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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 232 Collections and/or Records:

Atari Explorer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ATARIEXP
Abstract Atari Explorer was the second official magazine for Atari computers (following Atari Connection), published sporadically from 1985–1993. The magazine was founded shortly after Warner Communications spun off the consumer products division of Atari into a separate company, Atari Corporation.The magazine featured coverage of Atari computer software and hardware, as well as news about the company itself. Although the magazine mostly stuck to a bimonthly publishing schedule, apparent...
Dates: Publication: 1985–1993

Atari Interface

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ATARIINTER
Abstract

Atari Interface (also called Atari Interface Magazine or AIM) was an independent magazine by and for the Atari computer user community. Contributors came from a variety of Atari user groups across North America, which are listed in the front of the magazine.

Dates: Publication: 1989–1993

Atarian

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ATARIAN
Abstract

Atarian (also titled Atarian Video Game Magazine) was Atari's official magazine about games for Atari consoles. The magazine ran for only three issues.

Dates: Publication: 1989

World of Warcraft Official Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-WOW
Abstract

World of Warcraft Official Magazine (also referred to as World of Warcraft: The Magazine) was a magazine by Future covering World of Warcraft. The magazine featured articles about game content and lore as well as community spotlights, strategy guides, and interviews with developers. The magazine was introduced at BlizzCon 2009 and was intended to be published quarterly; it was discontinued in 2011 after five issues.

Dates: Publication: 2009–2011

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

UK children's magazines bundled items

 Collection — Location Magazine bundled toys
Identifier: MAG-UKBUNDLES
Abstract

British children's magazines are frequently sold in a polybag that included toys, posters, stickers, and other trinkets. These items have been separated from the magazines themselves and placed in their own collection.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 2019–2021

Egmont children's magazines

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-EGMONTKIDS
Abstract

British publisher Egmont publishes a variety of children's magazines in the UK, some of which will have issues about video games. The library has collected several of these issues.

Dates: Publication: 2017–2020

Eight Bit

 Series
Identifier: MAG-EIGHTBIT
Abstract

Eight Bit is an Irish retrogaming magazine, part of the family of Retro Format magazines by editor John Cavanagh. The magazine focuses on 8-bit computer platforms, their games and software, their accessories, and their developers, as well as the collector scene for these platforms.

Dates: Publication: 2012?–

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