| Main Entry |
Region |
Media |
Content |
Description |
Publication |
Date Published |
Page Scans |
| TurboPlay #01 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1990 June / July |
001 - 032 |
| TurboPlay #02 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1990 Aug / Sept |
001 - 032 |
| Ys I & II |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 00/00. "The intro to this game is mind-blowing and it only gets better... Ys I & II would get my vote for best soundtrack ever recorded for a video game." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Aug / Sept |
007 |
| Bloody Wolf |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 00/00. "...there are a few times when the game will bog down because of the number of enemies on the screen. Despite the downfalls, it is still fun with a capital F." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Aug / Sept |
007 , 008 |
| Dragon's Curse |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 00/00. "...yes, it is a crossover game. Those of you who own a Sega Master System may recognize this game as Wonderboy 3." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Aug / Sept |
008 |
| Super Volleyball |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 00/00. "However, what the game lacks in music and sound, it makes up for in animation and playability." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Aug / Sept |
008 |
| Psychosis |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 00/00. "You can't cry out, and you've lost all your freedom as the Devil Ugar slowly takes over your soul." Note: The Devil Ugar!!! |
TurboPlay |
1990 Aug / Sept |
009 |
| Timeball |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 00/00. "Timeball starts off easy and gradually gets harder. It almost seduces you into playing more." Note: Timeball seduces you into playing more. Awesome. |
TurboPlay |
1990 Aug / Sept |
009 |
| TurboPlay #03 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1990 Oct / Nov |
001 - 032 |
| Legendary Axe II |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 04/05. "If you were expecting an exact sequel to Legendary Axe, forget it, it's not. But believe me, it won't take long for this one to win your hearts." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Oct / Nov |
007 |
| Veigues Tactical Gladiator |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 05/05. "Because of the complexity of the controls, the game seems more suited to the advanced player. But it is one game that is highly recommended to all." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Oct / Nov |
007 , 008 |
| Valis II |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 03/05. "...the number of extra men you can obtain is far too much for the amount of damage the enemies can inflict on you, which leaves little challenge for the sixty plus dollars you'll have to pay." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Oct / Nov |
008 |
| Last Alert |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 04/05. "Last Alert is another example of why CD-ROM games will be the wave of the future." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Oct / Nov |
009 |
| Tiger Road |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 03/05. "...it should be a hit with former Nintendo owners who are looking for something similar to classic NES titles such as Kung Fu, Kid Niki or Radical Ninja." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Oct / Nov |
009 |
| TurboPlay #04 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1990 Dec / 1991 Jan |
001 - 032 |
| Super Star Soldier |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 04/05. "If you liked Blazing Lazers then you'll like Super Star Soldier. NEC even considered calling this game Blazing Lazers II..." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Dec / 1991 Jan |
005 |
| AeroBlasters |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 04/05. "AeroBlasters is a fun game that we recommend if you enjoy space-killer games." Note: Space-killer games, mmmm. |
TurboPlay |
1990 Dec / 1991 Jan |
005 , 006 |
| Battle Royale |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 03/05. "The game's graphics are very inconsistent... and look as if they should be on a different, lesser game system." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Dec / 1991 Jan |
006 , 007 |
| Sinistron |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 04/05. "Although the game may not feature some astounding new technology in video games or win a best graphics award... it is incredibly addictive." |
TurboPlay |
1990 Dec / 1991 Jan |
007 |
| TurboPlay #05 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1991 Feb / March |
001 - 032 |
| Jack Nicklaus |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 06/10. "The trees, roughs and other obstacles seem to blend together in a sea of green. The sound and music is even worse... the other sounds are very plain and resemble Pong sounds (dink)." |
TurboPlay |
1991 Feb / March |
018 , 019 |
| Jack Nicklaus |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "Also added to the CD version is a narrator's voice that will give a bit of advice for each hole as it appears on the screen." |
TurboPlay |
1991 Feb / March |
018 , 019 |
| Magical Dinosaur Tour |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 09/10. "Led by Lolo, your friendly dinosaur tour guide, you'll get a first-class look at the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth during the Mesozoic period." |
TurboPlay |
1991 Feb / March |
019 , 020 |
| TurboPlay #06 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1991 April / May |
001 - 032 |
