From: ross@kaos.b11.ingr.com (Ross Erickson)
Subject: GAME BYTES: New article types wanted!!
Reply-To: ross@kaos.b11.ingr.com
Organization: Intergraph Corporation
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1992 22:51:50 GMT

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Just a quick note to all who would like to participate in Game Bytes
but really aren't the reviewing type or don't have anything to review:

We would still very much like to expand our coverage to include
articles that go beyond just reviews.  Obviously we're trying to do
this with Interviews (our next will be Bob Bates of Legend
Entertainment, followed by Sid Meier of Microprose).  We would like to
see other articles submitted to be published like, hints, tips,
walkthrus, gaming observations, essays (related to gaming), OS/2 notes
(again), hardware notes, compatibility tricks, etc., etc., ad nauseum.
The mind boggles.  There are lots of ways to contribute and make Game
Bytes even much better.  I would like to make Computer Gaming World,
Strategy Plus, really take notice of what this grassroots effort has
been able to do.  With your help, we can really shake them up.

Keep your letters coming in too.  We don't hear from enough of you.
We want to hear what you like about the magazine, what you don't like,
specific gaming questions, questions for the software companies, and
the like.

There's another type of article we would like to start publishing.
There are a LOT of really good strategy games out there, many of which
we have already reviewed.  What we HAVEN'T published yet are strategic
tips on how to play different ways and win.  For example, what are
some strategic successes of Civilization, The Lost Admiral, The
Perfect General, etc?  What are the best strategies for competing in
Global Conquest with two players?  Also, we would like to post notes
about modem connections, tips on how to make a painless connect, etc.

Another column we would like to start, if there is enough interest, is
a section where gamers who want an online opponent in their area can
post their name, phone number, address, game type, etc..  Many in the
country/world enjoy the human competition, yet can't find an opponent.
We would be glad to be a "pinboard" for those players looking for
other players.  Let me know what you think about this.

Another type of article we would like to start is an "Oldies, but
Goldies" section.  Many gamers still enjoy the hobby a great deal by
still playing the older games, harder to find sometimes, and we would
all benefit if we knew more about them.  It's a good way for you to
participate in the magazine too, if you don't have a lot of cash and
can't buy every 50 dollar game that catches your fancy.  A section for
the older, but quality games, would be useful, I think.

Finally, we are also wanting to publish a small cross-section of the
video cartridge games that really shouldn't be missed.  Many computer
gamers also have a console (or two!) and enjoy both platforms.  There
are some amazing titles out there for the SNES and the Genesis and
they deserve a look now and then too.  Street Fighter 2, Castlevania
4, NHLPA Hockey, and Tazmania are a few of those that fit well into
Game Bytes.  Let's hear about them.

Well, I've rambled on enough for now.  Let me know what you think
about these ideas.  I'll repost this article now and then for those
who miss it if it scrolls off too fast.

Once again, thanks to all who make Game Bytes the best gaming tool
there is!

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