MantaNZ Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi there, I've been writing for various magazines for the last decade and decided it was time to start up my own publication. I've spent most of my professional writing career as an automotive journalist but my real passion is gaming - especially of the vintage variety. The new magazine will be an international affair and will be available in proper printed format only. Why ruin the retro feel with a digital magazine that can only be read on a PC screen? Anyway, I'm after unique stories for the mag. Whether you have a gigantic collection of gaming gear or know someone who has designed their house to resemble Ms. Pac-Man's hair ribbon, I'd like to hear from you. I'd also like to hear from any prospective writers. I can't promise any cash at the moment as it's a very small startup affair but if you have a good grasp of the English language and can write in an entertaining, yet informative style, let me know. Basically I'm after ANY info on retro gaming... as weird and whacky as it may be. Cheers!!! P.S. This ain't no newsletter - it will be a 100+ page glossy printed magazine. The real deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Welcome! Good luck in your venture. Where in the world are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Welcome! Good luck in your venture. Where in the world are you? Currently living in Melbourne, Australia. Just moved here from New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etschuetz Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Any word on how that is coming along? Anxious to see how things come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMIK Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Any news on this ? and your in Melbourne now cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Any news on this ? The OP hasn't been on AA since August last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Bit late here (only a decade, though - LOL) but things turned to shit and I ended up having to move back to NZ... anyway, long story short - it never happened but I ended up getting into game development. In a nutshell, 2009 was the worst year of my life. Lost my dad and things went downhill from there. The magazine was one of my "looking to a brighter future" moments but I couldn't get my shit together! A friend and I have contemplated getting it done over the years, but there are so many great retro mags already these days, plus I now have a wee boy AND I need to concentrate on making games! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdanddiet Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/27/2021 at 9:42 AM, MantaNZ said: Bit late here (only a decade, though - LOL) but things turned to shit and I ended up having to move back to NZ... anyway, long story short - it never happened but I ended up getting into game development. In a nutshell, 2009 was the worst year of my life. Lost my dad and things went downhill from there. The magazine was one of my "looking to a brighter future" moments but I couldn't get my shit together! A friend and I have contemplated getting it done over the years, but there are so many great retro mags already these days, plus I now have a wee boy AND I need to concentrate on making games! Glad you've got past those difficult times. There are so many great mags about these days but it's always good to see more if you ever change your mind? Where are you working now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 7 hours ago, jdanddiet said: Glad you've got past those difficult times. There are so many great mags about these days but it's always good to see more if you ever change your mind? Where are you working now? I write very part time (TV show) but I'm working full time on a racing game for PC and console. Well, I would be, but we're in lockdown at the mo and I have to wrangle the week boy whilst his mum works. Haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 5 hours ago, MantaNZ said: I have to wrangle the week boy whilst his mum works. Haha. Clearly I meant wee boy. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 On 9/2/2021 at 12:08 AM, jdanddiet said: Glad you've got past those difficult times. There are so many great mags about these days but it's always good to see more if you ever change your mind? Where are you working now? Aaaand it has finally happened. The mag is official, 13 years later ? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/afterburnett/nz-retro-magazine-the-golden-age-of-kiwi-gaming-in-print 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris+++ Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 12:16 AM, MantaNZ said: Aaaand it has finally happened. The mag is official, 13 years later ? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/afterburnett/nz-retro-magazine-the-golden-age-of-kiwi-gaming-in-print Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 On 3/9/2022 at 4:44 AM, Chris+++ said: Congratulations! Thanks! Sorry, I keep missing replies as this account is linked to an old email. I must change this. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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