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Title: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on January 07, 2010, 07:08:09 PM
...... why I enjoy this magazine very much:

http://www.retrogamer.net/back_issues.php

A special on Gradius. Get it, it's worth every penny.  :) :) :)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: level42 on January 07, 2010, 09:18:39 PM
Never played Gradius, but there's a "The making of FRENZY !!!" Not Berzerk but Frenzy !

Wow...I need a subscription. The magazine is awesome. The only thing I'm not too keen on is the (UK) focus on Spectrum, Amstrad, BBC and other rubbish hardware they produced there  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: Superully on January 07, 2010, 09:20:03 PM
Wow...I need a subscription. The magazine is awesome. The only thing I'm not too keen on is the (UK) focus on Spectrum, Amstrad, BBC and other rubbish hardware they produced there  ;) ;) ;)

i agree! too much uk videogame and computer stuff for me. but the arcade articles are an interesting read!
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: petieken on January 07, 2010, 09:26:15 PM
Wow...I need a subscription. The magazine is awesome. The only thing I'm not too keen on is the (UK) focus on Spectrum, Amstrad, BBC and other rubbish hardware they produced there  ;) ;) ;)

I always ignore those UK computer articles... ;D
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: level42 on January 07, 2010, 09:29:50 PM
Ully, what was that German retro game magazine we saw at the Daddelparty ? That looked very interesting too....
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: ckong on January 09, 2010, 11:37:15 AM
@ André, Ully and Michael: Alan McNeil is not only talking about the making of Frenzy, but also about Berzerk, according someone from Jamma+ (I didn't get the magazine yet as I am overseas for them).

Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: DarthNuno on January 09, 2010, 11:55:23 AM
Wow...I need a subscription. The magazine is awesome. The only thing I'm not too keen on is the (UK) focus on Spectrum, Amstrad, BBC and other rubbish hardware they produced there  ;) ;) ;)

I always ignore those UK computer articles... ;D

Shame on you  :P

I'm very happy with almost 100% of the content (I'm not a big fan of the 'homebrew' section for example :P)

Long time ago, in a galaxy not far away.... I had a Sinclair ZX81, and also a ZX Spectrum...and my best 8bit computer : Amstrad (well, I had a Schneider model... german powâââ ;D)  and of course, they are big fan too...  ::) UK Powâââ  ;D

Of course I would like to see more arcade stuff, but there is a good balance of everything... and that's the reason why it's a successful mag' IMO  :-*

This is the first and only mag I've subscribed in my life... and no regret at all!
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: liquidx on January 09, 2010, 12:11:16 PM

I really like the arcade parts but it wasn't enough to make it worth it for me so, after some debating, I let my subscription expire this year.

Too much later post-Spectrum/C64 period home computer games and console stuff that didn't really affect me back in the day. I dropped out around the time the NES came along and only played in arcades. And computer-wise, I was too busy running up my parents phone bill with early modems and calls to Bulletin Board Systems :)

Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: vib_ribbon on January 09, 2010, 04:44:27 PM
how come no one mentioned that our bruno is in this issue??  ???
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: vib_ribbon on January 09, 2010, 04:48:16 PM
er.... there's a lot of talk about computers that were popular in UK cos it's a UK mag?!  :-*

i don't actually buy the mag but i flick through it in WHSmiths since i'm tight. actually, sometimes the articles don't go far enough for me, but some of the back stories on development are interesting.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on January 09, 2010, 05:09:14 PM
how come no one mentioned that our bruno is in this issue??  ???

Equites mentioned it, right here (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=1208.msg12014#msg12014)  ;)

I'm waiting to get the mag in my hands for discovering the article... on real paper  :P
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on January 09, 2010, 05:50:59 PM
how come no one mentioned that our bruno is in this issue??  ???

Equites mentioned it, right here (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=1208.msg12014#msg12014)  ;)

I'm waiting to get the mag in my hands for discovering the article... on real paper  :P

Wow, this issue will be a real collectors item then. Can't wait to read the article and see the pics.  ;D

But why did it take you so long?  ;)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: level42 on January 09, 2010, 11:21:41 PM
Ully, what was that German retro game magazine we saw at the Daddelparty ? That looked very interesting too....
Ah, here it is ! http://www.go64.de/shop/product_info.php/language/de/info/p151_Retro--14.html

The current issue has an article about Star Wars !!! I want it !!!

