Oli Frey illustration CRASH

Issue No. 21 OCTOBER 1985

CRASH 21 cover

FEATURES

  • THE GREG FISCHBACH INTERVIEW
    Mainly Minson, but a bit of Bunder - we learn lots from the main man at ACTIVISON
  • CRASHTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS
    We analyse the response to the CRASHTIONNAIRE forms which appeared in the Februray issue
  • HOLOGRAFIX - 3D IMAGERY
    Mark Eyles and Caroline Hayton explain how holograms are made in the comfort of their own home
  • MARSPORT
    Greg Follis and Roy Carter from Gargoyle introduced their latest game to the Candyman. Now he introduces it to you...
  • ASTROCLONE
    Preview Two. Robin introduces Steve Turner's new Hewson game to a wider audience. Yes, that's you again!
  • ELITE
    Soon Robin will be trying to join Lloyd in the 'overworked and underpaid' department. He previews Firebird's Spectrum version of ELITE...
  • DESIGN DESIGN PART TWO
    The Auto-Profile continues and we learn about Graham's New Game - which may yet feature a famous dog!
  • PLATINUM PRODUCTIONS PROFILE
    A chat with the canny converters from Scotland who have brought three Smashes from the Commodore to the Spectrum: TAPPER, WORLD SERIES BASEBALL and RAID OVER MOSCOW
  • SCOOBY DOO
    Coming soon from ELITE SYSTEMS, a cartoon adventure featuring the cuddly canine. We take a look at progress on the game of the cartoon of THE CASTLE MYSTERY
  • ON THE COVER
    Ian Craig is the subject - a fine artist as well as an illustrator, whose work has graced many a magazine and book cover

DIY

  • DAN, DAN THE DYNAMITE MAN
    The lovely Pat from Mirrorsoft agrees to a competition. Search for the words to win a Smash!
  • ZE FRENCHIPOOS PINBALL GAME
    Known as MACADAM BUMPER, PSS are proud of their new acquisition. Pinball Wizards can win prizes...
  • SOUND OFF WITH DK'TRONICS
    POPEYE competition, with games and sound units up for grabs
  • MATCH FISHING
    In case you missed the ALLIGATE Entry Form last ish, here it is again
  • THE GREAT MUD CHALLENGE
    In which you could become famous, through representing CRASH in a Telecom Tournament

REGULARS

  • EDITORIAL
    Pondering the PCW Show as well as the indexes
  • MERELY MANGRAM
    Lloyd overcomes his agoraphobia (LM's Long Word Dictionary) just long enough to nose round the PCW Show: his findings follow
  • NEWS
    Keeping abreast of the times with News Input
  • CRASHBACK
    Six games celebrate their first anniversary this month: Lloyd and Robin look back on them
  • FORUM
    Your views become public, courtesy of Lloyd's Hermes
  • HALL OF SLIME
    More and more High Score Gore
  • PLAYING TIPS
    Candy's Corner, in which Robin presents the map of NODES OF YESOD and offers advice and assistance on gamesplaying
  • CRASH COURSE
    Rosetta McLeod gives you the lowdown in black and white. More learning experiences to broaden your mind
  • JETMAN
    Is the Hungry Monster really dead? Find out this munf...
  • CRASH HOTLINE AND ADVENTURE CHART
  • TECH NICHE
    Which sees the start of a new Sub Niche, TECH TIPS. Also, Franco Frey kicks off with Part One of a three part look at alternative storage - is the cassette recorder doomed? We take a quick look at MIDI, too, courtesy of musical maestro Jon Bates
  • ADVENTURE TRAIL
    Derek Brewster visits new lands, trips round London, is puzzled by rampaging rodents and gains access to a girl's school!
  • SIGNPOST
    More help and hints for avid adventurers, lovingly presented in Brewstercode
  • RESULTS
    Lots of lucky winners get their names in print while their prizes are in the post
  • FRONTLINE
    The strategy column is back, but Angus isn't. The Vile-penned Ryall hands over his mantle to Sean Masterson who examines THE RATS and CONVOY

Next instalment of CRASH hits the streets on 24!h October. Get in quick!

REVIEWS

Publishing Executive Roger Kean
Editor Graeme Kidd
Technical Editor Franco Frey
Art Editor Oliver Frey
Production Designer David Western
Software Editor Jeremy Spencer
Adventure Editor Derek Brewster
Strategy Reviewer Angus Ryall
Staff Writer Lloyd Mangram
Contributing Writers Matthew Uffindell, Chris Passey, Robin Candy, Ben Stone, John Minson, Mark Hamer
Client Liaison John Edwards
Production Manager Sally Newman
Subscription Manager Denise Roberts
Mail Order Carol Kinsey

Cover by Oliver Frey

  • Bounty Bob US Gold
  • Convoy Budgie
  • Dambusters US Gold
  • Halley's Comet Eclipse
  • Letaset Eclipse
  • London Adventure Fridaysoft
  • Macadam Bumper PSS
  • Nightshade Ultimate
  • One On One Ariolasoft
  • Paint Plus Print'n'Plotter
  • Rockford's Riot Monolith
  • The Rats Hodder and Stoughton
  • Screen Machine Print'n'Plotter
  • The Secret of St Brides St Brides
  • Star Firebirds Insight
  • Super Sam Budgie
  • Tangled Tale Pocket Money Software
  • Touchstones Of Rhiannon Adventure International
  • Way of the Exploding Fist Melbourne House
Oli Frey illustration