Tips & Tricks (Spring 1994)

Tips & Tricks (Spring 1994)

I suppose the Tips & Tricks was the closest thing to a successor to VideoGames & Computer Entertainment that there was. Many of the same people were involved. However, while VG&CE was my favorite magazine while it was still around, I don't think I ever bought an issue of Tips & Trick. While I sometimes enjoyed that type of content, my main interest was in news and reviews type stuff. This is the premiere issue of Tips & Tricks from Spring 1994 and it includes:

Strategy

• General Chaos - A squad based overhead action game from Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis.


• Double Switch - A full motion video game from Sega for the Sega CD that is along the lines of Night Trap.


• Mortal Komba - Mortal Kombat debuts on home systems for the Super NES, Genesis, Game Boy and Game Gear. This guide helps with all of them.


• Mortal Kombat II - Some tips and tricks for the Mortal Kombat II arcade game.

_{Table of Contents from the Spring 1994 issue of Tips & Tricks}

Departments

• Power Up! - An introduction to a brand new magazine along with a glossary of terms including tip, trick, easter egg, bug, combo, and boss.


• Readers' Tips - Tips from readers for Clay Fighter (Super NES) and Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES).

_{Table of Contents from the Spring 1994 issue of Tips & Tricks (continued)}

Tips

• Genesis Tips - Tips for Battletoads/Double Dragon, Micro Machines, Pink Goes to Hollywood, Flash Back, Mortal Kombat, Aladdin, Sunset Riders, Jungle Strike, Shinobi III, and Ecco the Dolphin.
  
• Sega CD Tips - Tips for Stellar-Fire, Double Switch, Microcosm, The Terminator, and Sonic CD.


• Super NES Tips - Tips for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tournament Fighters, Battletoads / Double Dragon, Super Nova, Pink Goes to Hollywood, Battlemaniacs, Cacoma Knight, Tom & Jerry, Super Street Fighter II Turbo, WWF Royal Rumble, and Taz-Mania.


• Jaguar Tips - Tips for Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy.


• NES Tips - Tips for Battletoads / Double Dragon and Batman Returns.

_{Back cover of the Spring 1994 issue of Tips & Tricks}

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GamePro (May 1994)

GamePro (May 1994)
GamePro wasn't my favorite magazine but there's no doubt it was one of the most popular. Personally, I preferred EGM. It always seemed to me that GamePro was aiming for a slightly younger audience than EGM. The May 1994 issue of GamePro includes:

• Letter from the GamePros
• The Mail
• The Cutting Edge - Virtuality is back! Check out Zone Hunter and more from the virtual wizards at W Industries.
• Hot at the Arcades - NBA Jam Tournament Edition, Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Power Instinct, and Alien vs. Predator
• Special Feature: Shooters! - ProReviews of Tempest 2000 (Jaguar), Sub-Terrania (Genesis), Grindstomer (Genesis), Rebel Assault (Sega CD), and Microcosm (Sega CD). Previews of Super R-Type III (SNES) and SoulStar (Sega CD).
• Cover Feature: The Making of Mortal Kombat II - Inside the minds that brough us Fatalities, Babalities, and incredible digitized graphics.

ProReviews

• Genesis
• Pirates of Dark Water
• Mutant League Hockey
• Asterix and the Great Rescue


• Sega CD
• Tomcat Alley


• Super Nintendo
• The Ninja Warriors
• Mega Man Soccer
• Metal Combat
• Spectre
• Time Trax
• King of Dragons
• Lethal Enforcers
• Choplifter III
• Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics


• Nintendo
• Alfred Chicken


• 3DO
• The Horde


• Neo Geo
• Art of Fighting 2


• Game Boy
• Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (Preview)
• Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge
• Sports Illustrated for Kids: The Ultimate Triple Dare!
• Chase HQ II
• Stop That Roach


