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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 243 Collections and/or Records:

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

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–
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Nintendo Force

 Series
Identifier: MAG-NINFORCE
Abstract

Nintendo Force (also known as NF Magazine) as an independent, bi-monthly Nintendo fan magazine. The magazine includes game previews, reviews, retro game coverage, and a community section featuring fangames, fan publications, and fan art.

Dates: Publication: 2013–
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

The Sports Game Review / PC Sports & Video Games

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SPORTSGAME
Abstract

The Sports Game Review was a bi-monthly magazine covering sports video games across all platforms but primarily computer games. Some time between 1994–1995, the magazine was renamed PC Sports & Video Games to indicate its focus on computer sports games. The magazine appears to have run through at least January 1995.

Dates: 1993–1995?
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Activisions

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ACTIVISIONS
Abstract

Activisions was a promotional newsletter by Activision, published seasonally from Fall 1981 to Fall 1983. The newsletter included previews of upcoming Activision games and interviews with Activision staff.

Although the official run of Activisions ended in 1983, two additional short special issues, titled Activision Updates, were published through 1984.

Dates: Publication: Fall 1981 – 1984
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Old School Gamer Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-OSGM
Abstract Old School Gamer Magazine is a bimonthly retrogaming nostalgia magazine. The articles in this magazine tend to be personal recollections about games and gaming culture from the 1980s–1990s, as well as coverage of the North American retrogaming event scene and occasional interviews with game developers. Researchers have noted to the Video Game History Foundation that this magazine has significant editorial and fact-checking issues, including misattributed quotes, and should not be...
Dates: Publication: November 2017 –
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

P.S.X.

 Series
Identifier: MAG-PSX
Abstract P.S.X. (short for PlayStation Experience, sometimes written as PSX) was an unofficial PlayStation magazine, originally by Sendai Publishing, the publishers of Electronic Gaming Monthly. The magazine was published on a bimonthly schedule through mid-1996, when Ziff-Davis purchased Sendai and switched the magazine to a monthly format. P.S.X. ran through September 1997, after which it was relaunched as the officially licensed ...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1995 – September 1997
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Walmart GameCenter

 Series
Identifier: MAG-WALMART
Abstract Walmart GameCenter Magazine was a free magazine distributed by Walmart, covering new and upcoming games and gaming hardware. The magazine was produced and published by EGM Media, run by Electronic Gaming Monthly founder Steve Harris. EGM Media also produced two other magazines for Walmart: Geek Magazine, a general pop culture magazine; and Walmart Parents Guide To Videogames. Walmart GameCenter appears...
Dates: Publication: January 2012 – January 2024
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

GMR

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GMR
Abstract

GMR was a monthly gaming magazine that was sold exclusively at the retailer EB Games. As a gimmick, staring with Issue 12, each issue of GMR was given a special title, eg., Issue 15 was called "The Radical Issue." GMR also produced a large number of variant covers compared to other game magazines.

The magazine ceased publication in early 2005, shortly before GameStop announced they would purchase EB Games.

Dates: Publication: February 2003 – February 2005
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Video Swapper / Video Entertainment

 Series
Identifier: MAG-VIDSWAPPER
Abstract Video Swapper was a magazine for home video collectors. The magazine covered new developments with home video technology and new videocassette releases, as well as limited coverage of video games in a section titled "Video Fun & Games." The magazine also had a classifieds section where readers could trade video tapes. A significant portion of each issue of Video Swapper was dedicated to adult videos, to such an extent that this content was separated into its own...
Dates: 1981–1983?
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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