Issue 101 Feedback Thread

[DRS]

Nearly typed "Catcher Snatcher" into my 100+ issues contents list as listed in the mags Index page. The Retro Revival is for Vic 20 game "Catcha Snatcha".

Mate, first, ace work on tracking all RG contents. Hugely useful. I use it often so cheers Secondly, sorry on the mag's behalf for them changing Catcha Snatcha to Catcher Snatcher in the contents page... that's not what i wrote in the Retro Revival but then not everyone is au fait with Vic 20 parlance... or summat... in fact, I wonder if there's a feature to be written on poor spelling in videogame titles. Atic Atac? Defenda? Jetpac? And that's just a few Speccy ones. Congraturation if you suggest more ;]

Paul

[adippm82]

I could not care less how many articles on the same machine appear in the magazine, they always contain new information or viewpoints, it is superb that I can still learn something new about the Spectrum, despite owning four models for up to 29 years.

The piece on the development of the Spectrum 128 was particularly fine, as I knew nothing about that part of Sinclair's history, and I think there are a few people who obviously have no idea what a seismic event the launch of the Sinclair machines had on the UK computing scene, and the articles on it have been an excellent reminder even to veterans such as myself.
If they are not welcome by some, as has been suggested already, skip to the other 100 odd pages, there is always plenty of other retro goodness to digest.

I have read more of this months mag now, and have to say the piece on the BBC B was excellent, and it is always good to see Steve Benway in front of his vast computer collection.

But the highlight for me was the article on Beau Jolly, the background to these compilation expert's efforts to get their products into the shops was fascinating, and of massive interest to me as I have over 30 of them scattered around, usually got them as Christmas and birthday presents, so the excitement of unwrapping them and playing through them was high.

As I have collected more systems over the years it is always these compilations that I seek out first as a cheap and reliable way to build up a collection, excellent stuff.

[jdanddiet]

the highlight for me was the article on Beau Jolly, the background to these compilation expert's efforts to get their products into the shops was fascinating, and of massive interest to me as I have over 30 of them scattered around, usually got them as Christmas and birthday presents, so the excitement of unwrapping them and playing through them was high.

Thanks man! Wish I'd known you had a few of them, would have tapped you up for some piccies

[adippm82]

the highlight for me was the article on Beau Jolly, the background to these compilation expert's efforts to get their products into the shops was fascinating, and of massive interest to me as I have over 30 of them scattered around, usually got them as Christmas and birthday presents, so the excitement of unwrapping them and playing through them was high.

Thanks man! Wish I'd known you had a few of them, would have tapped you up for some piccies

That would have been cool, I have managed to end up with the supreme challenge set twice on the Spectrum, cassette and Disc, Amstrad on Disc and Commodore 64.

My particular favourite is Computer Classics on the Spectrum, given to me by one of my brothers, he was told off by our parents for only spending £7 on me, but I had Exolon, Into the Eagles Nest, Dynamite Dan, Aliens and Cauldron II, which kept me playing for ages, and that was the marvel of these compilations in Action!

[Evermore]

The reasons the same people appear in the various comments is because they are regularly contributing compared to many others, so they'll appear more often.

The reason why we're covering the spectrum again is because we're out 3 days off its actual birthday. If you think a magazine that celebrates retro games and machines shouldn't get excited about a massive anniversary like this then I really don't know what to say to you evermore. That would mean that the C64, Dragon 32, Ultimate, Mega Man, Street Fighter, Atari 2600, Atari, Pongm Final Fantasy and many other popular names and systems shouldn't have their important anniversaries covered this year. If we can't get excited about genuinely important events on the retro world I'd rather not be involved with the magazine.

I'm not saying it shouldn't be covered Darran, I just feel that the big splash at the back of the magazine about a system so extensively covered smacked of predictability. I think a more original article should have been headlined. Its not that big of a deal at the end of the day.

My point that it is covered so much is another topic entirely. It is the stance the magazine takes, and regardless of what I think it will unlikely change. And who am I to call for changes? Just one reader, but then again, we live in a democratic society so I will express my views every now and then. I would prefer a more broader look at the entire videos games market from yesteryear as opposed to the primary focus on 8-bit computing, but there are obviously enough people who are are happy the wy things are or the mag wouldn't be on sale.

