It's been awhile since I got the last issue with Donkey Kong on the cover (I think)
Has anyone in the States gotten the newest issue in the mail?
It's been awhile since I got the last issue with Donkey Kong on the cover (I think)
Has anyone in the States gotten the newest issue in the mail?
Thanks for indulging my gaming habit when I was young, Dad. You were the best. I miss you. ~David Barnes 1926-2007~
Issue 44 has Doom on the cover, and based on the Retro Gamer Magazine site, I'd expect issues to show up in the US within the next week or so. We're in the middle of holiday season, so the USPS may be a bit slower with periodicals.
Strange.
I got the Doom issue a couple weeks ago. I usually get mine via mail near the end of the month.
This is off topic, but directed at those who have a subscription to Retro Gamer, and live in the US. I want to get a subscription myself, and I don’t know quite how to go about it. I found it on Amazon, but the subscription price is around $189 for 13 issues. Does anyone know of a cheaper route than this? I can buy them individually at my local Barnes & Noble for around $12 a issue. Which actually saves me money.
If you go to the Retro Gamer website, you can get a subscription for £80 for 13 issues. That's US$162 going by today's exchange rate. The difference between the Worldwide and UK subscription rates works out at about £2.65 per issue, which is pretty reasonable for shipping.
I saw the new issue at Barnes and Nobel today.
The Making of NiGHTS: Into Dreams
We go behind the scenes and discover the fascinating creation of one of the Sega Saturn's greatest games.
The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark
It's arguably one of gaming's earliest film licences, but what made this Atari 2600 hit so special?
Arcade Inspection - Taito F-Board Series
Mike bevan takes an in-depth look at the boards that powered some of Taito's greatest arcade games.
The Big Feature - Pinball Spinoffs
In a break from his definitives, Stuart Campbell uncovers the arcade classics that were converted into pinball tables.
Christmas Special
With Christmas just around the corner there's never been a better time to see how the holiday season has affected the world of videogames.
The Making of Treasure Island Dizzy
With Dizzy proving to be a slow-burning hit, the Oliver twins soon found themselves working on a sequel. The twins reveal the difficulties on making the anticipated follow-up.
Retroinspection - Sinclair ZX81
It may have shipped with a paltry 1K, but there was still plenty to shout about if you owned Sir Clive's machine.
The Making of the Strike Franchise
Part blaster, part strategy title, EA's Strike games had something for everyone.
The Big Interview - Rings of Saturn
Single format mags weren’t always bad. So join us as we meet the crew of the official Sega Saturn Magazine.
And much more including.
Skate or Die
Battle Garegga
Dark Castle
Zoo Keeper
Buggy Boy
Road Rash
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Pulled from NG.com posted by "strider."
That's sweet that Retro Gamer has taken the time talking to the SSM boys! I had the honor to interview former SSM editor Rich Leadbetter and writer Gary Cutlack 3 years ago now. My interview with them can be read over at my website:
http://www.rvgfanatic.com/7443/367301.html
BTW, that's a f'n sweet-ass cover.
I also would rather subscribe to Retrogamer, but it ends up cheaper to just buy each issue from Barnes & Noble. Luckily, one was just built right down the road from where I work
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oooh... Is that Nights cover issue 45? loverly....
...Hey Steven, I don't suppose you'd have the inside dope on what's featured in the Collector's Corner in that issue?
It's all about the handhelds in CC in #45...
has anyone in the US. recieved this issue yet?
Still waiting on mine as well.
We just got Issue 44 (DOOM cover) on the newsstands up here. I usually see the "newest" issue in the first week of the month.
It'd help if you guys told us your locations, maybe it's regional or something.
I havent seen a newsstand/bookstore Retro Gamer mag in weeks here in Mpls/St Paul, I check Barnes & Noble & Borders. It's scaring me.
I asked for a subs. for Xmas, & asked Wifey to track down a current issue if she could...just so something's there when I open the gift.
"The big things that...nerds like to argue about might not actually matter that much."
Just to let you know issue #46 turned up here today, but won't be on general sale in the UK until start of January. Which means the US should get it some time in February. Looking good... my Vic-20 piece and a lot of pages with interviews with 2600 programmers...
Uhhh...we KNOW you get them in the UK...
EDIT: Just got back from a quick shopping run, my wife still had to find an issue. She ran in Borders & Barnes/Noble, B&N said they havent carried it for several months, it's a low seller (???) & expensive to carry. So I guess that's that.
(fingers crossed for a subs.)
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"The big things that...nerds like to argue about might not actually matter that much."
Mine finally showed up in the mail yesterday. Probably due to the Xmas season.
i recieved issue 45 last night. I never did get issue 44. I am waiting to
hear back from them.
A local bookstore quit carrying it.
About 2 months ago, they received 2 issues each month, and sold quickly, but no more would be ordered.
Now it will not be ordered anymore.
Man is a gaming animal. He must always be trying to get the better in something or other.