Ully could you order it ? Will save me international shipping costs, and we see eachother end of the month anyway....
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: ckong on January 09, 2010, 11:53:24 PM
Ully, what was that German retro game magazine we saw at the Daddelparty ? That looked very interesting too....
Ah, here it is ! http://www.go64.de/shop/product_info.php/language/de/info/p151_Retro--14.html

The current issue has an article about Star Wars !!! I want it !!!

Ully could you order it ? Will save me international shipping costs, and we see eachother end of the month anyway....

For me also please Ully, if it's not too much trouble.  :) I love shoot'em ups. I will give André the money.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: Superully on January 10, 2010, 12:52:51 AM
Ully, what was that German retro game magazine we saw at the Daddelparty ? That looked very interesting too....
Ah, here it is ! http://www.go64.de/shop/product_info.php/language/de/info/p151_Retro--14.html

The current issue has an article about Star Wars !!! I want it !!!

Ully could you order it ? Will save me international shipping costs, and we see eachother end of the month anyway....

For me also please Ully, if it's not too much trouble.  :) I love shoot'em ups. I will give André the money.

yepp, will do so. unfortunately, sometimes delivery takes a long time with this mag. hope it arrives in time!

do you want older issues, too?
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: ckong on January 10, 2010, 02:31:20 AM
Ully, what was that German retro game magazine we saw at the Daddelparty ? That looked very interesting too....
Ah, here it is ! http://www.go64.de/shop/product_info.php/language/de/info/p151_Retro--14.html

The current issue has an article about Star Wars !!! I want it !!!

Ully could you order it ? Will save me international shipping costs, and we see eachother end of the month anyway....

For me also please Ully, if it's not too much trouble.  :) I love shoot'em ups. I will give André the money.

yepp, will do so. unfortunately, sometimes delivery takes a long time with this mag. hope it arrives in time!

do you want older issues, too?

No thanks, I read most of them at the Daddelparty already. But I am very keen on issue 14.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason .....
Post by: ckong on January 11, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Never played Gradius, ....


I only played it in Mame, but I scored an original game board yesterday on jamma+.    :) So the game will soon shine in my New Astro City.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Superully on January 11, 2010, 01:50:07 PM
just wanted to let our two dutch guys know that the order for the magazine has been placed!
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on January 11, 2010, 02:10:42 PM
just wanted to let our two dutch guys know that the order for the magazine has been placed!

Thank you very much  :spaceace:
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: vib_ribbon on January 11, 2010, 02:28:42 PM
85£ for the game = real bargain! i would have bought it myself but i was waaaaaay too late like many other people.  :'(
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on January 11, 2010, 03:31:13 PM
85£ for the game = real bargain! i would have bought it myself but i was waaaaaay too late like many other people.  :'(

Pure luck. I missed the game in two previous occasions only for being a few minutes too late. This time I was hoovering jamma+ at the right moment. The first guy who responded in the sales topic just mentioned 'option' (?). I learned my lesson in the past and immediately made a solid offer. It worked.  :lol:
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on January 11, 2010, 05:25:12 PM
just wanted to let our two dutch guys know that the order for the magazine has been placed!

Thank you very much  :spaceace:
+ 1 !!
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: petieken on January 11, 2010, 07:26:24 PM
85£ for the game = real bargain! i would have bought it myself but i was waaaaaay too late like many other people.  :'(

Pure luck. I missed the game in two previous occasions only for being a few minutes too late. This time I was hoovering jamma+ at the right moment. The first guy who responded in the sales topic just mentioned 'option' (?). I learned my lesson in the past and immediately made a solid offer. It worked.  :lol:

I've seen it too, some people were even wondering what 'option' meant :lol:. Of course, that was a good thing for you ckong! Congrats with the buy!
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: vib_ribbon on January 12, 2010, 10:28:40 AM
those who didn't know what "option" meant 'need some practice' on the game.  :lol:
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on July 21, 2010, 05:43:22 PM
Hey, I've just found a video preview of the issue 72, the one where there are few pictures of my games   ;) Have a look right here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BheQ_wzzh0) (6min20 approx)  ::) 8) Coooll  :-*

Ok, here's the stuff for the next issue to come in few days :

Rainbow Islands...The Ultimate Guide
Lunar Lander...the making of
The Definitive Centipede
Mission Elevator
David Crane interview

...just to name few! :P :P :P

Check out the video preview right here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArwO3D0_tF0).

