RETRO Video Game Magazine, Issue 07 2015, Mortal Kombat, Fighting Games - Brand New

Product Description Product Name:  RETRO Video Game Magazine, Issue 07 2015, Mortal Kombat, Fighting Games Issue New or Used:  Brand New (New old stock) Includes One issue of RETRO #7 COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:: ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?!?! We celebrate all things Mortal Kombat and the release of MKX with this special fighting-game themed edition of RETRO Videogame Magazine. From exploring the evolution of the famous franchise to going one-on-one with series co-creator Ed Boon, Mortal Kombat fans will find plenty of reasons to form a FRIENDSHIP with Issue #7. Plus, we explore the history of fighting games and deliver up-close looks at franchises like Samurai Shodown, Soulcalibur, Virtua Fighter and many, many more! FEATURES History of Fighting Games - Patrick Miller plays professor as he offers up a crash course on the icons of the fighting game genre. Mortal Kombat Retrospective – Brady Fiechter brings Mortal Kombat fans back to the gory glory days of the now-famous franchise. Samurai Shodown Retrospective – David Craddock contemplates the impact of the often overlooked Samurai Showdown series. Making Mortal Kombat – Warren Davis gets animated in his analysis of the daring digitization that made Mortal Kombat so unique. Capcom vs. Data East – Michael Thomasson provides legendary author Bill Kunkel's account of the controversial legal case between Capcom and Data East. QUICK READS Rise From Your Grave - Give your fightstick the classic American arcade feel. Arcade Archives – What's it like operating an arcade in 2015? Joust Pinball – Why Joust Pinball never took flight. Homebrew Heaven – Why homebrew gaming is completely awesome and rather complex. Schwag Bag – We feature the schwag that's worth fighting for. High 5 - Five fighting bosses hated for being too good at their job. Global Gamer Japan – It's time to step inside Japan's Yo-Kai Watch craze. bal Gamer U.K. – Discover why gamers are gathering all around the U.K. Primal Rage 2 Unleashed – We unurth (pun intended) the cancelled sequel. A Salute to Soulcalibur – Why innovation has been the series' best weapon. The Victorious Virtua Fighter - Often overlooked, but never overshadowed. Mortal Kombat X – Ten reasons why you should be excited to play MKX. The Reactor – What industry insiders think about the difficulty of creating new fighting games. Greatest Console Videogames – Where COMBAT ranks on the list of greatest console games. Rock the Block – Discover why game music fans can't miss out on the latest Nerd Block. Retro Rarities - Discover a colorful, fast-paced fighting game for the Neo Geo. Proving Grounds – Feeling hardcore? Embrace the challenge and adventure of Wizardry. Kohler's Collect-A-Thon – Mastering Sega's System from a collecting perspective. Origin Stories – Understanding the influence of Karateka. Celebrity RETRO – UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson talks fighting games. Suikoden II - Find out why Konami's classic RPG has stood the test of time. Seanbaby vs. The World – Stories never meant to be told with bouncing balls. Experience Points – A comical look at the concerns of fighting game fans throughout the years. INTERVIEWS Shovel Knight - Robert Workman talks to Yacht Club Games about all things Shovel Knight as the celebrated game comes to PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Seth Killian – Daniel Kayser chats with a true fighting game revolutionary, Seth Killian, about creating the EVO Championship series, arcade memories, and more. Ed Boon – Our EIC goes one-on-one with Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon to discuss the creation and evolution of the industry's most killer franchise. PREVIEWS Street Fighter 5 Tekken 7 Tekken X Street Fighter REVIEWS Smash Bros. 64 Marvel vs. Capcom Battle Arena Toshinden Bushido Blade Street Fighter Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition The Bilestoad Karateka Garou: Mark of the Wolves Nidhogg Guilty Gear XRD The first two photos in this listing are standard pictures taken with a camera and last two photos were taken with a flatbed scanner. Photos/scans are of the actual magazine for sale.