• Game Gear
• Disney's Aladdin
• Cosmic Spacehead
• Captain America and the Avengers
• Zool
• Ms. Pac-Man

The Sports Page

• World Series Baseball (Genesis)
• Hardball III (SNES)
• MLBPA Baseball (SNES)
• RBI Baseball '94 (Genesis)
• Super Bases Loaded 2 (SNES)
• Bill Walsh College Football (SNES)
• Suzuka 8 Hours (SNES)
• NHL Hockey '94 (Sega CD)
• NBA Showdown '94 (Genesis)
• Chavez (SNES)
• Caesars World of Boxing (CD-I)
• PGA European Tour (Genesis)
• Pebble Beach Golf Links (Genesis)
• International Tennis Open (CD-I)

Role-Player's Realm

• Nobunaga's Ambition (SNES)
• Liberty or Death (SNES)
• Young Merlin ProStrategy Guide: Part III (SNES)
• RPG Industry Interview: Alex Jimenez

SWATPro

• Secret weapons and tactics from the GamePros.

• Fighter's Edge - More than 60 Fatalities, three hidden characters, how to play Pong, and more weird stuff.
• GamePro Labs - It's the Pro Action Replay 2, SG ProPad 6, and Pro Control 6.
• Short ProShots - Quick looks at some hot new games.
• Overseas ProSpects - A look at Dracula X (PC Engine Super CD), Ganbare Goemon 2 (Super Famicom), Zoku: The Legend of Bishin (Super Famicom)
• ProNews - All the video game news that's fit to print.
• Index of Advertisers

Mega Play (January 1993)

Mega Play (January 1993)



The publishers of EGM didn't think EGM or even EGM^2 were enough so they published magazines for specific systems as well. Mega Play was Sega specific, mostly covering the Genesis. The January 1993 issue includes:

• Editorial - The new Sega CD has hit the stores in the U.S.! Check out what Mega Play has to say about the next step in video gaming.
• Mega Mail - Now is the time to speak your mind on many different subjects concerning the Sega world!
• Hi-Tech Sega - Take a sneak peek at the forthcoming Sega Modem along with new Sega CD games and the new T2 Menacer game!
• Coming Attractions - Test your skill with Road Blaster FX, the latest driving simulation to hit the CD! Mega Play has all the info on this new cart.


• Mega Tricks
• Predator 2
• Alien 3
• R.B.I. 4
• Galahad
• Smash T.V.
• Lemmings
• Streets of Rage
• Dragon's Fury
• Universal Soldier
• NFL Sportstalk Football
• The Terminator
• King's Bounty


• Coming Attractions
• Road Blaster FX
• Annet Again
• Time Gal
• Super H.Q.
• Risky Woods
• Wolf Child
• The Great Waldo Search
• Chiki Chiki Boys
• Road Riot
• Dolphin
• Shinobi 3


• Mega Files
• TMNT Hyperstone Heist
• Streets of Rage 2
• Road Rash 2
• Out of this World
• Sunset Riders
• John Madden '93
• Double Dragon 3
• Captain America and the Avengers
• Night Trap
• Sewer Shark
• Bart vs. The Space Mutants
• Prince of Persia


• Review Crew
• LHX Attack Chopper
• John Madden '93
• Sonic 2
• Bio Hazard
• James Pond 3: The Aquatic Games
• Lightening Strike
• Road Riot 4WD
• Gadget Twins
• Cobra Command
• Black Hole Assault
• Lemmings


• Mega Files - We've got page after page on great games like Turtles Hyperstone, Streets of Rage 2, Out of this World, and Road Rash 2!
• Sega CD - Mega Play has the latest in CD action from Sega. Take to the sewers in Sewer Shark or protect a house full of girls in Night Trap!
• Game Gear - Bart Simpson takes on an army of space mutants in his wildest adventure yet! Also, rescue the fair maiden in Prince of Persia!

...and more!

