GAMES MEDIA AWARDS: THE FINALISTS 56 MCV 10/09/10
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Edge (Future Publishing)
Now into its 18th year of publishing, Edge remains a unique voice in the increasingly crowded world of video game commentary, delivering its renowned mix of incisive editorial, market-leading design and unparalleled production values to passionate gamers and the video game industry alike. It also has a growing website at
www.next-gen.biz.
GamesTM (Imagine Publishing)
Having just hit issue 100, GamesTMhas shown itself to be one of the most esteemed and trusted magazines in the video game industry. High production values and a passionate team combine to make it a top quality publication that genuinely celebrates all areas gaming. Unflinching and unbiased opinion elevates its status to one of the most respected in the business and, at a hefty 180 pages, this is likely to be the UK’s heaviest video game publication.
Official PlayStation (Future Publishing)
For years ‘official’ magazines have been written off as first- party propaganda, but OPMhas fought back against that stereotype with independent and authoritative editorial and class-leading design. What other mag would run three spreads consisting of a single DPS screen just to introduce a feature (Issue 50, Batman: Arkham City)? Or eight pages charting the history of PlayStation ads)? It’s direct, informative, entertaining, funny, and different from anything else out there.
PC Zone (Future Publishing)
A message from PC Zone: “Hello! I’m PC Zone, and I died earlier this year. For that reason alone, I deserve to win. If you give this award to any of the other magazines, that’s like kicking a dead man in the nuts. This year, don’t kick a dead man in the nuts: recognise PC Zone(me, hello) as the passionate, honest, irreverant and entertaining force for good that it remained, until it was no longer financially viable. I’m not blowing my own trumpet when I say I reckon at least five people in the audience will cheer.”
Retro Gamer (Imagine Publishing)
Retro Gameris quite unlike any other video game magazine on the market. Equally loved by both its readership and the developers it constantly interviews, it combines high production values with the Crashand Zzap! sense of humour of old to create a magazine which stands out on the shelves. Thoroughly researched and covering a wide remit of the world’s greatest games, from Pac-Man to GTA, it touts itself as an essential read for anyone with an interest in video games.
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Eurogamer (Eurogamer)
Founded in 1999, Brighton-based Eurogamer Network is the publisher of Europe’s most popular independent video games website,
Eurogamer.net. Eurogameris also available in ten local- language editions across Europe. The company operates key Q3/Q4 video games event, The Eurogamer Expo. Recent launches include digital distribution service Get Games and a games site for younger gamers, Megaton.
NowGamer.com (Imagine Publishing)
Created by Imagine Publishing, NowGameris an accessible guide to the world of games. Offering news, industry insight and exclusive content, it also makes full use of Imagine’s vast back catalogue. NowGameris completely customisable to match the needs of its users, whether they be console, PC or retro gaming enthusiasts. The team behind it say they are rapidly establishing NowGameras the discerning gamer’s website of choice.
IGN UK (IGN)
In the four years IGNhas been operating out of London it has cemented its reputation as the number one destination for anyone passionate about games and entertainment. Must-read content from across the globe is delivered to its 2.3 million UK readers with a distinctly local voice, with UK-produced video series such as ‘The Weekend Initiative’ and ‘The Blyth Report’ complementing best-in- class news and reviews tailored for a British audience.
VideoGamer.com (Pro-G Media)
VideoGamer.com launched in 2007 and has gone from strength to strength to become one of the largest video game websites in the UK. With a passionate and committed team of staff, the site prides itself on producing top quality content – from breaking news stories to in-depth features, honest reviews and previews.
VideoGamer.comwas the first UK publication to offer true high-definition streaming video, and will be re-vamped in the coming months with a slew of new features for readers.
C&VG (Future Publishing)
What a year it’s been for Future’s CVG– back where it belongs in the league of the big boys. A near-50 per cent rise in UK readers year-on-year has been driven by standout editorial and a super-fast news trigger finger that would make John Marston blush. An investment in the site’s core editorial strength – news, comment and media – has seen the much-respected team of Tim Ingham, Andy Robinson, Tom Pakinkis, Tamoor Hussain and US editor Mike Jackson putting the site back on the map, under the watchful eye of editor-in- chief John Houlihan.
IncGamers
Founded in 2006 by Eleanor Davis and Paul Younger,
IncGamers.com not only covers daily video game news and content from around the globe, but has also created long-running vibrant video game communities that are global leaders in their field. IncGamers’ focus is to provide unique editorial and video coverage for its audience, and provide its communities with in- depth product coverage and services. IncGamers is not just a quality multi- platform general video game website, it gets to the heart of what video gamers want.
PC Gamer (Future Publishing)
PC Gameris the world’s best PC games magazine, Britain’s only remaining PC games mag, and the global authority on PC games. It delivers incredible scoops, unbelievable behind- the-scenes access, hard-hitting reviews and absurd community focused content that remains unmatched in the industry. Its design is the envy of the games mag world, while its writers are the best in the business. This year, the team also re-launched
PCgamer.com, their explosively successful new online home.
Official Nintendo (Future Publishing)
ONMhas grown from strength to strength over the past year. Its team of experts consistently deliver entertaining and informative reviews, previews and features, while their growing online community and popular website ensure regular communication with readers. The introduction of Nintendo TV, the Wii- exclusive weekly TV show, as well as the ONM Podcasthighlight the magazine’s efforts to communicate the latest Nintendo news via a wide variety of media.
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