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:
GameFan
Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMEFAN
Abstract
GameFan (originally titled Diehard GameFan or Diehard Game Fan through October 1995) was a monthly publication that billed itself as a "next generation video game magazine" and, later, as "the last true enthusiast magazine." Although the magazine covered a wide variety of games, they focused on specialty topics for a video game enthusiast audience, such as import games and role-playing games. GameFan was founded by...
Dates:
Publication: Majority of material found within October 1991 – December 2000; Publication: April 2010 – Summer 2015
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
Electronic Games / Fusion / Intelligent Gamer
Series
Identifier: MAG-EGAMES2
Abstract
Electronic Games (later known as Fusion, Intelligent Gamer's Fusion, and Intelligent Gamer) was the second run of Electronic Games, a video game magazine which originally ran from 1981–1985. The staff for the second run of Electronic Games initially included many of the editors from the original magazine, such as Arnie Katz, Bill Kunkel, and Joyce Worley.
The magazine went through a number of...
Dates:
Publication: October 1992 – January 1997
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
GameSport
Collection
Identifier: MAG-GAMESPORT
Abstract
GameSport was a short-lived sports video game magazine spun off from Slam, a basketball magazine by Harris Publications. In addition to reviews and previews for sports games, GameSport also featured interviews with sports game developers and athletes. The magazine ran for only two issues.
Dates:
Publication: 1995
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
The Journal of Computer Game Design
Series
Identifier: MAG-JCGD
Abstract
The Journal of Computer Game Design was an early journal for the electronic games industry, edited and self-published by Chris Crawford, the founder of the Game Developers Conference. Many articles in the journal were written by Crawford's early collaborators in the computer game industry.Over its nine-year run, the journal's content shifted away from technical writing and industry news, focusing heavily more game design theory and editorial articles, often written by Crawford...
Dates:
June 1987 – August 1996
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
ColecoVision Experience
Series
Identifier: MAG-COLECOEX
Abstract
ColecoVision Experience was the official promotional publication for the ColecoVision console, covering upcoming ColecoVision titles, game tips, and game development and business topics. Only four issues of the magazine were produced.
Dates:
Publication: Spring 1983 – Winter 1984
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
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 1996. Although the...
Dates:
Publication: Fall 1986 – Fall 2015
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
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 –
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
E3 Show Daily
Series
Identifier: MAG-E3DAILY
Abstract
Throughout the history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the Entertainment Software Association (previously the Interactive Digital Software Association) has licensed various publishers to produce the E3 Show Daily, a daily newspaper covering new and announcements at E3. The content in the magazine was almost entirely promotional but included show-specific information, such as floor plans, exhibitor profiles, and discussions of trends in the game industry. The show dailies also...
Dates:
Publication: 1995–2016
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library