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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:

Neopets The Official Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-NEOPETS
Abstract Neopets The Official Magazine (sometimes referred to as Neopets Magazine) was the official licensed magazine for Neopets, published from 2003–2008 by collectibles publication company Beckett Media. In addition to covering Neopets strategy — including tips on designing HTML webpages — the magazine also included guides to collecting Neopets trading cards and plushies, which was Beckett Media's speciality. The magazine appears to have been published...
Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within September 2003 – February 2008

Beckett Massive Online Gamer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-BECKETTMMO
Abstract Beckett Massive Online Gamer (abbreviated Beckett MOG) was a bimonthly magazine about massively multiplayer online games (MMOs). Published by collectible magazine company Beckett Media, Beckett MOG covered current developments in a wide range of online games, including some non-MMO multiplayer games such as first-person shooters.Beckett also published a short-lived spinoff magazine, Ultimate Guide to World of Warcraft, with...
Dates: Publication: June 2006 – April 2012

Mortal Kombat magazines

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-MK
Abstract

Several magazines were published to promote the Mortal Kombat franchise, including the Mortal Kombat movie.

Dates: 1994–1995

CyberSurfer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CYBERSURFER
Abstract

CyberSurfer was a "magazine of entertainment technology," covering computer-related entertainment topics like games, multimedia software, screensavers, and the emerging World Wide Web. Images online suggest that at least eight issues of CyberSurfer were published through January 1997.

Dates: Publication: 1995

Tomb Raider comic magazines

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-TOMBRAIDER
Abstract

From 1999–2005, Top Cow Productions published a comic book based on the Tomb Raider game franchise. The comic was syndicated in multiple different Tomb Raider magazines published in both the United States and United Kingdom, with some limited supplemental content.

Dates: 2001–2002?

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

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

gamesTM

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMESTM
Abstract gamesTM (or Games TM) was a monhtly British multiplatform gaming magazine. The magazine was published by a range of publishers over its 17-year lifespan:Paragon Publishing Ltd (December 2002 – September 2003) Highbury Communications plc (as Highbury-Paragon) (October 2003 – Christmas 2005) Imagine Publishing (UK) (February 2006 – November...
Dates: Publication: 2002–2018

Fandom magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-FANMAGS
Abstract

Fandom magazines cover a wide range of popular media, including movies, television, comics, wresting, and video games. These magazines were often run by and for the fan community.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1999

A Profound Waste of Time

 Series
Identifier: MAG-APWOT
Abstract

A Profound Waste of Time is a British gaming anthology that bills itself as a "tribute to the art of making videogames." The magazine publishes essays about game development and gaming culture, featuring commentary from notable people in the game industry. Each issue of the magazine is funded through a Kickstarter campaign.

Dates: Publication: 2018 –