NES-Bit, Magazine Announcement

[Lorfarius]

This week we have a great developers interview thanks to HeavyStylus from RGCD, with MorphCat Games. Homebrew developer of Super Bat Puncher:

http://www.nes-bit.com/?p=4772

[Lorfarius]

For awhile I've been mulling over something extra to help promote the site and with a few helpful contributions it was suggested that a booklet or mini magazine could work. We actually have a professional graphic designer on board who will be doing all the page layouts, design work etc. The plan is to offer this at retro events and pass it on in future to any donators to the site rather than sell it with a cash value stamped to the front. So for example anyone donating a couple of quid to the site or writing an article would get a copy.

With this in mind I'm trying my best to come up with as much decent and exclusive content as possible, the plan being that I won't reuse anything on the site. Of course I'm only 1 person and even I can't write everything plus keep the site going at the same time so I'm looking for some help. This is going to be available on the site for years to come and I plan to get a load printed in high quality (already contacted a firm), so it will get a lot of coverage.

There's a lengthy thread over on the sites forum:

Link

But I'm looking for more help with writers or simply suggestions. What would people like to see in such a mag for example?

We have a mockup of covers at the moment (the GB's round the side are just place holders so don't worry!) just to get an idea of what it could look like:

[TRM]

You have mail.

[Lorfarius]

Couple of page samples to show off what we have done so far things are really moving fast now. A lot of people have worked hard on this and it's really coming along nicely so I would rather the work speak for itself::





In case anyone is worried there's a good mix of PAL and US stuff, even mention of the GameBoy in a NES standoff. Tried to cover as much as possible for a first issue and think there's enough for all to enjoy!

[Lorfarius]

Its taken what feels like forever but after a huge effort by the team we finally launched the first issue of the magazine:

http://www.nes-bit.com/?page_id=5045

[pato]

Its taken what feels like forever but after a huge effort by the team we finally launched the first issue of the magazine:

http://www.nes-bit.com/?page_id=5045

Just downloaded the first issue. Can't wait to read it. Cheers!

[Lorfarius]

Hope you enjoy it The more support we get the more issues we can make. Issue 1 is testing the water so to speak.

[RPG_Fanatic]

Are you going to "print" the magazine or just keep it download only?

[Lorfarius]

There is a huge retro event coming up on the 5th November and I'm currently in the middle of sorting printed high gloss copies, hopefully a large enough amount to cover it. The printed version will be available after this on the site with a special extra + freebie exclusive to the printed mag.

[Simplynes]

Think I'll wait for a printed copy oh and yours wasn't the first dedicated UK NES website just so you know.

[Lorfarius]

Think I'll wait for a printed copy oh and yours wasn't the first dedicated UK NES website just so you know.

Can't just say that without a link!

[dystopian]

Hope you enjoy it The more support we get the more issues we can make. Issue 1 is testing the water so to speak.

Just picked up my copy via download. Also excited to take a look! Very interesting project.

[Lorfarius]

Just picked up my copy via download. Also excited to take a look! Very interesting project.

Hope you enjoy it

[dystopian]

Just finished reading it and loved it! Well worth the 3 dollars. It's easily a few hours of good classic gaming entertainment and I thought very well produced. Recommended!

[c0ldb33r]

What's the anticipated price of the print version?

Why can't people do cool stuff like this for tg16

[pato]

What's the anticipated price of the print version?

Why can't people do cool stuff like this for tg16

I thought these were well made.

http://www.pcengine.co.uk/gamer/index.htm

[T]

I'm looking forward to buying the hard copy

[Lorfarius]

The hard copies arrived yesterday and ready for Replay Expo

Very pleased to announce that we managed to get Philiip Oliver of CodeMasters and Blitz Games Studios to have a chat with us about his NES days:

http://www.nes-bit.com/?p=5924

[dystopian]

The hard copies arrived yesterday and ready for Replay Expo

Very pleased to announce that we managed to get Philiip Oliver of CodeMasters and Blitz Games Studios to have a chat with us about his NES days:

http://www.nes-bit.com/?p=5924

Would love to contribute to issue 2 when the time comes, keep me in mind! Got a great Shatterhand piece .

[Lorfarius]

Would love to contribute to issue 2 when the time comes, keep me in mind! Got a great Shatterhand piece .

I'd keep an eye out for an announcement soon I've got a big retro event next weekend to get through, then I can finally sit back and plan whats happening next.