Didn't at least some of them try that with Gamespite? The content was great, but apparently the readership wasn't there and it was stopped earlier this year.
Stranger still, it isn't fully devoted to retro gaming:
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RETRO: a video gaming magazine Kickstarter. (Parish, Seanbaby, Green, Kohler, etc)
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Stranger still, it isn't fully devoted to retro gaming:
The Kickstarter is by Mike Kennedy -- the same guy who runs GameGavel.
They've also got an 18 page "preview" issue for "concept and appearance only", which is also full of GameGavel ads.
Chance Hale
Member
Like Parish but the other cracked/old EGM people they have listed are awful and I never wanted to see them again.
Noisepurge
Member
Pitch video was terrible. Not really feeling it, especially with the forced "new games too!" angle.
I'll stick to Retrogamer magazine.
I'll stick to Retrogamer magazine.
I'm all for another print magazine. I love the UK Retrogamer magazine (getting a subscription sent to Japan is not cheap) but it has a strong focus on 80's computer games for systems that never came out or were not popular in the states (Spectrum, BBC micro, etc). It will be nice to have another magazine with a retro focus.
Totally backing this one.
Totally backing this one.
Hey Everyone!
Thanks for discussing, praising and criticizing our Kickstarter campaign over here. We have had LOTS of backers thanks to this thread. I wanted to clear a few things up. First off, we aren't going to make everyone happy with the contributor list. I did my best in assembling this list and really believe when combined this team will really create some great material with loads of variety. Remember, this magazine offers them a different creation environment than most of them are used to, in that RETRO is really an Indie gaming magazine. There are no big media companies running the show and they will all have more freedom in the creation of their content. This is what I am most excited about.
RETRO will be a magazine about RETRO gaming AND current generation RETRO gaming. We will preview, review and discuss current generation games that have some historical or RETRO relevance. We will sprinkle in some great interviews with past gaming pioneers as well as up and coming dev's in the console and Indie gaming space. RETRO will be feature driven, with less emphasis on previews and reviews. And adverts will be kept to the absolute minimum!
Since launching the Kickstarter we have also had many great writers, a few from Europe and Japan, reach out and want to contribute to RETRO. As such, we will be continually adding to our contributor list so RETRO covers all the bases of retro gaming, from the USA and around the world.
We will be polling backers upon the completion of the campaign and get their input on things they might want to see in the pages of RETRO. Even though I am the publisher, I will also be a reader and can't wait to see this magazine come together. Like many of you I've grown up reading content from all the contributors and to have their new material all in the pages of a single magazine is really exciting.
We will be announcing a new member to our contributors list today! So stay tuned. It just keeps getting better!
Mike Kennedy,
GameGavel/RETRO
Thanks for discussing, praising and criticizing our Kickstarter campaign over here. We have had LOTS of backers thanks to this thread. I wanted to clear a few things up. First off, we aren't going to make everyone happy with the contributor list. I did my best in assembling this list and really believe when combined this team will really create some great material with loads of variety. Remember, this magazine offers them a different creation environment than most of them are used to, in that RETRO is really an Indie gaming magazine. There are no big media companies running the show and they will all have more freedom in the creation of their content. This is what I am most excited about.
RETRO will be a magazine about RETRO gaming AND current generation RETRO gaming. We will preview, review and discuss current generation games that have some historical or RETRO relevance. We will sprinkle in some great interviews with past gaming pioneers as well as up and coming dev's in the console and Indie gaming space. RETRO will be feature driven, with less emphasis on previews and reviews. And adverts will be kept to the absolute minimum!
Since launching the Kickstarter we have also had many great writers, a few from Europe and Japan, reach out and want to contribute to RETRO. As such, we will be continually adding to our contributor list so RETRO covers all the bases of retro gaming, from the USA and around the world.
We will be polling backers upon the completion of the campaign and get their input on things they might want to see in the pages of RETRO. Even though I am the publisher, I will also be a reader and can't wait to see this magazine come together. Like many of you I've grown up reading content from all the contributors and to have their new material all in the pages of a single magazine is really exciting.
