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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:

Sega newsletters and brochures

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-SEGANEWS
Abstract

This is an assorted collection of newsletters and promotional publications from Sega of America, currently from the 1980s.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1988–1989

Sega Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SEGAMAG
Abstract Sega Magazine was the official licensed Sega magazine in the United Kingdom from 1994–1998, published monthly. The magazine featured reviews, previews, and tips for new games on Sega consoles, including accessory-specific add-ons like the 32X. Starting in November 1995, the magazine was rebranded Sega Saturn Magazine to promote the new system. It was eventually discontinued in 1998 when Sega pulled their license, choosing instead to produce an official Dreamcast...
Dates: Publication: 1994–1998

Sega Power / Saturn Power / S: The Sega Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SEGAPOWER
Abstract

Sega Power (originally known as S: The Sega Magazine) was an unofficial monthly British magazines covering Sega consoles. The magazine ran for eight years before it was discontinued. Towards the end of Sega Power's run, Future Publishing launched a spinoff publication, Saturn Power, to capitalize on the debut of Sega's new platform; the new magazine ran for ten months before it was also discontinued.

Dates: Publication: 1989–1998

Sega Pro

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SEGAPRO
Abstract

Sega Pro was an unofficial British Sega magazine by Paragon Publishing covering games for Sega platforms. Starting in October 1994, Paragon also launched a short-lived companion magazine titled Sega Pro CD to synergize with the Mega-CD hardware.

Sega Pro ran for four years, ending in late 1995.

Dates: Publication: 1991–1995

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

Creative Computing

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CREATIVECOMP
Abstract Creative Computing was an early computing magazine founded by David H. Ahl that covered, as the name implies, creative and hobbyist uses of computers. The magazine emphasized accessible and educational computer programs rather than the more technical or hardware-focused coverage in similar magazines. Ahl self-published the magazine until around June 1982, when it was acquired by Ziff Davis, although Ahl continued to serve as editor until the magazine was discontinued at the end of...
Dates: Publication: 1974–1985

Beyond Gaming

 Series
Identifier: MAG-BEYONDGAMING
Abstract

Beyond Gaming was the magazine for The Ultimate Game Club, a mail-order video game retailer in the early 90s. The magazine was published twice yearly and included advertisements for new games and listings for current inventory.

Beyond Gaming is believed to have only run for only four issues.

Dates: Publication: 1989–1991

Japan Amusement Monthly

 Series
Identifier: MAG-JAM
Abstract Japan Amusement Monthly (abbreviated JAM) was an English-language Japanese trade magazine covering the Japanese amusement and coin-op industry. The magazine covered business developments and trade shows for the Japanese and international arcade businesses, as well as a dedicated section for covering the karaoke industry.Based on a listing from the National Diet...
Dates: Publication: August 1991 – September 1995

Centennial gaming magazines

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CENTENNIAL
Abstract

Newsstand magazine publisher Centennial Media (later a360media) operates the children's gaming magazine brand Gaming Fun, which they publish under various different Centennial magazine labels, including Centennial Presents, Centennial Home, and Centennial Spotlight. Each issue covers one game franchise, typically an ongoing live service game like Fortnite or Roblox.

Dates: Publication: 2018–

Tabletop magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-TABLETOP
Scope and Contents

This is a collection of assorted issues of tabletop gaming magazines. Generally, the Video Game History Foundation does not collect tabletop or board game magazines, but specific issues may have content relevant to video game history. When possible, the significance of each magazine to the library's collections is noted in the issue's Abstract field.

Dates: Publication: 1983