Arghhh I love this Mag  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: scr33n on July 21, 2010, 07:26:27 PM
Hey, I've just found a video preview of the issue 72, the one where there are few pictures of my games   ;) Have a look right here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BheQ_wzzh0) (6min20 approx)  ::) 8) Coooll  :-*

Nice  :-* :-* Do you have a scan of this page?
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on July 21, 2010, 09:39:50 PM
I have the mag' of course, but cannot scan it and publish here (copyright issue of course, the mag is too recent  ;))
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on July 21, 2010, 11:47:35 PM
Cool bruno !

I listen him say "we need to do a bigger interview", and "we will do something very soon with him"

did they already contact you about the interview and when will this take place ?
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: subzero1970 on July 22, 2010, 12:33:54 AM
I might be in this magazine soon :)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: scr33n on July 22, 2010, 12:59:36 AM
I have the mag' of course, but cannot scan it and publish here (copyright issue of course, the mag is too recent  ;))

Ok Bruno ... you're right, sorry for the request  :oops:

Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on September 12, 2010, 08:38:47 PM
And here's the video preview of the Retro Gamer Issue 81 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imfDrdew8l8&feature=sub)

The making of Ms Pac Man  :-*
The making of 'Day Of The Tentacle'
...

Can't wait to read that  :)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on September 12, 2010, 08:49:16 PM
Heh, I remember when Day of the Tenticle was released I was at a computer fair and they were handing out demo CD's of the game (smart, I think it was a new idea then) that smelled like hell (deliberately).

I think I did play the beginning of the game, it was fun but I never seriously went through it.

The Ms.Pac article has too much MAME screenshots and NO cabinet pictures ? WTF ?
Cool that they have some original "designs" though, although it's a bit hard to see what they actually are.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Vnera on September 12, 2010, 08:53:28 PM
i just got 1 retrogamer mag for my bday form my stef family(?) And loving it. maybe go for a subscription but depends on how long i read this one.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: gyruss on September 12, 2010, 08:58:17 PM
Day of the Tenticle is GREAT! I love that game, the animation, character design and voice acting are top notch, like most lucasart adventures.

This magazine also seems to be great, too bad it isn't available over here. I guess i will have to subscribe.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on September 12, 2010, 09:02:11 PM
Day of the Tenticle is GREAT! I love that game, the animation, character design and voice acting are top notch, like most lucasart adventures.

This magazine also seems to be great, too bad it isn't available over here. I guess i will have to subscribe.

Get a subscription. I have one since isuue 2, best magazine I ever ha a subscription on, even better than the Donald Duck.  :D
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on September 12, 2010, 09:29:17 PM
OK, I watched the video again on full screen and there are some interesting screenshots in there of Crazy Otto.

I'm not keeping up with MAME, but I'm pretty sure no-one has the original Crazy Otto ROMs ?

I may have to order this copy because I've got a Ms.Pac.

You can order separate issues as well it's not that expensive.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: scr33n on September 12, 2010, 09:40:55 PM
Day of the Tentacle  :-* :-*

The best graphic adventure after Monkey Island 1 & 2 IMO ...  :spaceace:
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on September 12, 2010, 09:45:28 PM
Damn, look at this thread on BYOAC. I completely missed it ! They had Crazy Otto running on a show on the US east-coast !

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=101193.0

WOW !

I hope someone dumped the ROMS ! ;) ;)

Pretty cool picture of the GCC people in front of a few of their products: Quantum,Ms.Pac,Food Fight. Not sure if they had anything to do with Jr.Pac though ?
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: gyruss on September 12, 2010, 11:23:37 PM
I'm pretty sure they dumped the roms, I read it somewhere but don't know where.  :-[

Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on September 12, 2010, 11:55:55 PM
http://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=208340
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Wil2000 on September 13, 2010, 02:11:59 PM
This magazine seems really cool, but shipping costs to Belgium are equal to the cost of the magazine, damned postal services, around 14€ per issue is really too much, and they do not even decrease the shipping costs when I buy one issue or 5 (5 times the shipping costs, wow).
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on September 13, 2010, 07:30:51 PM
http://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=208340
Very interesting, but it looks like it didn't become available in the end....
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on September 13, 2010, 07:36:21 PM
This magazine seems really cool, but shipping costs to Belgium are equal to the cost of the magazine, damned postal services, around 14€ per issue is really too much, and they do not even decrease the shipping costs when I buy one issue or 5 (5 times the shipping costs, wow).

Again, get a subscription. I pay something like GBP 70 for 13 issues, delivered to Holland.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on September 13, 2010, 07:57:47 PM
This magazine seems really cool, but shipping costs to Belgium are equal to the cost of the magazine, damned postal services, around 14€ per issue is really too much, and they do not even decrease the shipping costs when I buy one issue or 5 (5 times the shipping costs, wow).

