_{Cover of the January 1998 issue of The Official Sega Saturn Magazine}

Unfortunately, the Saturn had a relatively short commercial life as did the few magazines dedicated to it. This was the official Sega Saturn magazine in the U.K. The January 1998 issue includes:

Features

• House of the Dead - An early look at this classic horror themed gun game from Sega.


• Astra Superstars - An early look at this 2D fighting game from Sunsoft.


• Steep Slope Sliders - A detailed look at this snowboarding game from Sega.

_{Table of Contents from the January 1998 issue of The Official Sega Saturn Magazine}

Previews

• Rampage World Tour - An early look at this arcade conversion which is a sequel/remake of the classic Rampage.


• Pro Wrestling Featuring Virtua - A preview of this wrestling game available only in Japan.


• Layer Section 2 - A preview of this shooter that goes under the name of Raystorm in the U.S. However, the Saturn version never ended up being released in the U.S. though it was on other platforms.


• Zero Divide - An early look at this robot fighting game.

Reviews

• Steep Slope Slider - A snowboarding game from Sega.


• Maximum Force - A light gun game from Midway that gets compared to Virtua Cop here.

_{Table of Contents from the January 1998 issue of The Official Sega Saturn Magazine (continued)}

Regulars

• News - Sega to release 4MB RAM expansion for the Saturn to be bundled with X-Men vs. Street Fighter; Winter Wonderland (sequel to Decathlete) nearing completion; D2 being developed exclusively for the Saturn; and more.


• Virtua Writer - Letters from readers regarding the Sony Playstation, NTSC/PAL switches, Sega of Europe; and more.


• Q+A - Questions answered about Sega's new console, the cost of an NTSC/PAL switch, ThunderForce V, and more.


• On the CD - Demos on the cover CD this month include Steep Slope Sliders, Sega Worldwide Soccer '98, Enemy Zero, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Sonic R, NBA Action '98, The Lost World, and Sega Touring Car Championship.

Playing Tips

• Small Tips - Tips for Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Quake, Duke Nukem 3D, Dragon Force, and The Lost World.


• Quake: Secrets Out, Part 1 - Part one of a guide to Quake's secrets.


• Sonic R: Mega Guide! - A detailed players guide for Sonic R.

_{Back cover of the January 1998 issue of The Official Sega Saturn Magazine}

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