Play (sometimes Play Magazine) is a gaming magazine started by Dave Halverson, who previously founded GameFan and Gamers' Republic. As with Halverson's other magazines, Play has a special focus on Japanese import games, anime, and niche genres that appeal to a dedicated gaming audience.

Not to be confused with Play, a British PlayStation magazine launched in 1995 and re-launched in 2021.

This collection incldues concept art, design documents, correspondence, and other documentation from Gabe Swarr's work as character designer for the 2003 video game Go! Go! Hypergrind. The collection also includes a small assortment of zines, cards, and memorabilia illustrated by Swarr; some of these materials have not been scanned.

Content Note: This collection includes depictions of nudity and other suggestive content.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

This collection includes a majority of Play, as well as four issues of Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.