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Games Magazines PDF – Free Gaming Magazine Archive

Games Magazines PDF - Free Gaming Magazine Archive

Many games magazines pdf free online. Thousands of free issues in this free gaming magazine archive for computer gamers. Tabletop games too.

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Games Magazines PDF

Ace Magazine

1987-1992

UK: Future Publishing

“ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) was a multi-format computer and video game magazine first published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing in 1987.”

Ares – Games Magazine Archive

1980-1984

Simulations Publications

“The Science Fiction Gaming Magazine”. “Ares was a science fiction wargame magazine published by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI), and then TSR, Inc., between 1980 and 1984. In addition to the articles, each issue contained a wargame, complete with a foldout stiff paper map, a set of cardboard counters, and the rules.”

The British Chess Magazine

1881-1928

UK: British Chess Magazine Ltd.

First published in 1881, the British Chess Magazine still appears monthly.

Chess Review

1933-1959

New York: Chess Review

“Chess Review was virtually unchallenged as the premier U.S. chess periodical from its start in 1933 until a rival emerged in 1961 … ” -Wikipedia. Each annual “issue” at this link contains all the monthly issues of that year.

The Citadel Journal

1994-2002

UK: Games Workshop Ltd.

The Citadel Journal was launched in the 80s, discontinued, then relaunched in 1994 and ran until 2002. It existed mainly to promote games made by Games Workshop.

Computer and Video Games Magazine

1981-1999

UK: Future

“Computer and Video Games Magazine (CVG, C&VG or C+VG) was a UK-based video game magazine, published in its original form between 1981 and 2004. Its offshoot website was launched in 1999 and closed in February 2015. It was the world’s first dedicated video games magazine.” – Wikipedia.

Computer Game Manuals Collection – Computer Game Manuals Free

1982-2006 (estimated)

Various Publishers

User manuals for hundreds of computer games.

Computer Games Magazine – Computer Games Magazine PDF

2005-2007

Vermont: Strategy Plus

When it closed in 2007, it was the 2nd longest-running print magazine dedicated exclusively to computer games, with 197 issues, behind only Computer Gaming World (also on this page).

Computer Games Strategy Plus Magazine – Computer Games Strategy Plus Magazine Archive

1991-1999

Illinois: Strategy Plus

“Action, Adventure, Sims, Sports, Online”

Computer Gaming World Magazine – Computer Gaming World Magazine Free

1982-2006

CA: Golden Empire

Computer Gaming World (CGW) was an American computer game magazine published between 1981 and 2006. It was the longest-running magazine devoted exclusively to computer games.

Cubed Magazine

Issues 2016 – 2017

Sheffield, South Yorkshire UK: Cubed Magazine

“A monthly gaming magazine from the team of volunteers at Cubed Gamers, an international gaming collective offering the best in reviews, comment and features about the games industry.” – Publisher.

Diplomacy World Magazine – Diplomacy World Free

1977-2014

Diplomacy World

A long-running zine for the board game Diplomacy. “The purpose of such a publication would be to distribute hobby news, discuss strategy and tactics, introduce new variants, and in general give the hobby member a place to go for everything EXCEPT to play the game.”

Diplomacy Zines Collection

1963-2014

Mostly not published

Diplomacy is a strategic board game first released in 1959. Diplomacy zines were mostly home-produced newsletters produced by many players over the years. This collection contains about 4,500 items.

The Duelist Magazine

1994-1999

Washington: Wizards of the Coast

“The Duelist became a monthly gaming magazine in March 1995 with simply a focus on the collectible card game and trading card game industry before publication ceased in September 1999.” -Wikipedia

Dungeons and Dragons – Dungeons and Dragons Magazine PDF

Century Past Sci-Fi & Fantasy Magazines

Please see our Sci-Fi & Fantasy Magazine page for several Dungeons & Dragons magazines, as well as other fantasy role-playing game magazines.

Edge Magazine – Games Magazines PDF

1993-2019

UK: Future Publishing Ltd.

“The future of interactive entertainment”. A multi-format video game magazine.

