Some research material for the next article. If you want to see a man absolutely on fire for art in video games you gotta watch this OG GDC vid of Chris Crawford. As relevant now as it was in 1992! youtu.be/VwZi58u1FjI?... #RetroGaming #ChrisCrawford #GDC #PixelsAndPrint

There I was, catchin some rays at the beach, when headquarters had another impossible mission for Sgt. Billy "Big Bang" Blitz! In Clash at Demonhead, explore twisted passages in search of a kidnapped professor and his Doomsday bomb. Nintendo Power #10, Jan/Feb 1990 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

In Space Quest III, there's never a moment's rest for galactic hero Roger T Wilco, space-age swashbuckler and all-around nice guy. There's always some kind of dangerous mess to clean up! PCGames #5, Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #SpaceQuest #PixelsAndPrint

Lynx takes the Big Apple and Japan by storm! Selling out its first 50,000 units for the Christmas season! It's also rumoured that Atari is working on a smaller unit that will be $100 cheaper! EGM #6, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #Atari #Lynx #PixelsAndPrint

So you want to be a hero? In our latest article we're travelling to the small village of Spielburg to explore Sierra's first adventure-RPG hybrid. The game formerly known as Hero's Quest! playzine.ca/2026/05/12/h... #RetroGaming #HerosQuest #QuestForGlory #PixelsAndPrint

An evil army of Otherworld gods and demons are sweeping the countryside. You are Kane, a warrior and SpellCaster from Summit Temple in one of the most awesome Sega 4-Mega adventure roleplaying games ever created! GamePro #6, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #Sega #PixelsAndPrint

Set in the legendary Dragon Lance game world, Dragons of Flame explodes with red-hot action! Can you stand the heat!! VG&CE #12, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #DragonLance #PixelsAndPrint

The time: now. The place: Berlin. The situation: grave. 3 segments of top-secret NATO defense plans were entrusted to 3 different couriers. Two are dead and you're after the third in Accolade's menu based adventure game Third Courier. Game Players #13, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

The latest goss from Qman: We get historical info on Atari's then plans to publish the Genesis and NES. Michael Katz jumps ship from Atari to Sega Lots of upcoming games but the best is a rumoured Bon Jovi game that we were saved from thankfully! EGM #6, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

Detroit has seen better days. A gang of ruthless hoods has overrun the city and crime is out of control! RoboCop, your job is simple - clean up the city! GamePro #6, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #RoboCop #PixelsAndPrint

The King of Oddesia needs your help! The sacred ORA stone, holding the power to life, light and happiness, is lost deep within the ancient dungeons of Dungeon Explorer for the TurboGrafx-16! GamePro #6, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

In the 90s, the streets were mean and crime washed over us in vaporwaves of Real Sound™ Running with the early Cyberpunk aesthetic, Access Software was ahead of its time even though it's now one of the lesser known adventure game studios VG&CE #12, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #TexMurphy #PixelsAndPrint

These are the continuing voyages of the starship Enterprise! This is your chance to take command of the ship-and embark on an adventure of strategy, action, and excitement unlike any you've experienced! PCGames #5, Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #StarTrek #PixelsAndPrint

Hey, TurboGrafx fans! You like that great 16-bit gameplay? Think those graphics look pretty neat? Well get set for even better gaming action, more elaborate video displays, and monster sounds to boot! The TurboGrafx-CD System and CD games are here! GamePro #6, Jan 1990 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

Cracking open the PC mags is reminding us that SSI was the absolute GOAT of CRPG gaming. We could never get enough of D&D on the PC. Computer Gaming World Issue 67, Jan 1990 #DungeonsAndDragons #PoolsOfRadiance #PixelsAndPrint

It's time to reformat your hard drive because PlayZine Issue #7 is out and we're adding PC gaming coverage to the site! But before we jump into the 90s, we need to recap the last decade in PC gaming to get us caught up on what we missed: playzine.ca/2026/04/23/p... #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

We're diving into the 90s and PlayZine is cracking open some new mags to see what the industry's most innovative decade has in store for PC gaming! Find out what's coming up in the latest PlayZine Preview! playzine.ca/2026/03/05/t... #RetroGaming #PCGaming #PixelsAndPrint

Happy Zelda-verssary! Digging our old PlayZine article up!

