It’s time to buy a physical computer magazine again with the arrival of Pixel Addict issue 20.
This time, the classic computing mag looks at social and political themes in old video games, with a bunch of guest contributions. Games such as Monty Mole, Skidz, SimCity and EcoQuest are included, alongside interactive fiction adventures Corruption, Nuclear War, Floor 13.
Why did games take on social and political undercurrents and become grittier? Pixel Addict – helped by Shaun Southern and Andrew Morris (Magnetic Fields), Terry Lloyd (Gremlin Graphics), Roberta Williams (Sierra), David J Eastman (Virgin Interactive) and Jon Hare (Sensible Software) – tell us!
Here’s the cover art:
Also in Pixel Addict 20 you will find:
- Classic computer hardware: Philips Videopac G7000, Victor 2HR and Amstrad PC1640.
- The story of Hudson Soft and the TurboGrafx-16.
- THE400 Mini – Atari and Retro Games Ltd’s new mini console reviewed
- Classic gaming with Sega Rally 2, SimTower: The Vertical Empire
- Doctor Who video games retrospective (check out Kasterborous Magazine for more Doctor Who games)
- The best multiplayer games to enjoy in the company of friends in the same room.
- The Most Relaxing Video Games book reviewed.
- Everyone remembers the Double Dragon games franchise , but do you remember the movie?
- Interview with new indie game Bullion’s creator, Ben Pritchard of Leda Entertainment.
- Four PCs And A Funeral: How a personal loss led to a computing challenge!
- All the usual news, vintage toy collectables and Homebrew Heroes games section, and more.
Issue 20 of Pixel Addict is shipping now, so grab your copy at: www.addict.media!
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
