From: Fusion Publishing Average Rating: Binding: Magazine First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 weeks Format: Magazine Subscription Issues Per Year: 12 Label: Fusion Publishing Magazine Type: Trade magazine Number of Issues: 12 Subscription Length: 365 days
Product Description: Magazine that guides consumers to the best electronic gaming in the industry. Electronic gaming has merged with both TV and film, including compelling storylines, innovative new genres, and realistic simulations making electronic gaming a genuine form of mainstream entertainment.
Style Without Substance The artwork and layout are wonderful, but the editorial that fills the pages is lacking.
The staff clearly enjoy what they do and this almost always positive perspective shines through their content. They love everything.
I find the actual writing a mess filled with personal anecdotes, lengthy overly deatailed descriptions of gameplay, and plot points while lacking in a clear structure. Their rationale behind most editorial is that they like a particular theme such as half-naked girls and 'beasts' and therefore love the game, in this case Beast Rider (Xbox 360 and PS3).
I think that this approach is the equivalent of choosing games from cover art and back of the box descriptions. If this works for you, why buy this magazine? Just go to the store and pick something out.
Long time subscriber... PLAY is the only Video Game MAG I have ever subscribed to and currently it's the only subscription I have period. It has great visual style, and often covers games I wanna play. But I'm sure it's not for everyone, and no good magazine of any interest should be.
Dave Halverson and his band of merry geeks have turned me on to many and most of my favorite games. Having said that, the writing can leave me scratching my head sometimes, and it could use a more thorough proofreading regularly.
I work in magazine printing and on occasion I've seen some production problems in issues of PLAY that make me cringe. But it's hard not to be awestruck by the big beautiful glossy colorful pages that have detailed previews of fantastic games that I usually can't wait to play.
It's hard to say how long they can keep it up in this digital age. Printing is not dead, but like so much else right now it has taken a downturn. They can thank their stars that they write for an industry that will weather better than most in the current financial crisis.
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Play Magazine.... For the few left who actually CARE ABOUT GAMING... I've had my subscription for years, and I could not be happier. As a hardcore gamer, I appreciate the efforts made by Dave Halverson and his staff to provide a magazine that shows a TRUE love for the art and lifestyle of videogames.
Videogames are more than the sum of their parts, and the writers of this magazine are some of the few left on this planet who realize this, and ACT on it. They write with passion and wisdom that is to be treasured, despite the tangled web that is videogame journalism.
You'd do well to feed off of the enthusiasm that these people have for the world of gaming! Get in on it today!
Excellent writing, excellent articles.... A true GEM!
5 stars, 2 thumbs up, HIGHLY recommended!
One thing to say. i have one thing to say about this magazine... They gave Bullet Witch (360) a 9 out of 10. I believe that is all that needs to be said.
Beware! This company is not dependable. I received 2 issues of my 12-month subscription, and have talked to the magazine twice and Amazon three times in the last month about a missing issue. Despite assurances to the contrary, the missing issue has never arrived and now the current issue is also missing. They don't care about the customer. I recommend you consider another magazine.
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