There is more to retro gaming than just playing old games. Magazines like Amiga Addict also play their part.
Experiencing old games, and loading them up on physical media is just part of the nostalgia that retro games inspire. Another part of it is reliving the build up and fun. These days, we have online communities to discuss games with friends (rather than the school yard, bus, or commute). Thanks to the efforts of podcasters and websites like this, we have somewhere to get the latest news and reviews.
But what if you want something more tangible? What if… you wanted to head to the local newspaper shop and buy a gaming magazine like you did in the old days? Sure, you can still buy PC Gamer… but you can also buy Amiga Addict.
Launched back in 2021, Amiga Addict is now on issue 36, and its next issue takes a retail-heavy approach. The cover feature looks at Silica, one of the biggest Amiga retailers. Their ads appeared in pretty much every Amiga magazine going at one point, and they played a big part in the Amiga’s last days as a retail microcomputer.
Amiga Addict’s other features
Also in Amiga Addict 36, you’ll find:
- Free software coverdisk! We give away our very own internal top secret Amiga Addict database, along with the powerful software it’s created in.
- Classic gaming with Pang! and Monty Python’s Flying Circus – plus the promising but unreleased MegaRace for CD32.
- Interview with top journalist from Amiga Format and The One Amiga, Andy Nuttall.
- Latest game reviews including Yoomp!, Ami Robbo 2 and Tiny Pixel Adventure.
- Demoscene: The Amiga Renaissance book review.
- PowerPC Amiga special, including Phase 5’s A\Box prototype and a roundup of MorphOS software.
- A look at modern online Amiga game tournaments with GameNight.
- Ever wanted to discard your beige, discoloured Amiga case and buy a new one? We interview Marcel Franquinet from A1200.NET and review their Amiga 500 replacement case.
- Our regulars including Classic Coverdisk Of The Month, former-Sensible Software’s Stoo Cambridge, AMOS coding tutorial, Amiga news and User Groups.
- Plus lots lots more..!
You can pre-order Amiga Addict 36 now, with shipping set to commence from 27th February. You should also be able to find it in your local WHSmith. Learn more (and subscribe) at www.amiga-addict.com.
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Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.
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