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VGHF-MAG. Magazine Library

 Classification
Identifier: VGHF-MAG
This collection represents the magazines available in the Video Game History Foundation Research Library.

Found in 238 Collections and/or Records:

Sega newsletters and brochures

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-SEGANEWS
Abstract

This is an assorted collection of newsletters and promotional publications from Sega of America, currently from the 1980s.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1988–1989

Game On! USA

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMEONUSA
Abstract Game On! USA: The Magazine of Electronic Manga Gaming was the American edition of the Japanese gaming magazine Game On! (ゲームオン!). The magazine focused exclusively on the Japanese game industry, particularly games with distinctive Japanese aesthetics, dubbed "manga gaming" by the magazine. As its marquee feature, each issue included several chapters of manga adaptations of video games with new English translations.Game On! USA was published by...
Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within May – November 1996

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

Game Genie Code Update

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMEGENIE
Abstract

Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc., the American manufacturer of the Game Genie series of cheat devices, published a newsletter (also called Game Genie Update) that contained new cheat codes for games for a variety of consoles. The newsletter, which was produced as a supplement to the codebooks distributed with Game Genie products, was sent directly to Game Genie owners who subscribed via advertisements included with their devices.

Dates: Publication: 1991–1995

Multimedia World

 Series
Identifier: MAG-MULTIWORLD
Abstract

Multimedia World is a spinoff of PC World focusing on multimedia hardware and software. The magazine paid special attention to multimedia games and CD-ROMs, as well as operating systems, music software, and anything adjacent to home computer media production.

Like its parent magazine, Multimedia World was owned by IDG Communications.

Dates: Publication: December 1993 – 1996?

Arcade / Electronic Entertainment

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ARCADE
Abstract Arcade: The Electronic Entertainment Magazine (later known as Electronic Entertainment) was an early magazine that broadly covered the electronic game business, including arcades, consoles, and home computers. The magazine contained extensive news coverage in the style of a trade magazine, as well as previews and reviews of upcoming games and coverage of related media, like computer books.The magazine appears to have...
Dates: Publication: 1982–198?

INFO

 Series
Identifier: MAG-INFO
Abstract INFO Magazine (originally INFO-64, later .info) was a Commodore computing magazine edited and published by Benn Dunnington. The magazine covered a variety of hardware, software, and games for Commodore computers, including the Commodore 64, Commodore 128, and Amiga. INFO also had extensive advertisements for Commodore software and hardware companies, which are a glimpse into the extensive Commodore community.Notably, INFO...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1983 — April 1992

Multimedia and internet magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-MULTIMEDIA
Abstract

Through the 1990s and early 2000s, some publishers produced short-lived magazines covering multimedia software and internet culture. Rather than borrowing their style from computer magazines, these publications were often presented like lifestyle or culture magazines.

Dates: Publication: 1986–2000

Minecraft magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-MINECRAFTMISC
Abstract

Several magazine publishers, particularly in the United Kingdom, published children's magazines about the game Minecraft. These magazines covered game strategies, new game content, community creations, and ideas for building projects and activities.

Dates: Publication: 2016–2023

Consumer Electronics Show clipped flyers

 Collection
Identifier: PROMO-CESFLYERS
Abstract

Around the time of the twice-annual Consumer Electronics Expo (CES), electronics trade magazines would include flyers for upcoming CES booths. These flyers have been clipped from their magazines.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1987–1991