| TV Sports Basketball |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "There are no loose-ball fouls, no referees, no audience members (well, there are a few guys loitering near each basket)--there's not even an opening tip-off!" |
TurboPlay |
1991 April / May |
010 |
| Sherlock Holmes |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "Probably the best feature of this game is the digitized footage of filmed scenes with live actors (complete with British accents) and period sets." |
TurboPlay |
1991 April / May |
011 |
| TurboPlay #07 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1991 June / July |
001 - 032 |
| Talespin |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "It's obvious that the game play was designed for a younger audience... TaleSpin is a good game for the novice or younger video gamer." |
TurboPlay |
1991 June / July |
010 |
| J.B. Harold: Murder Club |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 09/10. "The key to why this game worked for me was the way the game and storyline were so well connected. There are no holes in this one. All the questions and answers, the leads and the red herrings blend in well together." |
TurboPlay |
1991 April / May |
010 |
| TurboPlay #08 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1991 Aug / Sept |
001 - 032 |
| Yo' Bro! |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "The graphics in Yo' Bro! are not up to the quality one has a right to expect from a graphics powerhouse like the TurboGrafx-16." |
TurboPlay |
1991 Aug / Sept |
016 , 017 |
| TV Sports Hockey |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "There's no way to describe the enjoyment that a five-player game can deliver, particularly when all five players are on the same team." |
TurboPlay |
1991 Aug / Sept |
017 , 018 |
| TurboPlay #09 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1991 Oct / Nov |
001 - 032 |
| Champions Forever Boxing |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "Even with the wide variety of available options, Champions Forever Boxing still suffers from a touch of monotony." Author: Chris Bieniek |
TurboPlay |
1991 Oct / Nov |
010 , 011 |
| Silent Debuggers |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "The graphics are crisp and smoothly animated, and the sound effects are very effective in setting the right mood for the game... good shooting reflexes and some strategy are a must for success." Author: Brent Walker |
TurboPlay |
1991 Oct / Nov |
011 , 012 |
| Cadash |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "This was the number-one most requested game, not only from readers of TurboPlay, but also on the TurboGrafx-16 Hotline. As the saying goes, 'Good things come to those who wait.'" Author: Donn Nauert |
TurboPlay |
1991 Oct / Nov |
012 |
| Impossamole |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "Unfortunately, several quirks in the control scheme have undermined the impact of Impossamole's audio-visual excellence." Author: Chris Bieniek |
TurboPlay |
1991 Oct / Nov |
013 |
| Parasol Stars |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 06/10. "...solo gaming isn't anywhere near as exciting and interesting as gaming between two people." Author: Howard H. Wen. Note: This game deserves more than a mere 6/10! |
TurboPlay |
1991 Oct / Nov |
015 |
| Ys III: Wanderers from Ys |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 09/10. "If you thought the music was great in Ys Book I & II, wait until you hear this one--it's intense." Author: Donn Nauert |
TurboPlay |
1991 Oct / Nov |
014 |
| TurboPlay #10 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1991 Dec / 1992 Jan |
001 - 032 |
| Andre Panza Kick Boxing |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "Aside from the fact that the game is endorsed by a personality who is pretty much unknown in the U.S. ..." |
TurboPlay |
1991 Dec / 1992 Jan |
014 , 015 |
| Darkwing Duck |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 04/10. "... the supporting cast and backgrounds are sadly lacking in many areas and really don't push the abilities of the system at all, much less meet them." Author: Brent Walker |
TurboPlay |
1991 Dec / 1992 Jan |
010 , 011 |
| It Came From the Desert |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 09/10. "This is an amazing game. Not only does it have a title song comparable to anything on the radio, but ..." Author: Donn Nauert. Note: I love the title song (Sea of Love), too. |
TurboPlay |
1991 Dec / 1992 Jan |
011 , 012 |
| Raiden |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "... the only differences I've detected are the difficulty--the arcade version may be a tad more intense--and the way a few of the end bosses fire and move." Author: Donn Nauert |
TurboPlay |
1991 Dec / 1992 Jan |
015 , 029 |
| Turrican |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 06/10. "... Turrican is not a game for the novice blaster." Author: Clayton Walnum |
TurboPlay |
1991 Dec / 1992 Jan |
013 , 014 |
| Valis III |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "For those of you who breeze through it, you can always play through the game using different characters and find yourself playing a ‘new’ game." Author: Donn Nauert |
TurboPlay |
1991 Dec / 1992 Jan |
012 , 013 |
| TurboPlay #11 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1992 Feb / March |
001 - 032 |
| TV Sports Baseball (never released) |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 06/10. "Unlike TV Sports Hockey, which represented an improvement over the seemingly incomplete basketball game, TV Sports Baseball is lacking in certain areas." Author: Chris Bieniek |
TurboPlay |
1992 Feb / March |
016 |