Are you sure about the shipping cost? Well, I'm a subscriber since few years and I don't remember paying so much expensive shipping cost? So I think it a lot cheaper each time I renewal it every year... that would explains  :roll:
Anyway I do not regret! This mag is awesome! Not enough arcade stuff, but so many other things  :-* 
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on September 13, 2010, 08:01:43 PM
It's 5 pound for the magazine and 3,50 pound for shipping, so totally 8,5 UKP which is a little over 10 Euro's, not 14.
I think that's pretty reasonable for such a professional looking magazine which has a rather small target audience.

You can also get an electronic version IIRC AND there's a compilation DVD available of past issues.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Wil2000 on September 14, 2010, 01:30:20 PM
I have tried to order 4 issues for a total of 20£:
Shipping Method

        * Standard £ 18.75

A little trip to Google, typing in french: "38.75£ en €" which gives me 38.75 £ RU = 46.3712744 € so around 12€/piece, sorry for the wrong estimate   :wink:

I think it should be more interesting to subscribe for one year.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: liquidx on September 14, 2010, 02:46:50 PM
This magazine seems really cool, but shipping costs to Belgium are equal to the cost of the magazine, damned postal services, around 14€ per issue is really too much, and they do not even decrease the shipping costs when I buy one issue or 5 (5 times the shipping costs, wow).

I don't know where you live in Belgium, but it's sold at IMS (http://www.imstijdschriften.be/) if you have one close to you.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on September 18, 2010, 03:54:03 PM
Just to give an idea of how the latest issue of RG, #81, looks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imfDrdew8l8
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on September 18, 2010, 05:34:23 PM
Just to give an idea of how the latest issue of RG, #81, looks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imfDrdew8l8


Uhhh, I guess you must be tired of all the hard work on your gameroom.....:
https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=1248.msg22203#msg22203

;D
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on September 18, 2010, 05:39:31 PM
Just to give an idea of how the latest issue of RG, #81, looks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imfDrdew8l8


Uhhh, I guess you must be tired of all the hard work on your gameroom.....:
https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=1248.msg22203#msg22203

;D

Uhhh, yes, I suppose so.  :oops:
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on April 04, 2011, 06:41:12 PM
...just got the latest issue today ... MISSILE COMMAND in cover  :shock:   :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/retrogamer_MC.jpg)

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: jcp on April 05, 2011, 03:32:28 PM
I've got mine today, and YES  :-*.

edit : Bruno, you don't have a Missile Command cab yet, right ? Or perhaps, you dislike the game  ??? ?
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on April 05, 2011, 05:43:30 PM
Well, I really like MC, but obviously not enough to be in my 'must have' list... but wait, of course it's on my 'nice to have list'  ;D
So much cabs' to collect  :? :roll: ;)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: SeTTleR on April 13, 2011, 06:08:03 PM
Hey fellows,
after I saw this thread here and recognized, that I slowly run out of reading material, I thought I'll give the Retro Gamer a try and ordered two issues. They arrived today and I can't wait to read them. After taking a first look into the mags I must say: I like it! Thanks for the tip!
Btw. Shipping wasn't that much money. I paid about 20 Euros for two issues shipping included. I think it's totally worth that money.
(http://www.dirty-fellows.com/settler/Retro_Gamer_two_issues.jpg)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: ckong on April 13, 2011, 10:19:55 PM
you will enjoy them, great mags.  :)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Q*ris on May 01, 2011, 12:39:16 PM
In the Missile Command issue, MC world champion said there are maximum 10 MC upright cabs left in the UK... ???
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on May 01, 2011, 12:46:52 PM
Well, could be of course. Do you think it's more ?

I have that issue too, great stuff about MC. What struck me that while they (correctly of course) say that the A8 conversion is the best, they fail to mention that it is also one of the few (only ?) that supports a trackball like it is supposed to be (so _not_ emulating joystick commands).

This makes it stand out even further above all the others ;)

I also read that he had had Dave Theurer sign the marquee. I was thinking about wether I would actually like that or not....what do you guys think, would you have your favorite game's marquee signed by (one of) the people behind the game ? While it's of course very cool on one side, it's also a bit "in the face" to choose that location...
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Q*ris on May 01, 2011, 01:01:56 PM
I think they are not THAT rare... there was one on Jamma+ 2 months ago for 550£ which is a really nice price if there are really only 10 available in the whole country.

