Skip to main content

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:

Crash

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CRASH2020
Abstract

Crash (also called Crash Micro Action or Crash Magazine) is a reboot of the British ZX Spectrum magazine Crash (1984–1992), now owned by retrogaming publisher Fusion Retro Books. Like the original magazine, Crash covers games for the ZX Spectrum computer platform, with a new focus on homebrew titles developed by the Spectrum community.

Dates: Publication: December 2020 –

Fusion

 Series
Identifier: MAG-FUSION
Abstract

Fusion (also called Fusion Magazine) is a British retrogaming magazine, focusing in particular on British computer games from the 80s and 90s. The magazine also includes several special issues, typically themed around specific games or platforms.

Fusion is the flagship retro magazine of its namesake retrogaming magazine publisher, Fusion Retro Books.

Dates: Publication: 2018–

Compute!

 Series
Identifier: MAG-COMPUTE
Abstract Compute! was an American computing magazine that ran for 15 years. In addition to the flagship magazine, which covered a wide range of subjects, Compute! Publications also produced four spinoff magazines: Compute!'s Amiga Resource; Compute!'s Gazette covering Commodore 64 8-bit computers; Compute!'s PC Magazine for IBM computers and compatibles; and Compute II for single-board...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1979 – September 1994

Computer magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-COMPUTERMISC
Abstract

During the peak era of personal computing (from the late 80s through the mid-2010s), many publishers released magazines broadly covering the field of computing, often with a focus on new hardware and software, including games.

Dates: Publication: 1993–2006

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

Edge

 Series
Identifier: MAG-EDGE
Abstract

Edge is a long-running British video game magazine, published for its entire run by Future plc since 1993. The magazine has a special focus on the video game industry itself, in addition to game previews and reviews. In addition to the main magazine, Edge frequently produces special issues, box sets, and topical guides.

From 1995–2002, Edge was affiliated with Next Generation, an American magazine also owned by Future plc.

Dates: Publication: October 1993 –

Electronic Gaming Monthly

 Series
Identifier: MAG-EGM
Abstract Electronic Gaming Monthly (abbreviated EGM) was one of the longest continuous running American video game magazines. In addition to covering games for a variety of platforms, the magazine had a special focus on the video game industry itself and was often a source of insider news and rumors. Starting in May 1989, the magazine was originally published by Sendai Publishing, before publication was taken over by Ziff Davis starting in June...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1986 – Fall 2015

Computer Gaming World

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CGW
Abstract

Computer Gaming World (abbreviated CGW) was one of the longest-running computer game magazines. Originally published by Golden Empire Publications, Inc., CGW was sold to Ziff Davis, Inc. in November 1993.

After a 25-year run, CGW was relaunched as Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, officially licensed by Microsoft, and continued for another 17 issues.

Dates: Publication: November 1981 – April 2008

PSM

 Series
Identifier: MAG-PSM
Abstract

PSM was an independent PlayStation magazine by Imagine Publishing. The magazine ran until 2007, when it was discontinued and restarted as PlayStation: The Official Magazine, now affiliated with Sony Computer Entertainment.

Dates: Publication: September 1997 – December 2007

VideoGames & Computer Entertainment / VideoGames: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-VGCE
Abstract VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (VG&CE) was a monthly gaming magazine by Larry Flynt Publications, spun-off from the Video Game Digest column in the Atari computer magazine ANALOG Computing. The magazine's name was changed to VideoGames: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine starting with Issue 80 in September 1995.VG&CE begat several of its own spinoffs, including Tips & Tricks and the TurboGrafx magazines TurboPlay...
Dates: Publication: December 1988 – September 1996