Islands, Hawk, a Carrier Command sequel, Xenophobe, Dogs of War, Loom, Stun Runner, and much more. Plus the top games for the nonth of November 1989…For the Amiga the top game is Batman – The Movie, for the Atari ST it’s TV Sports football, and for the PC it’s Jet Fighter.
        • Showcase – A look at reader submitted computer art including Alien, Judge Dredd, and Ghostbusters themed work among others.
        • Work in Progress – Previews of games currently in work including an arcade adventure game called Tusker, a 3D game called Simulcra, an arcade adventure called Myth, and a top down action game called Crack Down.

                        Reviews

                        • Axel’s Magic Hammer – A cutesy platform game for the Atari ST.
                        • F-29 Retaliator – A combat flight simulator from Ocean for the Atari ST.
                        • Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts – Sequel to the classic Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins for the Atari ST. A great game but not easy.
                        • Hard Drivin’ – Atari’s classic polygonal racing game for the Atari ST.
                        • It Came From The Desert – A review of this classic adventure game for the Amiga. I never played it but I remember the TurboGrafx-CD ads the most.
                        • The Ninja Warriors – Arcade conversion of this side-scrolling action game for the Amiga.
                        • Rock ‘n’ Roll – A puzzle game from Rainbow Arts for the Amiga.
                        • Switchblade – A sci-fi themed platform game for the Atari ST.
                        • The Untouchables – An action game based on the movie of the same name for the Amiga.

                        Tips

                        • 3D Pool – Tips for improving your play in this Pool game from Firebird.
                        • Altered Beast – Tips for dealing with the various creatures in this side-scrolling action game.
                        • Conflict: Europe – Strategies for winning this Cold War era strategy game.
                        • Hybris – How to access the cheat mode of this overhead shooter.
                        • Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade – How to pass various sections of this adventure game.
                        • Interphase – A variety of tips for this early first person shooter that features concepts from Neuromancer.
                        • The New Zealand Story – Codes for two different cheat modes.
                        • OutRun – How to activate the cheat mode for the Amiga version of this racing game.
                        • Populous: The Promised Lands – Tips for several levels of this classic strategy game.
                        • Weird Dreams – A variety of tips for this odd adventure game.

                        …and more!


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                      • Advanced Computer Entertainment (January 1990)

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                        Source: Advanced Computer Entertainment (ACE) – Issue Number 28 – January 1990

                        ACE (short for Advanced Computer Entertainment) is a computer gaming magazine that was published in the U.K. Or at least it was primarily a computer gaming magazine. It did have some console coverage as well. In 1990 it was covering the Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Spectrum, PC (DOS), as well as Nintendo and Sega game systems.

                        Specials

                        • ACE Flashback! – A look at computer gaming throughout the years: In 1980, the Sinclair ZX80 and Acorn Atom were introduced and the Atari 400/800 started being imported to the U.K.; In 1981 the VIC-20 was launched as well as the ZX-81; In 1982 the Sinclair ZX Spectrum was introduced along with the Commodore 64; In 1983 the Acorn Electron, Memotech MTX, IBM PC Jr., and Coleco Adam were all launched; and lots more.
                        • Death Chamber – A look into a BattleTech Center which was an immersive experience in which you were able to pilot giant robots, at least in simulation.
                        • Out of the Sun – A detailed review of Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain, the World War II combat flight simulator for the Atari ST, Amiga and PC (DOS).
                        • The Big Chill – A detailed look at Midwinter, an action/strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic winter caused by a meteor strike and volcanic eruptions.
                        • Goldcut Games – A look at upcoming releases from US Gold, including Loom, Battle of Britain, Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts, Black Tiger, Crackdown, Dynasty Wars, and more.
                        • Beyond Words – Reader submitted computer artwork.