| Ballistix |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 06/10. "...this ball-bopping contest will probably please you." Author: Clayton Walnum. Note: Has anyone truly enjoyed the ball-bopping of Ballistix? |
TurboPlay |
1992 Feb / March |
023 |
| Night Creatures |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 05/10. "The backgrounds are OK, as are the creatures themselves (except for somewhat jerky animation), but the soundtrack doesn't change and sound effects... are nonexistent." Author: Brent Walker |
TurboPlay |
1992 Feb / March |
017 |
| TurboPlay #12 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1992 April / May |
001 - 032 |
| Gunboat |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "The controls are a bit sluggish, due to the lengthy calculations involved in updating the polygon-fill, for first-person visuals..." Author: Chris Bieniek |
TurboPlay |
1992 April / May |
022 |
| TurboPlay #13 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1992 June / July |
001 - 032 |
| Neutopia II |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "In spite of its lackluster graphics and amazing similarity to the first game in the series, I had many long hours of fun with Neutopia II." Author: Josh Mandel |
TurboPlay |
1992 June / July |
018 , 019 |
| Falcon |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "...Falcon features a special head-to-head combat option for owners of the TurboExpress only." Author: Clayton Walnum |
TurboPlay |
1992 June / July |
019 , 020 |
| Lords of the Rising Sun |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "...despite having been based on a Cinemaware title, this is, in fact, a Japanese game that has been dubbed in English..." Author: Chris Bieniek |
TurboPlay |
1992 June / July |
020 , 021 |
| TurboPlay #14 |
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Magazine |
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TurboPlay |
1992 Aug / Sept |
001 - 032 |
| Order of the Griffon |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "Arming or disarming your characters' weapons is effortless, as is selecting spells. And this simplicity of function is still complex with regard to play content." Author: Howard H. Wen |
TurboPlay |
1992 Aug / Sept |
017 |
| Deadmoon |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 05/10. "The big question mark for me was the game's longevity. With only six levels to play and unlimited continues, this game could use some more tweaking." Author: Brent Walker |
TurboPlay |
1992 Aug / Sept |
018 |
| Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 06/10. "Good gameplay is what kept me coming back for more, as well as the convulsions Jackie goes through when he kicks off." Author: Brent Walker |
TurboPlay |
1992 Aug / Sept |
019 |
| Shapeshifter |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 08/10. "If Shapeshifter has a flaw, it's an uninspired plot line and gameplay... it's a fairly ordinary hack-and-slasher." Author: Clayton Walnum |
TurboPlay |
1992 Aug / Sept |
016 |
| Splash Lake |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 07/10. "As a throwback to block-breaking strategy contests like Pengo and Kickle Cublicle, Splash Lake fares pretty well... Those who enjoyed earlier TurboChip titles such as Chew Man Fu and Timeball can expect good things from this one." Author: Chris Bieniek |
TurboPlay |
1992 Aug / Sept |
020 |
| TurboForce #01 |
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Magazine |
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TurboForce |
1992 June |
001 - 032 |
| TurboForce #02 |
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Magazine |
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TurboForce |
1992 September |
001 - 032 |
| TurboForce #03 |
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Magazine |
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TurboForce |
1993 January |
001 - 032 |
| TurboForce #04 |
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Magazine |
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TurboForce |
1993 Spring |
001 - 032 |
| DuoWorld #01 |
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Magazine |
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DuoWorld |
1993 July / Aug |
001 - 032 |
| DuoWorld #02 |
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Magazine |
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DuoWorld |
1993 Sept / Oct |
001 - 016 |
| DuoWorld #03 |
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Magazine |
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DuoWorld |
1993 Nov / Dec |
001 - 016 |
| Captron / G & G Stores Holiday Brochure |
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Brochure |
Advert |
Summary: Half-page dedicated to TurboDuo + $3.00 coupon for software |
Captron / G & G Stores |
1993 December |
001, 011 |
| TurboDuo $299.99 |
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TurboDuo |
Advert |
$299.99 for TurboDuo, the only TTi hardware in brochure. |
Captron / G & G Stores |
1993 December |
011 |
| Dungeon Explorer II |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
$00.00. One of only two TTi games in brochure. |
Captron / G & G Stores |
1993 December |
011 |
| John Madden DUO CD Football |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
$00.00. One of only two TTi games in brochure. |
Captron / G & G Stores |
1993 December |
011 |
| Electronics Boutique (Spring 1993) |
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Brochure |
All Content |
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Electronics Boutique |
1993 March |
001 , 008 - 009 , 016 |
| Sega-CD $299.99 |
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Sega-CD |
Advert |
Early software, including INXS Make Your Own Video. |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 March |
