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'EyeToy - "I'm not a diva, but I play one on TV"'

[PS2] [USA] [MAGAZINE, MULTI-PAGE] [2004]

"Plugging a webcam into your PS2 didn't sound so hot when we first heard about the EyeToy. In fact, the term "fey" sprang to mind. But we're ready to backpedal a bit and admit that Sony came up with some cool ideas for what you can do with a tiny digital camera attached to your PS2. Set to ship in the Fall to the tune of 40 bones, the EyeToy comes with a disc of 12 minigames-basically, a collection of dopey, but strangely addictive, action titles. Think of them as a set of party games that can sub in when you need a break from Dance Dance Revolution 2: Electric Boogaloo. Set the camera atop your television and frame yourself in the picture. Then, using the onscreen interface, "touch" menus and select a game. Next, prepare to flail your limbs. Some of the more interesting titles include Wishi Washi, which has you cleaning the TV screen by waving your hands around; Kung Foo, which lets you knock away oncoming ninjas and Beat Freak, an arms-only dancing game." ~Darren Gladstone & Ravi Hiranand, GMR Magazine (August 2003, #07)

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Source: Play, January 2004 (#25) || RetroMags; MigJmz

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'Primal'

[PS2] [USA] [MAGAZINE, MULTI-PAGE] [2003]

"While playing Primal, a disturbing thought crossed my mind about the game's star, Jen Tate: "I really dig her. She's smart, funny, hot...my kind of girl. I'd ask her out if.... Oh, wait. She's a game character." This tells me one of two things: 1) Primal did such an incredible job of roping me into its stylish world with its great story, excellent graphics, and superb all-around presentation that sometimes, I actually felt I was there. Or, 2) I'm pathetic. I prefer to think it's the former. I can't think of a more enjoyable puzzle-based adventure since Ico. Though not with-out its faults, Primal does so much right, you never really want to put it down." ~Chris Baker, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (May 2003, #68)

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Source: Official U.S. Playstation Magazine Issue, April 2003 (#67) || RetroMags; bogusfrank

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'Worms - "Letter"'

[MULTI] [GERMANY] [MAGAZINE, MULTI-PAGE] [1996]

"Dear teacher, Thank you for repeatedly mentioning my name in the class register. I was extremely happy about that. And the wicked lovely letter in the cool blue envelope was very delightful for me and especially my folks parents. I am looking forward to learning everything again next year, together with the kids that I used to beat up. I thank you for your friendliness and will visit in a moment to THANK YOU PERSONALLY … … with my favourite toy!" ~Translation by Enchanters_Eye, via r/translator

Source: PC Joker, January 1996 || Internet Archive; Haagen_1

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‘SiN - ‘Eon & Peon’’

[PC] [USA] [MAGAZINE, MULTI-PAGE] [1998]

Obtained through informant "Sledman Z":

CONFIDENTIAL MEMO

To: Director of Research – Special Projects

Experimentation continues with the E&P project, codenamed Titan. The two subjects seem to be recovering fine from the latest batch of serums that we’ve used. Some strange side effects have been recorded in about 30% of the other test cases. That’s 5% above the projected analysis quotient. We still need to refine some of the formulas for maximum transformation.

Current case study part 1: Subject P is slowly losing cognitive thought patterns and speech has become slurred. Body weight has more than doubled and epidermal density is beyond our expectations. Eye sight has also diminished but his strength ratio is off the charts.

Case study part 2: Subject E seems to be the complete opposite. Losing over 60% of his normal body weight, the cranial lobe and synaptic neural activity have tripled. Subject E seems to have developed a rapport with Subject P and we’ve begun to train them together just like the older symbiotic programs that were scrapped a few years ago.

Progress looks good for these two subjects. Their rapport is beginning to show great promise and their training is bearing new and exciting prospects for the program. See the enclosed video for more.

Previous failures before now are being tested in another facility to see whatever benefits can be gained from these serums. Results of those studies should be back to us by the end of the month. ~JRLFS - Senior Projects Manager (via official site)

Source: Computer Gaming World, February 1998 (#163) || CGW Museum

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‘The Ren & Stimpy Show: Stimpy's Invention’

[GEN] [USA] [MAGAZINE, MULTI-PAGE] [1994]

Stimpy has invented a wondrous, diabolic machine... The Mutate-O-Matic! Unfortunately it explodes, and having pieces of a Mutate-O-Matic lying about is not a good thing. So Ren and Stimpy embark on an adventure that spans Mr. Horses refrigerator, to the pound, and even... The Great Outdoors! References from the cartoon are frequent coupled with lots of side scrolling action.

Players can alternate from controlling Ren to Stimpy and visa versa. There ability vary greatly, even though they tend to use each other for their moves (i.e. Stimpy uses Ren as boomerang and Ren uses Stimpy as a bowling ball).

Another player can also jump in at anytime and play as either Ren or Stimpy. ~MobyGames

Source: Electronic Gaming Monthly, January 1994 (#54) || RetroMags;  Kombatologist

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‘Half-Life - ‘Black Ops’‘

[PC] [USA] [MAGAZINE, MULTI-PAGE] [1997]

“The Black Ops first appear in Sector E in Half-Life during the chapter Apprehension, and later make one more appearance in Sector F, during the chapter ‘Lambda Core’. Only Female Black Ops are seen by Gordon Freeman in the game.

Female Black Ops are strikingly nimble and agile, able to sprint faster than any other enemy and can jump to extreme heights. They wear a black jumpsuit and use night vision goggles that include a headset with a microphone, although none are ever heard speaking. They are armed with a suppressed Glock 17 and grenades.

(...)The highly exaggerated bounce of the female Black Ops breasts while walking was removed in Opposing Force and in the PlayStation 2 console port of the original game.” ~Half-Life Wiki

Source: Computer Gaming World, December 1997 (#161) || CGW Museum

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‘NBA Street Vol. 2′

[GCN / PS2 / XBOX] [USA] [MAGAZINE, MULTI-PAGE] [2003]

GMR, May 2003 (#04)

Scanned by marktrade, via The Internet Archive

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‘Earthworm Jim - “Play With Your Worm”‘

[GB / GG] [UK] [MAGAZINE, MULTI-PAGE BANNERS] [1995]

Computer and Video Games (UK), November 1995 (#168)

Scanned by Jason Scott, via The Internet Archive