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Retro Gamer Magazine - Issue 281

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In this issue

Music Memories: Monty On The Run Rob Hubbard’s sonic masterpiece is arguably one of the greatest C64 SID tunes of all time. Here the music maestro explains how it came to be

Covermount Corner: Crash #89
James Konik once again dives into the past and uncovers a couple of cover tapes that had a great selection of games and demos on them

Magazine Craft: Rich Pelley
Freelancer extraordinaire Rich Pelley looks back at his time on Your Sinclair, Amiga Power, Arcade and transitioning over to interviewing celebrities

Secret Service: Desert Strike: Return To The Gulf
After losing his rag trying to get the Amiga version of Worms to load, Darran said “sod it” and hunted down cheats for EA’s cerebral shooter instead

Retro Gamer Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Puzzle_Gaming

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

The world’s best guide to classic gaming, Retro Gamer is the only magazine in the UK that’s fully dedicated to the halcyon days of classic gaming. If you’ve ever fondly blasted away at the Bydo Empire in R-Type, swung Bowser by the tail in Super Mario 64, or navigated all 20 levels of Matthew Smith’s Manic Miner, then this is the magazine for you. Created by a dedicated team of experts, Retro Gamer’s mission is to deliver constantly engaging and passionately written articles that cover a wide range of subjects. We offer our readership in-depth looks at classic games and franchises, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the software houses from yesteryear, and one-on-one exclusive interviews with industry veterans such as Archer Maclean and Hideo Kojima. Stylish, entertaining and beautifully presented, Retro Gamer is the ultimate guide to videogaming’s rich and diverse history.