                        Gameplay

                        • Screen Test – Reviews of:
                          • Hard Drivin’ – Polygonal racing sim for the Atari ST, Amiga, Spectrum, Amstrad, Commodore 64, DOS, and Archimedes.
                          • Bruce Lee Lives! – Beat-em-up for the Atari ST, DOS, and Amiga), Wonder Boy III (side-scrolling platformer for the Sega Master System.
                          • Ghostbusters – One of the few great movie based games reviewed here for the Sega Master System.
                          • Switchblade – Cyberpunk themed adventure game played from an overhead perspective for the Atari ST and Amiga.
                          • Onslaught – An action/strategy game for the Amiga ST and Amiga.
                          • Future Wars – A sci-fi graphic adventure game for the Atari ST, Amiga, and DOS.
                          • Battle Squadron – An overhead shooter for the Amiga.
                          • The Third Courier – A Cold War adventure/RPG from Accolade for DOS.
                          • Leisure Suit Larry III – The latest in the classic adult themed adventure series from Sierra for DOS.
                          • Myth – A side-scrolling adventure game for the Commodore 64 and Spectrum.
                          • Turbo Outrun – Classic racing game for the Atari ST, Amiga, Spectrum, Amstrad, and Commodore 64…in this case, the Commodore 64 version may very well have been the best.
                          • Ghouls ‘N’ Ghosts – The sequel to Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins for the Atari ST, Amiga, Spectrum, Amstrad, and Commodore 64.
                          • Moonwalker – The Michael Jackson game for the Amiga, Atari ST, Spectrum, Amstrad, and Commodore 64.
                          • Toobin’ – Conversion of the Atari arcade game for the Atari ST, Amiga, Spectrum, Amstrad, Commodore 64, and DOS.
                          • Dragon Spirit – Overhead shooter featuring a dragon for the Atari ST, Amiga, Spectrum, Amstrad, Commodore 64, and DOS.
                          • Roller Coaster Rumble – A roller coaster simulator for the Atari ST, Amiga, and Commodore 64.
                          • Twinworld – A side-scrolling platform game for the Atari ST and Amiga.
                          • Bushido – An excellent beat-em-up for the Commodore 64.
                          • Rally Cross Challenge – A Super Sprint clone for the Atari ST, Amiga, Spectrum, Amstrad, Commodore 64, and DOS.
                          • Interdictor – A combat flight simulator for the Archimedes.
                          • It Came From The Desert! – Classic Cinemaware adventure game for the Atari ST, Amiga and DOS.
                          • Ghostbusters II – Based on the movie of the same name for the Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, Spectrum, Amstrad, and Commodore 64. Sadly, it was nowhere near as good as the original.
                          • Galaxy Force – Conversion of the arcade 3D shooter for the Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore 64, Spectrum, and Amstrad.
                          • Quartz – An overhead shooter for the Amiga and Atari ST.
                          • Drakkhen – A fantasy RPG for the Atari ST and Amiga.
                          • The Cycles – Motorcycle racing game from Accolade for the Atari ST, Amiga, and DOS.
                          • Snare – A fun puzzle game for the Commodore 64.
                          • Clown-O-Mania – An arcade style game that looks like a more complex version of Q*Bert for the Amiga and Atari ST.
                        • In Arcadia – A look at some of the latest arcade games including Block Hole (Konami), Special Criminal Investigations (Taito), and Exterminator (Gottlieb).
                        • Big Bang! – A stock market like look at various game companies based on the average reviews of their games.
                        • Tricks ‘N’ Tactics – Tips and tricks for various games including TV Sports Football, Dark Side, XIS, Leonardo, Gemini Wing, Mr. Heli, King of the Beach, Rick Dangerous, First Strike, Road Runner, The Shadow of the Beast, After Burner, Operation Wolf, Forgotten Worlds, and more.

                        Regulars

                        • News – Announcement of the color version of the Game Boy, Sega systems and games to become available in video rental stores, Computer City Supercentre opens; game compilations released on CD for the Commodore 64, CPC and Spectrum, Budokan for DOS coming soon, The Wizard to be released in movie theaters in November, Pipe Dream coming soon from Lucasfilm for various platforms, and more.
                        • Letter Bombs – Letters from readers about Rainbow Islands, playing games with a keyboard and mouse, Barbarian on the Atari ST, the PC Engine, F-16 Combat Pilot for the Amiga, and more.
                        • Next Month – Coming next month, a feature on computer wargaming, a profile of John Lasseter, and more.

                        …and more!


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