[khisanth]

I love the spectrum/c64 book RG have done, will pick it up next visit to WHSmiths

[joefish]

Wow, were even getting Retro feedback now....I'm sure this discussion was first done, at around the issue 5 mark and seems to get repeated at least once a year.

Haven't you heard? An original print of Issue #1 of Retro Gamer is retro now!

I'm with Darran: We should celebrate!
But do them _all_. I like the obscure stuff a lot.

How about a celebration of the 29½ brithday of the Sord M5 instead?

[CraigGrannell]

I would prefer a more broader look at the entire videos games market from yesteryear as opposed to the primary focus on 8-bit computing

Platforms covered in main features in issue 101:

BBC Micro
Mega Drive
Arcade (1980s, 1990s)
MSX2/PlayStation/PSP/PS3
TRS-80/Spectrum
NES

Issue 100:

Spectrum
Game Boy
C64 x 2
Mega Drive
Odyssey
VCS
PC
BBC Micro
Arcade (1980s)

And these have been two of the more 8-bit-oriented issues over the past year…

[tachi]

I had a flick through 101 this morning trying to find the promised 'answer' to the list of characters off the cover if 100 but can't find it anywhere?
Am I missing summink lol
Besides that, looks to be another good issue and I'm a lover of Ocean games from my C64 days so look forward to a good read of that

[simes]

Great issue and loved the Ocean feature - definitely the highlight of the issue - but I have to echo the sentiments that others have made about the NES feature. It came across as an opportunity to preach almost fanboy-like Nintendo love while taking a swipe at the rest of the global games industry. I don't deny the contribution that the Famicom / NES has made to gaming, but it certainly wasn't the goliath and saviour the author would have us believe.

[Eric]

Nearly typed "Catcher Snatcher" into my 100+ issues contents list as listed in the mags Index page. The Retro Revival is for Vic 20 game "Catcha Snatcha".

Mate, first, ace work on tracking all RG contents. Hugely useful. I use it often so cheers Secondly, sorry on the mag's behalf for them changing Catcha Snatcha to Catcher Snatcher in the contents page... that's not what i wrote in the Retro Revival but then not everyone is au fait with Vic 20 parlance... or summat... in fact, I wonder if there's a feature to be written on poor spelling in videogame titles. Atic Atac? Defenda? Jetpac? And that's just a few Speccy ones. Congraturation if you suggest more ;]

Paul

Cheers Paul, I hope to keep the RG contents upto date. Definitely an article on retro game names to be had. Quick check of today's charts shows no thought or fun put in to naming anymore. Wizard Willy, Boulder Dash & Psycho Hooper, three great names. Spelling names just adds even more fun. Prehistorik, Skool Daze, Impossamole, Q*Bert, Hydrofool, Toobin, Wizball, Supertrux, Sabre Wulf & Dynamite Dux.

[NorthWay]

How about a celebration of the 29½ brithday of the Sord M5 instead?

I'm more partial to a celebration of the Lynx myself, but that works too. Lynx might be a tad overdue? Do the Microbee too? And of course the ADAM in a year or two.

Oh, and then there is the Norwegian Kontiki (or just Tiki) - how about that for obscure?

EDIT: I meant the Camputers Lynx of course!

[senatortombstone]

I live in the states, and just picked issue 100 (bagged with #1) up from Barnes and Noble (we get issues a month after they come out in the UK). It cost 14.99 USD. Normally, Retro Gamer costs 9.99 USD. I am assuming the extra five is due to the fact that there were two issues in one. However, I suppose it is possible that the cost is increasing. Does the latest issue, 101, cost as much as 99 did? I ask, because while it is worth it, 9.99 USD is a lot to spend on a magazine. I really hope the price of Retro Gamer has not increased.

[noobish hat]

No, the price is back to normal for issue 101. The price increase for 100 was just because it had issue 1 with it (although it was only £1 more here - go UK).

[samhain81]

No, the price is back to normal for issue 101. The price increase for 100 was just because it had issue 1 with it (although it was only £1 more here - go UK).

Issue 1 felt wierd when comparing the two together