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- From: ross@kaos.b11.ingr.com (Ross Erickson)
- Subject: GAME BYTES: New articles wanted!
- Message-ID: <1993Jan6.014940.21106@b11.b11.ingr.com>
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- Organization: Intergraph Corporation
- Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 01:49:40 GMT
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- Just a quick note to all who would like to participate in Game Bytes
- but really aren't the reviewing type or don't have anything to review:
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- We would still very much like to expand our coverage to include
- articles that go beyond just reviews. Obviously we're trying to do
- this with Interviews . We would like to see other articles
- submitted to be published like, hints, tips, walkthrus,
- gaming observations, essays (related to gaming), OS/2 notes
- (again), hardware notes, compatibility tricks, etc., etc., ad nauseum.
- The mind boggles. There are lots of ways to contribute and make Game
- Bytes even much better. I would like to make Computer Gaming World,
- Strategy Plus, really take notice of what this grassroots effort has
- been able to do. With your help, we can really shake them up.
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- Keep your letters coming in too. We don't hear from enough of you.
- We want to hear what you like about the magazine, what you don't like,
- specific gaming questions, questions for the software companies, and
- the like.
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- There's another type of article we would like to start publishing.
- There are a LOT of really good strategy games out there, many of which
- we have already reviewed. What we HAVEN'T published yet are strategic
- tips on how to play different ways and win. For example, what are
- some strategic successes of Civilization, The Lost Admiral, The
- Perfect General, etc? What are the best strategies for competing in
- Global Conquest with two players? Also, we would like to post notes
- about modem connections, tips on how to make a painless connect, etc.
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- Another column we would like to start, if there is enough interest, is
- a section where gamers who want an online opponent in their area can
- post their name, phone number, address, game type, etc.. Many in the
- country/world enjoy the human competition, yet can't find an opponent.
- We would be glad to be a "pinboard" for those players looking for
- other players. Let me know what you think about this.
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- Another type of article we would like to start is an "Oldies, but
- Goldies" section. Many gamers still enjoy the hobby a great deal by
- still playing the older games, harder to find sometimes, and we would
- all benefit if we knew more about them. It's a good way for you to
- participate in the magazine too, if you don't have a lot of cash and
- can't buy every 50 dollar game that catches your fancy. A section for
- the older, but quality games, would be useful, I think.
-
- Finally, we are also wanting to publish a small cross-section of the
- video cartridge games that really shouldn't be missed. Many computer
- gamers also have a console (or two!) and enjoy both platforms. There
- are some amazing titles out there for the SNES and the Genesis and
- they deserve a look now and then too. Street Fighter 2, Castlevania
- 4, NHLPA Hockey, and Tazmania are a few of those that fit well into
- Game Bytes. Let's hear about them.
-
- Well, I've rambled on enough for now. Let me know what you think
- about these ideas. I'll repost this article now and then for those
- who miss it if it scrolls off too fast.
-
- Once again, thanks to all who make Game Bytes the best gaming tool
- there is!
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