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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 238 Collections and/or Records:

ST-Log

 Series
Identifier: MAG-STLOG
Abstract ST-LOG was a spinoff of ANALOG Computing that focused on Atari computers, specifically the Atari ST. The magazine started as a special insert section of ANALOG Computing before being spun off into its own magazine starting with Issue 10 in January 1987. ST-LOG magazine followed a similar production schedule to ANALOG Computing, including a production game between Fall 1987 and Spring 1988 when the magazine was published by Larry Flynt Publications, and like ANALOG, it was discontinued toward...
Dates: Publication: 1986–1989
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Softline

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SOFTLINE
Abstract

Softline was a spinoff of the Apple II user magazine Softalk focusing on computer games, which the premiere issue declared to be "the primary use" for personal computers at the time. The bimonthly magazine ran from 1981 to 1984, briefly rebranding as St.Game in the final issue, after which it was dicontinued along with the original Softalk.

Dates: Publication: 1981–1984
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Softalk

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SOFTALK
Abstract

Softalk was an Apple II computer user magazine edited by Margot Comstock. During its four years in publication, Softalk was one of the hubs for the Apple II community, with many users writing in letters .

Softalk Publishing also produced a spinoff magazine, Softline, which focused on computer games.

Dates: Publication: 1980–1984
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

P.S.X.

 Series
Identifier: MAG-PSX
Abstract P.S.X. (short for PlayStation Experience, sometimes written as PSX) was an unofficial PlayStation magazine, originally by Sendai Publishing, the publishers of Electronic Gaming Monthly. The magazine was published on a bimonthly schedule through mid-1996, when Ziff-Davis purchased Sendai and switched the magazine to a monthly format. P.S.X. ran through September 1997, after which it was relaunched as the officially licensed ...
Dates: Publication: Fall 1995 – September 1997
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Atari Explorer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ATARIEXP
Abstract Atari Explorer was the second official magazine for Atari computers (following Atari Connection), published sporadically from 1985–1993. The magazine was founded shortly after Warner Communications spun off the consumer products division of Atari into a separate company, Atari Corporation.The magazine featured coverage of Atari computer software and hardware, as well as news about the company itself. Although the magazine mostly stuck to a bimonthly publishing schedule, apparent...
Dates: Publication: 1985–1993
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Atari Interface

 Series
Identifier: MAG-ATARIINTER
Abstract

Atari Interface (also called Atari Interface Magazine or AIM) was an independent magazine by and for the Atari computer user community. Contributors came from a variety of Atari user groups across North America, which are listed in the front of the magazine.

Dates: Publication: 1989–1993
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

CyberSurfer

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CYBERSURFER
Abstract

CyberSurfer was a "magazine of entertainment technology," covering computer-related entertainment topics like games, multimedia software, screensavers, and the emerging World Wide Web. Images online suggest that at least eight issues of CyberSurfer were published through January 1997.

Dates: Publication: 1995
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

World of Warcraft Official Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-WOW
Abstract

World of Warcraft Official Magazine (also referred to as World of Warcraft: The Magazine) was a magazine by Future covering World of Warcraft. The magazine featured articles about game content and lore as well as community spotlights, strategy guides, and interviews with developers. The magazine was introduced at BlizzCon 2009 and was intended to be published quarterly; it was discontinued in 2011 after five issues.

Dates: Publication: 2009–2011
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

SOE Worlds: The Official Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SOE
Abstract

SOE Worlds was the official magazine for Sony Online Entertainment, a major publisher of massively multiplayer games in the 2000s. The magazine covered content from a variety of SOE games, such as EverQuest, PlanetSide, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as SOE's annual Fan Faire event.

SOE Worlds appears to have only run for a single issue, along with a digital preview issue.

Dates: Publication: 2004–2005
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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