Introduction

The inaugural issue of Nu PlayStation magazine from September 1999. A new PlayStation specific magazine from LCD Publishing. The reasons for this magazine entering into the market so late into the original PlayStations-lifespan are unknown and with the publisher launching a very similar PlayStation-specific magazine around the time (PlayStation Magic) in an already oversaturated market it's a surprise that it continued for almost half-a-year but it did. 

This issue leads off with coverage of Gran Turismo 2 and an arcade review of Tekken Tag Tournament, no doubt trying to build hype (and a future for the magazine) around the launch of the PlayStation 2. Sadly Nu PlayStation didn't last long enough to see that launch. This issue also has a preview feature on Road Rash Unchained which would go on to be renamed Road Rash: Jailbreak.

Reviews note: Issue 2 of Nu PlayStation clarified that two games receieved incorrect scores in the reviews section of this magazine. Syphon Filter was supposed to get 90% rather than 80% and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was supposed to get 88% rather than 80%.

Contents

Cover

Exclusive! Gran Turismo 2 - New manufacturers, cars and gameplay with the best racer ever!

Reviews - Dino Crisis, Speed Freaks, G-Police 2

Previews - Tomb Raider 4, Crash Team Racing

Tekken Tag Tournament Reviewed - The future of fighters? Tekken Tag Tournament Playtested!

Tipped! - Syphon Filter, Um Jammer Lammy

World's First Review: Dino Crisis! - Capcom's own Jurassic play park torn apart!

Inside

News - PlayStation price drop, Driver 2 confirmed, Koei announce Kessen (the first PS2 game), PocketStation won't release in Europe, George Romero no longer on Resident Evil movie team, Atari remakes classic games, Silent Hill gets criticism from British member of Parliament, information on Bleem for PC

Reviews and Previews - Listed below.

Nu-Look (short form previews) - Sheep, Formula 1 '99, Konami 80's Arcade Gallery, Rival Schools 2 (later renamed Project Justice), Chocobo Racing, Warpath: Jurassic Park, Crash Team Racing, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, Speedball 2100, European PGA Golf, Worms Pinball, Tondemo Crisis (later renamed Incredible Crisis), Music 2000.

Arcade Review - Tekken Tag Tournament

A Glimpse of the Future - Large feature looking at PlayStation 2 (specifically tech demos and a Q&A on it's potential features) and the PocketStation.

Style Guide - Nu PlayStation's best of lists. Split into these categories; Racers, Beat 'em ups, Adventures, Shoot 'em ups, Platformers, RPGs, Puzzle, Sports and Originals

Nuisances - Cheats and tips section followed by guides for Um Jammer Lammy and Syphon Filter.

Editorial, Contents, Letters pages, Next Issue info