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General and Gaming => General => Topic started by: sin2beta on April 16, 2013, 11:41:29 pm
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I was coming home late today and stopped by Barnes and Noble. Went to the game section and it hit me just how small that section is now. I knew a lot went under, but it is weird to actually see how few there are. I thumbed through retro gamer (good zine) and decided to purchase the official XBox magazine. I really enjoyed it. I was shocked at how much I liked it. Subscriptions are INSANELY cheap as well. 12 issues for 25 bucks. I think I would really enjoy it for 2 dollars per issue.
Does anyone else subscribe or regularly purchase video game magazines?
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ya know I really should! I used to get game informer years ago and loved it. idk what happened. I guess I kinda forgot about them
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Yeah - since it works-out to be free, I've been getting GI for...probably...the last 7-10 years, or so.
Of course, since they're owned by Gamestop - everything I see in there is taken w/ several grains of salt 8)
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Yeah - since it works-out to be free, I've been getting GI for...probably...the last 7-10 years, or so.
Of course, since they're owned by Gamestop - everything I see in there is taken w/ several grains of salt 8)
I haven't seen inside a Game Informer in about 10 years, but the cynic in me thinks it is just full of "Preorder Call of Duty: Black Ops: 20 : Enemy Under the Red Siege: Expansion Pack now and receive a purple hat for DLC. Power to the Players" But I thought that about the XBox magazine, and it wasn't at all. I may have to look in a Game Informer sometime. Honestly, they still seem to feel like old GamePro or EGM magazines.
Nintendo Power always felt different though. Mostly strategy. At least the early days.
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Yeah - if nothing else- GI does get some decent interviews, "best of"/"Top #___" lists & subjects, and articles on retro/"history of gaming" sort of things...
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Yeah I was really against getting GI for a long time but eventually gave in, knowing it'd be worth it considering the cost of the pro membership, etc. I loved GamePro, Nintendo Power and Playstation magazine (remember the demo discs?!) back in the day but it's hard finding a magazine these days that isn't solely devoted to one console only.
I've been slightly pleased overall with GI, though, after a year or so of getting it. It's fun to look through while you're eatin' cereal.
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Ive been getting Game informer for a few years now. I dont even look at them anymore. I just shelve them. When the subscription ends, I dont plan to renew. Its not a "gaming" magazine to me, its just a big long ad for Gamestop. I miss old issues of Nintendo power and Game Pro. Where you could go in there, look at a play through of a game ... get some cheat codes and hints ... All done with drawings and graphic designs. Ive looked at the retro game magazine but that thing is way costly (I think its based in UK somewhere).
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Its ironic reading my last post. I just got my issue of Game informer in and its the expiration notice issue. So apparently I am done. O
I thumbed through it and at least 2 articles in there are about the physical vs digital future of our beloved hobby. It seems that Gamestop is getting worried that their brand of ... whatever ... is feeling threatened.
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Ive been getting Game informer for a few years now. I dont even look at them anymore. I just shelve them. When the subscription ends, I dont plan to renew. Its not a "gaming" magazine to me, its just a big long ad for Gamestop. I miss old issues of Nintendo power and Game Pro. Where you could go in there, look at a play through of a game ... get some cheat codes and hints ... All done with drawings and graphic designs. Ive looked at the retro game magazine but that thing is way costly (I think its based in UK somewhere).
That's exactly what put me of Retro Gamer. A subscription is £60. That is crazy! I know they have less ads, shipped across the ocean, and the UK postal service (from what I've experienced) is nowhere as cheap as the US postal system. But still, that's like 90 USD a year. Crazy for a magazine.
I noticed that Electronic Gaming Monthly came back though. I suspect it is name only. I have no idea if any of the writing or editorial staff came back.
As a kid I loved GamePro. I still have fond memories of looking at what Major Mike, Dan Elektro, or Miss Spell thought about a game. I also miss all of the staff names you would remember in Nintendo. Howard Phillips, NOA Andy, etc. These magazines created people that we identified with. As a kid, it was not Nintendo that I liked, it was Howard Phillips, NOA Andy, etc.
