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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:

@Gamer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-@GAMER
Abstract

@Gamer (rarely written as AtGamer for searchability) was the short-lived official gaming magazine of retailer Best Buy, similar to Game Informer's relationship with FuncoLand and GameStop. The short-lived magazine ran for 35 issues.

Dates: Publication: July 2010 – December 2014
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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...
Dates: Publication: July 1994 – January 2004
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Computer Games Strategy Plus

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CGSP
Abstract Computer Games Strategy Plus was a monthly magazine covering computer games. Originally titled Strategy Plus, the magazine focused heavily on strategy, war, and military games, including tabletop gaming. The first eleven issues of the magazine under the name Strategy Plys were published exclusively in the United Kingdom. After a brief hiatus and a change of publisher in late 1991, the magazine was also distributed in the United States. ...
Dates: Publication: October 1990 – April 2007
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Official Sega Dreamcast Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ODCM
Abstract

Official Sega Dreamcast Magazine (sometimes abbreviated ODCM) was the official licensed American magazine for the Sega Dreamcast. Like the Dreamcast itself, the magazine was discontinued after March 2001.

Dates: Publication: June 1999 – April 2001
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

InterAction / Sierra News Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-INTERACTION
Abstract

InterAction was a promotional magazine by developer Sierra On-Line, published seasonally. Starting around 1987 as Sierra Newsletter, the magazine grew and started to feature more graphics and color printing, eventually becoming Sierra News Magazine before it was rebranded InterAction. Sierra would publish the magazine until the company underwent significant layoffs and restructuring in early 1999.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1987 – Spring 1999
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Incite Video Gaming / Incite PC Gaming

 Series
Identifier: MAG-INCITE
Abstract

Incite Video Gaming and Incite PC Gaming were two gaming magazines published simultaneously by Computec Media. The magazine was targed toward young men and included extensive ancillary content like sports and wrestling coverage, celebrity interviews, and model photoshoots.

Dates: Publication: July 1999 – August 2000
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Kill Screen

 Series
Identifier: MAG-KILLSCREEN
Abstract Kill Screen was a gaming magazine that offered literary magazine-style coverage of the video games and the gaming industry. The printed editions of Kill Screen were a supplement to the Kill Screen website, both of which included profiles of developers, critical commentary on games and the game industry, features on the independent and art game scenes.The Kill Screen magazine was discontinued in 2014 and was later relaunched through a Kickstarter campaign. Both the website and...
Dates: Publication: 2010 – 2012
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

JoyStik

 Series
Identifier: MAG-JOYSTIK
Abstract

JoyStik was an early magazine that offered tips and strategies for arcade games. The magazine was subtitled "How to Win at Video Games." Later, the magazine would expand to also cover home console games and computer games.

Dates: Publication: September 1982 – December 1983
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

PC Accelerator

 Series
Identifier: MAG-PCXL
Abstract

PC Accelerator (abbreviated PCXL) was a computer game magazine targeted to men, in the style of men's magazines such as Maxim. PCXL is mostly notable for its pervasive crude, sexist content, which was objectionable even in its own time.

A one-off revival issue of PC Accelerator was published by PC Gamer in Fall 2007.

Dates: Publication: September 1998 – June 2000
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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