VGHF-MAG. Magazine Library
Classification
Identifier: VGHF-MAG
This collection represents the magazines available in the Video Game History Foundation Research Library.
Found in 238 Collections and/or Records:
gamesTM
Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMESTM
Abstract
gamesTM (or Games TM) was a monhtly British multiplatform gaming magazine. The magazine was published by a range of publishers over its 17-year lifespan:Paragon Publishing Ltd (December 2002 – September 2003)
Highbury Communications plc (as Highbury-Paragon) (October 2003 – Christmas 2005)
Imagine Publishing (UK) (February 2006 – November...
Dates:
Publication: 2002–2018
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
A Profound Waste of Time
Series
Identifier: MAG-APWOT
Abstract
A Profound Waste of Time is a British gaming anthology that bills itself as a "tribute to the art of making videogames." The magazine publishes essays about game development and gaming culture, featuring commentary from notable people in the game industry. Each issue of the magazine is funded through a Kickstarter campaign.
Dates:
Publication: 2018 –
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
Mega
Series
Identifier: MAG-MEGA
Abstract
Mega was a British magazine covering the Sega Mega Drive. The magazine ran for three years, ending in late 1995.
Dates:
Publication: October 1992 – October 1995
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
Girl Gamer
Series
Identifier: MAG-GIRLGAMER
Abstract
Girl Gamer was an official licensed Nintendo magazine published in the United Kingdom that was targeted to girls. The game covered upcoming games for Nintendo platforms that the editorial staff believed were of interest to girls, as well as columns about game characters and accessories.This short-lived mini-magazine was marketed as a spin-off of Nintendo: The Official Magazine, also published in the UK by Future. It was distributed with a variety of British magazines for...
Dates:
Publication: 2007–2009
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
New Earth
Series
Identifier: MAG-NEWEARTH
Abstract
New Earth was a monthly British Neo Geo fan zine by Graham Pike. The magazine featured coverage of new and upcoming games for Neo Geo platforms, as well as game tips and discussions of Neo Geo-related topics such as music.
Dates:
Publication: November 1994 – December 1998
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
Super Play
Series
Identifier: MAG-SUPERPLAY
Abstract
Super Play was a British magazine covering the Super Nintendo console, notably with a focus on Japanese import titles, many of which were not released in the United States or Europe. The magazine also included coverage of anime and manga. The magazine was discontinued in 1996 and replaced by N64 Magazine, another Nintendo magazine published by Future.Although Super Play was discontinued in 1996, it was revived for a single issue in October 2017 as a supplement to Retro Gamer...
Dates:
Publication: Majority of material found within 1992–1996
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
Imagine Town Magazine / Game Candy
Series
Identifier: MAG-IMAGINETOWN
Abstract
Imagine Town Magazine (originally titled Game Candy) was a magazine supplement published by Ubisoft in the late 2000s and early 2010s to promote their line of casual games for girls.
This magazine appears to have been distributed as a pack-in with lifestyle magazines for teen and preteen girls, such as Discovery Girls and Six7*8th. ...
Dates:
2008–2009
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
Total!
Series
Identifier: MAG-TOTAL
Abstract
Total! (sometimes stylized as TOTAL) was a British magazine that covered Nintendo games. The magazine ran from January 1992 until October 1996.
This magazine is unrelated to the other British gaming magazines named Total by Rapide Publishing, including Total PlayStation, Total 64, and Total Control.
Dates:
Publication: January 1992 – October 1996
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
MegaTech
Series
Identifier: MAG-MEGATECH
Abstract
MegaTech was a British magazine covering the Sega Mega Drive platform and its various hardware add-ons. This was one of man unofficial British Sega magazines from the early-to-mid-90s, and like those other publications, MegaTech mainly focused and reviews and previews for upcoming games.
Originaly one of several Sega magazines published by EMAP, MegaTech was acquired and published by Maverick Magazines starting with the February 1994 issue. The magazine was discontinued in mid-1995...
Dates:
Publication: Christmas 1991 – July 1995
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
PC Games / Electronic Entertainment
Series
Identifier: MAG-PCGAMES
Abstract
PC Games was a computer games magazine from IDG Communications, the publishers of GamePro. The magazine was rebranded multiple times through its run. Originally known as PCGames, it was relaunched in 1994 as Electronic Entertainment, a magazine with a broader focus on multimedia and CD-ROMs. As the market for multimedia CD-ROMs cooled, the magazine was renamed again to PC Entertainment in 1996, before finally...
Dates:
Publication: Fall 1988 – April 1999
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library