Hello all, I'm starting up a new magazine called Up-Down-Left-Right. It will feature:
Really big articles on video game consoles.
Reviews of both modern and classic games.
News regarding homebrews for classic systems.
Previews of games for every console imaginable - TurboGrafx-16 to Sega Dreamcast to Nintendo 3DS to Sony PlayStation 4.
And More!
We're receptive to interviews (with anybody even vaguely important to the industry. That includes homebrew developers at the AtariAge community) and advertising - though minimal and it will probably have to be fairly likeable.
Issue One will feature such articles as:
The Mega Drive Turns 25 - We Celebrate the Console That Kicked Off the 16-Bit Console War
Microconsole: Ouya and GameStick - Our Verdict
N3DS - Big Success
And More!
Up-Down-Left-Right will also have unique columns and stories, such as:
Decode This! - Reverse Alphabet, Morse, and ADFGX Enciphered Messages for the Puzzle-Solving Gamer
An Alternate History of Video Games - Something A Bit Different From What You're Used To
And More!
However, we don't have any big names. In fact, it is (literally) impossible for you to have heard of any of us before. That means we have an unproven track record - a major risk. We want to alleviate these concerns: As such, the first three issues will be offered FREE as pdf downloads via this website or an other venue, or as a download from Magcloud.
The magazine will be sold through Magcloud and updates on progress can be found at the Twitter account Terry93D. (it is public, so you don't have to sign up if you don't want to) This thread will be used for updates and news on the magazine at the AtariAge community.
At present time, we're looking for letters for the (criminally) blank Letters section. To submit letters, do so via email to updownleftrightmagazine@gmail.com OR by posting on this thread. Subject line: 'Letter'. Make sure you leave a signature, otherwise (should your letter be printed) you will be credited as one of the all time worst or most obscure video game characters ever.
Thank you for listening this far through my tirade. I hope that you will read the free digital issues and maybe even buy the print issues.
---Terry Fairchild aka AtariLynx Lover,
Editor-in-Chief for