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The inaugural issue of Sega Saturn Magazine from November 1995. This magazine succeeded Sega Magazine following the launch of the Saturn (despite the Saturn launching in the UK a few months before). This issue came bundled with a VHS showing off Sega Saturn games. Note: The cover has a headline for Hang On GP '95 which would be retitled Hang On GP '96 for UK release.

Sega Saturn Magazine Issue 1 November 95

Sega Saturn Magazine Issue 1 November 95

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Virtua Fighter 2 - The best combat game EVER is here!


Hang on GP' 95 - Sega's motorcycle racer burns onto Saturn


FIRST review of Mortal Kombat II


PLUS: Virtua Cop, F1, Sega Rally, Indy 500, SimCity 2000, Clockwork Knight 2, ThunderHawk 2, Golden Axe: The Duel, X-Men: Children of the Atom nearing completion, 

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Sega Saturn Magazine

emap Publishing

1

November

1995

n/a

Sam Hickman

£

3.95

100

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Contents & Features

Video Preview - A quick look at the titles included with the covermounted VHS tape.


Sega Saturn News - A first look at Fighting Vipers, JAMMA Show unveils new arcade games expected to come to Saturn such as Virtua Cop 2, Manx TT and Marvel Super Heroes, Sega working on internet add-on (this was never released in the UK), First look at Baku Baku, Hexen (incorrectly called Hexxen here) is coming to Saturn, Mortal kombat 3 coming, Johnny Bazookatone revealed, Sega Nomad announced (and never released in the UK), Revolution X coming to Saturn, Alone in the Dark 2 to be converted for Saturn and Virtua fighter is getting an Anime.


In Development - Short form previews of Hang On GP '96 (here called '95), Guardian Heroes, F-1 Challenge (here called just F-1), Mansion of Hidden Souls, Wing Arms, Mystaria, D and Golden Axe: The Duel.


Coin operated - Coverage of the latest arcade games that could come to Saturn. This month featured indy 500 which Sega would announce a port for Saturn but ultimately would never be released.


Previews - Listed below (also previewed Deadly Skies which never released).


Showcase: Virtua Fighter The Second Coming - A six page feature on the upcoming Virtua Fighter 2 featuring technical information on the port, how far along the game is and details about the characters and backdrops.


Showcase: Cop A Load of This! - A four page feature on Virtua Cop similar to the VF2 feature. This feature also shows off the upcoming Virtua Gun.


Showcase: It's A Wind Up! - A four page feature on the upcoming Clockwork Knight 2. This feature shows off the first four levels and two bosses of the game.


Showcase: Run to the Next Level! - A four page look at the upcoming Sega Rally Championship, it's courses and saturn-specific tuning.


Feature: Bring the Noise - A two page feature on the Saturn Video CD Card and what you can watch if you purchase one.


Reviews - Listed below.


SEGA 16-Bit Magazine - A continuation of the former SEGA Magazine featuring previews of International Superstar Soccer for the Mega Drive and Darxide for the 32X along with Mega Drive reviews of Spot goes to Hollywood, Micro Machines 96, Premier Manager, Vectorman and Marsupilami and finally a playyers guide for Mortal Kombat III.


Out Now - Short information on newly released games with star rankings; Virtua fighter remix + CG Portrait Collection (5 stars), Daytona USA (5 stars), Bug (5 Stars), Myst (4 stars), Shinobi X (3 stars) and Panzer Dragoon (5 stars). 


Contents, Letters, Q&A, Competitions, Next month

Alternative Covers

Adverts in the magazine

Number of adverts archived: 

8

Reviews

Number of reviews archived: 

15

93

Mortal Kombat II

Score:

89

NBA Jam Tournament Edition

Score:

78

Rayman

Score:

92

Micro Machines Turbo Tournament '96

Score:

88

Clockwork Knight 2

Score:

70

Robotica Cybernation Revolt

Score:

91

Premier Manager

Score:

86

SimCity 2000

Score:

49

Street Fighter: The Movie

Score:

90

Spot Goes To Hollywood

Score:

82

Marsupilami

Score:

90

Vectorman

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81

World Series Baseball

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90

Theme Park

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78

NHL All-Star Hockey

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Guides

Number of guides archived: 

0

Contributors

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