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Which is best?
Getting subscription for birthday.
That is all.
Getting subscription for birthday.
That is all.
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Yeah, Mav, I'll be getting a multi-format mag when I've got an XB (which'll be as soon as i get some money) and probably a GBA as well - or else over 1/3 of the mag I won't be able to relate to.
Which isn't so good.
Which isn't so good.
Pyon wrote:
> I want to know about the future of the industry, and if we'll still be
> playing games in 10 years time...
Up to you really, both of those.
Not Edge.
NGC is the best, and Edge is good, just a little overly clinical for my liking.
> I want to know about the future of the industry, and if we'll still be
> playing games in 10 years time...
Up to you really, both of those.
Not Edge.
NGC is the best, and Edge is good, just a little overly clinical for my liking.
FinalFantasyFanatic, I recall you have a Playstation 2 aswell, no? You may also have an Xbox - but it doesn't matter. Seeing as you have two or more consoles (and, evidently, a PC), you'd to well to invest in a multiformat magazine rather than specifics. It's cheaper, and you'll get more accurate and informative views from people looking at the whole of the industry.
Therefore, I suggest GamesTM. It's just as well written as Edge, but the articles are much more interesting, they have a broader news section, and more previews and reviews. There's also a dedicated retro section each month, and I haven't been disappointed with an issue ever since the first. 180 pages of pure, unrivalled gaming journalism - the best magazine I've ever read. Bloody cheap too - £24 for a year's subscription.
If you've set your heart on a GameCube magazine though, I suppose NGC are pretty good. Their reviews are far too long, and their news isn't too good but apart from that they're a decent publication (certainly better than NOM, CUBE and G-FORCE) with some decent free gifts. I have to say I disagree with a fair few of the review scores however, unlike GamesTM who seem to constantly hit the mark :D.
Therefore, I suggest GamesTM. It's just as well written as Edge, but the articles are much more interesting, they have a broader news section, and more previews and reviews. There's also a dedicated retro section each month, and I haven't been disappointed with an issue ever since the first. 180 pages of pure, unrivalled gaming journalism - the best magazine I've ever read. Bloody cheap too - £24 for a year's subscription.
If you've set your heart on a GameCube magazine though, I suppose NGC are pretty good. Their reviews are far too long, and their news isn't too good but apart from that they're a decent publication (certainly better than NOM, CUBE and G-FORCE) with some decent free gifts. I have to say I disagree with a fair few of the review scores however, unlike GamesTM who seem to constantly hit the mark :D.
Well, NGC it is then.
Although which one's getting the demo disc? Or is that not happening anymore ..?
I'm so confused.
*Pounds head*
Although which one's getting the demo disc? Or is that not happening anymore ..?
I'm so confused.
*Pounds head*
Edgy wrote:
> Actually, English lessons involving reading board me to death...
Yes, I know that should be 'bored' not 'board.
I've just come home from work, so don't expect perfect English from me.
> Actually, English lessons involving reading board me to death...
Yes, I know that should be 'bored' not 'board.
I've just come home from work, so don't expect perfect English from me.
Actually, English lessons involving reading board me to death...I enjoy books by reading them. This analysing rubbish makes them boring. I don't want to know why a certain action is taking place in a story, so much as I want to know what actions are taking place and how the other characters, things, etc, react - by reading the next sentance.
NGC do their fair share of analysing, but overall describe the game, not 'why' the game, without giving too much away. They even give their opinions, which they don't claim have to be followed religiously, either.
I find the majority of reviews NGC print have honest truth in them, and I reckon the majority of games on the GameCube only deserve around 70%. There's nothing set in stone saying that a certain percentage of games should get a high score. If the games are only average, then give them a score that represents that.
My conclusion is that NGC is the better magazine.
NGC do their fair share of analysing, but overall describe the game, not 'why' the game, without giving too much away. They even give their opinions, which they don't claim have to be followed religiously, either.
I find the majority of reviews NGC print have honest truth in them, and I reckon the majority of games on the GameCube only deserve around 70%. There's nothing set in stone saying that a certain percentage of games should get a high score. If the games are only average, then give them a score that represents that.
My conclusion is that NGC is the better magazine.
Whitestripes DX wrote:
> Edge is rubbish.
>
>
> They remind me of english teachers; they don't want to enjoy a good
> book, they want to anylise it line by line and explore every possible
> avenue. It's no wonder they don't sodding enjoy any of the games they
> play.
>
> Bunch of miserable barst*rds.
Well if you actually read Edge - especially the one with Half Life 2 on the cover-, or understood it maybe, you'd know that Edge offers opinion. They aren't saying that their opinion is the only one, simply that it is their opinion.
Use your example of the English teachers. The whole point of English, and English Literature, is that learning about the subject means you can enjoy what you read and broaden what you read, give you new perspectives and ideas you would not have thought about yourself, challenge what you assume and think about a text.
Same goes for Edge and how they approach the industry.
Take the average Shakespeare play, say Hamlet. "Alas poor Yorrick I knew him well" and all that.
Notice anything, anyone ? If you do it's a fair bet you had to learn about it from somewhere. And then there are the actual plays themselves, unless you have studied them you only see the basic meanings.
Same goes for games. If you can see how they work and why then you'll enjoy them more and be more able to find those you like, and you might even change your mind about certain types.
> Edge is rubbish.
>
>
> They remind me of english teachers; they don't want to enjoy a good
> book, they want to anylise it line by line and explore every possible
> avenue. It's no wonder they don't sodding enjoy any of the games they
> play.
>
> Bunch of miserable barst*rds.
Well if you actually read Edge - especially the one with Half Life 2 on the cover-, or understood it maybe, you'd know that Edge offers opinion. They aren't saying that their opinion is the only one, simply that it is their opinion.
Use your example of the English teachers. The whole point of English, and English Literature, is that learning about the subject means you can enjoy what you read and broaden what you read, give you new perspectives and ideas you would not have thought about yourself, challenge what you assume and think about a text.
Same goes for Edge and how they approach the industry.
Take the average Shakespeare play, say Hamlet. "Alas poor Yorrick I knew him well" and all that.
Notice anything, anyone ? If you do it's a fair bet you had to learn about it from somewhere. And then there are the actual plays themselves, unless you have studied them you only see the basic meanings.
Same goes for games. If you can see how they work and why then you'll enjoy them more and be more able to find those you like, and you might even change your mind about certain types.
Whitestripes DX wrote:
> Why don't you try asking an even stupidier question, like 'Will we
> still watch TV in 10 years'.
Mine was a stupid example.
I just like to know why things happen.
> Why don't you try asking an even stupidier question, like 'Will we
> still watch TV in 10 years'.
Mine was a stupid example.
I just like to know why things happen.
I can tell you that without shelling out for some stuck up, snobby magazine.
The answer is yes.
Why don't you try asking an even stupidier question, like 'Will we still watch TV in 10 years'.
The answer is yes.
Why don't you try asking an even stupidier question, like 'Will we still watch TV in 10 years'.
Best for Multiformat - GamesTM
Best for Gamecube - NGC
Sorted.
Best for Gamecube - NGC
Sorted.
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