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Electronic Gaming Monthly was perhaps the most popular video games magazine there ever was and it was my personal second favorite behind VG&CE. The September 1996 issue, from shortly before the release of the Nintendo 64, includes:
Departments
- Insert Coin - Our editor reminisces about the past and ponders the future.
- Press Start - The news that's making headlines in the world of video games.
- Review Crew - A no-holds barred critique of gaming's latest releases.
- Gaming Gossip - THE inside source on the gaming industry from the Q-Mann.
- Tricks of the Trade - Want a power up? Check out the hottest cheats here.
- Special Features - An in-depth look at the newest of the new.
- Next Wave - Get a sneak peek at upcoming titles for all systems.
- Next Wave Protos - Exclusive first-looks at games on the horizon.
Features
- Say Hello To The Nintendo 64 And Its Awesome Games! - With the Nintendo 64's release just around the corner, gamers will finally be able to answer the question: Was the system worth the wait? With EGM's in-depth coverage and detailed pictures on the system as well as Mario, PilotWings and other N64 games in this issue, rest assured that the answer will be YES!
- It's A Long Day's Journey Into Nights - Go behind the scenes to take a look at one of Sega's biggest games coming out this year: NiGHTS. Play as a child, traveling in a land of dreams trying to stop an evil wizard from porting over to your reality. With awesome graphics and high replay value, this game will give Sony and Nintendo a run for their money!
Next Wave
- Saturn - Street Fighter Alpha 2 serves up some serious fighting action!
- PlayStation - Save the Muu Muus from the evil clutches of an unusual baddie in Jumping Flahs! 2.
- Super NES - Race as one of your favorite rubber-suit wearing Power Rangers in a fight to the finish line.