EGM 2 (August 1994)

EGM 2 (August 1994)

For a few years anyway, one issue enough just wasn't enough for Electronic Gaming Monthly. So they came up with EGM 2 (EGM^2...whatever). Each one was in the neighborhood of 200 pages most months and sometimes larger. The August 1994 issue of EGM 2 includes:

• Knuckle Down with the Latest Installment in the Sonic Series! - We've got the scoop on Sega's latest step in technology, the add-on cart Sonic & Knuckles. You can now play as that ornery critter from Sonic 3. There are more techniques for players to master, like Knuckles' gliding and wall-scaling maneuvers. Of course, Dr. Robotnik is here once again to make sure both of these boys have a rough time. You'll have a ball visiting all-new levels and learning the secrets of the game. Sonic fans all across the glob won't want to miss it.



• Put On Your Driving Gloves and Goggles for Daytona USA - Start your engines racing fans! Daytona USA is crashing into the arcade! In this issue of EGM 2, we've devoted four super-intense pages to the quarter-muncher. Hold on tight as wee speed through every turn, hazard and straightaway in this Virtua Racing-style game.



• Take a Peek at the Games for the 3DO and 32X! - Fresh from this year's Summer CES, readers will get a chance to preview the long list of games for the 32-Bit 3DO and 32X systems. Behold such 3DO games as Star Control, Off World, GEX, Samurai Showdown, Alone in the Dark, Sesame Street, and Road Rash. Star Control, Shadow of Atlantis, Star WArs, and Off Road will soon be released for the 32X.



• Departments
• Insert Coin
• Interface: Letters ro the editor
• Fandom Central
• Press Start
• Gaming Gossip
• Tricks of the Trade
• Next Wave
• International Outlook
• Arcade Action
• Contests
• Arcade Strategy
Special Features
• Ad Index
• Last Minute Update



• Fact Files
• International Fact Files - The Land of the Rising Sun comes through again with the coolest games around, including Ghost Chaser Densei, Ninja Boy, Zig Zag Cat, and Ragnacenty. It's all here in this issue of EGM 2!
• Super NES Times - Feeling the summertime blues? Well, Super NES has the cure with such radical carts as Power Rangers, Popeye, Demon's Crest, Batman, Michael Jordan, Crazy Chase, Super Punch Out, and Mega Man X 2.
• Outpost Sega - Although it's the dog days of summer, Sega is going strong with their latest releases. Jump into the action with such new carts as Star Blade, Battlecorps, Zero Tolerance, and Aero 2.
• CD-i Action - Dirk returns to save the princess.
• Super Gear - Take the kings of MTV with you this summer!

...and more!

Sega Visions (October/November 1993)

Sega Visions (October/November 1993)

Sega Visions was Sega's answer to Nintendo Power, however it never quite had the same level of popularity and didn't last nearly as long. The September/October 1993 issue includes:

• Say What?...Overheard at Sega - All the news and gossip that's fit to print...and some that ain't.
• Yo Sega! - Readers write in with ?'s and !'s.
• Sega Game Features
• Sonic Spinball - Jumpin' Blue Blazes, Look at Sonic Now!
• Jurassic Park CD - A Sega CD adventure so real you'll think you are there.
• Disney's Aladdin - Disney's hit movie comes to life on your Genesis.
• Sneak Peeks - A first look at some cool games
• Star Trek: The Next Generation on Genesis
• Sonic Chaos on Game Gear
• Just Review It
• Sega CD Tips and Strategies
• Lethal Enforcers
• The Secret of Monkey Island
• Robo Aleste
• Genesis Tips and Strategies
• Aero the Acro-bat
• Mazin Saga
• Zombies Ate My Neighbors
• Chuck Rock 2: Son of Chuck
• Haunting Starring Polterguy
• The Addams Family
• Robocop III
• Cliffhanger
• General Chaos
• The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
• Game Gear Hints on the Go
• Quest for the Shaven Yak Starring Ren Hoek and Stimpy
• Star Wars
• Journey from Darkness: Strider Returns
• Desert Strike
• Robocop III
• Heavy Equipment
• Outback Joey from Heartbeat
• Deluxe Carry-All and Holster Case
• Departments
• Sonic Comic
• Sports Playbook
• NFL Football '94 Starring Joe Montana
• Bill Walsh College Football
• World Series Baseball
• Wimbledon Tennis
• N.H.L. Hockey '94
• Boxing Legends of the Ring
• VizKidz! - Neato Games and Stuff - not for adults!
• Totally Sonic
• Sega Visionaries
• Power Shopper - Hot deals on games.

