VGHF-MAG. Magazine Library
Classification
Identifier: VGHF-MAG
This collection represents the magazines available in the Video Game History Foundation Research Library.
Found in 232 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
Computer Player
Series
Identifier: MAG-COMPPLAYER
Abstract
Computer Player was a monthly computer game magazine, originally published by Larry Flynt Publications. After about two years, the magazine was revamped and changed publisher to Air Age Media, where it began to specialize in computer multiplayer gaming coverage. The magazine was briefly renamed Computer & Net Player in 1997.The magazine also begat a computer gaming website, OGR.com (Online Gaming Review). At the end of its...
Dates:
Publication: June 1994 – March 1998
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...
Dates:
Publication: Fall 1986 – Fall 2015
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
PC Gamer (US)
Series
Identifier: MAG-PCGAMERUS
Abstract
PC Gamer is the longest-running American computer game magazine, first published in 1994.The magazine was originally spun off from Game Players PC Entertainment, a computer game magazine by GP Publications. When British magazine conglomorate Future acquired GP Publications in 1994, they relaunched PC Entertainment as the US edition of their UK magazine PC Gamer. In recent years, the American and British versions of PC Gamer have starting sharing a substantial amount of...
Dates:
Publication: May 1994 –
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
Play
Series
Identifier: MAG-PLAY
Abstract
Play (sometimes Play Magazine) is a gaming magazine started by Dave Halverson, who previously founded GameFan and Gamers' Republic. Similar to Halverson's prior magazines, Play has a special focus on Japanese culture, import games, and niche genres that appeal to a dedicated gaming audience. Embracing fan interests more than other gaming publications, Play also had a dedicated anime section, which comprised a significant portion of each issue, as well as...
Dates:
Publication: December 2001 – January 2010
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
GamePro
Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMEPRO
Abstract
GamePro was one of the longest-running American video game magazines, published continuously from May 1989 until the end of 2011. The magazine was originally published by SuperPlay, before being acquired by IDG Communications after the first issue.
GamePro continued to operate as an independent unit of IDG until the magazine was dissolved in Winter 2011, following a final issue which attempted to pivot the magazine from a monthly to quarterly format.
Dates:
Publication: May 1989 – Winter 2011
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
NewMedia
Series
Identifier: MAG-NEWMEDIA
Abstract
NewMedia was a magazine that covered emerging multimedia technologies in the 1990s. Each issue covered a range of multimedia development tools, consumer-facing content such as games and hardware, and articles about industry trends. The magazine was discontinued in 1999 at the tail end of the multimedia era.
The magazine is notable for hosting the Invision Awards, which were given to multimedia titles. Recipients included games as well as educational software, informational and...
Dates:
1991–1999
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
Lifestyle magazines, assorted
Collection
Identifier: MAG-LIFEMISC
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of assorted issues of lifestyle magazines. These magazines deal with lifestyle topics primarily unrelated to video games. However, the Video Game History Foundation may collect individual issues with content related to video game history. Notes may be added to the records for individual items to explain their relevance to the library.
Dates:
1995–2008
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
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
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library