The issue opens with an overview of new software, including text editors, converters, and games like Mortal Kombat and Strip Reversi. The literary section features a sci-fi novelette about survival on an uncharted planet, complemented by a collection of specialized humor. Practical materials for developers include code optimization techniques, screen refreshing analysis, and a comparison of data packers such as MS-Pack, Mega LZ, and ZX-ZIP. Hardware expansion guides covering memory controllers and sound chips are also featured, alongside a 1997 game sales chart and previews of upcoming releases.
Issue contents:
- Authors - Address management CODERS 'ACADEMY.
- News - MICROEDITOR v.3.09, PCX - VIEW, Spectrofon to ZX-Word coder, FAST READER, The Fast Packet v1.0x, RETURN TO HOME 4, STRIP REVERSI, MORTAL KOMBAT,
- Masterpieces - Novella: Star Heritage or Rocambole in Ruxley.
- Hits - Description of programs from: HEAVY METAL MOVER, TRANTOR, PENTIX, DIGITAL STUDIO COMPILER (LPT-Colox version).
- Discussion - a good idea to update the assembler. "Why are so few large program goes to the Spectrum? "
- Coder - transfer of the screen for the interruption, Packers.
- Coder - an overview of current data packer: MS-Pack, Mega LZ, ZX-ZIP, ASC LZ PACK.
- Iron - CONTROLLER Flash / RAM / ROM-DISK, ZX LPRINT III, AY-8910.
- Haha - Humor.
- TOP TEN - Game sales leaders for the year 1997 at Taganrog.
- Forecast - Presentation not yet released games: HEAVY METAL MOVER II, WING COMMANDER, PENTIX, SODOM 3D.
- Mail - Announcement section.
- Advertising - Different ads.
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