This is what brought me to Microsoft lately, I feel like the do the best with Major Nelson, Red vs Blue (not Microsoft but very much part of the XBox culture). This is a serious question and not trolling at all, does Sony have any of these public figures? I know of Mike Cerny, but he is mainly business right? They have the tester show... but anything like Howard Phillips or Major Nelson?
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Game magazine sections are tragically small. But I still get my monthly Game Informer.
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I was subscribed to Game Informer because of the GameStop discount card, but I realized I wasn't spending much at GameStop anymore and let it expire (I do more game shopping online and at Goodwill anymore).
But I was not a big fan of Game Informer. They were quite opinionated, and at times flat-out rude to their fanbase. I've seen them just flat-out ridicule fans in their letter section for disagreeing with them. I also don't like they seem to have an affinity for "bro" games far more than other genres.
When I did read gaming magazines regularly (and many were still around), Game Player's and Electronic Gaming Monthly were easily my favorites. They always had a wide range of coverage for many systems and genres, which is what I really liked. I loved reading about games that I might not have had access to readily.
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I haven't got any gaming magazines yet before and no i don't know is it ever too late to start collecting them if i choose to do so and don't worry i don't mind start a collection &/or read some and it also basically depends on if i love that system as well mostly/or if it came with free game demo CD or anything free like that and rest assured i will still get it even if it doesn't come with anything free and i haven't decided if i should start a collection yet :).
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I had subscriptions to SegaVisions and Dreamcast Magazine back in the day. Miss those. Had GameInformer on and off over the years and never really cared for it. Only thing I presently get is VideoGameTrader Magazine which is half articles and half price guide (although their values can be quite questionable at times). I'd love to get Retro Gamer but I'm not about to shell out ~$90 for a magazine (especially when I can redirect those funds to more games or comic books).
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I only get Game Informer. I was going to get back into my sub for Nintendo Power... but we all know how that turned out.
Honestly, the only game mag I really liked was Nintendo Power, and only old Nintendo Power. Back when they had maps of NES games in it and it was awesome.
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I only get Game Informer. I was going to get back into my sub for Nintendo Power... but we all know how that turned out.
Honestly, the only game mag I really liked was Nintendo Power, and only old Nintendo Power. Back when they had maps of NES games in it and it was awesome.
That last year or two they were around, the quality really did jump up a lot. But for years before that, yeah, it just wasn't the same as the NES, SNES, & N64 days.
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I only get Game Informer. I was going to get back into my sub for Nintendo Power... but we all know how that turned out.
Honestly, the only game mag I really liked was Nintendo Power, and only old Nintendo Power. Back when they had maps of NES games in it and it was awesome.
That last year or two they were around, the quality really did jump up a lot. But for years before that, yeah, it just wasn't the same as the NES, SNES, & N64 days.
Agreed
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I'm about to get a subscription to Nintendo Force. I missed the first 2 issues, but I'll catch up.
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I've always enjoyed Game Informer. I don't know where people get the idea it's all about buying things from GameStop. It doesn't encourage that at all. I'm pretty sure their review scores are skewed but I think that about anyone who receives revenue from ads. I don't pay attention to reviews anyway. The best place to find reviews is amateurs on YouTube.
Yeah - if nothing else- GI does get some decent interviews, "best of"/"Top #___" lists & subjects, and articles on retro/"history of gaming" sort of things...
What he said. Read it for the articles (like Playboy).
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I used to subscribe to Edge and buy the odd GamesTM/Retro Gamer, but they don't appeal to me any more. These days I buy digital copies of Famitsu/Arcadia from Bookwalker.jp every now and then and I'm satisfied with that, I don't feel I'm missing out on anything.
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I've always enjoyed Game Informer. I don't know where people get the idea it's all about buying things from GameStop. It doesn't encourage that at all. I'm pretty sure their review scores are skewed but I think that about anyone who receives revenue from ads. I don't pay attention to reviews anyway. The best place to find reviews is amateurs on YouTube.
Yeah - if nothing else- GI does get some decent interviews, "best of"/"Top #___" lists & subjects, and articles on retro/"history of gaming" sort of things...
What he said. Read it for the articles (like Playboy).
