Electronic Games Magazine July 1984 Guide to Electronic Baseball Games VG


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Electronic Games Magazine – July 1984 – Guide to Electronic Baseball Games (VG Condition, No Label)

This July 1984 issue of Electronic Games Magazine features the Player’s Guide to Electronic Baseball, a detailed overview of the best baseball video games of the era, across both consoles and computers. Whether you're nostalgic for early sports simulations or want to explore the roots of baseball gaming, this issue delivers a comprehensive lineup alongside deep editorial coverage of arcade, educational, and strategy-based games.

The magazine is in very good condition, with minor wear on edges consistent with its age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review the images for condition purposes. We do offer combined shipping, and each item comes in a plastic protective covering for preservation.


Highlights & Key Features:

  • Player’s Guide to Electronic Baseball – A special section dedicated to evaluating the top baseball games of 1984 (p. 57)

  • Do Educational Games Really Teach? – A thought-provoking look into the effectiveness of edutainment software (p. 20)

  • Hall of Fame – Readers vote to induct their favorite games into EG’s select circle (p. 24)

  • Arcade Sound for the VIC-20 – Hands-on guide to enhancing your system’s audio capabilities (p. 44)

  • Illustrated Computer Gaming Dictionary – Learn the lingo of early gamers (p. 46)

  • Skin Your Friends at M.U.L.E. – Strategies and sneakiness for the classic multiplayer economic sim (p. 52)


Computer Gaming Section:

  • Software Showcase (p. 26)

  • Game-a-Thon, Articles of War, Passport to Adventure – Reviews and features across genres (pp. 34–39)

  • Think Tank, Electronic Pressbox, Playing It Smart – Puzzle, sports, and logic-focused content (pp. 41–43)


Arcade & Console Coverage:

  • Insert Coin Here and Arcade America – The latest from the arcade scene (pp. 78–80)

  • Test Lab – In-depth hardware and software analysis (p. 82)

  • In Control, Programmable Parade – Reviews and updates on controllers and programmable systems (pp. 64–68)

  • Inside Gaming – Industry interviews and perspectives (p. 60)

  • Toy Computers – Early educational computer platforms for kids (p. 90)


A well-rounded issue for collectors, retro gaming fans, and sports game enthusiasts, this edition captures a fun and formative period in gaming history—highlighting both the entertainment and educational sides of the medium.

Please check listing photos for condition. Combined shipping available—just ask. All of our items include a plastic protective sleeve for safe handling.

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