ISSUE: 21Content
PRIMARY SYSTEMS COVERAGE
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Nintendo Entertainment System
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Nintendo Game Boy
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Sega Master System
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Sega Genesis
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Atari ST
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Atari Lynx
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IBM PC
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Amiga
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Commodore 64
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NEC TurboGrafx-16
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Arcade
FEATURES (Contents page excerpts)
A View Into High-Tech Battle With Konami's Laser Scope by Andy Eddy
The fun of NES light-gun games may be revived with this innovative headpiece.
The Gods Themselves: A Player's Guide To The Battle Of Olympus (NES), Part I by Clayton Walnum
Your journey through ancient mythology can be difficult, so refer to the first part of our guide to the game gods for help.
Video-Game Companies Address Book
If you've ever wondered how to reach the people who make video-game products, we've got an up-to-date list for you.
Ninja Gaiden II (NES) Strategy Guide, Part II by Donn Nauert
Ryu Hayabusa is up against the wall - perhaps literally - in his battle to avenge his father's death. Our control-pad captain will help you find your pathway to victory.
The 1990 Gamers' Poll: What Computer Gamers Like - And What They Play by Arnie Katz
The second part of our look at what VG&CE readers boot up when the look for entertainment.
The Making Of Origin Systems' Wing Commander by Andy Eddy
People will be talking about this computer game for some time to come. VG&CE gets behind the scenes with the designers to tell you how this space battle was created.
Winter Computer-Game Preview: Quality Up, Quantity Down by Arnie Katz, Bill Kunkel and Joyce Worley
There will be lots of wild games on disk on store shelves for Christmas. Our computer-gaming experts offer a comprehensive guide to what you'll have to choose from.
Computer-Game Strategies by Frank Tetro, Jr.
This month you can get Grade-A advice from our resident expert on Low Blow (PC) and DragonStrike (Amiga/C64/PC). (Listed under Reviews section of contents page.)
Semi-Tough! Electronic Football Enters The '90s by Bill Kunkel and Arnie Katz
(This 6-page survey article is not listed in the issue's contents.)
REVIEWS
Video-Game Reviews
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TV Sports: Football (TG16)
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RollerGames (NES)
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Splatterhouse (TG16)
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Kickle Cubicle (NES)
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Phelios (Gen)
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Mechanized Attack (NES)
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Thunder Force III (Gen)
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Battletank (NES)
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Devil's Crush (TG16)
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Thunderbirds (NES)
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Boulder Dash (NES)
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Sonic Spike (TG16)
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Narc (NES)
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Mission: Impossible (NES)
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Zany Golf (Gen)
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Insector-X (Gen)
Computer-Game Reviews
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Aquanaut (Amiga/ST)
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Loom (Amiga/ST/PC)
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Railroad Tycoon (PC)
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Centurion: Defender of Rome (PC)
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Strike Aces: International Bombing Competition (Amiga/C64/PC)
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Bad Blood (Amiga/C64/PC)
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Code Name: Iceman (Amiga/ST/PC)
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Street Rod (Amiga/PC/C64)
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DragonStrike (Amiga/PC/C64)
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Letter by Andy Eddy
Reader Mail
Tip Sheet by Donn Nauert
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Revenge of Shinobi (Gen)
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Last Battle (Gen)
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Adventure Island (NES)
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RoboWarrior (NES)
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Dungeon Explorer (TG16)
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Phantasy Star (SMS)
News Bits compiled by Joyce Worley
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Commodore Introduces CDTV
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Nintendo to Launch 16-bit Game Machine in Japan
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Activision Is First American Famicom Developer
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Live Studios Future Classics Have Alternating Screen
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Asuka Joins Atlus in Attempt to Put Stadium in Game Boy