We will be announcing a new member to our contributors list today! So stay tuned. It just keeps getting better!
Mike Kennedy,
GameGavel/RETRO
DirtyDeedsDoneDirtCheap
Banned
The only person on that list I give two shits about is seanbaby and he's more than god damn enough to make me donate. I'd read a magazine about fucking minerals/faucets/boring things just to read his columns.
Zuhzuhzombie!!
Member
Nice idea, nice contribution list, but 35 bucks for six issues is a bit murch.
WhiskeyKnight
Member
What's an "indy" game?
Fate of Atlantis was pretty good.
Ragnarok Flames
Banned
I would donate just for Seanbaby.
sixteen-bit
Member
subgenre of racing games
Ragnarok Flames
Banned
icwutudidther
Jeff Green, Kat Bailey and Chris Kohler?
That is... if I had any money...
dat gif lol
McBradders
NeoGAF: my new HOME
Ships within the US only.
Ships within the US only.
Just like the old days when it was cheaper to buy the magazine in the store then subscribe with all the BS extra shipping fees and horrible exchange rate*
*Totally not a bitter Canadian
Ships within the US only.
We will ship internationally even though it says USA only -- that's what we get for launching the campaign during the confusion of a gaming expo.
Our mistake. We will send a separate invoice (paypal or credit card) after the campaign closes for any additional shipping.Whimsical Phil
Ninja School will help you
I wish Martin Alessi hadn't taken down all his old 1up blogs.
Are there any rough figures for this shipping? In my case, to the UK. I have no idea how much shipping would cost so I'm reluctant to back above digital at the moment.We will ship internationally even though it says USA only -- that's what we get for launching the campaign during the confusion of a gaming expo.
We are looking into this and will have you an answer soon
Thanks. And thanks for answering questions directly.
Thanks!We are looking into this and will have you an answer soon
turnbuckle
Member
Scroll is fantastic.
catapult37
Member
Awesome lineup. But I can't help notice that you are already having to explain away the limited scope implied by your name. Some companies start focused in one area under one name, then expand, and find they have a branding problem. Example: Burlington Coat Factory -- We're More Than Great Coats! You have the benefit of knowing this before you even launch, so maybe think about that.
IrishNinja
Member
supporting this soon, still trying to see if i can swing a higher tier (being so close to mighty no. 9 messes me up, haha)...should we be worried about this reaching its goal though? lotta time left, but still
For those of you who grew up reading EGM in its heyday we will be adding another legend to the pages of RETRO? Any guesses? Our official announcement will be coming soon! Hope we can still get some GAF Support!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socalmike/retro-the-multi-format-throw-back-video-game-magaz
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socalmike/retro-the-multi-format-throw-back-video-game-magaz
IrishNinja
Member
my sources (Quarterman) say it's Sushi-X.
I backed it, good luck ! This is GAF however so I have to complain about something ....
So you have around 10 of the most recognized voices (podcasts) and faces in the gaming industry, and the kickstarter pitch looks like an infomercial from the 2000s. Why not have the writers *talk* about the magazine ? You can't tell what the heck is going on in the video if its viewed on a mobile device anyways. I saw the video linked from twitter and was confused, and only returned and backed it when it was mentioned on the Geekbox.
So you have around 10 of the most recognized voices (podcasts) and faces in the gaming industry, and the kickstarter pitch looks like an infomercial from the 2000s. Why not have the writers *talk* about the magazine ? You can't tell what the heck is going on in the video if its viewed on a mobile device anyways. I saw the video linked from twitter and was confused, and only returned and backed it when it was mentioned on the Geekbox.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I laughed.
I am excited to announce former EGM Editor in Chief, Ed Semrad is coming out of retirement to contribute to the pages of RETRO!
Thanks again for the support here from NEOGAF! The entire team has high hopes for this magazine and we need the continued support of gamers to keep this train chugging down the tracks!
