I used to buy gaming mags, specifically xbox magazine, because it shipped with the demo disk which was godsend at that time. now with the vast reach of gaming websites that offer news updates on the fly as well as alot more people with broadband then say five years ago so they are able to download demos for free on xbox live. gaming mags days are numbered
Future Predicts Continued Tough Times for Gaming Magazines
- Thread starter Andy Chalk
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I understand how the net can take overtake magazines, but I'd still rather have a magazine from time to time. Whether in a car, on the plane, or where ever, having a magazine in hand is nice.
I come to the escapist for most of my gaming news though.
I come to the escapist for most of my gaming news though.
Shame that this trend seems likely to continue, although with new distribution outlets like the kindle , and the vast amount of web-based content, I reckon a lot of the workers will still be able to find jobs.
And while I don't buy many magazines anymore (although I used to read tons of them as a kid), I do miss the nature of the experience. An attractive layout, with plenty of pictures. No backlight (the incessant light emitting from my monitor makes long periods of reading uncomfortable), no distracting other things to do, just read. And of course, flipping the pages rather than scrolling down or clicking "next page".
I attribute this to the lack of other distractions (the temptation to use it as a paper aeroplane dyed out when I was ten), but I tend to find I concentrate more on magazine articles, and enjoy reading them more as a result.
And while I don't buy many magazines anymore (although I used to read tons of them as a kid), I do miss the nature of the experience. An attractive layout, with plenty of pictures. No backlight (the incessant light emitting from my monitor makes long periods of reading uncomfortable), no distracting other things to do, just read. And of course, flipping the pages rather than scrolling down or clicking "next page".
I attribute this to the lack of other distractions (the temptation to use it as a paper aeroplane dyed out when I was ten), but I tend to find I concentrate more on magazine articles, and enjoy reading them more as a result.