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Activision, Philips Reach Settlement Agreement
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Nintendo Postpones Financial Services Network
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Bright Light for Game Boy
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Sound Source Gives Disney New Voice
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Turbo Zone Opens in California
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Atari Gives and Takes
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Accessories for Hand-helds Keep the Fun Clean
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Good Memory Will Win Trip to Sierra
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Cabinet Turns Vid-Games Into Home Arcade
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CopyHolder Ends Map-Reading Blues
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Top Coin-Ops of June 1990
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Controller Lets Special Kids Play NES
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New Owner Gets Time Out
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Michael Jordan to Co-Design Games
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New Cleaning Products Won't Harm Ozone
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Philips Consumer Electronics Cleans Up
Easter Egg Hunt
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Ghouls 'n' Ghosts (Gen)
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Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
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Super C (NES)
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Phantasy Star II (Gen)
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Baby Boomer (NES)
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Dig Dug II (NES)
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Cybercore (TG16)
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Conflict (NES)
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Splatterhouse (TG16)
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King of Casino (TG16)
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Devil's Crush (TG16)
Yea & Nay
Gaming On The Go - Holiday Handhelds by Maurice Molyneaux (this issue, a collection of reviews)
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Pipe Dream (GB)
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Klax (Lynx)
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Dexterity (GB)
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Chip's Challenge (Lynx)
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Flipull (GB)
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Todd's Adventure in Slime World (Lynx)
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Gauntlet: The Third Encounter (Lynx)
Destination Arcadia by Donn Nauert and Brent Walker (this issue, a collection of reviews)
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Combatribes (arcade)
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Columns (arcade)
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Smash T.V. (arcade)
Game Doctor - All Questions Answered All the Time! by the Game Doctor
Inside Gaming - Ten Hot Gaming Trends by Arnie Katz
(Excerpt:) In this issue Arnie looks at the major trends that will shape electronic gaming.
Advertiser Index
COVER (Contents page excerpt)
Origin Systems' Wing Commander is filled with stunning movielike images that will amaze you. Our look behind the scenes at the making of this computer masterpiece starts on page 132. Inset Photography: Garry Brod, Model: Donn Nauert
PRIMARY SYSTEMS COVERAGE
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Nintendo Game Boy
- Sega Master System
- Sega Genesis
- Atari ST
- Atari Lynx
- IBM PC
- Amiga
- Commodore 64
- NEC TurboGrafx-16
- Arcade
FEATURES (Contents page excerpts)
A View Into High-Tech Battle With Konami's Laser Scope by Andy Eddy
The fun of NES light-gun games may be revived with this innovative headpiece.
The Gods Themselves: A Player's Guide To The Battle Of Olympus (NES), Part I by Clayton Walnum
Your journey through ancient mythology can be difficult, so refer to the first part of our guide to the game gods for help.
Video-Game Companies Address Book
If you've ever wondered how to reach the people who make video-game products, we've got an up-to-date list for you.
Ninja Gaiden II (NES) Strategy Guide, Part II by Donn Nauert
Ryu Hayabusa is up against the wall - perhaps literally - in his battle to avenge his father's death. Our control-pad captain will help you find your pathway to victory.
The 1990 Gamers' Poll: What Computer Gamers Like - And What They Play by Arnie Katz
The second part of our look at what VG&CE readers boot up when the look for entertainment.
The Making Of Origin Systems' Wing Commander by Andy Eddy
People will be talking about this computer game for some time to come. VG&CE gets behind the scenes with the designers to tell you how this space battle was created.
Winter Computer-Game Preview: Quality Up, Quantity Down by Arnie Katz, Bill Kunkel and Joyce Worley
There will be lots of wild games on disk on store shelves for Christmas. Our computer-gaming experts offer a comprehensive guide to what you'll have to choose from.
Computer-Game Strategies by Frank Tetro, Jr.
This month you can get Grade-A advice from our resident expert on Low Blow (PC) and DragonStrike (Amiga/C64/PC). (Listed under Reviews section of contents page.)
