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Electronic Gaming Monthly Issue 240 October 2010 Cover 2 of 2
kartracer3 posted a gallery image in Electronic Gaming Monthly
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Electronic Gaming Monthly Issue 238 Spring 2010 Cover 2 of 2
kartracer3 posted a gallery image in Electronic Gaming Monthly
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Just got a copy of RETRO and I'm really enjoying it so far. That was an interesting interview with Ed Semrad about the early days of EGM, I had no idea the amount of work he put into traveling to foreign game shows and getting those screen captures for the magazine.
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Awesome, thank you for the update!
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Hey Guys! I hate to turn this into the "where's my EGM thread" but I was curious if anyone received a new issue that would be the equivalent for Spring, Jan/Feb, or whichever publishing schedule they are using. I think the last issue I received (besides the next gen buyers guides) was for Fall 2013 (#261) - i just thought there should have been another regular installment by now. Thanks!
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I just noticed the project met its minimum funding goal if anyone was waiting for that point to contribute. There's a topic on NeoGaf where the creator claims with the extra funds he's increasing the page count of the premeire issue: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=691593
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I ended-up subscribing to Edge, even though it's more pricey than US publications and takes two to three weeks to be delivered. So far it seems to be worth the price as it is printed on quality paper, has nice graphic design, and decent writing. I personally just prefer having a physical mag to flip through rather than a digital reproduction. It's interesting though, Future seems to be making some special print issues quarterly now. I picked up a PS4 preview magazine and a GTA 5 special magazine the other day, both published by Future and marked as Fall 2013 - they had published Halo focused issues previously as well.
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I wasn't sure where this belongs, but I was browsing Kickstarter and noticed a new campaign to create a "multi-format, throwback video game magazine." I promise this isn't spam or an advertisement for their campaign. I thought it looked interesting, seeing as it involves a couple editors that I recognized from past magazines. I thought you guys might be interested in the project. The link is: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socalmike/retro-the-multi-format-throw-back-video-game-magaz. Do you think it will reach its funding goal? Do you think that even if funding is met that it will be a viable long-term magazine?
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So those of us that have gotten their copy in the mail, what do you think of the issue? I like the feature sections that they've added from the old magazine - although I'll admit I miss the old editor's personalities and the monthly schedule (I'm assuming that's why the reviews for many games are shorter in length?).
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I was just contemplating that the other day, the lack of advertising I mean. At first it I was thinking how unusual it was reading a magazine with only a few ads, but then I realized that probably isn't a good thing as the magazine probably needs as much revenue as possible from ads. Edit: Heck, I remember the magazine from the early 2000's, it seemed like the left side pages were editorial content while the right side pages were ads.
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I can't recall what mine said on the last issue. I'll have to pay attention on the next one. I was encouraged with the opening editorial where they talked about the changes made to the magazine, it sounds like they intend to continue publishing it and are putting a lot of work into the content. So far I'm happy with the additions they've made, it's nice they're incorporating some of the old sections. I think I'll like their top 20 feature - still one of my favorite features from the old mag was their 100 (or was it 150?) greatest games. I still wish the magazine had some more content in it, or *crosses fingers* would revert back to a monthly schedule.
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Not sure how to edit my last post, but it does appear they've gone quartly. My subscription label says I'm good through 'J/A 14.'
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I agree. I can get my news and previews and reviews online. But I think print is a good media to allow for deep editorials and thought-out features. Most of the content I read online is brief and matter of fact, it would be nice to read a deep editorial every now and then.
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What Currently Published Magazines Do You Read?
kartracer3 replied to kartracer3's topic in Magazine Talk
I really find it disappointing the US video game magazine market is slimming down. I suppose the move to digital is understandable, but I like to think there is still a market for a content rich magazine. Like with EGM, I don't know what their costs are like, but I would have to guess they would sell better if they were able to produce a magazine with a fair number of pages with interesting articles, not just previews and reviews. I was considering, too, subscribing to a UK magazine like Games tm or Edge since they seem to have a decent amount of content each issue to justify the price. Are either of those well-written? Edit: I'm not familiar with Nintendo Force, I may look into that as well. -
Hi, I hope this is the right place to post this. I was just curious what magazines everyone is either currently subscribed to or enjoys reading every now and then. I've always enjoyed printed media more so than digital, even though there isn't much of it left. I'm currently subscribed to EGM (more so for the nostalgia of the brand than anything else considering their erratic publishing schedule lately) and wanted to see what else out there and enjoyable to read. Thanks!