You read Playboy for the articles, too :o
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I have been a longtime off and on subscriber of various game magazines over the years, mostly Gamepro, GameInformer, and Nintendo Power. I sadly threw away all my old magazines years ago before I started collecting games, and finding a TON of free Nintendo Power mags at a game store of all places sort of inspired me to collect old video game magazines as well. I current have almost every issue of Nintendo Power between 1996 and 2001, and almost every GamePro between 1995 and 2003. I really, really want to collect classic GameInformer and Dreamcast Magazine as well.
Sadly the only video game magazines that really did anything for me over the past few years were Nintendo Power and Retro Gamer. I know they still publish Retro Gamer, but all the Barnes and Noble stores in my area stopped carrying it about a year ago. And as someone said, $90 is very steep for a magazine subscription.
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I still get Game Informer - I loved game magazines back in the day but the newer ones just are meh these days. I have GI issues from the last few years - let me know if you're interested in any of them.
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If Retro Gamer wasn't so expensive, I would definitely subscribe.
I have Game Informer due to the PowerUp Rewards Program. Helps me find some games that could potentially be something I want to have. I do take note of possible issues a game might have, the reviews don't completely affect my decision as everyone has their own preferences.
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I have been a longtime off and on subscriber of various game magazines over the years, mostly Gamepro, GameInformer, and Nintendo Power. I sadly threw away all my old magazines years ago before I started collecting games, and finding a TON of free Nintendo Power mags at a game store of all places sort of inspired me to collect old video game magazines as well. I current have almost every issue of Nintendo Power between 1996 and 2001, and almost every GamePro between 1995 and 2003. I really, really want to collect classic GameInformer and Dreamcast Magazine as well.
Sadly the only video game magazines that really did anything for me over the past few years were Nintendo Power and Retro Gamer. I know they still publish Retro Gamer, but all the Barnes and Noble stores in my area stopped carrying it about a year ago. And as someone said, $90 is very steep for a magazine subscription.
Oh that sucks, my B & N still carries Retro Gamer. It's about the only magazine I still buy on a regular basis (and the occasional Heavy Metal Hammer, which is also a British Mag (I'm in the U.S.)). I freaking LOVE that magazine, I started a whole thread on it here:
http://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,4255.msg47566.html#msg47566 (http://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,4255.msg47566.html#msg47566)
Which may seem familiar to you (ShenmueJehuty on Racketboy, I presume?).
But yeah, it's still pricey off the racks, even ($9.99 a pop).
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I have been a longtime off and on subscriber of various game magazines over the years, mostly Gamepro, GameInformer, and Nintendo Power. I sadly threw away all my old magazines years ago before I started collecting games, and finding a TON of free Nintendo Power mags at a game store of all places sort of inspired me to collect old video game magazines as well. I current have almost every issue of Nintendo Power between 1996 and 2001, and almost every GamePro between 1995 and 2003. I really, really want to collect classic GameInformer and Dreamcast Magazine as well.
Sadly the only video game magazines that really did anything for me over the past few years were Nintendo Power and Retro Gamer. I know they still publish Retro Gamer, but all the Barnes and Noble stores in my area stopped carrying it about a year ago. And as someone said, $90 is very steep for a magazine subscription.
Oh that sucks, my B & N still carries Retro Gamer. It's about the only magazine I still buy on a regular basis (and the occasional Heavy Metal Hammer, which is also a British Mag (I'm in the U.S.)). I freaking LOVE that magazine, I started a whole thread on it here:
http://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,4255.msg47566.html#msg47566 (http://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,4255.msg47566.html#msg47566)
Which may seem familiar to you (ShenmueJehuty on Racketboy, I presume?).
But yeah, it's still pricey off the racks, even ($9.99 a pop).
Lol I am not sure if that is me. I am not a regular user on Racketboy, but I do visit the site often for their articles. Wouldn't surprise me if that is my account, although I did admittedly forget that I created it :p. But yeah, it sucks that I can no longer pick it up every month a read it. On a few occasions I spent like 2-hours just reading through those issues in the store. Definitely the best magazine out there imo, period.
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My bad for assuming, then. Similarity in names and avatars even.
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My bad for assuming, then. Similarity in names and avatars even.
If the avatar and the name are the same it was me :p. I probably created an account to comment on an article I found particularly interesting and just forgot that I created the account. I've never seen anyone use that combination of names before (Shenmue+Zone of the Enders mech) so it is 100% mine lol.
