April 1997

Spring into the year's nicest season with all the gaming info you'll need in PC Games! We take a look at the long-awaited next installment of the Star Wars saga, the next generation of flight sims, and more. Here's what you'll find in April's issue, on newsstands now:

• Jedi Knight--Finally!
  It's been a long time since Dark Forces, and LucasArts has finally come through with Jedi Knight, the next chapter in the Kyle Katarn story. And this time, you'll get to wield the Force in multiplay! We bring you all the details, plenty of screen shots, and more about the game that'll have Star Wars fans drooling.
• Play With Strangers
  It seems like there's a new place to play online every time your head lifts off the pillow for a new day. How do you keep track of them all? With this handy PC Games guide to the best of online play, as well as the newest and most cutting-edge online-play possibilities.
• Log On and Lock On
  Hardcore World War II flyers practically invented the online-gaming genre, and ever since, air combat has been among the most popular things to do over a modem. There's a new generation of fly games out now, and PC Games Editor (and long-time furball vet) Steve Klett takes an in-depth look at 'em..
• The Most Game Reviews Anywhere!
  PC Games still has more reviews than anything else out there, and we prove it every month! April brings you Flying Corps, Obsidian, Die Hard Trilogy, Pod, Fallen Haven, Realms of the Haunting, and scads more. On top of that, we serve up sneak peeks at Mageslayer, Conquest Earth, Netstorm, and Fallout.
• PC Games: Strategies to Play, Cheats to Win
  Heroes of Might and Magic II is biiiiig--so big that you may find you need a little help. Check out our detailed strategy guide for tips on maneuvering and winning. Plus, gotta-have-'em cheats for Tomb Raider, Wages of War, SkyNET, and FIFA Soccer '97.
• The April CD!
  There's no better way to check out a game than by playing it, and PC Games.EXE serves up 28 demos to give you a taste of the newest games! Check out X-Car, Jack Nicklaus 4, MDK, Redneck Rampage, Shivers II, Links LS, Jetfighter III, and a bunch more!