I Played Every Game Advertised in EGM Issue #1 (1989) – All 38 Titles!

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Published on May 30, 2025 12:33:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XkQWMZidO4

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Phantasy Star (1987)

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What was gaming really like in 1989? In this video, I take on the ultimate retro challenge: playing every single game advertised in the very first issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) from 1989! That’s 38 games in total—35 on the NES—and a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of 8-bit gaming.
From cult classics to forgotten oddities, this journey through the pages of EGM #1 covers titles like Blaster Master, Dr. Chaos, Robowarrior, and Phantasy Star on the Master System. I even hit the arcades (virtually, of course) to check out Hard Drivin’. If you’re a fan of NES history, 80s video game ads, or just love a good retro gaming deep dive, you’re in the right place.

Whether you're a longtime subscriber of the original EGM magazine or just discovering retro gaming for the first time, this video is packed with nostalgia, gameplay, commentary, and insight into how games were marketed back in the day.

Which of these games do you remember? Which ones did you actually play? Drop your memories or dream pickups in the comments!

#retrogaming #nes #egm #electronicgamingmonthly #1980sgames #masterSystem #arcadegames #nintendones #blastermaster #phantasystar #gaminghistory #nostalgia


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