_{Cover of the January 1990 issue of Computer Gaming World}

Computer Gaming World was, overall, the best computer gaming magazine out there. In it's later days it became Games For Windows. Though it still maintained its quality for the most part, it didn't last very long after that. The January 1990 issue of Computer Gaming World includes:

Features

Digital Dogfights in 'Air Warrior' - A review of Air Warrior, an online World War I air combat game that could be played via GEnie via an IBM PC, Amiga, Atari ST, or Macintosh. This was a game ahead of its time.

Microprose's 'Sword of the Samurai' - A review of Sword of the Samurai for the PC. This is a strategy game set in feudal Japan.

Hero Wanted: Inquire Within - Hints for the game Hero's Quest from Sierra for the PC.

Who Ya' Gonna' Boot? - A review of Ghostbusters II for the IBM PC (Commodore 64 version listed as coming soon). This was a sequel game based on a sequel movie. While the original Ghostbusters game was an absolute classic, this one was a bit of a letdown.

Spartans in Spitfires - A review of Their Finest Hour, a Battle of Britain simulation for the PC (Amiga and ATari ST versions listed as coming soon).

Heart of Darkness - A review of The Dark Heart of Uukrul from Broderbund for the Apple II. This was a fantasy RPG.

'Popcorn Not Inclued II' - A review of Mean Streets from Access for the PC.

Hitler's Navy - A review of Kriegsmarine, a World War II naval simulator for the IBM PC (Amiga, Apple II, and Atari ST versions also available).

_{Table of Contents from the January 1990 issue of Computer Gaming World}

Departments

Editorial - A look at the state of the industry and of the magazine from a new editor.

Taking a Peek - A brief look at upcoming games including The Blue Angels, Hardball II, Dethtrack, The Manhole, Playmaker Football, and Pocket Rockets.

Rumor Bag - Rumors about Epyx bankruptcy and what's to come of some of their products. Plus a future Cinemaware WWI game, modem play on the next Leisure Suit Larry, and more.