Amiga Action Issue 79 (Feb 1996) doubles down on its self-mocking, irreverent voice while delivering a packed issue built around rumors and scene chatter, a chunky reviews lineup, and practical “here’s what to play” guidance: it riffs on talk of a next-gen “Power Amiga” and an A1200 with a built-in CD drive, then pivots into big-name coverage like Super Street Fighter II Turbo (CD32) and Sensible World of Soccer 95/96, alongside Star Crusader, Dungeon Master 2, and the wonderfully daft Hillsea Lido “holiday resort simulator,” with previews, guides, and a coverdisk pairing meant to feel like real value (a full game plus a demo).

Highlights:

• Coverdisks: Full game Charlie the Chimp II ’96 plus a Super Tennis Champs demo (tie-break scenario).
• Headline reviews: Super Street Fighter II Turbo (CD32), SWOS 95/96, Star Crusader, Dungeon Master 2, and Hillsea Lido.
• Budget football focus: A compilation angle around multiple soccer titles bundled under a “Soccer Stars ’96” style package.
• News buzz: Speculation about a RISC-flavored “Power Amiga,” an A1200 variant with integrated CD, and chatter around a beefed-up Alien Breed 3D special edition with tech/gameplay upgrades and creation tools.
• Extra content: Previews (including Extreme Racing and Gloom Deluxe), plus substantial guides for Flight of the Amazon Queen and Jurassic Park, and recurring comedy/column bits.