[2] ACE launched in October 1987, roughly the same time as Ludlow-based publisher Newsfield's own multi-format magazine The Games Machine.

Trevor Gilham, another ex-AA member, held the position of Art Editor.

A cover cassette, and later a floppy disk, was included with the magazine featuring games demos.

Regular editorial features included Interface; News, Letters, The Blitter End.

The Specials; features and Gameplay; Screen Test, Arcades, Tricks 'n' Tactics, Adventures.