008 |
| Sega-CD Software |
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Sega-CD |
Advert |
Early software, including Kriss Kross. |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 March |
009 |
| TurboDuo $299.99 |
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TurboDuo |
Advert |
$299.99 for Turboduo. |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 March |
016 |
| Buster Bros. |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
$49.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 March |
016 |
| Gate of Thunder |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
Gate of Thunder (pack-in for DUO) is touted as the "Winner of EGM's Editor's Choice Gold Award." |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 March |
016 |
| Dragon Slayer |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
$47.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 March |
016 |
| Lords of Thunder |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
$49.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 March |
016 |
| Electronics Boutique (Spring 1992) |
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Brochure |
All Content |
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Electronics Boutique |
1992 March |
021 |
| TurboGrafx-16 $99.99 |
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TG-16 |
Advert |
$99.99 + Bonk's Revenge Free |
Electronics Boutique |
1992 March |
021 |
| TurboExpress $299.99 |
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TurboExpress |
Advert |
$299.99 + 4 Free games |
Electronics Boutique |
1992 March |
021 |
| Champions Forever Boxing |
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HuCard |
Advert |
$39.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1992 March |
021 |
| Andre Panza Kick Boxing |
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HuCard |
Advert |
$44.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1992 March |
021 |
| Darkwing Duck |
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HuCard |
Advert |
$55.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1992 March |
021 |
| Night Creatures |
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HuCard |
Advert |
$55.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1992 March |
021 |
| Electronics Boutique (Christmas 1993) |
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Brochure |
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Electronics Boutique |
1993 December |
001 , 002 , 032 |
| TurboDuo $299.99 |
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TurboDuo |
Advert |
The mighty Duo shares the page with LCD handhelds. Very sad. |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 December |
032 |
| Intelligent Link $129.99! |
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Accessory |
Advert |
Intelligent Link was never released commercially, although a working prototype existed. |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 December |
032 , BIG |
| Dungeon Explorer II |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
$49.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 December |
032 |
| John Madden DUO CD Football |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
$49.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 December |
032 |
| Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure |
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HuCard |
Advert |
$49.99 |
Electronics Boutique |
1993 December |
032 |
| Jim Power |
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Various |
Advert |
Compare to PCE SCD version. |
Game Players |
1994 January |
001, 073 |
| GamePro (February 1992) |
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Magazine |
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GamePro |
1992 February |
001 , 010, 016 , 64 , 086 , 088 - 089 , 268 |
| TurboDuo comes to the USA! |
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TurboDuo |
News |
Prospects for both Sega-CD and Duo are discussed |
GamePro |
1992 February |
010 , 016 |
| Ys III: Wanderers from Ys |
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SNES |
Review |
This review for SNES Ys III makes references to TG-CD Ys III |
GamePro |
1992 February |
064 |
| Night Creatures |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 03/05. The reviewer doesn't gush over this game. |
GamePro |
1992 February |
086 |
| Addams Family |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 04/05. A surprisingly positive review |
GamePro |
1992 February |
088 - 089 |
| GamePro (March 1993) |
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Magazine |
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GamePro |
1993 March |
001 , 014 , 017 , 022 , 140 - 141 , 142 , 145 , 195 |
| King of the Monsters |
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CD-ROM |
Letters |
Working Design wanted to release the Arcade System Card, World Heroes and King of the Monsters in North America. Ultimately, KotM was never ported to an NEC system. |
GamePro |
1993 March |
014 |
| World Heroes |
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CD-ROM |
Letters |
Working Design wanted to release the Arcade System Card, World Heroes and King of the Monsters in North America. Ultimately, WH2 was released in Japan only. |
GamePro |
1993 March |
014 |
| Lords of Thunder |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 05/05. An "instant classic" that has the "best hard rock soundtrack found in any CD-ROM title to date." |
GamePro |
1993 March |
140 - 141 |
| Bonk's Adventure |
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Gameboy |
Advert |
Note: By most accounts, this is a solid port of TG-16's Bonk's Adventure for Nintendo's Gameboy. |