Regarding the marquee signing, I had the same thought as level42 and I think I'd like it better on the sideart...but then it's much more difficult to send by mail  ;)
Anyway, it has to be on a part of the cab, much more interesting than on a piece of paper imho.
In this case I was thinking that maybe if you're trying to break a world record, it must be great to have a little word of your "mentor" just above your head so you can easily read it before each try to encourage you.

Tony's version of MC is slightly customised too (tainted glass, glass marquee, special writing on the coin stickers) so I guess, he doesn't really care for sticking as close as possible to the original cab as we do. He just want a nice looking and effective machine.
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Superully on May 01, 2011, 03:17:50 PM
I was thinking about wether I would actually like that or not....what do you guys think, would you have your favorite game's marquee signed by (one of) the people behind the game ? While it's of course very cool on one side, it's also a bit "in the face" to choose that location...

i'm no fan of that signing stuff at all, especially when it's in an extremely visible area. there are guys who worship their signed control panels - that would be a no go for me!
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on May 01, 2011, 06:04:11 PM
I'm a huge fan of signing stuff  :P It gives your games or whatever a little bit 'more special' than the other  :P
Two years ago I missed the opportunity to have my Star Wars cockpit signed by ...Dave Prowse himself  :oops:
Fortunately I got a lof of stuff signed by Don Bluth and the DL Team  :-*
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Muerto on May 01, 2011, 08:33:04 PM
l got this Voucher from chrischris the other night (THANKS!!!!)
(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/retromag.jpg)

But unfortunately i haven´t got an english bank account... yet... (stupid you can´t use your (http://www.mornatur.dk/layout/visa-xs.gif))

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/retrogamerfail.png)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on July 27, 2011, 09:23:07 PM
...and in the latest issue, something nice about Vector Games, hell yeah, ...  :-*  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/VectorGames.jpg)

...on SIX pages  :)
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: level42 on July 28, 2011, 12:35:33 AM
That's great, please tell me they did NOT use MAME (=RASTER) pictures for a change...yeah yeah, I know it's hard and stuff, but if they're doing a special....
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: DarthNuno on August 19, 2011, 07:27:55 PM
Wow, see what's coming in the next issue... COMPUTER SPACE in cover, wooow  :-*

...also a celebration of the 30th Galaga anniversary, stuff about Jack Tramiel, Rastan Saga... see the video preview right here (http://www.youtube.com/user/RetroGamerDaz#p/a/u/0/RSKIIdQS1x4).

Can't wait to receive that issue!  :P
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: subzero1970 on August 19, 2011, 09:17:55 PM
Hey muerto, have you used the offer code? if not i'd like it please???
Title: Re: And yet again a reason ..... RETRO GAMER MAG' !
Post by: Blanka on August 20, 2011, 12:47:11 PM
Is it still valid? How much is the shipping from IM's shop to the EU? They don't state it unless you make an account. Guess I'll pick up the Computer Space issue in my favourite magazine store as soon as I'm in one of my favourite shopping cities. They all have it in stock I see :)
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Post by: kroustibat on August 20, 2011, 01:15:41 PM
hope they do a digital version soon (like edge did) for people with tablets :)
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Post by: level42 on August 20, 2011, 01:25:33 PM
Uhhhhmmmm:

http://itunes.apple.com/app/retro-gamer-magazine/id345294619?mt=8
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Post by: Muerto on August 20, 2011, 01:49:34 PM
Hey muerto, have you used the offer code? if not i'd like it please???
Sorry to say, but i think i have trashed the voucher...
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Post by: subzero1970 on August 20, 2011, 05:18:21 PM
Not to worry, i subscribed anyways!!
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Post by: SeTTleR on August 26, 2011, 12:29:14 PM
Is it still valid? How much is the shipping from IM's shop to the EU? They don't state it unless you make an account. Guess I'll pick up the Computer Space issue in my favourite magazine store as soon as I'm in one of my favourite shopping cities. They all have it in stock I see :)

Hi, I've ordered there several times and the Mags were shipped to Germany. Payed 17.50 Pounds (~ 20 Eur) for two Mags from the shop. Shipping is 7.50 Pounds.
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Post by: DarthNuno on October 18, 2011, 05:49:37 PM
Any Bubble Bobble fans? I'm sure they are plenty here  ;)

25th anniversary celebration this month  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/Bubble_Bobble.jpg)

 :-*
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Post by: level42 on October 18, 2011, 06:13:36 PM
Gotta say I like the mag more and more. The last two editions had a great article about Atari's history. Although it focussed a bit too much on the computers and consoles and not on the "real" Atari, it was a great read. (Thanks CKONG for you extra copy !)

