Computer and Video Games Issue 173

Overview

• Full Name: Computer and Video Games Issue 173
• Issue 173
• Date April 1996
• Region: UK
• Barcode: 9770261 369079 04
• Cover Disc No
• Notes:

News

• Konami Backs M2 (Page 16) - Small article giving stating how Konami will use the M2 Tech for their arcade boards, and software will cost between £30-£70. Interestingly Matsushita predicted a 25n Yen Profit on software for 1997.

Adverts

Retail

• Computer Exchange (CEX) - Full page retail ad, with a 3DO section, has "NHL 96" for sale at £39.99 (Page 15)
• Special Reserve - Massive retail list with basically all platforms, 3DO section has about 20 games, and a Goldstar + FIFA and control pad for £194.99 or a FZ-10 and 4 games for £215.99 (Page 17)
• Gameplay - Full page retail advert with a mix of all consoles, only about 10 3DO games appear.

Other 3DO mentions

• Page 44-45 - Gex Playstation review - Mention of 3DO version available
• Page 60-61 - Road Rash Playstation review - Mention of 3DO version available
• Page 76-77 - Ultimate Mortal Kombat Playstation preview - Mention of 3DO version planned

Credits

• Editor - Paul Davies
• Deputy Editor - Tom Guise
• Staff Writer - Ed Lomas
• Art Editor - Tom Cox
• Designer - Jaime Smith
• Editorial Assistant - Phil Dawson

Media

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  Konami backs M2 News

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  Computer Exchange (CEX) Advert

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  Special Reserve Advert

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  Gameplay Advert