Hey, you remember EGM, right? The gaming mag that folded in January 2009 when 1UP/EGM was sold by Ziff-Davis Media to Hearst/UGO? And then the original publisher Steve Harris purchased it for a relaunch earlier this year, only to find out that the relaunch was pushed to April? We have to imagine that, by now, you're positively itching to put your money down on a subscription (if you haven't already subscribed to Kill Screen, of course). It would appear that your wish has been granted, as EGM has officially opened the door to its subscription portal, promising savings of 70 percent off the newsstand price.
For 32 issues and access to "EGMi: The Digital Magazine," US customers are looking at dropping $14.99, while 64 issues (as well as the aforementioned digital mag access) will cost $24.99 -- Canadian subscribers are looking at $34.99 and $54.99 for 32 and 64 issues, respectively, minus the digital version. Though we've yet to receive any real idea of the magazine's content, Harris has already signed on ex-EGMers Dan "Shoe" Hsu and Demian Linn, as well as the Co-Op folks, to fill those shoes (or "Hsu's," as it were). We'll certainly find out more this April when the first issue is scheduled to hit subscribers and newsstands.
Update: To be clear, the $14.99 and $24.99 subscription deals actually equal a half year or full year of physical magazines (one per month; six and 12, respectively), as detailed in the fine print. "Your subscription includes either six print issues and 26 premium digital issues of EGM[I]: The Digital Magazine for a total of 32 issues OR 12 print issues and 52 premium digital issues of EGM[I]: The Digital Magazine for a total of 64 issues." Confusing enough for you?
Reader Comments (66)
Posted: Feb 7th 2010 3:22PM DredPirateStorm said
I like to the magazines to have something to read in the car, on a plane, or in the stall.
Posted: Feb 7th 2010 3:28PM (Unverified) said
Doesn't really make any sense to have Joystiq promoting the only media they are competing with and currently putting out of business.
Posted: Feb 7th 2010 3:33PM MrKlorox said
Finally a reason to poop again!
Posted: Feb 7th 2010 3:51PM tropicalmug said
yeah this subscription fine print is weird. it only shows up on one of the two subscription pages. not a good way to kick it off.
Posted: Feb 8th 2010 10:47AM EDay said
Did you not read the main page? It's not fine print. It says as plain as day that a 6-month subscription includes 6 print issues and 26 digital issues, and a 12 month includes 12 print issues and 52 digital. It says it on the main egmnow.com page where they talk about subscriptions.
I think better reading comprehension skills are needed by a lot of people on this site. I understood the set up the first time I read it.
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I think better reading comprehension skills are needed by a lot of people on this site. I understood the set up the first time I read it.
Posted: Feb 8th 2010 5:04PM tropicalmug said
They changed it after this post. Good job being superior though.
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Posted: Feb 7th 2010 4:35PM Professor Lario said
I have been getting my gaming-read on with Parish's GameSpite quarterlies:
http://www.gamespite.net/
Excellent stuff.
I hope EGM comes out as well as it sounds. I did some digging around for KillScreen, but their site/blog seems dead.
http://www.gamespite.net/
Excellent stuff.
I hope EGM comes out as well as it sounds. I did some digging around for KillScreen, but their site/blog seems dead.
Posted: Feb 7th 2010 4:55PM wingedLegionary said
Does anyone know if there's a way to get this to the UK?
Also, I'm not sure which to pull the trigger on, this or Kill Screen as it's going to cost me a lot to ship either here, so one subscription'll have to do. Anyone got any advice?
Also, I'm not sure which to pull the trigger on, this or Kill Screen as it's going to cost me a lot to ship either here, so one subscription'll have to do. Anyone got any advice?
Posted: Feb 7th 2010 11:06PM m4rcoperuano said
As a person who works at a call center that used to do EGM Magazine, im happy they are back :D. However i wish they didnt transfer the remaining of their subscribers to maxim...had a lot of pissed off mothers call on why their son is getting a dirty magazine. Cuz it has a tiny..section of gaming in it.
Posted: Feb 8th 2010 10:50AM EDay said
I am hoping that under Steve Harris is resembles the EGM of the 90s more than the EGM run by Mielke. It was a terrible magazine near the end.
Posted: Feb 8th 2010 12:12PM (Unverified) said
Fantastic news
I like the fact that they are going with heavier paper stock. I am a huge fan of video game print mags.
Subscribed for $25~
I like the fact that they are going with heavier paper stock. I am a huge fan of video game print mags.
Subscribed for $25~
Posted: Feb 8th 2010 3:54PM maattp said
Ouch, Canadians are getting ripped on this one. I live in southern ontario, so it's not like shipping is going to be any harder. Oh well..
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