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Ziff Davis, Inc

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1927    

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Computer Gaming World

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CGW
Abstract

Computer Gaming World (often abbreviated CGW) was one of the longest-running magazines about computer games. Originally published by Golden Empire Publications, Inc., CGW was sold to Ziff Davis, Inc. in November 1993.

After a 25-year run, CGW was relaunched as Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, officially licensed by Microsoft, and continued for another 17 issues.

Dates: Publication: November 1981 – April 2008

Creative Computing

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CREATIVECOMP
Abstract Creative Computing was an early computing magazine founded by David H. Ahl that covered, as the name implies, creative and hobbyist uses of computers. The magazine emphasized accessible and educational computer programs rather than the more technical or hardware-focused coverage in similar magazines. Ahl self-published the magazine until around June 1982, when it was acquired by Ziff Davis, although Ahl continued to serve as editor until the magazine was discontinued at the end of...
Dates: Publication: 1974–1985

DCM

 Series
Identifier: MAG-DCM
Abstract

DCM (subtitled The Unofficial Dreamcast Magazine) was a short-lived unofficial Sega Dreamcast magazine by Ziff Davis. The magazine ran for a little over a year, publishing only four issues on a sporadic seasonal schedule before it was discontinued.

Dates: Publication: Fall 1999 – Winter 2000

E3 Show Daily

 Series
Identifier: MAG-E3DAILY
Abstract Throughout the history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the Entertainment Software Association (previously the Interactive Digital Software Association) has licensed various publishers to produce the E3 Show Daily, a daily newspaper covering new and announcements at E3. The content in the magazine was almost entirely promotional but included show-specific information, such as floor plans, exhibitor profiles, and discussions of trends in the game industry. The show dailies also...
Dates: Publication: 1995–2016?

EGM2 / Expert Gamer / GameNOW

 Series
Identifier: MAG-EGM2
Abstract EGM2 (stylized as EGM²) was a spinoff of Electronic Gaming Monthly that focused on in-depth coverage of games, such as strategy and tip guides, and import games. The magazine was published monthly in-between issues of EGM, acting as a second edition of the magazine. As with its parent magazine, Ziff Davis replaced Sendai Publishing as the publisher for EGM2 beginning with the July 1996 issue.Starting with issue 50, EGM2 was rebranded Expert Gamer. It was...
Dates: Publication: July 1994 – January 2004

Electronic Games / Fusion / Intelligent Gamer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-EGAMES2
Abstract Electronic Games (later known as Fusion, Intelligent Gamer's Fusion, and Intelligent Gamer) was the second run of Electronic Games, a video game magazine which originally ran from 1981–1985. The staff for the second run of Electronic Games initially included many of the editors from the original magazine, such as Arnie Katz, Bill Kunkel, and Joyce Worley.The magazine went through a number of...
Dates: Publication: October 1992 – January 1997

Electronic Gaming Monthly

 Series
Identifier: MAG-EGM
Abstract Electronic Gaming Monthly (abbreviated EGM) was one of the longest continuous running American video game magazines. In addition to covering games for a variety of platforms, the magazine had a special focus on the video game industry itself and was often a source of insider news and rumors.Starting in May 1989, the magazine was originally published by Sendai Publishing, before publication was taken over by Ziff Davis starting in June...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1986 – Fall 2015

GMR

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GMR
Abstract

GMR was a monthly gaming magazine that was sold exclusively at the retailer EB Games. As a gimmick, staring with Issue 12, each issue of GMR was given a special title, eg., Issue 15 was called "The Radical Issue." GMR also produced a large number of variant covers compared to other game magazines.

The magazine ceased publication in early 2005, shortly before GameStop announced they would purchase EB Games.

Dates: Publication: February 2003 – February 2005

Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-OPM
Abstract

The Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (also known as Official US PlayStation Magazine, abbreviated OPM) was the officially licensed PlayStation magazine from 1997 until January 2007.

Dates: Publication: October 1997 – January 2007

Pocket Games

 Series
Identifier: MAG-POCKETGAMES
Abstract

Pocket Games was a spinoff of Electronic Gaming Monthly focusing on handheld game consoles. The game primarily focused on Nintendo handheld consoles and games, but it expanded to include competing consoles, such as the Neo Geo Pocket and the PlayStation Portable. The magazine was published on an irregular seasonal schedule for around six years.

Dates: Summer 1999 – Summer 2006