This issue was cover-dated July 1996 and cost £2.75.
News[]
PSXpress - 8 pages (6-13)
- £199: Nice price - (6)
- Racing ahead: Wipeout 2097, Formula 1 - (7)
- Exclusive shots: Crash Bandicoot - (8-9)
- So you've just bought a PlayStation... - (8)
- I have a dream... Andrew Graham (Codemasters) - (9)
- After Doom: Lifeforce Tenka; People power - (10)
- Picture Overload! Adventure Zone: Sentient, Athanor, The City of Lost Children; Lightbulb: Tsuymi Toyoda - (11)
- Kumite: Beyond Tekken 2? - Sean Atkins; Star Gladiators: Star Gladiator: Episode I - Final Crusade - (12)
- Inside Story: NTSC vs PAL: Phased out - Andy Smith - (13)
Regulars[]
Contents - 2 pages (3,5)
Letters - 2 pages (94-95)
Under Construction[]
Resident Evil - Pete Wilton & Daniel Griffiths - 4 pages (62-65)
Jumping Flash 2 - Will Groves - 2 pages (66-67)
Reviews[]
| Game Title | Publisher | Reviewer | Pgs | Pg No(s) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fade to Black | Electronic Arts | Daniel Griffiths | 7 | 16-22 | 9 |
| International Track & Field | Konami | Pete Wilton | 4 | 24-27 | 7 |
| Sampras Extreme Tennis | Codemasters | Josse Bilson | 3 | 28-30 | 8 |
| Battle Arena Toshinden 2 | Sony | Pete Wilton | 3 | 32-34 | 7 |
| NFL Quarterback Club 96 | Acclaim | Josse Bilson | 2 | 36-37 | 7 |
| Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams | Virgin Interactive | Zy Nicholson | 3 | 40-42 | 8 |
- It's a new slant on the 3D blaster, mixing strategy and brain-taxing problems in with the action. It's a perfect combination.
- A great four-player arcade bash, this is average for two and dull on your own. Fun only in short bursts, it lacks the depths for longevity.
Sampras Extreme Tennis
- Although not immediately accessible it's playable, addictive and plenty of fun, especially in multi-player mode.
- Trying to be Tekken's cute little brother. It hasn't got the power or style, but offers some variety and spectacular moves.
- Playable and neat, and as accurate as you like. Might be worth checking on the other two before purchase.
Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams
- Months of competitive videogaming for amiable dragon-punching types. Trus fans should overlook its few shortcomings.
Price Power[]
PowerTest: Who takes the chequered flag? - Pete Wilton, Josse Bilson, Daniel Griffiths - 6 pages (44-49)
- Ridge Racer Revolution (9), Wipeout (9), The Need for Speed (4), Impact Racing (3)
Listings - 7 pages (50-51,53-55,57,59-60)
Price Hunter: Cheap footy games here - 1 page (52)
Price Palace: Toys 'R' Us - page 54
Public Inconvenience: Comet - page 55
Private Investigations: Swapsies - 1 page (56)
Cola of the Month - 1 page (58)
Power Play[]
Fade to Black - First level walkthrough - 1 page (68)
Total NBA '96 - Tips and Tricks - 4 pages (69-72)
Alien Trilogy - Guide part 2 - 15 pages (74-88)
Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams - Move list and secrets - 3 pages (89-91)
Other Tips - 2 pages (92-93)
- Ridge Racer Revolution, Adidas Power Soccer, Theme Park, Total NBA '96, The Need for Speed, Magic Carpet, Mortal Kombat 3, Twisted Metal
Adverts[]
Official PlayStation Magazine Issue 8 - 1 page (73)
Other Credits[]
Art Editor
Deputy Editor
Games Editor
Art Assistant
Contributors
Issue Index[]
| Date | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Xmas |
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| 1996 |  1 |
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| 1997 |  9 |
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| 1998 |  22 |
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| 1999 |  35 |
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| 2000 |  48 |
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| 2001 |  61 |
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