PC Engine Fan was a Japanese magazine dedicated to the PC Engine, published by Tokuma Shoten. It ran from 1988 to 1996.
| Categories | Video game magazine |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Tokuma Shoten |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Final issue | 1996 |
| Country | Japan |
| Based in | Shinagawa, Tokyo |
| Language | Japanese |
History
editThe first issue of PC Engine Fan was published in late 1988. The magazine originated as a section in Family Computer Magazine, but was eventually spun out into its own publication. The magazine had two sister titles – MSX Fan and Mega Drive Fan.[1]
Artwork and covers for the magazine were often drawn by artist Akemi Takada.[2] From 1993 onwards, the covers usually featured the magazine's mascot, Mana.[1]
PC Engine Fan was the last magazine to focus exclusively on NEC consoles.[3] It shut down in 1996, but two specials named Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe were published in 1997.[4][5]
CD-ROMs
editThroughout its history, PC Engine Fan produced a number of discs, which could be played on a PC Engine with the CD-ROM² addon. The first disc is notable for including two homebrew games, which were not sold at retail. These games, developed with the Develo kit, are Frisbee Ken John – a one-button game about a dog catching a Frisbee, and Maru-Maru which was a simple Breakout clone.[6]
- PC Engine Fan: Special CD-ROM Vol. 1 contained a simplified version of the game Virgin Dream as well as two homebrew games; Frisbee Ken John and Maru-Maru.[6]
- PC Engine Fan: Special CD-ROM Vol. 2 contained demos of Kokuu Hyouryuu Nirgends and Blue Breaker, as well as a Game Database.[7]
- PC Engine Fan: Special CD-ROM Vol. 3 contained a demo of Super God Trooper Zeroigar.[8]
- Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Special CD-ROM Vol.1 contains demos for Angelique Special 2, Yuna FX, Nirgends and Fire Woman.[4]
- Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Special CD-ROM Vol.2 contains demos for Comic Road, Tonari no Princess Rolfee!, Zoku Hatsukoi Monogatari and Last Imperial Prince.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Gifford, Kevin. "PC Engine FAN". I ♥ The PC Engine. Archived from the original on 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
- ^ "Akemi Takada Works - PC Engine FAN". Akemi Takada Homage. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ "Demo disc, guide book & magazine coverage for Neo Nectaris". Neo Nectaris FAQ. Esteban.
- ^ a b "Super PC Engine FAN Deluxe Special CD-ROM Vol.1 (January 1, 1997)". The Shareware CD Archive. The Internet Archive. January 1997. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Super PC Engine FAN Deluxe Special CD-ROM Vol.2 (March 1, 1997)". The Shareware CD Archive. The Internet Archive. March 1997. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ a b "PC Engine Fan: Special CD-ROM Vol. 1 (TurboGrafx CD)". MobyGames. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ "Akazukin Cha-Cha and PC Engine Fan Special CD-ROM Vol.2 for PC-FX". Retrostuff.org. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ "PC Engine FAN Special CD-ROM Vol.3 (August 31, 1996)". The Shareware CD Archive. The Internet Archive. 31 August 1996. Retrieved 4 March 2014.