Commodore Force

Background

Commodore Force was created when Zzap! 64 was re-launched with a new name and design. The name change was not only in line with the then current

The editorial team included Steve Shields (managing editor), Phil King (deputy editor), Chris Hayward, Ian Osborne and James Price, all staff writers. Issue 1 had the cover date of January 1993. Regular editorial content included What's Happening (news), Reel Action (2x cover tapes), Lloyd Mangram's Mail Bag (letters), The Tipster, Public Sector (PD column), Bash Yer Brains (Adventure section) and The Mighty Brian (a technical section). First Samurai received the first new Commodore Force "Hurricane Hit" accolade with a 97% overall rating.

By issue 2 Phil King had gone, his vacant Deputy Editor position filled by Ian Osborne. Miles Guttery joined as staff writer to replace James Price who had also left.

In issue 4, publishers Europress Impact changed their name to

With issue 10 Zzap! 64, or Commodore Force (incorporating Zzap! 64), reached 100 issues. A pull-out Zzap!64 100th issue special featured all the gold medal games in the magazine's history. Steve Shields had left, to go to Sega Force Mega / Sega Master Force, leaving the Editor's position to James Price, who had previously returned in issue 6. Ian Osborne had also left, going over to Amiga Force.

In Issue 11 and Commodore Force listed its Top 100 Commodore 64 games of all time. Top three games listed included

A triple whammy of Hurricanes were reviewed in issue 12. The long-awaited

The readers got their chance to have a top 100 Commodore 64 game of all-time list.

A readers awards of 1993 is listed in issue 15. Main awards included Beat ‘em up for

Issue 16’s next-month page announced that the next issue would feature the CF team's favourite game. "Issue 17 – on sale, March 10", though it never did go on sale due to Impact Magazines closing down. Issue 16 also contained no new game reviews, with much space taken up by reprinting old cheats and tips.

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