Cover of the April 1990 issue of The Games Machine
The Games Machine was a relatively short-lived gaming magazine published in the U.K. It covered both console and computer games though it was only published from 1987 to 1990. In particular, it had a lot of coverage of the Amiga and Atari ST. The April 1990 issue includes:
Regulars
Boot-Up! - The latest news and preview: Mont Mole, Ninja Spirits, Wipe Out, Stormlord II, Dragon Strike, Frontline, World Cup Soccer '90, Enigma Variations, and much more.
Konnichi Wa To You - A look at some of the latest and upcoming software releases in Japan, including Ghouls 'n' Ghosts (Super Grafx), Genpeitomaden, Super Volleyball (PC Engine), Paranoia (PC Engine CD-ROM), Final Zone 2 (PC Engine CD-ROM), Sokoban World, Handy PC Engine (called the PC Engine GT upon release), and more.
Table of Contents from the April 1990 issue of The Games Machine
Game Special
The Epic Epic - A 3D space game that was originally to be called Goldrunner 3-D.
Oh Yes It Can! - Previews of some potentially impressive new games including Anarchy (Atari ST), Firestorm (Atari ST), and Witchcraft (Amiga).
Table of Contents from the April 1990 issue of The Games Machine (continued)
Features
Super Grafx - A look at NEC's follow-up to the TurboGrafx-16 / Turbo Duo. Sadly, it never made much impact, especially outside of Japan.
Digitizing - A review of Vidichrome, an upgrade package that expands the Rombo digitizing package for the Amiga to full color.
Behind the Scenes - A look at how artwork in created for The Games Machine using a Macintosh and Adobe Illustrator '88.
Shooting Stars - A guide to becoming a pop star with the help of a personal computer.
Interaction
Win A Jacket! - Win a leather jacket in this Monty Mole themed contest.
Playing Tips - Tips, tricks and cheats for Strider (Atari ST, C64), Operation Thunderbolt (C64, Amiga), Mega Man (Nintendo), It Came From The Desert (Amiga), Future Wars, Space Harrier (PC Engine), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Ghosts 'N' Goblins (Nintendo), and more.
Back cover of the April 1990 issue of The Games Machine