GamePro |
1993 March |
017 |
| Air Zonk |
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HuCard |
Award |
Runner-up in Shoot-em-up of the Year (GamePro's Second Annual Readers' Choice Awards). |
GamePro |
1993 March |
022 |
| Bomberman '93 |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 04/05. "Bomberman '93 is one hot game! Bomberman's mix of immediacy and strategy is what makes it so addictive." |
GamePro |
1993 March |
142 |
| Time Cruise |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 04/05. "Unfortunately, Time Cruise's zowie graphics aren't accompanied by killer sound or music. In fact, the wimpy sound effects and electric piano-style tunes really bite the silver ball." |
GamePro |
1993 March |
145 |
| Sega-CD sells out 35,000 units in 48 hours |
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Sega-CD |
News |
In other news, NEC is working on a 32-bit console. |
GamePro |
1993 March |
195 |
| GamePro (March 1994) |
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Magazine |
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GamePro |
1994 March |
001 , 167 , 179 |
| Dynastic Hero |
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CD-ROM |
Coming Soon |
Was Dynastic Hero distributed by TTi or TZD? |
GamePro |
1994 March |
179 |
| Terraforming |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
"Now available, the trick shooter designed by Syd Mead. So many games so little time." |
GamePro |
1994 March |
167 |
| X-Kaliber 2097 |
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SNES |
Advert |
"Hot Techno Soundtrack by PSYKOSONIK." © 1993 Wax Trax / TVT Records. Note: One of the bosses is named Spuke. Spuke. Awesome. |
GamePro |
1994 March |
061 |
| X-Kaliber 2097 |
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SNES |
Review |
Rating: 3.75/5.00. "As with 1993's BioMetal, there's a propulsive soundtrack from a name band. Here Psykosonik adds a powerful technobeat to the proceedings. Note: Check out the picture of the four band members. |
GamePro |
1994 March |
072 |
| GamePro (October 1994) |
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GamePro |
1994 October |
001, 268 |
| Godzilla |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
The reviewer doesn't gush over this game. |
GamePro |
1994 October |
106 |
| Super Air Zonk |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
TZD has all the games you want! |
GamePro |
1994 October |
171 |
| Might & Magic III: Isles of Terra |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
TZD has all the games you want! |
GamePro |
1994 October |
171 |
| Godzilla |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
TZD has all the games you want! Godzilla available October 3, 1994. |
GamePro |
1994 October |
171 |
| GamePro (November 1994) |
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Magazine |
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GamePro |
1994 November |
001, 268 |
| PC-FX and 32-bit console wars |
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PC-FX |
Feature |
PC-FX was scheduled to be released in Fall 1994 alongside Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation. |
GamePro |
1994 November |
268 |
| Playdia (Bandai BA-X) |
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Article |
Feature |
BA-X is a more of a multi-media player than a dedicated console. |
GamePro |
1994 November |
268 |
| Electronic Games (April 1993) |
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Electronic Games |
1993 April |
001, 010, 036 |
| TTi renames Duo |
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Article |
News |
VHD shooter! See Jonathan Brandstetter's television appearance for further info on the "VHD" genre of shoot-em-ups. |
Electronic Games |
1993 April |
010 |
| Beyond Shadowgate |
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CD-ROM |
News |
ICOM intended to release a PC CD-ROM version of this game as well, but it never happened! |
Electronic Games |
1993 April |
036 |
| Electronic Games (January 1993) |
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Magazine |
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Electronic Games |
1993 January |
001 |
| Ys III: Wanderers from Ys |
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SNES |
Advert |
Related to Ys series |
Electronic Games |
1993 January |
013 |
| Dragon Slayer |
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CD-ROM |
Award |
Multi-Media Game of the Year |
Electronic Games |
1993 January |
026, 027 |
| Fingerless Neon TG-16 Gloves |
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Clothing |
Shopping Guide |
Gaming Gifts for Any Occasion! |
Electronic Games |
1993 January |
041 |
| Sega-CD: UN-REAL! (Sony Imagesoft) |
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Sega-CD |
Advert |
Kriss Kross, C+C Music Factory |
Electronic Games |
1993 January |
044, 045 |
| Sega-CD: Pack-In Software |
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Sega-CD |
Review |
This review references TurboDuo's bundled software |
Electronic Games |
1993 January |
090 |
| Combatribes, The |
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Various |
Advert |
"Cyborgs Ain't Ladies!!" |
Electronic Games |
1993 January |
061 |
| EGM (March 1992) |
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EGM |
1992 March |
001 , 016 , 048 , 057 , 065 , 075 , 143 , 152 - 153 |
| Far East of Eden 2 coming to America (!?) |
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CD-ROM |
Letters |
"Far East of Eden 2 will be translated and brought out for the new U.S. version of the PC-Engine Duo." Note: If only this had turned out to be true! |
EGM |
1992 March |
016 |
| Parodius |