Experience the thrill of off-road racing on your NES and you don't even have to get dirty! Nintendo Power #9, Nov/Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #OffRoad #PixelsAndPrint

PlayZine has made it to the end of the 80s and we’re celebrating by looking back at our coverage of everything from the rise of Nintendo Power to the explosive birth of the 16-bit console wars. Relive it all over again: playzine.ca/2026/02/13/p... #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

Take direct control over your games with the new Power Glove and throw both hands into the action with U-Force from Broderbund. So many lies! Nintendo Power #9, Nov/Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

It's a news day! Big N plans to bring day trading to the NES with Fidelity Services! NEC runs their own video game extravaganza in LA with winners getting a chance to join the TurboTeam! Konami releases a study proving 44% of gamers are adults! GamePro #5, Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

Phantasy Star had charged on to the Master System, making it the go to console for RPG lovers. While NES owners were getting the basics from Dragon Warrior, EGM was showing us the future with Ultima IV coming soon for Sega's beleaguered console. EGM #4, Nov/Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

Once again, Kuros the warrior is called upon to restore peace to Sindarin. The evil wizard Malkil has been in hiding and this time Kuros will have to seek the legendary IronSword to foil the wizard's plans. Nintendo Power #9, Nov/Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #WizardsAndWarriors2 #PixelsAndPrint

Yipes! The evil emperor is forcing everyone on the planet Blobolonia to eat nothing but marshmallows and chocolate! Blobert has journied to Earth to find someone to help rid his home planet of this sweet-toothed fiend. Of course you'll help him! GamePro #5, Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

During a press conference in July, Nintendo displayed the final version of their long-awaited and much talked-about 16-Bit super system, the Super Famicom, and the next installment in the Mario series, Super Mario World. EGM #4, Nov 1989 #RetroGaming #SuperMarioWorld #PixelsAndPrint

A big, big selection of Game Boy games announced for release in the near future. Leading the Paks is the latest adventure of the greatest video game character ever, Mario! It's Super Mario Land! Nintendo Power #9, Nov/Dec 1989 #RetroGaming #SuoerMarioLand #PixelsAndPrint

Get ready to enter over 100 dungeons of terror! Your quest: to find and return the sacred orb from the dark depths of the Gauntlet! Wizard needs food! Badly! GamePro #4, Nov 1989 #RetroGaming #Gauntlet #PixelsAndPrint

Don your loincloth and grab your battle axe because it's time to channel your inner Conan and chop your way through hordes of cultists in The Legendary Axe. Crush your enemies and see them driven before you in our latest: playzine.ca/2026/01/29/t... #RetroGaming #TheLegendaryAxe #PixelsAndPrint

Industry heavyweights predicting the Game Boy will be the "Walkman of the 90s" in this feature from EGM #4. This look behind the screens also details early third-party support from companies like Konami, Capcom, and Data East. #RetroGaming #GameBoy #PixelsAndPrint

Return to Fantasy Land and unleash your superhuman abilities in Space Harrier II. Fly, fight, run and dodge your way through 13 different deadly levels to defeat Dark Harrier and his evil armies! #RetroGaming #SpaceHarrierII #PixelsAndPrint

Quartermann tipping us off to the latest Dec 1989 news with Tengen losing the battle for Tetris rights after Nintendo struck a deal with ELORG in Russia. And getting us hype for Batman and Ninja Gaiden 2. Lynx flexing its arcade muscle with Gauntlet 3 and Rampage. #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

The 1990 Nintendo World Championships was the ultimate test of 8-bit glory. While the US tour owns the spotlight, the entire event was first tested across its northern neighbour, Canada. Test your might in our latest article: playzine.ca/2026/01/21/t... #RetroGaming #Championships #PixelsAndPrint