...and more!

Electronic Gaming Monthly (May 1993)

Electronic Gaming Monthly (May 1993)

Electronic Gaming Monthly was my second favorite gaming magazine behind VideoGames & Computer Entertainment. It was close though. EGMs sheer volume was amazing and they did a better job of covering new and upcoming games and systems including rumors than anyone. One of the earliest issues I bought had detailed coverage of the upcoming Super Nintendo CD add-on. Alas, that never came to pass. The May 1993 issue includes: Departments

• Insert Coin
• Interface: Letters to the Editor
• Review Crew
• Software Calendar
• EGM Top Ten
• Gaming Gossip
• EGM Express
• Leading Edge
• Game Doctor
• Tricks of the Trade
• Game Contests
• High Scores

International Outlook

• Hot Hits From The Orient - The epic journey of Adol continues in Y's IV: Mask of the Sun. Plus, shooting action with Esperanza and mystery with A-Rank.

Next Wave

• The Latest and Greatest - The first pix of Sega's Phantasy Star IV for the Genesis. Thrill to Alien 3, General Chaos, G-2 and Spider-Man 3!

Special Feature

• Street Fighter Spectacular - We've got the hot new pix for Street Fighter 2 on the Genesis. This Champion Edition is sure to blow your mind!

Behind the Screens

• Chip Off the Old Block - Jez San of Argonaut Software talks about his work on the Super FX chip, debuting in Nintendo's new space shooter, StarFox.

EGM Lifestyles

• Street Fighter Comic! - Check out the second part of Malibu's fantastic Street Fighter comic! It's a sure hit with all SF fans!

...and more!

Electronic Gaming Monthly (August 1995)

Electronic Gaming Monthly (August 1995)
There were a vast number of home video game systems to chose from in the mid 1990s and EGM covered them all. From the older but still viable 16-bit classics to Segas frankenstein add-on system to the latest and greatest 32-bit systems and systems that were never really mainstream, they were all here. It makes today's video game scene look tame by comparison. The August 1995 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly includes: Cover Story - Super NES, Genesis, PlayStation? Which system will have the best translation of Mortal Kombat 3? Check out this issue's cover story! Departments

• Insert Coin
• Interface: Letters to the Editor
• Press Start
• Review Crew
• EGM Hot 50
• Gaming Gossip
• Special Features
• Arcade Action
• International Outlook
• Next Wave
• Tricks of the Trade
• Team EGM
• Lifestyles
• Advertising Index

Fact-Files

• Super NES - Save the kiddies from the baddies in SWAT Kats!
• Genesis - Go on a deadly adventure with Indiana Jones!
• Sega CD - Drive a bus across the desert and back again in Penn & Teller!
• 3DO - Play s a brain on a scavenger hunt in Daedalus Encounter!
• PlayStation - Wear a cosmic powersuit in the futuristic RPG Space Griffon!
• Game Gear - Stop the evil terrorists with the portable game, Jungle Strike!

Features

• Which System Will Be Crowned King of the Home Translation of MK3? - The Super NES, Genesis and PlayStation will be battling this holiday season for the best translation of the arcade smash, Mortal Kombat 3. The Genesis version, although a bit grainy, contains smooth animation and excellent sound. The Super NES version has everything from the Versus Screen with the secret code on the bottom to the Continued Screen. Don't forget the PlayStation version with its fantastic graphics, and the game might even be shipped with the system. It's up to gamers now to judge the winner!