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HuCard |
Import |
"Hopefuly, the new TTi will look very long and hard at bringing this game over to the U.S." Note: Parodius was the first 8 megabit HuCard. |
EGM |
1992 March |
048 |
| Tatsujin |
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HuCard |
Import |
"...this was one software category [shoot-em-ups] that the old NEC could never get enough of." |
EGM |
1992 March |
057 |
| Exile |
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Sega |
Advert |
"Journey through an ancient, magical world." |
EGM |
1992 March |
075 |
| Valis |
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Sega |
Advert |
"It just might be too hot to handle." |
EGM |
1992 March |
065 |
| Junction |
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Sega |
Advert |
"Junction is an action game masterpiece!" Note: A variant of Blodia / Timeball for Sega's GameGear. Awesome! |
EGM |
1992 March |
143 |
| Gate of Thunder |
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CD-ROM |
Preview |
Completed: 100%. Available: June 1992. |
EGM |
1992 March |
152 - 153 |
| EGM (April 1992) |
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EGM |
1992 April |
001 , 007 , 030 , 048 , 048 , 052 , 140 - 141 |
| Turrican $5 Coupon |
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HuCard |
Advert |
Software Etc. $5 off Turrican with coupon. Note: Coupon valid 03.22.92 - 04.11.92 |
EGM |
1992 April |
007 |
| Andre Panza Kickboxing $5 Coupon |
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HuCard |
Advert |
Software Etc. $5 off Andre Panza Kickboxing with coupon. Note: Coupon valid 03.22.92 - 04.11.92 |
EGM |
1992 April |
007 |
| Overhauled Man 3 (see also Shubibinman) |
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CD-ROM |
Import |
"PC-Engine owners have enjoyed Shubibinman 2 for quite some time..." Note: Had this game made it to the States, it might have been entitled Shockman 3. |
EGM |
1992 April |
048 |
| Shubibinman 3 (see also Shockman) |
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CD-ROM |
Import |
"PC-Engine owners have enjoyed Shubibinman 2 for quite some time..." Note: Had this game made it to the States, it might have been entitled Shockman 3. |
EGM |
1992 April |
048 |
| Shockman 3 (see also Shubibinman) |
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CD-ROM |
Import |
"PC-Engine owners have enjoyed Shubibinman 2 for quite some time..." Note: Had this game made it to the States, it might have been entitled Shockman 3. |
EGM |
1992 April |
048 |
| Ys III: Wanderers from Ys |
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SNES |
Advert |
"Dragons and Wizards... Oh my!" Note: Apparently, American Sammy couldn't devise a better tagline for this ad. Plus, Adol looks like an evil sonovabitch in the boxart. |
EGM |
1992 April |
049 |
| Rayxanber III |
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CD-ROM |
Import |
Data West releases the third and final shoot-em-up in the series... |
EGM |
1992 April |
052 |
| Ballistix |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 4.75/10. "Ballistix suffers from poor control and the game's inability to always translate controller movements into onscreen action." Note: Reviewers liked the concept, but condemned the execution (rightfully so, I should add). |
EGM |
1992 April |
030 |
| It Came From The Desert |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 5.50/10. "Since when do bikes have radios?" Note: Who cares? "Sea of Love" is a great song! |
EGM |
1992 April |
030 |
| Cosmic Fantasy 2 |
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CD-ROM |
Preview |
Completed: 90%. Working Designs' first CD-ROM title includes "...over 20 animated cinema displays to help unravel the story." |
EGM |
1992 April |
140 - 141 |
| EGM (September 1992) |
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EGM |
1992 September |
001 |
| Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 00/00. Mini-Review |
EGM |
1992 September |
026 |
| Neutopia II |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 00/00. Mini-Review |
EGM |
1992 September |
026 |
| Exile |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
"Alone. In a Violent Land. The Quest Begins." |
EGM |
1992 September |
027 |
| TG-CD: Mighty CD Power. Mini Price. |
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TG-CD |
Advert |
TurboGrafx-CD drops to $149.99 |
EGM |
1992 September |
047 |
| Lords of the Rising Sun |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
This game had been delayed for a long time (it was listed as "Coming Soon" in June 1990) |
EGM |
1992 September |
047 |
| Splash Lake |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
One of the many cute characters in this game smokes a cigarette |
EGM |
1992 September |
047 |
| TG-16 console now $69.99 |
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TG-16 |
Advert |
$69.99 for TG-16. "You can stop waiting." |
EGM |
1992 September |
048, 049 |
| Sinistron |
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HuCard |
Advert |
Cameo in "Win! The Ultimate Gaming Rig" |
EGM |
1992 September |
151 |
| Soldier Blade |
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HuCard |
Preview |
Completed: 100%. |
EGM |
1992 September |
151 |
| TurboExpress for $199.99 |
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TurboExpress |
Advert |
$199.99. "TurboExpress Yourself." Buy now and get four free games. |
EGM |
1992 September |
169 |
| EGM (June 1993) |
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EGM |
1993 June |
001, 026, 027, 029, 035, 036, 037, 059, 068, 104, 108, 164, 166, 162, 175, 177, 179, 182 |
| Lords of Thunder |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
"Welcome home, Landis." |
