| Now Games 3 |
| Release Date | 1986 |
| Original Publisher | Virgin Games Ltd (UK) |
| Min. Hardware | ZX-Spectrum 48K |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Compilation |
| Max. Players | 1 |
| Authored with | MCoder II |
| Original Price | £9.95 |
| Other Platforms | Commodore 64 |
| Average mag. score | 60.00% (1 reviews) |
Contents
| Inst.A-1 | Nick Faldo Plays the Open | (1985) | by Mind Games (UK) | - Full version | |
| Inst.A-2 | Sorcery+ | - original release | - Full version | ||
| Inst.A-3 | Codename MAT II | (1984) | by Domark Ltd (UK) | - Full version | |
| Inst.A-4 | Everyone's a Wally | (1985/Feb/23) | by Mikro-Gen Ltd (UK) | - Full version | |
| Inst.B-1 | A View to a Kill - The Computer Game | (1985/Jun/07) | by Domark Ltd (UK) | - Full version |
Review Awards
| "ZX Computing Monster Hit" | at ZX Computing | issue #32 - 1986/Dec | page 38 |
Series "Now Games"
| 1. | Now Games | (1985) | by Virgin Games Ltd (UK) | |
| 2. | Now Games 2 | (1985) | by Virgin Games Ltd (UK) | |
| 3. | Now Games 3 | (1986) | by Virgin Games Ltd (UK) | |
| 4. | Now Games 4 | (1987) | by Virgin Games Ltd (UK) | |
| 5. | Now Games 5 | (1988) | by Virgin Games Ltd (UK) |
Main File Downloads
| Filename | Release | Machine | Scheme | Language | Comments | |
 | NowGames3.tzx.zip | Original | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (None) | English |
Additional File Downloads
| Filename | Size | Release | Type | Language | Comments | |
| NowGames3.gif | 16,761 | Original | Running screen | |||
| NowGames3.jpg | 252,311 | Original | Inlay - Front | - Single jewel case | ||
| NowGames3_Back.jpg | 340,732 | Original | Inlay - Back | - Single jewel case | ||
| NowGames3_SideA.jpg | 104,181 | Original | Media scan | |||
| NowGames3_SideB.jpg | 107,912 | Original | Media scan | |||
| NowGames3.jpg | 169,752 | Original | Compilation advertisement |
Magazine Reviews
| Sinclair User | issue #57-1986/Dec | page 60 | - Review: 3/5 | |
| ZX Computing | issue #32-1986/Dec | page 38 | - Review |
Magazine References
| Crash | issue v.1 #33-1986/Oct | page 131 | - News/Note - ref. "Now Games II" | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #34-1986/Nov | page 13 | - News/Note | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.5 #40-1986/Oct/2 special "week#1" | page 53 | - News/Note | |
| Sinclair User | issue #56-1986/Nov | page 116 | - Preview | |
| ZX Computing | issue #31-1986/Nov | page 5 | - News/Note |
Magazine Advertisements
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #61-1986/Nov | page 12 | - Full-page ad | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #34-1986/Nov | page 77 | - Full-page ad | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.5 #40-1986/Oct/2 special "week#1" | page 7 | - Full-page ad | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.5 #41-1986/Oct/9 special "week#2" | page 9 | - Full-page ad | |
| ZX Computing | issue #31-1986/Nov | page 45 | - Full-page ad | |
| ZX Computing | issue #32-1986/Dec | page 91 | - Full-page ad |
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| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #10-1988/Jul | page 31 | - Feature - Licence To Thrill? (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Bajtek | issue special "7 Wspanialych Gier" | page 6 | - Map (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #42-1985/Apr | page 11 | - News/Note (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #43-1985/May | page 25 | - Feature - The Bond Diary (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #44-1985/Jun | page 106 | - Feature - The Bond Diary (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #45-1985/Jul | page 12 | - CompoEntry (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #45-1985/Jul | page 44 | - Map (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #45-1985/Jul | page 45 | - Tips (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #48-1985/Oct | page 77 | - CompoResult (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #51-1986/Jan | page 64 | - Tips (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #62-1986/Dec | page 101 | - Tips (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #4-1985/Jul | page 12 | - Feature (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #6-1985/Sep | page 31 | - Tips (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #25-1987/Apr | page 59 | - Offer (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #26-1987/May | page 74 | - Offer (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #14-1985/Mar | page 57 | - News/Note (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #15-1985/Apr | page 61 | - Tips (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #15-1985/Apr | page 120 | - CompoEntry - ref. "Life of Wally" (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #16-1985/May | page 80 | - Map (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #16-1985/May | page 80 | - Tips (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #17-1985/Jun | page 71 | - Hack/Poke (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #17-1985/Jun | page 71 | - Tips (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #18-1985/Jul | page 74 | - CompoResult (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #18-1985/Jul | page 121 | - CompoResult (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #20-1985/Sep | page 64 | - Tips (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #22-1985/Nov | page 104 | - Tips (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #27-1986/Apr supplement "Playing Tips Special" | page 20 | - Solution (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #29-1986/Jun | page 43 | - Letters (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #44-1987/Sep | page 40 | - Letters (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Die Speccy CD | issue 1996/Jan | page 0 | - Tips (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #97-1985/Jan/29 special "week#5" | page 8 | - CompoEntry (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #102-1985/Mar/5 special "week#1" | page 1 | - News/Note (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #107-1985/Apr/9 special "week#2" | page 6 | - CompoResult (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #108-1985/Apr/16 special "week#3" | page 18 | - Tips (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #109-1985/Apr/23 special "week#4" | page 41 | - Letters (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #111-1985/May/7 special "week#1" | page 4 | - News/Note - Wally aid (telephone help line) (Everyone's a Wally) | |
