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Ok, this post may seem a bit "bitty" and not quite together, but i've had a few thoughts on games magazines generally and though i'd put them all together in one easy to read post.
PC Games magazines: How many games magazines give games higher marks than they deserve to get exclusive reviews and demo's? I've seen a number of games get high marks, 85%+ in one magazine, but lowish marks, 60%ish, in another. Is this difference just down to the differences in taste between the reviewers or is something else going on?
Console Games Mags: Why is it that only the Official DreamCast magazine has a demo disc on? I havent owned a PSX or PS2, but is it the same with Sony? Is it only the Official Sony magazines that have demo discs?
If so, why? Do they make sure that the official magazine is the only one with a cover disc just so people buy it? Do they think that if all the magazines had cover discs then no-one would buy the official one as they think it's biased?
I first bought the Official DC Mag because it had the demo disc. After reading it, i realised that it wasn't biased at all and it was very neutral. Do other people think the same? Are Sega, Sony etc worried that others may not agree and buy an independant mag if they all had demo discs?
Also, do independant magazines need authorisation to from Sega/Sony to have a demo disc? Can't they just approach some publishers and set up deals between themselves?
Also, does anyone know if there will be a GBA only magazine or will i have to buy a general Nintendo mag?
I know that there are more questions then answers here, so please fill in the gaps!
PC Games magazines: How many games magazines give games higher marks than they deserve to get exclusive reviews and demo's? I've seen a number of games get high marks, 85%+ in one magazine, but lowish marks, 60%ish, in another. Is this difference just down to the differences in taste between the reviewers or is something else going on?
Console Games Mags: Why is it that only the Official DreamCast magazine has a demo disc on? I havent owned a PSX or PS2, but is it the same with Sony? Is it only the Official Sony magazines that have demo discs?
If so, why? Do they make sure that the official magazine is the only one with a cover disc just so people buy it? Do they think that if all the magazines had cover discs then no-one would buy the official one as they think it's biased?
I first bought the Official DC Mag because it had the demo disc. After reading it, i realised that it wasn't biased at all and it was very neutral. Do other people think the same? Are Sega, Sony etc worried that others may not agree and buy an independant mag if they all had demo discs?
Also, do independant magazines need authorisation to from Sega/Sony to have a demo disc? Can't they just approach some publishers and set up deals between themselves?
Also, does anyone know if there will be a GBA only magazine or will i have to buy a general Nintendo mag?
I know that there are more questions then answers here, so please fill in the gaps!
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I've seen 2 GBA game only mags. One is the GBX and theres another but I cant remember the name.
I hope there is a separte GBA mag like there are unofficail GBC mags but the official one is in the NOM mag, probably where the GBA will be.
But you will PROBABLY be able to buy unofficial mags of it. I can't wait for the first GC mag!
But you will PROBABLY be able to buy unofficial mags of it. I can't wait for the first GC mag!
pb wrote:
> Is Duncan McDonald still writing for PC Zone or other mags?
He's
> hilarious, and just a tiny bit crazy.
No, he doesnt write for them any more. Charlie Brooker was hilarious as well, but he's also left.
He's done a really funny site, i'm not sure if i should put the address up as the site is rude, but it's damn funny!
Email me or get me on MSN if you want the address.
> Is Duncan McDonald still writing for PC Zone or other mags?
He's
> hilarious, and just a tiny bit crazy.
No, he doesnt write for them any more. Charlie Brooker was hilarious as well, but he's also left.
He's done a really funny site, i'm not sure if i should put the address up as the site is rude, but it's damn funny!
Email me or get me on MSN if you want the address.
Just to let you all know....
GBX, Datels Game Boy Advance magazine, is supposed to have a free video with it! I think it's every month which will feature clips from upcoming GBA titles!
GBX, Datels Game Boy Advance magazine, is supposed to have a free video with it! I think it's every month which will feature clips from upcoming GBA titles!
Is Duncan McDonald still writing for PC Zone or other mags?
He's hilarious, and just a tiny bit crazy.
He's hilarious, and just a tiny bit crazy.
Some PSX magazines do give demo disks, but I know for certain that they are often for pretty old games. I play the PC mostly, so it isn't really a problems; there is no "official" magazine.
Oh yeah, and I'm glad they got rid of that editor Andrea. I reckon she really doesn't know anything about computer games, other than the fact that everything nintendo makes is great. Only the Welsh Wonder that is Geraint provides honest reviews in N64 Mag nowadays.
Sorry to sound off topic, but have you seen the screenshots of the new Dinosaur Planet in N64 Mag? Wow!!!
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