Gaming Magazine Covers 1990-91
One of the characteristics that makes people human is their ability to play throughout their life cycle. From a baby shaking about in their crib to an 80 year old grandmother talking smack in an online multiplayer world, people like their games. Debate has raged over the past several decades as to whether games can be considered an art form. Looking at the beautiful digital worlds, epic stories, and the ability to play. We at the Plutarch Project believe it is an art form and an important element of the modern Humanities. Gaming magazine covers play their part in immortalizing the worlds people have created for other people to enjoy.
This article will take a nostalgic look back at gaming magazine covers from the early 1990s. Let the mix of art and nostalgia take you back to a simpler time in the gaming world. Enjoy the magazine covers and let us know which is your favorite on our Facebook page or Twitter! After you are finished take a quick gander at our other ARTICLES or PODCASTS. Thanks for stopping by!
1990 GamePro Magazine
GamePro magazine was first published in 1989. It featured elements of gaming culture displayed in the forms of articles, news, reviews, previews, and insights into other aspect of the gaming industry. GamePro magazine found its home online in 1998. It mirrored the magazine but with unique aspects such as forums, videos, and blogs. It was published monthly and its final gaming magazine was published in October 2011. GamePro still exists in countries outside of the USA. It ranked #2 in gaming magazine world with a reported peak circulation of 2,425,000. (source and source)
1991 GamePro Gaming Magazine Covers
Game Informer
Game Informer began in August 1991 with a gaming magazine cover featuring Sonic the Hedgehog. Initially it only had six pages and was published bi-monthly. From 1994 onward it began being published monthly. With the new millenium Game Informer gained more prestige and partnerships within the industry. It is now an important part of Gamestop’s loyalty program and is sold in all stores. By 2010 it was the 5th most popular magazine in the entire USA (not just gaming magazine!) It beat out other popular publications such as TIME, Sports Illustrated, and Playboy with 5 million copies sold. Currently it ranks 4th with an annual circulation of about 7 million copies. Game Informer is still up and running and you can find their website HERE. (Source)
Nintendo Power 1990
Before there was Nintendo Power, there was the Nintendo Fun Club news. This was a newsletter sent out to club members, but it was cancelled after only seven issues. Nintendo Power took its place in 1988. The first issue (in 1988) featured Super Mario Bros. 2 and 3.6 million copies were put into print; all those in the Ninetendo Fun Club received theirs free of charge. The magazine focuses on strategy, previews, and reviews. The final issues was published in December 2012; but there is still a podcast available. Check out their podcast HERE. (source)
Nintendo Power 1991 Gaming Magazine Covers
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