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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 234 Collections and/or Records:

CD PowerPlay

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CDPOWERPLAY
Abstract CD PowerPlay (later renamed PC PowerPlay in 1996) was a British computer game magazine. While the magazine itself is short, typically 24 pages, the main attraction for each issue was the included demo CD, which had an extensive collection of game demos, shareware, and reviews. The first issue of CD PowerPlay declared the magazine to be a "revolutianry" advancement of tge magazine format for a "paperless society."Not to be confused with...
Dates: Publication: Winter 1994 – 1996?
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

PC PowerPlay

 Series
Identifier: MAG-PCPOWERPLAY
Abstract PC PowerPlay (abbreviated PCPP) is a long-running Australian computer game magazine, originally launched by Next Publishing as a complement to their console game magazine Hyper. The magazine was acquired in 2018 by the Australian division of Future, which continues to run the magazine as part of the PC Gamer family.The magazine started as a monthly publication but later in its run (circa 2019, following its acquisition by Future) shifted to a bimonthly...
Dates: May 1996 —
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Cube

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CUBE
Abstract Cube was an unofficial British magazine covering the Nintendo GameCube console, later briefly expanding to cover emerging Nintendo platforms like the Nintendo DS and the Wii. The magazine ran for roughly the lifespan of the GameCube platform, beginning in late 2001 and ending in late 2005, one year before the Wii's launch.An Australian edition of Cube (sometimes titled Australian Cube) was also produced; while the magazines typically shared content,...
Dates: Publication: 2001–2005
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Commodore Power/Play

 Series
Identifier: MAG-MAG-COMMODOREPP
Abstract

Commodore Power/Play was an official Commodore computer user magazine, published seasonly and later bimonthly by Commodore Business Machines. Power/Play targeted a consumer audience, covering home software, games, and hobbyist use. CBM published Power/Play in tandem with another Commodore computer magazine, the business-focused Commodore Microcomputers magazine.

The two magazines were merged in late 1986 into a single publication, Commodore Magazine.

Dates: Publication: 1982–1986
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Combo

 Series
Identifier: MAG-COMBO
Abstract

Combo was a collectibles magazine primarily covering trading cards, comics, and action figures. The magazine also included limited coverage of video and tabletop games, particularly in early issues.

Although it is unclear how long Combo was published, it appears to have run through at least January 1998 (issue 36).

Dates: Publication: 1994?–1998
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

ColecoVision Experience

 Series
Identifier: MAG-COLECOEX
Abstract

ColecoVision Experience was the official promotional publication for the ColecoVision console, covering upcoming ColecoVision titles, game tips, and game development and business topics. Only three issues of the magazine were produced.

Dates: Publication: Spring 1983 – Winter 1984
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Consumer Electronics Show Daily

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CESDAILY
Abstract Consumer Electronics Show Daily (also known as CES Daily) was the official daily magazine for the Consumer Electronics Show. Originally launched alongside the first CES show in 1967, CES Daily covered news, exhibitors, and other event information for the biannual CES events.It is unclear how long Consumer Electronics Show Daily was published; the latest year with a registered copyright is 1988.This magazine is not to be confused with CES Trade...
Dates: Publication: 1967–1988?
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Nintendo Official Magazine (UK)

 Series
Identifier: MAG-NOMUK
Abstract Nintendo Official Magazine (abbreviated NOM) was the licensed Nintendo magazine in the United Kingdom from 1992 until February 2006. It went by several different titles during its run, including Nintendo Magazine System, Nintendo Magazine, Nintendo Official Magazine UK, and, in the pages of the magazine, Official UK Nintendo Magazine.Starting in...
Dates: October 1992 – February 2006
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

PlayStation Solutions

 Series
Identifier: MAG-PSSOLUTIONS
Abstract

PlayStation Solutions was a British PlayStation tips magazine by Rapide Publishing. The magazine was also published in the United States, but the only difference appears to be their physical dimensions and numbering scheme; their content is identical (including British advertisements in the US edition).

Dates: 1996–1998?
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Penny Power / Zillions

 Series
Identifier: MAG-PENNYPOWER
Abstract Penny Power (later titled Zillions) was a consumer economics magazine for children, publishing by the makers of Consumer Reports. Like the adult version of Consumer Reports, Penny Power reviews and analyzed products for children and their associated costs. This included coverage of video games and electronic games. The magazine was relaunched under the name Zillions in mid-1990, though its content remained the same.Across its entire run, the magazine was...
Dates: Publication: 1980–2000
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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