by Magazine Writer | Mar 21, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
As a video gamer for many years now, I am probably like most other people who pursue a particular interest or hobby: I want to share the joys of my pastime with the people I love. I am always looking for games that my wife might like playing with me, for example,...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 19, 2020 | 1980s, Other Magazines Preview
Just as creator Ian Fleming’s books helped popularize espionage novels and romanticize the daring life of a spy, MGM’s Bond films have created a visual impression that has managed to transcend the printed page and become part of pop culture. Though many actors have...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 17, 2020 | Arcade, Other Magazines Preview
One hour east to go, and the road was wide open – it was relaxing and nervous, like Easy Rider meets Gilda Radner. We were inching our way toward Ann Arbor, MI behind an endless racetrack of travelers, and trapped in our own thoughts. The mental confinement...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 15, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
No, it’s not an ode to Street Fighter II’s Guile, but rather a focused compilation of Sonic the Hedgehog melodies created by Spencer Nilsen, a music composer, arranger, and producer best known for his work on first-party Sega CD games. Yet Sonic Boom, which...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 13, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
Simply put, there’s no reason Pulseman shouldn’t have been released in America. This 1994 Mega Drive import (developed by future Pokemon designers Game Freak and published by Sega) has it all: beautiful graphics, inventive design, and intense action. Yet...