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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 242 Collections and/or Records:

Game Informer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMEINFORMER
Abstract Game Informer is the longest-running monthly American video game magazine. Game Informer was originally a promotional magazine owned by the game retailer FuncoLand, which was reorganized as GameStop in December 2000. For many years, the magazine was tied to GameStop's reward program; it was decoupled from the rewards program and relaunched as a standlone subscription in March 2024 before being discontinued shortly after in August 2024. The magazine was acquired and revived by...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1991 –

Video Games

 Series
Identifier: MAG-VIDEOGAMES
Abstract

Video Games was an early American video game magazine, published monthly. The magazine focused on console and arcade games, and later, computer games.

Dates: Publication: August 1982 – Fall 1984

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

Electronic Fun with Computers & Games

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ELECFUN
Abstract

Electronic Fun with Computers & Games was an early video game magazine published by Richard Ekstract, primarily covering home console games and computer games. After the March 1983 issue, the magazine was relaunched as Computer Fun for a single issue.

Dates: Publication: November 1982 – April 1984

ANALOG Computing

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ANALOG
Abstract ANALOG Computing (originally ANALOG, or A.N.A.L.O.G) was one of the major American magazines covering Atari computers. (The title is an acronym for "Atari Newsletter And Lots Of Games.") Original published by Colony Press, Inc., ANALOG was purchased by Larry Flynt Publishing, which took over publishing reponsibilities starting with Issue 59, following a six-month gap in the publishing...
Dates: Publication: 1983 – December 1989

CD-ROM Today

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CDROMTODAY
Abstract CD-ROM Today was a magazine that covered home multimedia software for Windows and Macintosh computers, originally published by GP Publications and later by Imagine Media. The magazine would also come with a demo CD, branded "the Disc!" CD-ROM Today ran through July 1996, when it was discontinued by Imagine Media in favor of two specialized publications, MacAddict for Macintosh users and boot for PC and Windows...
Dates: Publication: Summer 1993 – July 1996

Computer Game Review

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CGR
Abstract Computer Game Review (abbreviated CGR) was a computer game magazine by Sendai Publishing, publishers of Electronic Gaming Monthly. Although it was a computer game magazine, early issues of CGR also covered console games, giving it the short-lived title Computer Game Review and 16-Bit Entertainment. The magazine eventually adopted the multimedia-focused title Computer Game Review and CD-ROM Entertainment for...
Dates: Publication: June 1990 – June 1996

Tabletop magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-TABLETOP
Scope and Contents

This is a collection of assorted issues of tabletop gaming magazines. Generally, the Video Game History Foundation does not collect tabletop or board game magazines, but specific issues may have content relevant to video game history. When possible, the significance of each magazine to the library's collections is noted in the issue's Abstract field.

Dates: Publication: 1983

Future Play

 Series
Identifier: MAG-FUTUREPLAY
Abstract Future Play was a promotional magazine and mail-order catalog by video game retailer Try Soft, which sold Nintendo products at their retail locations in the Pacific Northwest. The magazine seems to have been given away for free at Try Soft stores and distributed through the company's mailing list. Future Play's content mostly consisted of advertisements, as well as small amounts of hints, commentary, and letters from readers.This magazine is notable for containing unique ads for...
Dates: Publication: September 1989 – October 1990

Atari Age

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ATARIAGE
Abstract

Atari Age was the official magazine distributed by the Atari Club, the fan club run by Atari, Inc. in the 1980s. The publication ran for two years, discontinued after the console and computer division of Atari was sold off by Warner Communications.

Dates: Publication: May 1982 – April 1984