EGM |
1993 June |
026, 027 |
| Lords of Thunder |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
"Salvation for those who praise the Lord." Lords of Thunder Free Video Giveaway. |
EGM |
1993 June |
029 |
| Exile: Wicked Phenomenon |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
"An ancient tower. A hostile land. A deadly secret. Exclusively for the Turbo SuperCD system!" |
EGM |
1993 June |
035 |
| Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 7.75/10. Mini-review with, surprisingly, only positive comments. |
EGM |
1993 June |
036 |
| Dungeon Master: Theron's Quest |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
A port of the classic computer title. |
EGM |
1993 June |
036 |
| Vasteel |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
"A gaming experience only possible on CD. Turbo-CD, that is." |
EGM |
1993 June |
037 |
| TurboDuo as an external CD-ROM drive for PC |
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TurboDuo |
News |
External CD-ROM drive capability only exists as prototype only: "Or hook DUO up to a PC and use it as an external CD-ROM drive." |
EGM |
1993 June |
059 |
| TG-CD as an external CD-ROM drive for PC! |
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TG-CD |
Letters |
External CD-ROM drive capability exists as prototype only, but TTi confirmed that both TG-CD and Duo had the ability to do this. |
EGM |
1993 June |
068 |
| Bomberman '93 |
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HuCard |
Advert |
"I never thought maiming four of my closest friends could be so much fun." |
EGM |
1993 June |
070, 071 |
| Battle Load Runner |
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HuCard |
Coming Soon |
"Japanese game name. The U.S. version will have a different name." |
EGM |
1993 June |
104 |
| Dangerous Journeys (never released) |
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Unknown |
Coming Soon |
"The listing of upcoming products is accurate as of April 1993." |
EGM |
1993 June |
108 |
| Fighting Street (Street Fighter) |
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CD-ROM |
Feature |
"Street Fighter: 1986 to Present." Historical retrospective. |
EGM |
1993 June |
124, 125 |
| Street Fighter (Fighting Street) |
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CD-ROM |
Feature |
"Street Fighter: 1986 to Present." Historical retrospective. |
EGM |
1993 June |
124, 125 |
| Street Fighter II' |
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HuCard |
Review |
Rating: 09/10. The reviewers liked the PCE version; one of very few imports ever formerly reviewed by EGM. |
EGM |
1993 June |
126, 127 |
| Exile: Wicked Phenomenon |
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CD-ROM |
Preview |
Completed: 100%. Available June. |
EGM |
1993 June |
162 |
| Dungeon Master: Theron's Quest |
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CD-ROM |
Preview |
Completed: 100%. Available now. |
EGM |
1993 June |
164 |
| Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. II |
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CD-ROM |
Preview |
Completed: 70%. Available June. |
EGM |
1993 June |
166 |
| Sim Earth |
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CD-ROM |
Advert |
"It's kinda like being God, except the graphics are better." |
EGM |
1993 June |
167 |
| Bomberman '93 Championships! |
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HuCard |
Contest |
"EGM & TTi proudly present..." Part of Super Tour 1993! |
EGM |
1993 June |
175 |
| Super Tour 1993 |
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Event |
Advert |
"EGM & Hero announce first annual mall tour." TTi is actively involved! |
EGM |
1993 June |
175, 177, 182 |
| TurboForce subscription form |
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Magazine |
Advert |
"Checking out styles for the '90s!." 4 issues for $9.95, though TTi sent them free to many folks. |
EGM |
1993 June |
177 |
| EGM (November 1994) |
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EGM |
1994 November |
001, 021, 035, 090, 148, 171, 357, 367 |
| Double Dragon |
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Film |
Advert |
"Two halves of an ancient puzzle are the only hope." |
EGM |
1994 November |
021 |
| Microphone & Headphone Jack |
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SNES |
Advert |
"A revolutionary new game." |
EGM |
1994 November |
035 |
| Vajra 2 |
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LD-ROM |
Import |
Both the original and sequel are exclusive to LaserActive |
EGM |
1994 November |
090 |
| Vortex |
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SNES |
Advert |
Little-used FX chip |
EGM |
1994 November |
171 |
| Video Jukebox VJ |
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Sega |
Advert |
"Hey Jack! Where do you stick it?" Networked Multi-Cartridge Dock |
EGM |
1994 November |
357 |
| Action 52 |
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Various |
Advert |
"This Christmas give 52 super video games in one cartridge!" Note: A Merry Xmas, indeed! |
EGM |
1994 November |
367 |
| EGM² (October 1994) |
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EGM² |
1994 October |
001, 095, 097, 154, 156 |
| Playdia (Bandai BA-X) |
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Article |
Feature |
Compare to PC-FX. Both consoles focused on FMV capabilities. |
EGM² |
1994 October |
095, 097 |
| Tommy Tallarico: Revolutionizing video game music |
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Article |
Feature |
Awesome photos! |
EGM² |
1992 September |
154, 156 |
| EGM Buyer's Guide |
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EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
001, 013, 016, 017 |
