Magazine Dump #1
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Lately, I've been diving back into old gaming and PC magazines. They were a big part of childhood, especially before the internet was everywhere. These mags were the only way to find out about new game releases and news.
I used to buy a ton of NMS (Nintendo Magazine System) and HYPER. Later on, when I got into PC gaming, I started picking up PC PowerPlay and sometimes Atomic mags.
Thanks to some amazing people, most of these magazines are now archived and can be revisited. I thought it would be fun to start a series of blog posts where I share interesting or amusing scans I come across, along with some memories from back in the day.
GameCube Australia launch issue with some information on GameCube SCART cables.
These mobile operator logos and ringtones ads was the staple of the ad section in every magazine
Some NMS scans introducing Super Smash Bros and Mario Party on the N64. I remember trying to send an entry into the win that Poke Prize and the Back to School comp
First 'glimpse' of the Gameboy Advance - Who remember 'The Phantom'? Me neither.
PlayStation accessories including E-Mail for Playstation.