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World of Warcraft Gets Its Own… Magazine?

Nathan Grayson — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:24:44 -0500

In this day and age -- where print’s allegedly on the verge of casting off its mortal coil -- the announcement of a new magazine is a bit of an oddity. But then, we’re talking about World of Warcraft here, the brand that once had us a friend eying a bottle of Mtn Dew with something akin to legitimate interest. It’s with that rationale, then, that Future Publishing’s launching a World of Warcraft magazine.

The quarterly publication will “cover all aspects” of WoW, and will be stitched together by an all-star editorial team comprised of people like former Official Xbox Magazine Senior Editor Dan Amrich and industry vet Julian Rignall.

Interested yet? If so, a subscription will run you $39.95 per year, or you can strap in for the long haul and drop $69.95 on two years. But hey, the magazine’s nice and glossy, and ad-free to boot! Gotta pay a little extra for class.

And remember, don’t be too rough on the new publication. It was born and bred under Future’s roof, so that makes it MPC’s big, green, chainmail-clad sister or something. Go easy on the gal, or we might have to rough you up a bit.

Ziff Davis Sells 1UP.com to UGO, Axes EGM Magazine

Nathan Grayson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:26:48 -0600

It’s the end of an era for videogame magazines. Electronic Gaming Monthly, Ziff Davis’ flagship multiplatform gaming magazine that began publication in 1989, is no more. Today, Ziff Davis announced the sale of its Game Group to Hearst Corporation, owner of the UGO network of websites. EGM, sadly, won’t be making the jump -- nor will the fan-favorite 1UP Show or any of the network's podcasts.

"We are extremely excited to join the UGO team," said Sam Kennedy, editorial director and creator of 1UP. "Relying on UGO's publishing platform will allow us to focus on what we do best -- creating great content and 'owning the conversation' among gamers through our unique, authentic and definitive voice and community."

Many of 1UP/EGM’s former employees, on the other hand, don’t share Kennedy’s excitement. Joystiq has the full list of lay-offs and departures – which they’ve aptly titled “Assessing the damage” – should you wish to get an up-close look at 1UP’s shattered remains.

Our best wishes go out to the many affected by this unexpected turn of events. Your smiling faces' monthly presence in our mailbox will be sorely missed. Even so, whatever you do next, we’re sure it’ll be amazing.

Augmented Reality Ad Parks a Mini on Your Mag

Andy Salisbury — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:31:47 -0600

For as long as there have been magazines, there have been ads to put inside them. All of them mostly text and graphics, and always confined to the page – until now.

The folks at Mini have been printing a brand new advertisement that looks like a black and white page with simple instructions in German automotive magazines. But the ad, as it turns out, will provide anyone with a webcam the ability to check out their own 3D model of a new Mini Cabrio right on their computer screen.

While the advertisement might not be available here in the U.S. (easily), it will provide most readers with an opportunity to check out something unique and interactive. Want to see the ad in action? Be sure to check out the video.

Image Credit: technabob

May 2006

The Maximum PC Staff — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 17:54:58 -0500

Do you think you can handle the "It's-so-funny-it-megahertz" May issue of Maximum PC? Check it out!

Core Compentency
CPUs, memory, and motherboards--the nerd trifecta, and the very core of the PC experience. Learn all about them next month in this ultimate buyers guide, almanac, and tell-all feature.

Geek Quiz!
If you thought last year's test was too hard, then suck it up, little man! This year's test will be even more challenging, more interesting, and more geeky.

The Fastest Boot in the West
You measure your PC's boot time on a calendar, rather than a stopwatch, and you're sick of it. Next month, we go under th hood to tune your rig so it boots faster than a greased chicken!

April 2006

The Maximum PC Staff — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:08:47 -0600

It might be April, but we ain't foolin'around! Check out what you'll encounter in the "Gorditas-gone-wild" April issue of Maximum PC!

Look for it on your favorite newsstand soon!

The Ultimate Digital Media Guide
Exercise your fair-use rights! Our all-encompassing guide will show you how to copy any piece of digital media: DVDs, copy-protected CDs, and even downloaded DRM-encumbered files!

Maximum PC's Annual Softy Awards
You've got a ticket to the biggest awards show in town: The annual Softy Awards! We name the best, most kick-ass software of the year! These are programs you can't live without, so read this feature or die--it's your choice.

PLUS: Heart-pounding reviews and life-changing stories!
* We drop verdicts on Intel's new dual-core notebook CPUs.
* Super-chilled water-coolers from Swiftech and Corsair!
* A brutal motherboard roundup.
* And much, much more!