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Computer Gaming World was the best computer gaming magazine out there for most of its life, at least if you had a PC. While it did cover other computers, at least in its earlier days, it always seemed to emphasize DOS and Windows coverage particularly in regards to multi-platform games. It was an excellent magazine and had a very long life but a disappointing end. It was bought by Microsoft in 2006 and retitled 'Games for Windows'. It only lasted another two years after that. This wasn't really Microsoft's fault as they pretty much kept up the same quality, but gaming and computer magazines in general had been dying in droves for years already by 2006. Some of the features from the July 1989 issue include: Special Report: Trends in Computer Games - Covering the Summer 1989 C.E.S with an emphasis on multiplayer and online gaming via modem and online services such as Compuserve. Air Traffic Control, Can You Handle It? - A review of TRACON for the PC (DOS). This was essentially an air traffic control simulator. While quite accurate and stressful, it's probably only fun for a select few. The Gamers Guide to Joysticks - A detailed analysis of joysticks from Gravis, Mindscape, Epyx, SunCom, and Kraft on various computers including the Apple IIgs, IBM PC, and Commodore 64. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - A preview of the then upcoming Indiana Jones game. This was a graphical adventure game available on multiple platforms using a similar interface to Zak McCracken and Maniac Mansion. Read more: https://hive.blog/hive-140217/@darth-azrael/computer-gaming-world-july-1989-fff454c714b14