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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:

3 For 3DO Enthusiasts

 Series
Identifier: MAG-3MAG
Abstract

3 For 3DO Enthusiasts (also called 3 Magazine, or 3 For the 3DO Enthusiast in the masthead) was a short-lived independent magazine that covered the 3DO platform. The magazine featured reviews, previews, and guides for 3DO games, as well as coverage of the state of the platform and The 3DO Company. The magazine ran for slightly over a year before it was discontinued.

Dates: Publication: 1994–1996

GameFan

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMEFAN
Abstract GameFan (originally titled Diehard GameFan or Diehard Game Fan) was a monthly publication that billed itself as a "next generation video game magazine" and, later, as "the last true enthusiast magazine." Although it covered a wide variety of games, the magazine distinguished itself with a focus on topics for a hardcore enthusiast audience, such as import games and role-playing games. GameFan developed an ardent...
Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within October 1991 – December 2000; Publication: relaunched April 2010 – Summer 2015

Game-specific promotional magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-GAMEMISC
Abstract

As part of their promotional campaigns, game publishers would occassionally publish one-off or short-run magazines based on individual game titles or franchises.

Dates: Publication: 1999–2005

Sega Visions

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SEGAVISIONS
Abstract Sega Visions was the official North American magazine for Sega consoles, seemingly inspired by Nintendo's official magazine Nintendo Power. The magazine covered new and upcoming games for Sega platforms, Sega hardware, and interviews with developers. For the first nine issues, Sega Visions was produced by a small advertising firm called The Communiqué Group, before Sega switched production over to GamePro publisher IDG Communications. The magazine ran for five years and was mostly...
Dates: Publication: 1990–1995

Tips & Tricks

 Series
Identifier: MAG-TIPSTRICKS
Abstract Tips & Tricks was a long-running video game magazine that covered game strategies and cheat codes. The magazine was a spinoff of VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, also published by Larry Flynt Publications. For most of its run, Chris Bieniek was the magazine's editor-in-chief. In addition to covering game tips, Tips & Tricks was one of the Americna game magazines that regularly covered video game community culture. The magazine included feature articles on fighting...
Dates: Publication: Spring 1994 – February 2011

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

Electronic Gaming Monthly

 Series
Identifier: MAG-EGM
Abstract Electronic Gaming Monthly (abbreviated EGM) was one of the longest-running American video game magazines. In addition to its extensive previews and reviews of video games, the magazine was often a source for insider news and rumors, which stood out among gaming magazines when it first debuted. In addition to Electronic Gaming Monthly, this collection includes two precursor magazines published by Electronic Gaming Monthly co-founder Steve Harris. Prior to...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1986 – Fall 2015

GameShark Magazine

 Series
Identifier:  MAG-GAMESHARK
Abstract GameShark Magazine (originally known as Dangerous Waters) was the official newsletter for the GameShark line of video game accessories. The magazine featured a small number of reviews and previews for current games but was mainly focused on the hacking community for the GameShark cheating devices, including tips for writing new codes and upgrades for the broader GameShark accessory line.Subscriptions to GameShark Magazine were solicited through...
Dates: Publication: 1996?–2002?

InterAction / Sierra News Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-INTERACTION
Abstract

InterAction was a promotional magazine by developer Sierra On-Line, published seasonally. Starting around 1987 as Sierra Newsletter, the magazine grew and started to feature more graphics and color printing, eventually becoming Sierra News Magazine before it was relaunched as InterAction. Sierra would publish the magazine until the company underwent significant layoffs and restructuring in early 1999.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1987 – Spring 1999

Nintendo Power

 Series
Identifier: MAG-NINTENDOPOWER
Abstract

Nintendo Power was the official magazine published by Nintendo of America, featuring coverage and tips for games on Nintendo consoles. Starting in December 2007, the magazine was published by Future US under license from Nintendo of America.

Dates: Publication: July 1988 – December 2012