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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:

Switch Player

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SWITCHPLAYER
Abstract

Switch Player was a monthly fan magazine published by Ninty Media that covers games for the Nintendo Switch platform. The magazine ran for over six years, launching with an issue covering The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and ending with a special issue about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Dates: Publication: February 2017 –

Toxic

 Series
Identifier: MAG-TOXIC
Abstract

Toxic is a long-running British children's magazine, focusing on popular games (particularly live serice games) like Minecraft, Pokemon, and Fortnite, as well as coverage of popular content creators and general media properties like Marvel and Lego. The magazine has been published since September 2002.

Like other British kids magazines, regular issues of Toxic were sold in a polybag that included toys, collectibles, and other trinkets for readers.

Dates: Copyright: 2019–2021

Ultimate Fortnite Challenges

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ULTIMATEFORTNITE
Abstract

Ultimate Fortnite Challenges was a British magazine about Fortnite strategies and Creative mode designs, framing them as "challenges" for the reader to undertake. The magazine described itself as "The Fortnite mag that's also a game." The magazine was discontinued in 2019 after eight issues, redirecting readers to The Independent and Unofficial Guide to Fortnite, also by Dennis Publishing.

Dates: Publication: 2018?–2019

HyperPlay RPG

 Series
Identifier: MAG-HYPERPLAY
Abstract

HyperPlay is a British fanzine about retro Japanese role-playing games. The magazine is published by its eponymous editor Kincl and tends to focus on games from the 1990s and early 2000s for the Super Nintendo and PlayStation 1 and 2. The magazine also features original fanart for the featured games in that issue.

Dates: Publication: 2015–2018

GamesMaster Presents

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMESMASTER
Abstract GamesMaster Presents (also referred to as GM Presents) was a spinoff of GamesMaster magazine focusing on special topical coverage. Each issue usually focused on a specific game or franchise, with a particular focus on live-service games. The series appears to have started in 2011 and run until 2018, when Future canceled its parent magazine along with the magazine gamesTM.Like several magazines published by Future in the mid-to-late 2010s, GM Presents was...
Dates: Publication: 2011 – 2018

Minecraft World

 Series
Identifier: MAG-MCWORLD
Abstract Minecraft World (formally Minecraft World Magazine) wa an unofficial British magazine for kids about the Minecraft franchise. The magazine covered updates to the game, as well as strategies, build ideas, and user-generated content. Many issues of Minecraft World were sold in a polybag that included supplemental inserts, like guides, posters, sticker sheets, and small toys.The original publisher of Minecraft World, Dennis Publishing, was acquired by Future plc in August 2021, around...
Dates: Publication: 2015?–

Sega Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SEGAMAG
Abstract Sega Magazine was the official licensed Sega magazine in the United Kingdom from 1994–1998, published monthly. The magazine featured reviews, previews, and tips for new games on Sega consoles, including accessory-specific add-ons like the 32X. Starting in November 1995, the magazine was rebranded Sega Saturn Magazine to promote the new system. It was eventually discontinued in 1998 when Sega pulled their license, choosing instead to produce an official Dreamcast...
Dates: Publication: 1994–1998

Sega Power / Saturn Power / S: The Sega Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SEGAPOWER
Abstract

Sega Power (originally known as S: The Sega Magazine) was an unofficial monthly British magazines covering Sega consoles. The magazine ran for eight years before it was discontinued. Towards the end of Sega Power's run, Future Publishing launched a spinoff publication, Saturn Power, to capitalize on the debut of Sega's new platform; the new magazine ran for ten months before it was also discontinued.

Dates: Publication: 1989–1998

Sega Pro

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SEGAPRO
Abstract

Sega Pro was an unofficial British Sega magazine by Paragon Publishing covering games for Sega platforms. Starting in October 1994, Paragon also launched a short-lived companion magazine titled Sega Pro CD to synergize with the Mega-CD hardware.

Sega Pro ran for four years, ending in late 1995.

Dates: Publication: 1991–1995

Japan Amusement Monthly

 Series
Identifier: MAG-JAM
Abstract Japan Amusement Monthly (abbreviated JAM) was an English-language Japanese trade magazine covering the Japanese amusement and coin-op industry. The magazine covered business developments and trade shows for the Japanese and international arcade businesses, as well as a dedicated section for covering the karaoke industry.Based on a listing from the National Diet...
Dates: Publication: August 1991 – September 1995