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(The following is loosely based on this issue's table of contents and contains excerpts. Bullet lists and (notes) added for clarity.)
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Welcome to the fifth power-packed issue of TurboPlay Magazine, the best source for information on the TurboGrafx-16. In this issue, our Coming Soon department gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Winter Consumer Electronics Show, detailing all the hot, new products you'll soon see for the TG-16. Also, there's a Super Strategy on Sinistron, new Turbo Tips, another exciting contest, our drawing contest winners - and more. Enjoy. (TOC intro)
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TURBOMAIL
A look inside the TURBOPLAY mailbag at letters from TG-16 enthusiasts around the country. Is your letter going to be answered this issue? (reader mail; one page)
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CONTEST/DRAWING CONTEST WINNERS
We received hundreds of entries to our request for TG-16 related artwork, and there were some real champs. Also, here's a chance to win a free copy of Bonk's Revenge. (two pages; winner artwork shown, random drawing contest announced)
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COMING SOON
TG-16 PREVIEWS
A look at the closed-to-the-public Winter Consumer Electronics Show. NEC and its licensees have lots of great games in the works. ('Winter CES Report' by Victor Ireland; four pages of commentary; includes short intro and the following sections):
- CD Push
- Innovative CDs
- Future Projects
- Chipping Away With Hits
- Other News
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SUPER STRATEGIES
SINISTRON
Wipe the sweat off your TurboStick for a minute, and pick up this detailed guide to defeating the planet-gobbling bio-morphic being and its minions. We know you can make it out alive. ('Sinistron Super Strategy' by Donn Nauert; six page strategy guide)
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CLOSER LOOK
TURBOCHIP GAME PREVIEWS
Reviews of Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf (chip, CD combo review) and Magical Dinosaur Tour (CD). ('Closer Look;' despite 'preview/review' confusion on part of TOC, these are full game reviews; two pages)
TURBO TIPS (three pages of capsule tips & tricks)
- Devil's Crush
- Legendary Axe II
- Dragon Spirit
- World Court Tennis
- Tricky Kick
- World Class Baseball
- Dragon's Curse
- Blazing Lazers
- Y's: Books I & II
- Keith Courage in Alpha Zone
- Neutopia
- Monster Lair
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TURBOPLAY SPECIAL
TURBOPLAY RATES THE GAMES!
There aren't many TG-16 owners that have all the TurboChips and CDs made for the system. For that reason, TurboPlay's Donn Nauert has made a listing of all the games currently available and rated them to help you become a more informed buyer. Do you agree with his assessments? (five pages; 1/15th page capsule game reviews, each with game data, screen shot, and review scores - no commentary)
- Aero Blaster (chip)
- Alien Crush (chip)
- Battle Royale (chip)
- Blazing Lazers (chip)
- Bloody Wolf (chip)
- Bonk's Adventure (chip)
- Boxy Boy (chip)
- Bravoman (chip)
- Chew Man Fu (chip)
- China Warrior (chip)
- Crater Maze (chip)
- Cybercore (chip)
- Deep Blue (chip)
- Devil's Crush (chip)
- Double Dungeon (chip)
- Dragon Spirit (chip)
- Dragon's Curse (chip)
- Drop Off (chip)
- Dungeon Explorer (chip)
- Fantasy Zone (chip)
- Fighting Street (CD)
- Final Lap Twin (chip)
- Final Zone II (CD)
- Galaga '90 (chip)
- Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf (chip, CD)
- J.J. & Jeff (chip)
- King of Casino (chip)
- Klax (chip)
- Last Alert (chip)
- Legendary Axe (chip)
- Legendary Axe II (chip)
- Magical Dinosaur Tour (CD)
- Military Madness (chip)
- Monster Lair (CD)
- MotoRoader (chip)
- Neutopia (chip)
- Ninja Spirit (chip)
- Ordyne (chip)
- Pac-Land (chip)
- Power Gold (chip)
- Psychosis (chip)
- Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective (CD)
- SideArms (chip)
- Sinistron (chip)
- Sonic Spike (chip)
- Space Harrier (chip)
- Splatterhouse (chip)
- Super Star Soldier (chip)
- Super Volleyball (chip)
- T.V. Sports: Football (chip)
- Takin' It to the Hoop (chip)
- Tiger Road (chip)
- Timeball (chip)
- Tricky Kick (chip)
- Valis II (CD)
- Veigues Tactical Gladiator (chip)
- Victory Run (chip)
- Vigilante (chip)
- World Class Baseball (chip)
- World Court Tennis (chip)
- Y's Book 1 & 2 (CD) (Y's: Books I & II)
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