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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 232 Collections and/or Records:

Video Game Buyers Guide

 Series
Identifier: MAG-VGBG
Abstract The Video Game Buyers Guide (identified in trademark registration as V: The Video Game Buyers Guide) was a short-lived monthly pamphlet advertising newly released video games. The pamphlet consists almost entirely of ads, as well as a brief editorial note from the pseudonymous "Editor At Large T.T." The Video Game Buyers Guide was meant to be distributed for free at video game retailers, although it was not affiliated with a particular store.The...
Dates: Publication: December 1998 — April 1999

Compute!

 Series
Identifier: MAG-COMPUTE
Abstract Compute! was an American computing magazine that ran for 15 years. In addition to the flagship magazine, which covered a wide range of subjects, Compute! Publications also produced four spinoff magazines: Compute!'s Amiga Resource; Compute!'s Gazette covering Commodore 64 8-bit computers; Compute!'s PC Magazine for IBM computers and compatibles; and Compute II for single-board...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1979 – September 1994

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 features 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

SoftSide

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SOFTSIDE
Abstract SoftSide (also SoftSide Magazine) was an early monthly computing magazine published through the late 70s and early 1980s. The magazine primarily covered software for a variety of platforms (including games) and columns about the changing role of computers on society.SofSide also published a few supplements with their magazine, including a booklet, SoftSide Selections, which included a sample of type-in programs for different computers; and the Adventure of the Month Club, a...
Dates: Publication: 1978–1984

Toxic

 Series
Identifier: MAG-TOXIC
Abstract

Toxic is a long-running British children's magazine, focusing on popular games (particularly live serice games) like Minecraft, Pokemon, and Fortnite, as well as coverage of popular content creators and general media properties like Marvel and Lego. The magazine has been published since September 2002.

Like other British kids magazines, regular issues of Toxic were sold in a polybag that included toys, collectibles, and other trinkets for readers.

Dates: Copyright: 2019–2021

Ultimate Gamer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ULTIMATEGAMER
Abstract

Ultimate Gamer was a short-lived monthly magazine by Larry Flynt Publications covering next-generation game consoles and 3D technology. The magazine ran for less than a year, ending after six issues.

Dates: Publication: 1995–1996

Ultimate Fortnite Challenges

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ULTIMATEFORTNITE
Abstract

Ultimate Fortnite Challenges was a British magazine about Fortnite strategies and Creative mode designs, framing them as "challenges" for the reader to undertake. The magazine described itself as "The Fortnite mag that's also a game." The magazine was discontinued in 2019 after eight issues, redirecting readers to The Independent and Unofficial Guide to Fortnite, also by Dennis Publishing.

Dates: Publication: 2018?–2019

Polygon

 Series
Identifier: MAG-POLYGON
Abstract Polygon was a short-lived magazine targeted to an adult audience, billing itself as "Intelligent Gaming." In addition to game reviews and previews, Polygon also featured extended articles profiling developers and studios, as well as coverage of related media such as anime.The cover of Polygon advertises the magazine as a successor to Silicon, a free magazine distributed at game stores that was also published by Ryan Smith. Apart from their sharing Smith as their publisher, it is...
Dates: Publication: 2003–2004

Hero Illustrated

 Series
Identifier: MAG-HERO
Abstract

Hero Illustrated was a comics magazine by Sendai Publishing, the publishers of Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM), under the name Warrior Publications. The magazine's staff overlapped with EGM, including editor Steve Harris. Although Hero Illustrated was not focused on video games, the magazine included ads for video games and occasionally covered games based on comics.

Dates: 1993–1996

Hi-Res Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-HIRES
Abstract

Hi-Res Magazine was a short-lived bimonthly publication covering video games and software for Atari consoles and Atari computers. The magazine only ran for four issues.

Dates: Publication: 1983–1984