| EGM's Best and Worst of 1992 |
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Article |
Feature |
A handful of TG-16 games are mentioned. |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
013, 016, 017, 020, 024 |
| Air Zonk |
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HuCard |
Award |
Best HuCard Game of 1992 |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
016 |
| Gate of Thunder |
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CD-ROM |
Award |
Best Music in a CD game for 1992 |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
017 |
| Dragon Knight II |
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CD-ROM |
Award |
Video game babes too hot for U.S. in 1992 |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
020 |
| Street Fighter II' for TG-CD |
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CD-ROM |
Award |
Best Rumor of 1992 |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
024 |
| EGM Rates the Systems of 1993 |
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Article |
Review |
TG-16 ranks low, TurboExpress & Duo fare better |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
030, 032, 034 |
| TG-16 ranked amongst consoles |
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TG-16 |
Review |
Rating: 5.25/10. TG-16 rated poorly in 1993. |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
030, 032 |
| TurboExpress ranked amongst handhelds |
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TurboExpress |
Review |
TurboExpress rated best handheld for 1993 |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
030, 032 |
| TurboDuo ranked amongst CD-ROM systems |
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TurboDuo |
Review |
Rating: 6.75/10. Duo (6.75/10) crushed by Sega-CD (8.25/10). |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
032 |
| CD's: The Future of Video Games |
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Article |
Feature |
TurboDuo and Sega-CD profiled in a neutral manner |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
036, 038, 040 |
| TurboDuo versus Sega-CD |
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TurboDuo |
Feature |
TurboDuo profiled in an article about CD-ROM gaming |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
036, 038, 040 |
| Sega-CD versus TurboDuo |
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Sega-CD |
Feature |
Sega-CD profiled in an article about CD-ROM gaming |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
036, 038, 040 |
| Review Crew |
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Article |
Review |
Summary of every TG-16 game reviewed by EGM |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
047 |
| Gate of Thunder |
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CD-ROM |
Preview |
Completed: 100%. |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
146, 147 |
| Bonk IV RPG |
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HuCard |
Preview |
Completed: 20%. Never released. |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
148 |
| Falcon |
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HuCard |
Preview |
Completed: 80%. |
EGM Buyer's Guide |
1992 September |
148 |
| Game Player's (August 1991) |
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Game Player's |
1991 August |
001, 004, 014, 035, 040, 041, 042 |
| TG-16 drops to $99 |
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Article |
Editorial |
$99 for TG-16. Introduction of SNES has led to price wars. TG-16 now competing with NES in terms of price. |
Game Player's |
1991 August |
004, 014 |
| Sega Arcade Chair! |
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Sega |
News |
$180. "Instead, you tilt and swivel the chair yourself, and the on-screen action follows your movements." Only $180! |
Game Player's |
1991 August |
035 |
| J.B. Harold: Murder Club |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
"Let's hope there's a Murder Club 2." Indeed. |
Game Player's |
1991 August |
040, 041, 042 |
| Video Games (October 1993) |
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Video Games |
1993 October |
001, 082 |
| John Madden DUO CD Football |
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CD-ROM |
Preview |
FMV footage from Japanese football leagues? |
Video Games |
1993 October |
035 |
| Video Games (December 1993) |
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Video Games |
1993 December |
001, 082 |
| John Madden DUO CD Football |
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CD-ROM |
Review |
Rating: 05/10. Low score (5/10) from the reviewer: "Unfortunately, overall, this isn't a very good game." |
Video Games |
1993 December |
082 |
| VG & CE (June 1992) |
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Magazine |
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VG & CE |
1992 June |
001, 005, 006, 028, 030, 044, 046 |
| Donn Nauert's last issue |
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Article |
Editorial |
New associate editor is Chris Bieniek |
VG & CE |
1992 June |
006 |
| Ys III: Wanderers from Ys |
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CD-ROM |
Cheats |
Folks earned $10 for printed submissions |
VG & CE |
1992 June |
028 |
| Champions Forever Boxing |
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HuCard |
Cheats |
No sound test? |
VG & CE |
1992 June |
028 |
| Parasol Stars |
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HuCard |
Cheats |
Note: Lily Lew, where are you? |
VG & CE |
1992 June |
030 |
| Gunboat |
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HuCard |
Review |
Compare to this review from TurboPlay #12 (April/May 1992) |
VG & CE |
1992 June |
044, 046 |