• It's Mario's 10th Anniversary and Nintendo Celebrates with Yoshi's Island! - Mario, the famous plumber, is in trouble again and it is up to Yoshi to help his Italian pal out. Super Mario 2: Yoshi's Island will be slamming onto the Super NES. In this issue, we have hot pictures, secrets and a cool two-page map of the game. This cart falls in nicely with the other Mario games and sticks to its genre, with all the Mario secrets, techniques and loads of levels. However, this time the classic look is traded for an almost childlike perspective with crayon style graphics and cuteness at every angle.


• EGM Travels to the Tokyo Toy Show to Bring Back Exclusive Pictures - The Tokyo toy show is one of the most highly anticipated shows in Japan and EGM was there! Housing tons of video game companies and toy manufacturers, we received exclusive pictures on Rockman 3 (Mega Man X3) and Final Fight 3. Also check out the shots of Mickey Mouse 3, DarkStalkers for the PSX, RayTracers, Zeitgeist, Hat Trick Hero, Darius Gaiden (Darius 3 in the U.S.), Race Drivin', Clockwork Knight 2, Kabuki Fighting Lore and many more. Also, EGM snuck in and photographed the highly anticipated 3DO M2 unit!

More than 60 games are reviewed, previewed or otherwise covered in this issue.

Electronic Gaming Monthly (February 1995)

Electronic Gaming Monthly (February 1995)

When you think of video game magazines, it's hard not to think of Electronic Gaming Monthly. While there were a number of popular video game magazines, EGM was king of the hill for a long time. The May 1995 issue includes:

• Saturn Vs. PlayStation: The Battle Begins For #1! - The battle of the systems has begun, and in this issue we look at the Sega Saturn and the Sony PlayStation! We have compared both systems' release of the wooden labyrinth game, TAMA. Don't forget to check out the PlayStation's cool games Ridge Racer, Parodius and Hot Blooded Family plus Saturn's Myst and Gale Racer. Who will take the number one spot?


• Mortal Kombat III: Could This be the Last Bloody Fight? - Just when you thought the kombat was over, plans for Mortal Kombat III have been brewing. In this exclusive story, take a look at who will be in the game and who won't be returning. Plus, secret moves, new outfits, rumors circulating about the game and when it will be released. It's time to go back to the Outworld for Round Three!


• NBA Jam: TE Comes Home; Pippen Talks with EGM! - In Team EGM, NBA JAM:TE comes home to the Super NES and Genesis. Also, go into the locker room for a chat with Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls on his new game, Slam City with Scottie Pippen for the Sega CD.


• Departments
• Insert Coin
• Interface: Letters to the Editor
• Review Crew
• EGM's Hot Top Tens
• Gaming Gossip
• Press Start
• Arcade Action
• International Outlook
• Tricks of the Trade
• Next Wave
• Special Feature
• Team EGM
• Lifestyles
• Ad Index


• Fact Files
• Super NES Times - This Valentine's Day, make your Valentine's heart beat wildly with the latest Super NES games! He/she will fall in love with such games as The Flintstones, Lemmings 2, Itchy & Scratchy and Rise of the Phoenix!
• Outpost Sega - I'm in the mood to play Sega Genesis carts, simply because they're near me ... and because they're terrific games that include Thor, Metal Head and Shadow of the Beast.
• Planet 3DO - Be a kid again as you take over a TV station in Station Invasion!
• Jaguar Domain - Okay, maggots! Either shoot or get shot in Cannon Fodder!
• Super Gear - The famous cat-and-mouse team hack it up in Itchy & Scratchy!

...and more!

GameFan, November 1994

GameFan, November 1994

Sega Visions, April/May 1994

Sega Visions, April/May 1994