Semi-Tough! Electronic Football Enters The '90s by Bill Kunkel and Arnie Katz
(This 6-page survey article is not listed in the issue's contents.)
REVIEWS
Video-Game Reviews
- TV Sports: Football (TG16)
- RollerGames (NES)
- Splatterhouse (TG16)
- Kickle Cubicle (NES)
- Phelios (Gen)
- Mechanized Attack (NES)
- Thunder Force III (Gen)
- Battletank (NES)
- Devil's Crush (TG16)
- Thunderbirds (NES)
- Boulder Dash (NES)
- Sonic Spike (TG16)
- Narc (NES)
- Mission: Impossible (NES)
- Zany Golf (Gen)
- Insector-X (Gen)
Computer-Game Reviews
- Aquanaut (Amiga/ST)
- Loom (Amiga/ST/PC)
- Railroad Tycoon (PC)
- Centurion: Defender of Rome (PC)
- Strike Aces: International Bombing Competition (Amiga/C64/PC)
- Bad Blood (Amiga/C64/PC)
- Code Name: Iceman (Amiga/ST/PC)
- Street Rod (Amiga/PC/C64)
- DragonStrike (Amiga/PC/C64)
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Letter by Andy Eddy
Reader Mail
Tip Sheet by Donn Nauert
- Revenge of Shinobi (Gen)
- Last Battle (Gen)
- Adventure Island (NES)
- RoboWarrior (NES)
- Dungeon Explorer (TG16)
- Phantasy Star (SMS)
News Bits compiled by Joyce Worley
- Commodore Introduces CDTV
- Nintendo to Launch 16-bit Game Machine in Japan
- Activision Is First American Famicom Developer
- Live Studios Future Classics Have Alternating Screen
- Asuka Joins Atlus in Attempt to Put Stadium in Game Boy
- Activision, Philips Reach Settlement Agreement
- Nintendo Postpones Financial Services Network
- Bright Light for Game Boy
- Sound Source Gives Disney New Voice
- Turbo Zone Opens in California
- Atari Gives and Takes
- Accessories for Hand-helds Keep the Fun Clean
- Good Memory Will Win Trip to Sierra
- Cabinet Turns Vid-Games Into Home Arcade
- CopyHolder Ends Map-Reading Blues
- Top Coin-Ops of June 1990
- Controller Lets Special Kids Play NES
- New Owner Gets Time Out
- Michael Jordan to Co-Design Games
- New Cleaning Products Won't Harm Ozone
- Philips Consumer Electronics Cleans Up
Easter Egg Hunt
- Ghouls 'n' Ghosts (Gen)
- Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
- Super C (NES)
- Phantasy Star II (Gen)
- Baby Boomer (NES)
- Dig Dug II (NES)
- Cybercore (TG16)
- Conflict (NES)
- Splatterhouse (TG16)
- King of Casino (TG16)
- Devil's Crush (TG16)
Yea & Nay
Gaming On The Go - Holiday Handhelds by Maurice Molyneaux (this issue, a collection of reviews)
- Pipe Dream (GB)
- Klax (Lynx)
- Dexterity (GB)
- Chip's Challenge (Lynx)
- Flipull (GB)
- Todd's Adventure in Slime World (Lynx)
- Gauntlet: The Third Encounter (Lynx)
Destination Arcadia by Donn Nauert and Brent Walker (this issue, a collection of reviews)
- Combatribes (arcade)
- Columns (arcade)
- Smash T.V. (arcade)
Game Doctor - All Questions Answered All the Time! by the Game Doctor
Inside Gaming - Ten Hot Gaming Trends by Arnie Katz
(Excerpt:) In this issue Arnie looks at the major trends that will shape electronic gaming.
Advertiser Index
COVER (Contents page excerpt)
Origin Systems' Wing Commander is filled with stunning movielike images that will amaze you. Our look behind the scenes at the making of this computer masterpiece starts on page 132. Inset Photography: Garry Brod, Model: Donn Nauert
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