Game Magazines

Jagos · 12-21-2007, 03:36 PM

A while back I looked into a review of Kane and Lynch... Lo and behold, someone put their butt on the line to say that the game wasn't the greatest thing since sliced bread (And killed his career in the process). Kinda disappointing to me simply because I was really excited to see a game based off of being an evil antagonist with big guns. -_- Anyway, the point is that different magazines and groups have different criteria with "What makes a game great?"

Which got me to thinking about different magazines... We all have some great ones we love and hate for reasons unknown to others.

Ex: I will never touch EGM again simply because they love to treat their fanbase like crap. Then again, when your main audience is in the 10-17 market and you're a teensy bit older, it goes to say you need something with more meat and potatoes.

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So here's a few I recommend while wanting to see what others like:

Play - Good reviews and accurate info. If a game sucks and just IS NOT playable, they'll tell you. With Play, they do less of the "This game is comparable to X" and more "Are you going to have fun with this?" And they're not part of the Ziff Davis group. At least, last I checked...

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Edge - Ya know, everyone wants in on the game industry. For me, I love games and stuff and I found this one in B&N waiting for me. Not only do they tell the ins and outs of the games (decent reviewing system) but they advertise a helluva lot of different gaming schools, jobs, and things to show HOW to get in.

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Look for more as I find em.

Lord of Joshelplex · 12-21-2007, 04:15 PM

Didnt Play give Lair a 9/10 though?

DFM · 12-21-2007, 04:23 PM

The website says they gave it a 63%, although I don't know about the print version and indeed it could be a different "Play" altogether given the apparent difference in rating system.

Seil · 12-21-2007, 05:29 PM

I like Nintendo Power, PCGamer and Game Pro.

Bells · 12-21-2007, 05:52 PM

i have never read a issue of EGM ... but i hate it. Mostly becausethis one issue i saw t a newstand once had a cover about Halo 3 that said (translated, ofcourse) "CRY IT OUT PS3. HALO 3 IS HERE."

Since that day i understood that most of the big magazines (and sites?) simply suck on several ranges of levels

Chipper173 · 12-21-2007, 07:42 PM

I actually really like EGM. I've read it for years and would never consider canceling it.

GI is pretty good too.

Ryong · 12-21-2007, 07:52 PM

I read Nintendo Power ( the Brazilian version, which is a LOT different ) sometimes, along with PS Mania ( Dunno if you people have that there ) which, despite centering on Sony, also has some stuff from Nintendo and Microsoft.

DFM · 12-21-2007, 08:02 PM

My friend gave me a couple extra issues of EGM he had, it seems pretty decent for a gaming magazine.

bananarama · 12-21-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFM

My friend gave me a couple extra issues of EGM he had, it seems pretty decent for a gaming magazine.

It is a decent gaming magazine.... when they aren't shitting themselves over the Halo series. Seriously they treat those games as if they were made by Jeebus himself. But I bear through that and I continue to subscribe to them. I also have Official Xbox Magazine, Official Playstation Magazine, and Nintendo Power just to keep up with news about the three companies.

Aerozord · 12-21-2007, 08:27 PM

EGM isn't perfect but I like it. I used to read gamepro but it didn't match my tastes. EGM does seem to give rather accurate reviews in my opinion and it keeps me up to date. Besides I love Hsu n Chan

12-21-2007, 03:36 PM	#1
Jagos FRONT KICK OF DOOM! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Howdy pardner... Posts: 6,399	Game Magazines A while back I looked into a review of Kane and Lynch... Lo and behold, someone put their butt on the line to say that the game wasn't the greatest thing since sliced bread (And killed his career in the process). Kinda disappointing to me simply because I was really excited to see a game based off of being an evil antagonist with big guns. -_- Anyway, the point is that different magazines and groups have different criteria with "What makes a game great?" Which got me to thinking about different magazines... We all have some great ones we love and hate for reasons unknown to others. Ex: I will never touch EGM again simply because they love to treat their fanbase like crap. Then again, when your main audience is in the 10-17 market and you're a teensy bit older, it goes to say you need something with more meat and potatoes. D So here's a few I recommend while wanting to see what others like: Play - Good reviews and accurate info. If a game sucks and just IS NOT playable, they'll tell you. With Play, they do less of the "This game is comparable to X" and more "Are you going to have fun with this?" And they're not part of the Ziff Davis group. At least, last I checked... B- Edge - Ya know, everyone wants in on the game industry. For me, I love games and stuff and I found this one in B&N waiting for me. Not only do they tell the ins and outs of the games (decent reviewing system) but they advertise a helluva lot of different gaming schools, jobs, and things to show HOW to get in. A Look for more as I find em. __________________ Copyright musings World ramblings Scifi stories

12-21-2007, 04:23 PM	#3
DFM Om Nom Nom Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,850	The website says they gave it a 63%, although I don't know about the print version and indeed it could be a different "Play" altogether given the apparent difference in rating system. __________________ [14:26] ManoftheRus: YOU GODDAMN SNEAKY DEE

12-21-2007, 05:52 PM	#5
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	i have never read a issue of EGM ... but i hate it. Mostly becausethis one issue i saw t a newstand once had a cover about Halo 3 that said (translated, ofcourse) "CRY IT OUT PS3. HALO 3 IS HERE." Since that day i understood that most of the big magazines (and sites?) simply suck on several ranges of levels __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

12-21-2007, 08:02 PM	#8
DFM Om Nom Nom Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,850	My friend gave me a couple extra issues of EGM he had, it seems pretty decent for a gaming magazine. __________________ [14:26] ManoftheRus: YOU GODDAMN SNEAKY DEE

12-21-2007, 08:27 PM	#10
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	EGM isn't perfect but I like it. I used to read gamepro but it didn't match my tastes. EGM does seem to give rather accurate reviews in my opinion and it keeps me up to date. Besides I love Hsu n Chan __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

12-21-2007, 04:15 PM	#2
Lord of Joshelplex Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bird's Hill MB Posts: 4,055	Didnt Play give Lair a 9/10 though?

12-21-2007, 05:29 PM	#4
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	I like Nintendo Power, PCGamer and Game Pro.

12-21-2007, 07:42 PM	#6
Chipper173 Grandma threw away my animes Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hang a left at the deli. Posts: 858	I actually really like EGM. I've read it for years and would never consider canceling it. GI is pretty good too.

12-21-2007, 07:52 PM	#7
Ryong Professional Threadkiller Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 3,798	I read Nintendo Power ( the Brazilian version, which is a LOT different ) sometimes, along with PS Mania ( Dunno if you people have that there ) which, despite centering on Sony, also has some stuff from Nintendo and Microsoft.