Amiga Format
Comprehensive Amiga coverage
The long-running Amiga magazine (1989-2000) from Future Publishing that provided comprehensive platform coverage with multiple cover disks and professional journalism throughout the Amiga's commercial life.
Overview
Amiga Format was Future Publishing’s flagship Amiga magazine, running from 1989 to 2000. It provided comprehensive coverage of the Amiga platform with professional journalism, extensive cover disk content, and dedicated support through the platform’s entire commercial lifespan.
Fast Facts
- Publisher: Future Publishing
- Run: 1989-2000
- Cover disks: Multiple disks in later issues
- Coverage: Games, productivity, creative apps
- Tone: Professional, comprehensive
Cover Disk Evolution
Amiga Format’s cover disks grew over time:
| Era | Content |
|---|---|
| Early | Single disk, demos |
| Middle | Multiple disks |
| Late | Full commercial games |
Content Coverage
| Area | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Games | Reviews, previews |
| Productivity | DTP, word processing |
| Creative | Graphics, video, music |
| Technical | Hardware, upgrades |
Full Games on Cover
Later issues included complete commercial titles:
- Lemmings
- Cannon Fodder
- Speedball 2
- Various Bitmap Brothers games
Relationship with Amiga Power
| Amiga Format | Amiga Power |
|---|---|
| Mainstream appeal | Iconoclastic |
| Broader coverage | Games-focused |
| Traditional scoring | Anti-grade-inflation |
| Longer lifespan | 1991-1996 |
Legacy
Amiga Format documented the Amiga’s entire commercial era. Its comprehensive archives preserve the platform’s evolution from business computer to gaming powerhouse to multimedia workstation.