We have a few more exciting announcements forthcoming so stay tuned!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socalmike/retro-the-multi-format-throw-back-video-game-magaz
Thanks again!!
- Mike
Thanks again for the support here from NEOGAF! The entire team has high hopes for this magazine and we need the continued support of gamers to keep this train chugging down the tracks!
We have a few more exciting announcements forthcoming so stay tuned!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socalmike/retro-the-multi-format-throw-back-video-game-magaz
Thanks again!!
- Mike
IrishNinja
Member
having recently picked up some classic EGM's this is really cool to hear!
also: just about halfway to goal with just over half the time left, i wanna say? looking good! this is honestly my most exciting KS going right now, gonna tweet/FB when i put in my $ & try to keep this one bumped for exposure. there's no way HG101 & those spots aren't aware of this, yeah?
also: just about halfway to goal with just over half the time left, i wanna say? looking good! this is honestly my most exciting KS going right now, gonna tweet/FB when i put in my $ & try to keep this one bumped for exposure. there's no way HG101 & those spots aren't aware of this, yeah?
Thanks! This is really going to be a great magazine! I can't wait to read it myself as I have grown up reading material from all of these guys! Please support us and this team as something like this may never happen again!
We have more announcements to reveal as we move forward
Seanbaby...ugh. Am I going to have to endure more gay bashing jokes about things that are ""gay and "faggery" from him if I subscribe?
Crap like this: http://restofthecrap.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/200606a.jpg
Oh look, a joke about Phil Collins sucking men's dicks and Batman Forever being gay in the same column! a twofer!
It would be nice if I could say that kind of stuff was rare in Seanbaby's writing but it wasn't. Those columns he did for EGM were just copying Old Man Murray a decade late. At least the OMM guys had the excuse that "it was the 90's" and their douchebaggery isage of "fag this" and "fag that" was popular. It wasnt even cool any more by the time Seanbaby was doing it in the 2000s.
I always winced every time he was on a one up podcast cause I knew I'd be treated to someone making cheap jokes at the expense of my sexuality.
I like the rest of the cast, but I have a real problem with Seanbaby's sense of humor.
Crap like this: http://restofthecrap.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/200606a.jpg
Oh look, a joke about Phil Collins sucking men's dicks and Batman Forever being gay in the same column! a twofer!
It would be nice if I could say that kind of stuff was rare in Seanbaby's writing but it wasn't. Those columns he did for EGM were just copying Old Man Murray a decade late. At least the OMM guys had the excuse that "it was the 90's" and their douchebaggery isage of "fag this" and "fag that" was popular. It wasnt even cool any more by the time Seanbaby was doing it in the 2000s.
I always winced every time he was on a one up podcast cause I knew I'd be treated to someone making cheap jokes at the expense of my sexuality.
I like the rest of the cast, but I have a real problem with Seanbaby's sense of humor.
We have it on good authority Bob Mackey will now be joining the RETRO contributor team This just keeps getting better!
Our entire team appreciates all the support we are getting from the NeoGAF community. Please help keep spreading the word!
Help us Tweet out the RETRO Lovin':
Veteran Video Game Journalists Join Forces to KICKSTART A New Print Magazine; RETRO. http://kck.st/1a042KG
This just keeps getting better!Our entire team appreciates all the support we are getting from the NeoGAF community. Please help keep spreading the word!
Help us Tweet out the RETRO Lovin':
Veteran Video Game Journalists Join Forces to KICKSTART A New Print Magazine; RETRO. http://kck.st/1a042KG
Sounds interesting, Parish alone makes this worth considering... guy is one of the few game writers I actually follow and read everything he puts out. Love his analysis on level design in particular, even though we don't quite see eye to eye on the classic Ys games or Xenogears
I wouldn't mind seeing Dr. Sparkle of Chrontendo fame get a slot on here either...
I wouldn't mind seeing Dr. Sparkle of Chrontendo fame get a slot on here either...
Whimsical Phil
Ninja School will help you
Now that Andy Baran is no longer with us, who is Ed going to get to write his articles for him?