Bubble Bobble....meeehhh, who likes Bubble Bobble ?  I DO !!!!
One of the best games ever made and in my top ten !

Think I'll get the iPad version of the magazine. I like to have it right away and always with me...


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Post by: Vnera on October 19, 2011, 06:58:28 PM
I love this magazine and renewed my subscription. The only things i dislike is the long wait for it to arrive.My local book store has it more then 1 week earlier. And two the fact that the send me a voucher whit a amazing discount.  witch happens to be 2 pound :?
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Post by: muddymusic on October 19, 2011, 08:20:46 PM
I was very pleased to get this issue  ;D
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Post by: subzero1970 on October 19, 2011, 10:44:50 PM
page 8 is the best page!
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Post by: SeTTleR on October 20, 2011, 12:43:16 PM
I really love this mag! Would love to get a subscription. But what is this all about with this vouchers and stuff? On the website, it seems to me like I can only get this 70 Pounds subscription for 13 issues, because I am in Germany. They have other offers for less magazines and they are cheaper, but it seems they are not available for Germans.
And also: do you get it somewhere at your local bookstore not in the UK? I tried to get it here, but no success..
Anyway, I will order the Bubble Bobble issue! It was the first videogame I ever played. My brother started it on the C64 for me and went away (I was a small kid back then) and I played it the whole day! Amazing game!!
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Post by: Muerto on October 20, 2011, 01:17:24 PM
I have an iPad, and i just bought it on that, very handy!!
Havent got the chance to read the intire mag yet, but i LOVED the BB section!!!!
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Post by: scr33n on December 07, 2011, 12:23:22 AM
Retro Gamer Issue 97  :arrow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pliSYNfcofs&feature=uploademail

with a 'Frogger' special ....

this number is for you Ully ... just in time for your resto

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Post by: Gerry on December 07, 2011, 07:43:09 AM
do you get it somewhere at your local bookstore not in the UK?

In Düsseldorf the magazine is available at the book store/ newspaper stand at the central station.

If you'd like to get an issue which has just been released, I could buy it for you (as I'm working in Düsseldorf (and not that far away from the central station), it's no problem to drive by).
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Post by: level42 on December 07, 2011, 08:23:33 AM
I have an iPad, and i just bought it on that, very handy!!

Yes it's OK on the iPad but I'm not really happy with the App they use for it. This can be greatly improved IMHO.

For me it's pure bliss though. I always have the magazines with me, I can stores hundreds of them, it's cheaper and quicker of course.
Yes there is something lost in not having a physical magazine, but for me the advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages.
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Post by: Muerto on December 10, 2011, 11:09:57 PM
Exclusive...
(https://dl.dropbox.com/0/view/k8m3oo04qlkay8c/Photo%2010-12-11%2022.04.56.jpg)(https://dl.dropbox.com/0/view/0yk8fgourbuyczk/Photo%2010-12-11%2022.05.36.jpg)
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Post by: Superully on December 11, 2011, 09:45:17 AM
Exclusive...
(https://dl.dropbox.com/0/view/k8m3oo04qlkay8c/Photo%2010-12-11%2022.04.56.jpg)(https://dl.dropbox.com/0/view/0yk8fgourbuyczk/Photo%2010-12-11%2022.05.36.jpg)

would love to read that article, but the rest of the magazine doesn't seem to be too interesting.
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Post by: Muerto on December 11, 2011, 11:48:39 AM
totally agree! Luckily i can "preview" the mag on my iPad....
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Post by: level42 on December 11, 2011, 04:56:19 PM
Exclusive...
(https://dl.dropbox.com/0/view/k8m3oo04qlkay8c/Photo%2010-12-11%2022.04.56.jpg)(https://dl.dropbox.com/0/view/0yk8fgourbuyczk/Photo%2010-12-11%2022.05.36.jpg)

would love to read that article, but the rest of the magazine doesn't seem to be too interesting.

That's always my point too....
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Post by: jcp on December 11, 2011, 07:07:56 PM
What  ;D : there is a part about Lynx too  :-*.
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Post by: level42 on December 11, 2011, 08:05:48 PM
Ah ! That makes it worth getting a lot more. I am actually pretty interested in the Frogger article because I know about nothing about the history of that game.
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Post by: level42 on December 24, 2011, 11:40:01 AM
Ah ! That makes it worth getting a lot more. I am actually pretty interested in the Frogger article because I know about nothing about the history of that game.