Me and @gentlmanjb.bsky.social start a beach-based #xmen podcast instead of talking about GamePro issue #22 in the latest MAG EP edition of zee ISoH pod. #NES #Genesis #SMS Listen @ kite.link/gp22

Like a bolt from the blue, Ghouls 'n Ghosts slammed into the local video game aisle for Xmas 1989 and completely obliterated the competition. Designed for the sadomasochist in all of us. Your princess is in another castle: playzine.ca/2026/01/09/g... #RetroGaming #GhoulsNGhosts #PixelsAndPrint

Great episode on one of the greatest games of all time! #LegendOfZelda

In Dec 1989, The Wizard turned movie theaters into pure Nintendo hysteria when we got our first glimpse of Super Mario Bros. 3. But Nintendo was running scared with no big xmas release. We're going on a road trip: playzine.ca/2026/01/01/t... #RetroGaming #TheWizard #SuperMarioBros3 #PixelsAndPrint

Willow on the NES defied the typical movie tie-in curse by delivering a licensed game that expanded the film’s lore with its cinematic story and deep gameplay. Fulfill the prophecy in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/12/18/w... #RetroGaming #Willow #PixelsAndPrint

Hollywood finally finds gaming as The Wizard made for an unforgettable end to the 80s and the NES release of Willow showed us how great licensed games could be! Grab your popcorn as we dim the lights for the latest issue of PlayZine: playzine.ca/2025/12/11/p... #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

Relive the Christmas of '89 when movie tie-in games finally got good and we all knew we'd be the next Nintendo World Champion after The Wizard brought us to Video Armageddon! Check it all out in our preview of PlayZine Issue 6: playzine.ca/2025/11/30/t... #RetroGaming #TheWizard #PixelsAndPrint

When you can't make a good game for the life of your company, just hire Fabio! Acclaim realized early on that you didn't need great devs if you had a great marketing budget. Join the dark side of the industry in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/11/22/a... #RetroGaming #IronSword #PixelsAndPrint

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap wasn't just another sequel to a Master System classic, it was one of the first true Metroidvania's to land on any system in the 80s. Come relive the curse in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/11/16/w... #RetroGaming #WonderBoy #PixelsAndPrint

The Atari Lynx was a technical marvel, promising a full-color arcade experience in your pocket way back in 1989. Pack your bag with 100 AA batteries we're going on a road trip: playzine.ca/2025/11/11/t... #RetroGaming #AtariLynx #PixelsAndPrint

Remember when most licensed games were terrible? Capcom's 1989 NES classic DuckTales shattered that curse by pairing their Mega Man A-team with Disney to create an all-time classic. Pogo-jump over to our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/11/07/d... #RetroGaming #DuckTales #PixelsAndPrint

Nintendo Power showcasing Captain N: The Game Master in the latest issue. Back in PlayZine Issue 2 we saw how Captain Nintendo made the jump from the pages of Nintendo Power on to our TV screens. #RetroGaming #CaptainN #PixelsAndPrint

Quarterman giving us the dirt from the latest CES where Mario, explained to the audience that 16-bit was not the wave of the future and the NES was powerful enough. Really showcasing Nintendo's SNES strategy of not cannibalizing their NES sales too early giving Genesis all it needed to get going!

Running over your kids NES when they wouldn't shut the damn thing off was a classic 80s parenting move. Good on Carolee here for feeling the guilt and fessing up to Nintendo Power after MacGyver'ing her poor kids NES back to working order. 👍 #RetroGaming #80sParents #NintendoPower #PixelsAndPrint

Invasion of the Nintendoids! I'd die to have any of this gear nowadays 😎

The Game Boy wasn't the most powerful tech, but its smart design, legendary battery life and Tetris as pack-in made it a cultural atom bomb. Get gaming on the go in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/11/02/t... #RetroGaming #GameBoy #PixelsAndPrint

Phantasy Star shattered the 8-bit JRPG mold with its groundbreaking first-person 3D dungeons, a strong female lead and an expansive 3-planet solar system. Jump in as we explore this galaxy far, far away in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/10/28/p... #RetroGaming #PhantasyStar #PixelsAndPrint