Contents
This is the free sample issue of Total Control magazine. According to a post on RetroMags by the editor (Justin Calvert) the print run for this one was fairly small and they were handed out by the staff at ECTS in September 1998. Some may have been bundled with other magazine subscriptions too. Interestingly there is very little crossover between this 'sample' issue and the first issue of the magazine proper.
The editorial in this issue outlines the goal for the magazine as being for all-format, hardcore gamers and offering the best value (with a starting issue price of just £1.50).
Total Control Free Sample Issue 0 Oct '98
Total Control Free Sample Issue 0 Oct '98
Contents & Features
As this is a sample issue, instead of regular features, previews, reviews etc there is mostly information on what those sections will be titled in the magazine proper along with a few additional bits.
Editorial - An introduction to the magazine, it's goals, demographic and price.
Contents
Reportage - A look at the news section of upcoming issues.
Beta Look - A look at the previews section of upcoming issues (This features a preview of Space Station Silicon Valley which would actually have a full review instead in Issue 1).
Quality Control - A look at the reviews section for upcoming issues (This features a review of Tekken 3 which would not end up in the first issue).
Quantity Control - A further look at the smaller reviews per platform.
Features - A look at in-depth analysis articles that will be featured in upcoming issues.
Out of Control - A final editorial from a few staff members about their favourite games ever, game of the moment and what to expect next month. For reference, here are their picks:
Justin Calvert (Editor) - Favourite game: Sensible World of Soccer. Game of the Moment: Tekken 3
Nick Jones (Deputy Editor) - Favourite game: Super Mario World. Game of the Moment: Rainbow Six
Cliff Smith (Senior Staff Writer) - Favourite game: Civilization. Game of the Moment: Total Air War
Will Adkin (Staff Writer) - Favourite game: Another World. Game of the Moment: Resident Evil 2
Subscriptions page
Next issue page
Alternative Covers
Adverts in the magazine
Previews
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Reviews
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Guides
Contributors
This is a sample of the writers, editors and contributors to this magazine based on the credits within the pages of the issue. If you wish to add or update any contributor information please contact us directly.
Supplements
Coverdisk
External Downloads
No playable demos available.
Downloads
External Downloads
External archive availability for this issue is still being reviewed. Links and availability information for supporting archive sources will be added once verification has been completed.