Retro Gamer Issue 35

[Stellaking]

(2) Get rid of the tacky quasi-porn in the back pages.

I know mate, lolz... F'kin WORD.

SOL... Or sold on line, think it's gotta be innit.

I'm not against porn but it's not Belladonna is it ?
They lock threads on this issue on the forum... That I dunno why.

 

[aria]

god bobak you're strange

like anyone is going to read it in reception

Trust me, gets more reads than anything. We have engineers.

 

[bloodhokuto]

Great last couple of Issues.

Just FYI, there is a nifty feature on the Wonderswan in this months Retro Gamer.

(36)

I really want that robot wonderswan thing now

 

[Moon Jump]

(2) Get rid of the tacky quasi-porn in the back pages.

They had a thread on their forums about the porn adds in the back of the magazine. A couple of members complained about the adds and some other people say their needed because they pay for the space in the magazine.

I find it funny I'm sitting down reading a magazine all about classic video games and then at the end of the magazine all you get is British phone sex lines.

 

[aria]

They had a thread on their forums about the porn adds in the back of the magazine. A couple of members complained about the adds and some other people say their needed because they pay for the space in the magazine.

I find it funny I'm sitting down reading a magazine all about classic video games and then at the end of the magazine all you get is British phone sex lines.

I know, it sounds like bollocks ( ) to me. I think they even addressed it in the mag itself once, basically saying "we can't stop it, blame our publisher". Again, I don't know the details on their particular situation, but on its face it sounds a bit fishy/lazy to me --but I see it as the same sort of inherent state of mind that leads to the chronic problem with international distribution.

 

[shadowfamicom]

Looks awesome. I love retro gamer I have almost every issue since #3 to the current issue ( I even have the Retro Gamer Anthology issue) which is saying alot as it hard to find Issues in the US (there about 2 months behind). they also had a great review about Last Hope. i might have to scan this issue when i get it......

 

[galfordo]

I don't see what the big deal is.

This mag is never going to go mainstream, so it's hard to imagine that the ads in the back are going to cause some sort of public outcry.

These kind of magazines rarely last long, and if some softcore porn ads in the back help them stay afloat, then I say go for it.

 

[shadowfamicom]

I know, it sounds like bollocks ( ) to me. I think they even addressed it in the mag itself once, basically saying "we can't stop it, blame our publisher". Again, I don't know the details on their particular situation, but on its face it sounds a bit fishy/lazy to me --but I see it as the same sort of inherent state of mind that leads to the chronic problem with international distribution.

I dont like them either.... But if the money they get for the ads keeps them going then I'm all for it.

 

[shadowfamicom]

Borders still has issue 34 on the shelves here in Boston.

I'll check in again in the next couple weeks to see if 35 shows up.

Yeah when I went too the Borders in Boston they had issue 34. Barns and Noble has it too.

It's a good mag.

John Szczepaniak redeems himself after the Last Hope business with the hella cool gaming illuminati 2 part feature... That was his magnum opus before leaving the mag.
Issue 34 you should pick up just to read the 1st part plus SNK/Atari's Mirai system gets a mention along with the Euro Kizuna.

And at last John "Balrog" Wilson gets an 8 page Zenobi special this month then

You can download quite a few Zenobi titles for free from John's site, you will need a spectrum emulator such as http://www.spectaculator.com/ or better still buy the Zenobi CD for a few paypal bucks.

Links:
www.zenobi.co.uk main site.
http://sthelens-connect.net/zenobi/index.php?PHPSESSID=0ef2d9054b860c09c9e6c70a471c86ff& free downloads and forum.

Oh and if by chance anyone knows this elusive Mr. ASSEMbler...
I'm after a mint boxed Sony Yaroze

yeah, gaming illuminati is awesome. some of the captions say "I bet you didnt even know this existed" and im like "yes I did, i have bid on most of those items "

 

[aria]

they also had a great review about Last Hope.

I actually took issue with that article because it consisted nothing other than sucking sounds. It was more of a press release than a review (it wasn't even properly reviewed like their otherwise respectable review section). With that said, I still think the mag is overall awesome.

 

[Stellaking]

I know, it sounds like bollocks ( ) to me. I think they even addressed it in the mag itself once, basically saying "we can't stop it, blame our publisher". Again, I don't know the details on their particular situation, but on its face it sounds a bit fishy/lazy to me --but I see it as the same sort of inherent state of mind that leads to the chronic problem with international distribution.

Mmm... They kind of shut you down if this is addressed.
Towing the publisher line I think...

It is a decent read tho @ Galfordo.
The online site opened not so long back now, it's more cost effective for IP
to promo online sales for international distribution no doubt.

I can't understand why Darren an co have to deal those
adult ads... The mag is more popular now than ever.

Brings the pennies home yeah but agreed it does degrade it somewhat.

 

[shadowfamicom]

found issue 35 today at a Barns and Nobel in Burlington MA. (it was the only one there and it was kinda beat up on its spine)

 

[jeff bogard]

i just got 33 on the mail, 35 should be coming later this week or so.

I just love the magazine, the little things i've read, so far A+++

 

[Darkneo]

i just got 33 on the mail, 35 should be coming later this week or so.

I just love the magazine, the little things i've read, so far A+++

I am still waiting for 35, can't wait till i get it. but yeah this mag is A+++. I have been reading it for a couple of months now and its a awesome mag

 

[dojosky]

I saw #35 at a local store near me here ... there were 2 issues left one in excellent condition like new and another one with small rip on top of the spine ... but its like $11.99 each ... crazy price LOL but good STUFF !!!

 

[jeff bogard]

I know, it sounds like bollocks ( ) to me. I think they even addressed it in the mag itself once, basically saying "we can't stop it, blame our publisher". Again, I don't know the details on their particular situation, but on its face it sounds a bit fishy/lazy to me --but I see it as the same sort of inherent state of mind that leads to the chronic problem with international distribution.

then again, you have to see that if that's the only funding that they get to publish the mag. It's worth it. I mean, until they get better sponsors, I think if that's what it takes to keep this publication from going under, I think it's a safe bet.

Other than that, The KoF article, i was a bit dissappointed I thought they would talk about the game engine, the popularity around the world, the players around the world, the combo videos, tournaments, etc. But no, it was mainly storyline and generic engine evolution.

However, they had an awesome article on some holy grails of gaming. That was off the hook.

But so far, i really like the articles.