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 Subject
Subject Source: Naf

Found in 7464 Collections and/or Records:

Play

 Series
Identifier: MAG-PLAY
Abstract

Play (sometimes Play Magazine) is a gaming magazine started by Dave Halverson, who previously founded GameFan and Gamers' Republic. As with Halverson's other magazines, Play has a special focus on Japanese import games, anime, and niche genres that appeal to a dedicated gaming audience.

Not to be confused with Play, a British PlayStation magazine launched in 1995 and re-launched in 2021.

Dates: Publication: December 2001 – January 2010

Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming, 2003–2010

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Dates: 2003–2010

Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming, Volume 1, 2003

 Item — Location Play
Identifier: MAG-PLAY.GIRLS1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Dates: 2003

Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming, Volume 2, 2004

 Item — Location Play
Identifier: MAG-PLAY.GIRLS2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Dates: 2004

Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming, Volume 5, est. 2007

 Item — Location Play
Identifier: MAG-PLAY.GIRLS5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Dates: est. 2007

Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming, Volume 6, 2009

 Item — Location Play
Identifier: MAG-PLAY.GIRLS6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Dates: 2009

Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming, Volume 7, 2009

 Item — Location Play
Identifier: MAG-PLAY.GIRLS7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Dates: 2009

Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming, Volume 5.5, 2008

 Item — Location Play
Identifier: MAG-PLAY.GIRLS5.5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Dates: 2008

Play Meter Buyers' Mart #7, circa October 1983

 Item — Location Retailer catalogs
Identifier: PROMO-RETAILER.PMBM.07
Abstract

This collection of postcards was sent to subscribers of Play Meter magazine, a major trade magazine covering the amusement industry, along with the October 1983 issue of the magazine. The cards include advertisements for arcade products, services, and industry events.

Dates: Publication: circa October 1983

Play, Premiere Issue, December 2001

 Item — Location Play
Identifier: MAG-PLAY.V1I0
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The library has a complete physical collection of Play, as well as several issues of Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming.

Content Note: Play Magazine Presents: Girls of Gaming features sexualized imagery.

Dates: Publication: December 2001