Electronic Games Magazine – Electronic Games Magazine PDF

1981-1993

Illinois: Decker Publications

“The first dedicated video game magazine published in the United States, and ran from October, 1981 to 1997.” -Wikipedia

Gambit Magazine

Issues 2014 – 2018

Gambit Magazine

Gambit stands for Games, entertainment, movies, television and technology. The articles mostly appear to be about games. There is also a “news” section.

Game and Gamer Magazines Collection

Archive Collection

Various

This is a collection of magazines and newsletters based around gaming of all sorts: Arcade games, Computer Games, Console Games, as well as Board Games, Role-Playing Games, and any other sort of related entertainment. Collection at the Internet Archive.

Game Nite Magazine

2015 – 2020

Shelter Island, US: Serge Pierro

“Game Nite Magazine is a free monthly magazine covering the world of Tabletop Gaming. We cover Board Games, Card Games, Miniatures, and more.” – Publisher.

Gamecca Magazine

2009-2018

South Africa: Nova Mentis (Pty) Ltd

“A monthly publication that covers video games, technology and geek lifestyle topics. It aims to bring the world of video games, technology, board games, RPGs and more geeky goodness to a broad audience.” – Publisher. 103 digital ISSUU issues.

Gamefan Magazine – Gamefan PDF

1997-2000

California: Shinno Media

“Next generation video game magazine. Playstation, Saturn, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PC, Neo Geo, M2, SNES, Virtual Boy, Genesis, Anime, Arcade.”

Games Magazine

1977-1993

New Jersey: B&P Publishing

The magazine contains many kinds of word games and puzzles, plus reviews of board games and puzzle books. A few computer games are reviewed, but mostly this is not about computers or consoles.

Games International Magazine – Games International Magazine PDF

1988-1990

UK: Games International

“The Journal of fun and games.” Covers a wide variety of computer games.

Games & Puzzles Magazine

1972-1980 at Internet Archive (Black & White)

London, UK: Edu-Games

Games & Puzzles first appeared in 1972 in London. The first editor recruited a team of experts as writers and consulting editors, and it had a good reputation in the games community. It ceased publication in 1981, but was briefly revived in the 1990s. – Wikipedia.

Games for Windows Magazine – Games for Windows Free

2006-2008

U.S.: Ziff Davis

“The official magazine.” It covers games for PCs, rather than consoles.

Gaiscioch Magazine

2014-2018

Gaiscioch

A quarterly magazine for game developers and enthusiasts, about the fantasy game Guild Wars. Includes interviews with developers, guides, fan fiction, fan art, reviews. 16 digital ISSUU magazines.

The General Magazine – The General Magazine Archives

1964-1998

1971-1998 (Better Organized List)

Baltimore, MD: Avalon Hill

“The General (1964–1998) was a bi-monthly periodical devoted to supporting Avalon Hill’s line of wargames, with articles on game tactics, history, and industry news. It was the first professionally produced wargaming magazine for the nascent cardboard and hex-map wargaming hobby. – Wikipedia.

High Passage Magazine

1980-1981

Illinois: High Passage.

“Ticket to Traveller adventure.” Traveller is a role playing game set in the far future.

Inferno Magazine – Inferno Magazine PDF

1997-2005

UK: Games Workshop.

“Tales of Fantasy and Adventure”. The magazine presented fiction, artwork and comics set in the fictional universes of Games Workshop’s fantasy and science fiction games. These initially include Warhammer Fantasy Battle, Warhammer 40,000, and Necromunda, and later added the Mordheim and Gorkamorka settings. This is apparently a complete set of issues.

Inside Chess Magazine – Inside Chess Magazine Archive

1990-1993

Amsterdam: International Chess Enterprises

“The Best in Chess every two weeks”. Covers international chess competition.

Protodimension Magazine

2009-2016

Kinstaff Media LLC

“A mostly monthly publication written and produce by fans of the modern, conspiratorial, horror genre of role play gaming”.

Miniature Wargames Magazine – Miniature Wargames PDF

1992-2005

UK: Pireme Publishing

Wargames and historic articles about battles and wars.

