Just to let you all know, that there is a relatively new retro gaming magazine (and collectors price guide) called Video Game Trader.
Currently on issue #6 (June ediiton), it and the previous editions can be read (but not printed) for free at:
http://www.videogametrader.com/index.htm
This month covers storys and articles on the Nintendo Virutal boy, Sega's virtul reaility, Vectrex articles, ROM Graphic hacking and much more.
regards
VectrexMad!
www.vectrex.co.uk
Video Game Trader
Stu, I understand where you are coming from, and inevitably there are going to be articles for specific macines, that not everyone is going to be interested in. But take a look at the current issue (#6) for example - there are not just articles/reviews of specific games/hardware, but also more general stories e.g. The Virtual Boy flop, and Sega's Virtual reality disaster.
This magazine is written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. All are welcome to contribute articles.
Although I am completely mad about Vectrex consoles (I am the author of two of the reviews in that issue), I do read many of the other articles and find them of interest.
regards
VectrexMad!
p.s. Also you can read this magazine without spending any money!
Retro Gamer Magazine?
-- Stu --
Probably this: http://www.retrogamer.net/
I have some copies of the original run when it still came with discs. Good magazine. I occasionally go on their forums. The UK has a good classic gaming market. Despite attempts even by me, it's very difficult to get much regarding classic gaming (particularly in magazines) going here in the US...
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I'm always intrigued but
I'm always intrigued but disconnected from these magazines, obviously I love retro but never owning a NES or a console in general, usually feel detached from most of the contents of these things. Sure, I find things to read and enjoy them, but a lot of it is 'meh' for me. There is/was a really coold retro mag that came out of the UK, very thick. Forget what it was now.. loved reading it in super big borders in london...
-- Stu --
Preview of Issue 7 of VGT
And here is the preview for Issue 7 of VGT which is out in July:
Issue #7 Preview
Nuclear Green - The TRS-80 Color Computer
COLECO - A Company with a Vision
A History of Network Gaming
Legend of the Pink Panther
Highlights from Too Many Games
Highlights from NWCGEs Jet City Retro
Atari XE: A Closer Look
Classic 80's Home Video Games - Reviewed
Whatever Happened to that Jaguar thing?
Classic Ad Wars
Plus... vc-reviews, NES Archives, Classic Game Reviews, Game Battle... & much, much more!!
Also... the Video Game Trader Price Guide. NOW INCLUDES MORE SYSTEMS THAN EVER BEFORE!
Previous versions are downloadable from here: http://www.videogametrader.com/vgtrader/index.htm