Right ! And after reading the piece of junk they called "the history of Frogger" I STILL know ZERO about the history of the game.

They BARELY touch the original arcade version.There is not even a NAME of the guy(s) behind this game !!
NOTHING is told about the process of designing the original, no interviews with the programmer/developper. For Christs sake, there isnt even a picture of the arcade machine !!!!!!

After about 2 colums reading we get a souped up list of raunchy follow up games which are either totally uninteresting or plain trash. Frogger is Frogger and he shouldnt be walking straight up or in fact do anything else than crossing that road and pont !!!

DEEPLY disappointed by this article, it seems like it was written bij a 20 year old who thinks a Playstation2 is a classic system.....

Definitly not on par like articles about Asteroids.  :( >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: level42 on December 24, 2011, 01:03:31 PM
Glad to see the Lynx article IS a great article....
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Post by: level42 on January 06, 2012, 12:35:55 AM
New issue feautures Metal Slug and "The history of Space Harrier".

Judging from the preview, they managed again to do the SH article without a picture of the arcade cab....
no, not even the full sit down version that should of course be there....

Instead they waste about 3/4 of two pages with 3 times the same figure from the game.....
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Post by: DarthNuno on January 06, 2012, 12:53:33 AM
Mhhh, don't be so negative to fast. Most of their arcade coverage are usually well done, sure not perfect and always 'not enough' for 'die hard arcade experts' like us  ::)
Let's wait 'till reading the article before comments...Yoda says  ;)
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Post by: level42 on January 06, 2012, 01:08:37 AM
How can there ever be an article about a certain game without a picture of the very first original version ?

Its like, hey I am writing an magazine article about the history of Volkswagen and not putting in a picture of the first Beetle.....
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Post by: DarthNuno on January 06, 2012, 01:12:54 AM
...In a general way, I prefer to wait and see the final 'thing' before judging it, that's all simple  ;)
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Post by: DarthNuno on June 28, 2012, 06:52:43 PM
As mentioned by André right here (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=3706.0), it's the Atari 40th anniversary today!

Covered in the latest retroGAMER  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/pong_atari.jpg)

Let's play PONG today as a tribute  :)
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Post by: DarthNuno on August 19, 2012, 07:51:34 PM
Fan of tabletop games, do not miss the last issue!  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/retrogamer_grandstand.jpg)

 :spaceace:
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Post by: Vnera on August 19, 2012, 09:40:50 PM
I still love the mag but the last 2 are still in the foil because i dident have the time to read them.

Is there a legal way to get the digital version of the mag when you are subscribed for the paper one? Then i could read it on the go.
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Post by: Superully on August 19, 2012, 09:45:17 PM
i'm curious: what are the 20 nintendo games you've never played?
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Post by: DarthNuno on September 17, 2012, 09:47:52 PM
The latest issue is just awesome!

8 pages for the 30th Robotron anniversary!
4 pages for the Major Havor 'the making of'!
8 pages regarding the AppleII computer.
The making of "Battle Squadron", one of the best Amiga game ever  :-*
History of Pitfall, to celebrate its 30th anniversary
Dennis Koble interview (arcade programmer at Atari : Sprint 2 for example)  ;)
...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/retro-nuno.jpg)

 :-*
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Post by: caincan on September 17, 2012, 10:07:33 PM
just sorry to see the price issue ,  ~13€ shipped,  last one i got.

__

about Robotron.. do they comment about the "Terminators"   because it's the exact word on the game !!?!.    it's more than coincidence that James Cameron got inspiration for his movie..  it's the same purpose !!!!!  teleported warrior that protects wifes/kids from nearly unstoppable Terminators !!!
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Post by: level42 on October 01, 2012, 08:37:55 PM
...Maybe this is an alternative .....

https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=3933.0
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Post by: ckong on October 01, 2012, 10:06:44 PM
just sorry to see the price issue ,  ~13€ shipped,  last one i got.

