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Game-specific magazines

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

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–

Eon

 Series
Identifier: MAG-EON
Abstract

Eon was the official magazine for the game EVE Online, licensed by CCP Games. This seasonal magazine, which ran from 2005 until the beginning of 2012, covered in-game events, strategies, community news, and updates on the game itself. In particular, Eon appears to have covered every EVE Online Fanfest event during its run.

Dates: Publication: 2005–2013

Game-specific promotional magazines, assorted

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Identifier: MAG-GAMEMAGS
Abstract

As part of their promotional campaigns, game publishers would occassionally publish one-off or short-run magazines based on individual game titles or franchises.

Dates: Publication: 2005

GamesMaster Presents

 Series
Identifier: MAG-GAMESMASTER
Abstract GamesMaster Presents (also referred to as GM Presents) was a spinoff of GamesMaster magazine focusing on special topical coverage. Each issue usually focused on a specific game or franchise, with a particular focus on live-service games. The series appears to have started in 2011 and run until 2018, when Future canceled its parent magazine along with the magazine gamesTM.Like several magazines published by Future in the mid-to-late 2010s, GM Presents was...
Dates: Publication: 2011 – 2018

Minecraft magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-MINECRAFTMISC
Abstract

Several magazine publishers, particularly in the United Kingdom, published children's magazines about the game Minecraft. These magazines covered game strategies, new game content, community creations, and ideas for building projects and activities.

Dates: Publication: 2016–2023

Minecraft World

 Series
Identifier: MAG-MCWORLD
Abstract Minecraft World (formally Minecraft World Magazine) wa an unofficial British magazine for kids about the Minecraft franchise. The magazine covered updates to the game, as well as strategies, build ideas, and user-generated content. Many issues of Minecraft World were sold in a polybag that included supplemental inserts, like guides, posters, sticker sheets, and small toys.The original publisher of Minecraft World, Dennis Publishing, was acquired by Future plc in August 2021, around...
Dates: Publication: 2015?–

Neopets The Official Magazine

 Series
Identifier: MAG-NEOPETS
Abstract Neopets The Official Magazine (sometimes referred to as Neopets Magazine) was the official licensed magazine for Neopets, published from 2003–2008 by collectibles publication company Beckett Media. In addition to covering Neopets strategy — including tips on designing HTML webpages — the magazine also included guides to collecting Neopets trading cards and plushies, which was Beckett Media's speciality. The magazine appears to have been published...
Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within September 2003 – February 2008

Tomb Raider comic magazines

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Identifier: MAG-TOMBRAIDER
Abstract

From 1999–2005, Top Cow Productions published a comic book based on the Tomb Raider game franchise. The comic was syndicated in multiple different Tomb Raider magazines published in both the United States and United Kingdom, with some limited supplemental content.

Dates: 2001–2002?

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

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