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| Home Computing Weekly | issue #130-1985/Sep/17 special "week#3" | page 9 | - News/Note (Codename MAT II) | |
| Micro Adventurer | issue #17-1985/Mar | page 30 | - Feature - ref. "Life of Wally" (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| MicroHobby | issue #120-1987/Mar | page 28 | - Tips - Tokes (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| MicroHobby | issue #130-1987/May | page 15 | - Tips - Tokes (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| MicroHobby | issue #133-1987/Jun | page 25 | - Tips - Tokes (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| MicroHobby | issue #146-1987/Sep | page 29 | - Tips - Tokes (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| MicroHobby | issue #149-1987/Oct | page 29 | - Tips - Tokes (Everyone's a Wally) | |
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| Personal Computer News | issue #109-1985/May/4 | page 44 | - News/Note (Everyone's a Wally) | |
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| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.4 #34-1985/Aug/22 special "week#4" | page 26 | - Solution (Everyone's a Wally) | |
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| SSD-II | issue 1999/Sep | page 0 | - Information (Everyone's a Wally) | |
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| Sinclair Programs | issue #30-1985/Apr | page 11 | - News/Note (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Sinclair Programs | issue #33-1985/Jul | page 10 | - News/Note (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) | |
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Related Magazine Advertisements
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #41-1985/Mar | page 115 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
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| Home Computing Weekly | issue #105-1985/Mar/26 special "week#4" | page 47 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
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| Home Computing Weekly | issue #116-1985/Jun/11 special "week#2" | page 7 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
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| Home Computing Weekly | issue #121-1985/Jul/16 special "week#3" | page 4 | - Full-page ad (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #122-1985/Jul/23 special "week#4" | page 47 | - Advert (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #123-1985/Jul/30 special "week#5" | page 43 | - Full-page ad (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #123-1985/Jul/30 special "week#5" | page 47 | - Advert (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #124-1985/Aug/6 special "week#1" | page 47 | - Advert (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #125-1985/Aug/13 special "week#2" | page 39 | - Advert (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #126-1985/Aug/20 special "week#3" | page 39 | - Advert (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.4 #8-1985/Feb/21 special "week#3" | page 51 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.4 #14-1985/Apr/4 special "week#1" | page 55 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.4 #23-1985/Jun/6 special "week#1" | page 34 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.4 #30-1985/Jul/25 special "week#4" | page 8 | - Full-page ad (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.4 #34-1985/Aug/22 special "week#4" | page 11 | - Full-page ad (Codename MAT II) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.4 #36-1985/Sep/5 special "week#1" | page 8 | - Full-page ad (Codename MAT II) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #36-1985/Mar | page 147 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #37-1985/Apr | page 147 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #38-1985/May | page 131 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #39-1985/Jun | page 43 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #39-1985/Jun | page 108 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #40-1985/Jul | page 42 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #40-1985/Jul | page 76 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #41-1985/Aug | page 67 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #42-1985/Sep | page 13 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #42-1985/Sep | page 25 | - Full-page ad (Codename MAT II) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #42-1985/Sep | page 43 | - Advert (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Your Computer | issue v.5 #3-1985/Mar | page 54 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Your Computer | issue v.5 #4-1985/Apr | page 103 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| Your Spectrum | issue #16-1985/Jul | page 11 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Your Spectrum | issue #17-1985/Aug | page 7 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Your Spectrum | issue #19-1985/Oct | page 16 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| Your Spectrum | issue #20-1985/Nov | page 16 | - Full-page ad (Codename MAT II) | |
| ZX Computing | issue #18-1985/Apr | page 27 | - Full-page ad (Everyone's a Wally) | |
| ZX Computing | issue #20-1985/Aug | page 123 | - Full-page ad (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) | |
| ZX Computing | issue #20-1985/Aug | page 124 | - Full-page ad (A View to a Kill - The Computer Game) | |
| ZX Computing | issue #21-1985/Oct | page 124 | - Full-page ad (Nick Faldo Plays the Open) |
Links
| Centre for Computing History | (Information - in English) | |
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| Every Game Going | (Multi-Platform Archive) | |
| The Tipshop | (Tips, Maps, Solutions, Cheats, Pokes) | |
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