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For the next phase of PlayZine I've been feeling inspired by @darrenhupke.bsky.social and @forgottenworlds.bsky.social

Here's a preview of what's to come!

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June 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Grab the mags for PlayZine Issue #5, October 1989! #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

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October 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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The 16-bit console wars start sizzling! EGM giving us the goods on the Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, SNES and Gameboy! #RereoGaming #Genesis #TurboGrafx #SNES #GameBoy #EGM #Issue1 #PixelsAndPrint
July 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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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

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February 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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EGM covers the TurboGrafx-16 just prior to its release at the end of August 1989. While the console didn't have the name recognition of Sega's arcade hits, the magazine was pretty hype for the launch lineup and the incoming CD-ROM tech!

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September 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Welcome to PlayZine.ca, the home of pixels and print! A retro mag playthrough covering the culture that shaped a gaming generation. Let the games begin! playzine.ca/2024/11/20/w...
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December 19, 2024 at 1:02 AM
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Grab the mags for PlayZine Issue #4, August 1989! #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

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September 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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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

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May 11, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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In Wizardry V, natural disasters have ravaged Llylgamyn and the High Sages have uncovered a truth far worse than any earthquake or flood. Gather your party and dive headlong into the Heart of the Maelstrom to save the world!

VG&CE #12, Jan 1990

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June 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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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

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May 7, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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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

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May 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Nuclear war has devastated the planet, bringing on hundreds of years of darkness and chaos. As the King's devoted Falconer, Orin, you must reclaim the radioactive jewels from the 8 evil Dukes.

GamePro #6, Jan 1990

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June 1, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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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!

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GDC Founder Chris Crawford's Dragon Speech
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May 21, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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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

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April 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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The summer of 1989 was the last peaceful period before the 16-bit console war changed everything. Choose your side in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/09/11/p... #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint #Genesis #TurboGrafx-16
PlayZine Issue 4: All Quiet on the Western Front, August 1989
The Beginning of the End for Nintendo’s Empire It’s the summer of 1989. Tim Burton’s Batman ruled the box office, Saved by the Bell had just premiered on our televisions and McDonalds w…
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September 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Phantasy Star was Sega's answer to Dragon Quest with a planetary adventure for the ages! But before we dip in, we're taking a trip to the UK to grab our guides from S: The Sega Magazine.

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October 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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In Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Billy & Jimmy Lee unite to avenge Marian, who was gunned down by NYC's Black Shadow Warriors. The brothers cast aside their past rivalry to hunt down the mysterious gang leader!

Nintendo Power #10, Jan/Feb 1990

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June 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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The 16-bit console war was about to begin and EGM's Steve Harris was the ultimate hype man. This incredible preview breaks down the coming war between three gaming super powers - NEC, Sega and Nintendo!

#RetroGaming #Genesis #TurboGrafx16 #Gameboy #EGM #PixelsAndPrint
September 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Before the Genesis took on the SNES, Sega’s Master System challenged Nintendo’s NES with bold innovation and Sega Challenge—a newsletter that built community, loyalty, and the foundation for Sega’s 16-bit revolution. Join team Sega: playzine.ca/2025/01/02/t...
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The Sega Challenge Newsletter: Sega’s Voice in the 8-Bit War
Sega Enters the Ring In the mid-1980s, the video game industry had emerged from its catastrophic crash, with the NES leading the revival. Dominating playground conversations and retail shelves, the…
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January 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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When Worf, son of Mogh, isn't busy being Enterprise D's Chief Tactical Officer, he's playing his favorite NES game Duck Hunt! In his off time he also likes to play Rock n' Roll! With a Band!

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October 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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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

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May 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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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

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February 8, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Nintendo's story began in 1889 making traditional Hanafuda playing cards. So of course Nintendo had to flex in their 1989 Issue of Nintendo Power, taking us on their wild 100-year journey from card makers to video game superstars.

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October 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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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

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April 28, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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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

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February 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM