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Tails. We Lose! about the 2600 frustrating games was
also well done.
CGM, My only complaint would be the SNES
In your article mentioning Sonic 2, you (You bashing story (My .25). While it was defi-
being the author) noted that Tails was unplay- nitely understandable that only being able
able and just got in the way. Not true. Try plug- to afford one game would be frustrating
ging in a controller in the second port in Sonic and perhaps tilt your view against a sys-
2 or 3. You can play as Tails! He can collect tem, the SNES’ early titles are among
rings, pick up and fly Sonic high, and the best some of the bright spots of my collection.
part is.... HE NEVER DIES! Great for bosses. Super Mario World, Super Tennis, Gra-
dius III, Pilot Wings, and Sim City were all
From, excellent. Of course my view of the SNES
Chris Glass via the Internet Akalabeth (Yup, those are graphics!) is also biased because I had access to
any game I wanted for $5 used. If inter-
influenced how Garriott later designed the dun- ested I would love to write a rebuttal to the
Thanks Chris, geon segments of future Ultimas.” SNES article. If you are interested please
Since we informed Henry of this (Henry, being Since Earl seems sincere in his shame, let me know and I will submit. Thanks for
the author), he has yet to put his Genesis con- we’ve decided to forgive him. However, we’re another great issue and I am looking for-
troller down. In fact, Chris, Henry missed his going to check into his claim that he owns an ward to the next.
deadline for this issue due to this piece of in- Odyssey .
2
formation. From,
Edgar Emmerling, via the Internet
I Beg To Differ!
Be Sure To Learn the Akalabeth
I wanted to congratulate you on another Ok, Edgar, you asked for it. In the spirit of
CGM, great issue. So far you are 2 for 3 in my book (I equal time, we’ve decided to hand over
First some praise. I've gotten through the was not crazy about the last issue) (ed note: the reins to you. You’ll find your rebuttal
first four issues, and I am really enjoying them! #4?) but loved the adventure themed issue and on page 18. Just please go easy on any
I've had a hard time putting them down. I've the latest issue. of Earl Green’s articles this month . . .
found it very useful, and it's just a fun read The highlights of last issue was seeing a He’s had kind of a tough month.
filled with nostalgia. photo of Kickman. I always enjoy seeing a game
Also, a slight correction -- Akalabeth I had completely forgotten about ever playing.
(mentioned in issue 3) was not a text-only The Odyssey 2 article was great, and the story
based game. The bulk of the game is a 3D
dungeon crawl similar in look to Wizardry. For
those interested, it can be found in Electronic
Arts' Ultima Collection (along with all of the
older Ultima games), and can usually be found The Charlie Brown/
new in stores or on eBay for between $10 to
$20. Joe Shlabotnik
Award Goes To…
From,
Jerry Stone, via the Internet

Last issue we named the winner of our poetry
Jerry, contest as “John Shawline.” Whoops! In fact his
Glad you’re enjoying the issues! name is John SHAWLER. Sorry about that, Jim!

Well, we spoke to Earl Green regarding the
Akalabeth error. He immediately went into a
deep depression, and of this writing has man- “On this, for the in love ones with the old-fashioned things:)
aged to keep the SWAT team at bay for 7
hours. throw a glance on Classic Gamer Magazine”
He did, however, release this statement,
“The original Alakabeth does, in fact, have -Translated on Babelfish from a French Website.
rudimentary 3-D line graphics which clearly
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