by Magazine Writer | Mar 29, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
In an industry where originality is at a premium, it is not surprising to see the same games appearing on as many platforms the market will support. After all, companies need to be profitable and not every console system has the user base to justify spending the added...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 27, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
Konami’s ongoing Bemani series (short for the company’s first interactive music game, Beatmania) has proven that rhythm-based games are more than the flavor of the month. Yet their overall appeal caters more to Japanese tastes than the American palate, especially when...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 25, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
Expansion packs are notorious for providing minimal additional content at a premium price. Age of Mythology: The Titans is a glorious exception. There’s plenty of new content — a whole new single-player campaign, a new civilization (The Atlanteans) and...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 23, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
The legendary Ryu Hayabusa is finally back to doing what he does best, that being a wall-jumping, star-throwing, sword-slashing, bat-killing, magic-conjuring überninja. It’s the way it should be. By sparing Master Ryu from an unfulfilling life as a Dead or Alive...
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...