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My bad for assuming, then. Similarity in names and avatars even.
If the avatar and the name are the same it was me :p. I probably created an account to comment on an article I found particularly interesting and just forgot that I created the account. I've never seen anyone use that combination of names before (Shenmue+Zone of the Enders mech) so it is 100% mine lol.
Were you on the GameSpot Legacy Boards? I could just be getting my memory mixed-up since I was using both that board and the Racketboy board at the same time. I was a regular there before they moved the site and ruined it (although I was already contemplating leaving due to a re-occurring troll that wasn't getting handled right and ruining the board).
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My bad for assuming, then. Similarity in names and avatars even.
If the avatar and the name are the same it was me :p. I probably created an account to comment on an article I found particularly interesting and just forgot that I created the account. I've never seen anyone use that combination of names before (Shenmue+Zone of the Enders mech) so it is 100% mine lol.
Were you on the GameSpot Legacy Boards? I could just be getting my memory mixed-up since I was using both that board and the Racketboy board at the same time. I was a regular there before they moved the site and ruined it (although I was already contemplating leaving due to a re-occurring troll that wasn't getting handled right and ruining the board).
haha yes I was a longtime Gamespot user! What was your account on there? I remember that troll, Another48Hours right? I was fine with Gamespot until they abandoned their legacy community when they revamped the site several months ago. On top of that, I believe they removed the collection feature so my entire collection was lost on that site. All well, this place is better anyways :)
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My bad for assuming, then. Similarity in names and avatars even.
If the avatar and the name are the same it was me :p. I probably created an account to comment on an article I found particularly interesting and just forgot that I created the account. I've never seen anyone use that combination of names before (Shenmue+Zone of the Enders mech) so it is 100% mine lol.
Were you on the GameSpot Legacy Boards? I could just be getting my memory mixed-up since I was using both that board and the Racketboy board at the same time. I was a regular there before they moved the site and ruined it (although I was already contemplating leaving due to a re-occurring troll that wasn't getting handled right and ruining the board).
haha yes I was a longtime Gamespot user! What was your account on there? I remember that troll, Another48Hours right? I was fine with Gamespot until they abandoned their legacy community when they revamped the site several months ago. On top of that, I believe they removed the collection feature so my entire collection was lost on that site. All well, this place is better anyways :)
EmeraldWarrior420
And yeah, that's the troll. This site is definitely better.
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My bad for assuming, then. Similarity in names and avatars even.
If the avatar and the name are the same it was me :p. I probably created an account to comment on an article I found particularly interesting and just forgot that I created the account. I've never seen anyone use that combination of names before (Shenmue+Zone of the Enders mech) so it is 100% mine lol.
Were you on the GameSpot Legacy Boards? I could just be getting my memory mixed-up since I was using both that board and the Racketboy board at the same time. I was a regular there before they moved the site and ruined it (although I was already contemplating leaving due to a re-occurring troll that wasn't getting handled right and ruining the board).
haha yes I was a longtime Gamespot user! What was your account on there? I remember that troll, Another48Hours right? I was fine with Gamespot until they abandoned their legacy community when they revamped the site several months ago. On top of that, I believe they removed the collection feature so my entire collection was lost on that site. All well, this place is better anyways :)
EmeraldWarrior420
And yeah, that's the troll. This site is definitely better.
I thought it was you when you mentioned Gamespot :p. Yeah, so far I like it a lot. Wow, well hello again Emerald, I mean burningdoom :)
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Similar situation... IGN also had a pretty awesome collection listing before they also revamped the site. I just wanted to mention and relate.
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Similar situation... IGN also had a pretty awesome collection listing before they also revamped the site. I just wanted to mention and relate.
As mainstream gaming websites I guess you can't blame them for removing the collection features on their websites and pretty much abandoning collectors/retro gamers. While both are gaining popularity, retro gaming and especially collecting are a pretty niche thing compared to how many people who only own a 360 or PS3 and only buy newer games. Still sucks though.
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I will pick up reading game informer again, when I have the new consoles.
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Yep, I get EGM and recently subbed to Retro Magazine!
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I still get my GI in the mail every month, for about three years.