Nintendo Power Magazine – Nintendo Power Archive

1988-1995

Nintendo of America

A video game news and strategy podcast from Nintendo of America, which had originated in August 1988 as Nintendo’s official print magazine. For players of the many games published for the Nintendo gaming system. 65 ISSUU digital issues.

PC Gamer Magazine – PC Gamer Magazine Archive

1995-2001

California: Imagine Media

“The world’s best-selling games magazine.” PC Gamer Magazine free.

PC Zone Magazine – PC Zone Magazine Archive

1993-2001

UK: Dennis, Future Plc

“PC Zone, founded in 1993, was the first magazine dedicated to games for IBM-compatible personal computers to be published in the United Kingdom. The last issue of PC Zone went on sale 2 September 2010. ” – Wikipedia. PC Zone Magazine free.

Playstation PDF Magazine Collection – Playstation Magazines Archive

Magazine collection

Various publishers – up to Present date

At this site there are numerous back issues of various magazines dedicated to games for Sony Playstation game consoles. Titles include: Playstation Max, Playstation Pro, Playstation World, Extreme Playstation, Planet Playstation, Mean Machines Playstation and more. Various Playstation magazines free archive.

Proteus Magazine

1984-1988

UK: Wimborne Publishing

“A complete fantasy adventure game magazine. Dice and pencil are all you need to begin this adventure – then you decide which route to take, which dangers to brave.”

Retro Gamer Magazine – Retro Gamer PDF

2005-2016

UK: Live Publishing, Future PLC

Magazine originally for games made for early electronic gaming systems and computers, including Sinclair, Commodore, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Acorn and others. Over the magazine’s lifetime the definition of ‘Retro’ expanded somewhat. 153 digital ISSUU issues.

Sega Saturn Magazine – Sega Saturn Magazine PDF

1995-1998

UK: Emap Images/Sega

“The official Sega Saturn magazine.” The Sega Saturn was a home video game console.

Sims Nation Magazine – Sims Nation Archive

Simmer’s Digest Website

Issues 2020 – Present

Simmer’s Digest

For the community of players of the online simulation Sims Nation.

Smite Magazine

2012-2018

Kinstaff Media LLC

“A magazine for the community of SMITE players. Smite is a free-to-play, third-person multiplayer online battle arena video game from Hi-Rez Studios.

Space Gamer Magazine

1975-1987

Texas: Metagaming Concepts

Science fiction games magazine.

Strategic Review

1975-1976

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: Tactical Studies Rules

“Military miniatures, games, swords & sorcery”. This is the newsletter of Tactical Studies Rules, which created Dungeons and Dragons, so it contains a lot of information about that game and the company’s other games.

White Dwarf Magazine – Free White Dwarf Magazine

1990-1993

1977-1988

UK: Games Workshop Ltd.

“White Dwarf is a magazine published by British games manufacturer Games Workshop, which has long served as a promotions and advertising platform for Games Workshop and Citadel Miniatures products.” -Wikipedia

Wireframe Magazine – Wireframe Magazine Archive

Wireframe Magazine Website

1995-Present

UK: Raspberry Pi Trading

“Wireframe magazine is a monthly magazine that lifts the lid on video games. In every issue, we’ll be looking at how games are made, who makes them, and even guide you through the process of making your own.” – Publisher.

World of Warcraft Community Magazine – World of Warcraft Archive

Issues 1-31

U.S.

World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game released in 2004 by Blizzard Entertainment. This magazine claims to be by and for the community of players.

Games Magazine Collection

Variety of Magazines

Various Publishers

This Internet Archive collection of computer and video game magazines has dozens of titles and thousands of issues, in English and other languages. Some titles: Advanced Computer Entertainment, Amiga Power, Activisions, Classic Gamer, Consolemania, Dreamcast, Family Computer Magazine, Game Informer, Game Developer, GamePro, Joystik, Mean Machines, Mega Console, Micro Adventurer. Plus many more.

For More Game Magz, See our Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Magazines

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