(Good) Writer wanted for PC Engine article (nothing to do with me)

[Mathius]

Hullo! I'm involved with PN and recently been in talks with Paul about an article, sadly like he said earlier he doesn't have the time. We are looking for something special, a decent sized history of the system touching upon the games, call it a beginners intro to the PCEngine/TG. Basically looking for someone who can write well and go into some detail.

If anyone is interested then please drop me a PM.

If anyone wants to ask about PN1 then I'm happy to answer any questions We launched just under a month ago and the aim is to offer a retro book every quarter. Packed full of articles and interviews hopefully touching upon areas to appeal to all, pleased to say its been a great success so far.

I think I've watched you on youtube!  Do you have a youtube account under Lorfarius also?

I can write some stuff for you, including interview nonsense if you want about PCE homebrew happenings.  If you time it right, I'll also have footage/pics from a convention this June.   I suspect any future interviews about PCE homebrew won't be as sour-toned as the last one.  Things have improved since then, fairly drastically.

If you want game-specific-talk, I'm your guy to talk up how great all the underdog games are for the PCE...

Ark, if you want to use any of our pics and footage of MGC's little Turbofest (plus the homebrew section)  let me know.

Also, if anyone can find Runinruder he would be a great candidate too. He's been MIA lately unfortunately. Here is his website:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/

[spenoza]

So, basically, we all want a piece of the action, but there's a looming deadline and our audition pieces are all over the map. Go Team Turbo!

I'll form right arm. That's the one that wields the sword.

[Arkhan]

AND ILL FORM THE HEAD

[sunteam_paul]

AND ILL FORM THE HEAD

The one between the legs? 

[Arkhan]

yea! YOU BE THE SHAFT.

[Lorfarius]

Word count will depend on the article, will need a sample of course

[Arkhan]

What kind of article do you want though....? lol

[spenoza]

That is the rub. I would guess an introductory/overview piece would be appropriate. Probably a good excuse to introduce folks to a few of the higher-profile titles that defined the system, dispel a few myths and assumptions about the console, and talk about the role of the system in the grand scheme of gaming. One potential problem, however, is that this is a UK zine. It is quite relevant to talk about the PCE in Japan, but the TG-16 in the US may be less relevant, and for those of us who are US residents, some research may be required to determine how the system panned out in the UK. I'm sure the first-hand experience of a resident of the UK at the time the system came out would be invaluable.

[Arkhan]

Considering there wasn't an actual UK release really other than the f*cked up PAL TurboGrafx, and it's assumed that you are talking PC-Engine (as in, importation), I don't think that is going to be a problem.

[spenoza]

Considering there wasn't an actual UK release really other than the f*cked up PAL TurboGrafx, and it's assumed that you are talking PC-Engine (as in, importation), I don't think that is going to be a problem.

Well, the PAL TurboGrafx deserves a mention, obviously.

[Arkhan]

no it doesn't. 

Pretend it doesn't exist. 

[Lorfarius]

What kind of article do you want though....? lol

My earlier post:

We are looking for something special, a decent sized history of the system touching upon the games, call it a beginners intro to the PCEngine/TG. Basically looking for someone who can write well and go into some detail.

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We are based in the UK but aren't focusing on just this country as its meant to have something for everyone, it isn't just a UK zine The first issue has been written from people across the globe and we are trying to cover as much as possible across...well everything.

[Arkhan]

Oh, i am blind and missed that apparently.

Whoever writes it better give mention that China Warrior is f*cking awesome.

[Lorfarius]

Still on the look out for a writer guys

[roflmao]

I'd love to help out, but I don't consider myself much of a writer and don't know as much about the PCE as I'd like.