Why not get a subscription, then you pay about € 80 for 13 issues, about € 6 per issue, including postage. Not bad after all. And the good thing is that they seem to have covered all ancient micro´s and they are moving on to the NES/SNES era, and they are also covering more and more arcade stuff.
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Post by: scr33n on March 22, 2013, 05:14:07 PM
Retro Gamer 114 is out  :arrow:

30 years of Dragon's Lair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3PH1patOw4&list=UU_-zX7fNirn50tAiS0s_wAg&index=1
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Post by: DarthNuno on March 22, 2013, 06:49:04 PM
Retro Gamer 114 is out  :arrow:

30 years of Dragon's Lair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3PH1patOw4&list=UU_-zX7fNirn50tAiS0s_wAg&index=1

Yeah, great to see Dragon's Lair in full cover in 2013!  :-* :-* :-*

Can't wait to receive my 'physical' copy and read the article!  :)
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Post by: Belike on March 22, 2013, 09:43:46 PM
Earthworn Jim is also in it, which is a cool game. :D
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Post by: Q*ris on April 02, 2014, 09:06:58 AM
Yes!
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Post by: DarthNuno on July 29, 2014, 10:30:46 PM
Hey, in the latest Retro Gamer (Official) issue 131, there is an interesting article on 8 pages about the 'Interactive movies', meaning of course a mention to the best ones : Dragon's Lair, Space Ace... and even Galaxian3 'Attack Of The Zolgear' is named  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/retrogamer131.jpg)

Also inside...

- History Of Rampage
- Ultimate Guide: RoadBlasters

- A Moment With Bill Harbison
- Reader Revival: Advanced Pinball Simulator
- 20 Years Of Elder Scrolls
- Future Classics: Bioshock
- From The Archives: Gang Of Five
- The Making Of Tau Ceti
- Marathon Men
- Retro Revival: Mario Is Missing
- Retro Inspired: OlliOlli
- Minority Report: Amstrad PCW
- The Bluffer's Guide To Interactive Movies
- The Unconverted
- The Making Of Monster Max
- Retro Revival: WWF Smackdown 2
- In The Chair: Mev Dinc
- Classic Moments Super Turrican

Can be ordered here (https://www.imagineshop.co.uk/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/2994/s/retro-gamer-issue-131/?utm_source=RetroGamer&utm_medium=cover&utm_campaign=Product-Widget).
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Post by: jcp on July 30, 2014, 01:31:55 PM
The Making Of Tau Ceti : that looks good Bruno  :spaceace:.

edit : great cover too!
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Post by: johnsarcade on July 30, 2014, 03:33:47 PM
I absolutely adore this magazine! It's not cheap in the US, but it's absolutely worth it.
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Post by: Q*ris on January 15, 2016, 03:40:00 PM
Retro Gamer Book of Arcade Classics  :P
If you buy the magazine regularly you've probably read most of these articles.
Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8MAXHOq6LY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8MAXHOq6LY)
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Post by: level42 on January 15, 2016, 05:29:06 PM
A book about arcade classics that has a freaking MK cab on page 1.


I'm out.





;)

Looks pretty nice.

They score with the 2 pages about Pong. That score is there for a reason..... ;)
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Post by: old school on January 15, 2016, 06:42:41 PM
A book about arcade classics that has a freaking MK cab on page 1.


I'm out.





;)

Looks pretty nice.

They score with the 2 pages about Pong. That score is there for a reason..... ;)



sorry but it's a


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Konami, not midway....
 ;D

looks like 89 seems not too far away for you ?

not cllassic in the usual terms
but oldies for sure


by the way i need to do my coming out

 i'm a huge MK lover
 ;D ;D
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Post by: level42 on January 16, 2016, 09:19:04 AM
Haha....Well I tried to zoom in on the video but it was so blurry I couldn't actually see what it was but the cab shape reminded me of MK or SF, at least a late 80s game....

I'd say turtles is even less classic then MK :)

You're a MK fan ? Well so I am I !!!! Mark King is the best bass player in the world, hey my handle is Level 42 for a reason ;);););););)
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Post by: old school on January 16, 2016, 11:19:14 AM
 ;D ;D ;D
great to know there'is MK fan here

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Chuckie egg on January 17, 2016, 09:12:04 AM
Has anyone bought the arcade edition yet and is it worth it? as its about £10 right?
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Post by: Belike on January 17, 2016, 10:14:36 AM
;D ;D ;D
great to know there'is MK fan here

 ;D ;D ;D

There is 2, not just one. ;D
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Post by: Knaagi on January 18, 2016, 01:26:33 PM
Has anyone bought the arcade edition yet and is it worth it? as its about £10 right?

The Retro-Gamer Mag in general is worth the money.
I orderd the arcade issue 4 days ago but it`s not here yet (UK-->Germany)
Will report once i have it in my hands.

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Post by: anunaki on January 18, 2016, 02:51:01 PM
;D ;D ;D
great to know there'is MK fan here

 ;D ;D ;D

There is 2, not just one. ;D

hell yeah, proud owner of a MK2 cab, best game of the series IMHO :spaceace: