Video Game Collector Issue #10 Details - Shipping Soon!

[nestlekwik]

Video Game Collector Issue #10 is at the printer and will be shipping in 1-2 weeks! We know the readers have been waiting patiently so you'll be pleased to know this is the biggest issue in VGC history! We have many major announcements that will follow in an official press release in the near future, but to keep everyone in the loop, here are some issue #10 highlights:

*New editors bring in a wide span of expertise to each page of the 80-page giant-sized issue: Bill "The Game Doctor" Kunkel serves as guest editor for the issue, Aaron Auzins comes aboard as assistant editor and last, but certainly not least, Joe Santulli joins us as price guide editor!

*This issue's photo checklist is a whopper! Issue #10 recognizes the Atari 2600's 30th anniversary and collectors will find enclosed multiple pages featuring box art for every single U.S. retail release!

*Speaking of the Atari 2600, prototypes run wild in Issue #10, with multiple pages detailing "VCS carts that could have been."

*Our quarterly editorial also continues with Greg Wilcox discussing some of Japan's most infamous "kusage" - literally the best "crap" money can buy! Kristina Potts also returns to bring us up to speed on the library of anime series based off of gaming's most popular fighting franchises. With Indiana Jones whipping the box office recently, Aaron Auzins has chronicled Indy's escapades in video game form, pointing Indy gaming fans toward the series' most collectible goods.

*Exclusive interviews are abound in VGC Issue #10! We've pulled in interviews with the extremely talented video game soundtrack composer Tommy Tallarico and legendary game designer David Perry and are featuring an interview with current internet celebrity The Angry Video Game Nerd all in one convenient place!

*More classic game reviews than ever before! While a lot of video games are worth money, are they worth your time? This issue covers a huge span of consoles and handhelds to provide an honest opinion and photos of some of gaming's most collectible titles.

*A completely updated price guide and checklist featuring updated pricing on classic systems and every single retail release up to our editorial deadline for current systems. More people have worked on the listings than ever before to bring you a guide as accurate as we can possibly make it!

*Celebrate Atari's 30th anniversary in style: In our exclusive contest, one lucky reader will win a private dinner with Atari founder Nolan Bushnell at his new restaurant in Los Angeles, hotel and airfare included!

Of course, there is even more content to take in with Video Game Collector Issue #10, so stay tuned for more announcements on the latest issue! The issue will ship in limited quantities toward the end of the month and will make special debuts at the Wizard World event in Chicago (June 26-29, www.wizardworld.com), as well as at the Digital Press Store in Clifton, N.J., on Saturday, June 28 during the Triple Threat Starcade featuring The Angry Video Game Nerd (I'm sure he'd sign your copy of VGC!), PBC Products and Digital Press (2-10 p.m. EST, Digital Press, 387 Piaget Ave., Clifton, N.J., 07011 - check out the event forum thread at www.digitpress.com for details).

As stated earlier, aside from our subscribers and orders, the magazine will only be available in limited quantities and we're anticipating the issue will sell out fast. You can visit www.vgcollector.com to subscribe and renew subscriptions and, of course, once shipped, you will be able to purchase the issue directly from the site or a number of online and brick-and-mortar retail locations.

We are currently auditing the subscriber list so everyone can rest easy knowing their copies will indeed be on their way. As always you can contact the magazine at its new (and much more dependable) e-mail address vgcollector@gmail.com and you can contact me directly at vgcaaron@gmail.com or right here on the Digit Press forums. Thank you for your support through 10 issues! We have much more coming on the horizon and everyone can expect Video Game Collector Issue #11 to be released on schedule in August - more details as they become available.

[8bitgamer]

What's the latest on issue #10?

[Daft Punk]

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[Daft Punk]

I noticed on your site that you can buy the mag at any rhino video games. Unfortunatly they were bought out by EB and even there previous locations do not carry it anymore. Thats where I used to get mine from. I guess I have to subscribe since there are NO game stores near me other than ones owned by EB/gamestop/blockbuster/hollywood video ect .

[Volcanon]

I hope you actually call shit games "kusoge", not "kusage". If it's "kusage", you are looking at Grass games, not shit games.

[nestlekwik]

I hope you actually call shit games "kusoge", not "kusage". If it's "kusage", you are looking at Grass games, not shit games.

I'd hope so too. That's what was given to me so I'd have to check things out tomorrow and see what the deal is. The source who gave me the detail list spelled it kusage, so it's possible the original still says kusoge. I'll get a clarification and try the best I can if something is wrong there.

I'll be sure to get an update on the printing as well. We've been assured by the printer we will have the issues printed for both of the aforementioned events so it's very likely the subscriber mailings will go out sometime over the weekend. Like I said, I'll try to get an update for you and our press release will be ready in the next 1-2 days.

As for Rhino, that's something else I'd have to get clarification on from the publisher. I know we are being carried in a larger number of Blockbuster Video stores now, so that is another great place to pick up a copy. You can also purchase individual issues on www.vgcollector.com as well as a number of other online retailers.

[digitalpress]

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Answer: Yes!

Useful info: coming very very soon. Can you guess who the guest price guide editor is?

SPOILER ALERT!





Yup, it's Robert Downey Jr.

[nestlekwik]

Answer: Yes!

Useful info: coming very very soon. Can you guess who the guest price guide editor is?

SPOILER ALERT!





Yup, it's Robert Downey Jr.

I was wondering why 10-Yard Fight was valued at $500 ...

Just to re-stress the DP event this upcoming weekend, don't miss out on the Triple Threat Starcade featuring The Angry Video Game Nerd, PBC Productions and Digital Press on Saturday. We have an interview with The Angry Video Game Nerd in Issue #10, which is planned to be featured at the event. Also, those in the Chicago area shouldn't miss Wizard World, where some of the VGC staff will be camping out at various booths. As I said, full details in 1-2 days.

[jcalder8]

I can't wait for issue 10 and I have just ordered a subscription. I can't wait to get 9 and 10. This one sounds fantastic.

[nestlekwik]

I can't wait for issue 10 and I have just ordered a subscription. I can't wait to get 9 and 10. This one sounds fantastic.

Thank you for the support.

And, to clarify, the article correctly lists the term as "kusoge."

I'll be back later today or tomorrow to add all the details I can about issue #10 and maybe at thing or two about what we already know for issues #11 and #12.

[Mercapto]

Ah bugger, US and Canada only ?
Any way of getting one flown over ? :D
Who should I start sucking up to ?

[nestlekwik]

Ah bugger, US and Canada only ?
Any way of getting one flown over ? :D
Who should I start sucking up to ?

If you could PM me some mailing details, I can forward it to the publisher and see what we can do for you. I'll be talking him tonight, so we should be able to turn some information over to you within a day or two.

[MachineGex]

Has this been shipped yet? The 1-2 week time-frame has come & gone.

[SpyHunter]

Has this been shipped yet? The 1-2 week time-frame has come & gone.

Its definitely out, I got mine in the DP store almost 2 weeks ago.

[nestlekwik]

The publisher has shipped the new issues as far as I know. We recently audited the subscriber list so that we hopefully don't run into any issues with people not getting their magazine. I would say if you haven't received your issue yet, you will really soon. I'll be sure to contact the publisher tonight and get a status report.

[MachineGex]

Its definitely out, I got mine in the DP store almost 2 weeks ago.

My fingers are crossed. I went thru this last year and after several emails I was told everything is fixed. I am hoping it is just slow mail.

[nestlekwik]

Once again, if you have any questions about your subscription, please feel free to either PM me on the DP forums or send an e-mail to our new customer support e-mail - vgcollector@gmail.com

If you would like, I can now personally check to ensure that you are on the proper mailing list. I've spent the past two days surfing through the sub list at the request of the publisher, so I'd like to verify the accuracy of my work.

[MachineGex]

Once again, if you have any questions about your subscription, please feel free to either PM me on the DP forums or send an e-mail to our new customer support e-mail - vgcollector@gmail.com

If you would like, I can now personally check to ensure that you are on the proper mailing list. I've spent the past two days surfing through the sub list at the request of the publisher, so I'd like to verify the accuracy of my work.

PM sent. I am hoping it is just taking awhile to get here.

[nestlekwik]

I verified your status, and you're all good. The reason some people already have the magazine is our printer was able to do a special FedEx for us in order to have first-run copies for the Wizard World and Digital Press Starcade events. All of the subscriber and retail shipments should all be finished mailing by Monday or Tuesday.

Issue #10 ranks in at 80 full pages so I hope everyone appreciates the extra effort we've put in to the publication. With the interviews, features and updated price guide, we hope that makes up for the small delay. Actually being a full editor for issue #11, I can assure you the newest issue will be ready for Aug. 14 as promised and with all of the extra effort we've put in over the past few months, I hope everyone enjoys the rejuvenation of VGC as we are basically relaunching the publication.

For now, though, most mailings should hit your mailboxes some time next week (or early the following week in some cases) and everyone should be happy to know we've increased our spread to around an additional 500 Blockbuster Video locations in the U.S. for issue #10 and future issues will receive more retail locations. If your local Blockbuster doesn't carry VGC, request that they carry Video Game Collector Magazine. In fact, anywhere you regularly buy your magazines, request Video Game Collector and if we're contacted by a retail outlet, we'd be more than happy to supply them with issues. We're working with distributors at this time, but nothing gets magazines in stock faster than customer requests.

Thank you for your patience and support!

Finally, to stress once more:
Please send all customer inquiries to our NEW e-mail - vgcollector@gmail.com
Also, while we are in the process of updating to a new Web page, you can still order back issues and subscriptions at www.vgcollector.com, but you can also get news, media and details for the time being at www.myspace.com/vgcmagazine

-nestlekwik

[Lostdwarf]

quick note love the mag, the pics need better enhancements especially on the larger ones in the articles, lots of pixels mainly on the avgn one

dwarf

[The 1 2 P]

I haven't gotten issue 10 yet, but it's the last issue of my subscription. None of the Blockbusters around here carry the mag anymore so I think I might just renew my subscription.

[Deadman]

quick note love the mag, the pics need better enhancements especially on the larger ones in the articles, lots of pixels mainly on the avgn one

dwarf


Don't talk about it!!!! Some of us still haven't gotten ours yet!! Next thing you know, you'll tell us that Maul gets cut in half at the end....

:)

[Lostdwarf]

or something like Bruce Willis was dead the whole movie.... LOL

[nestlekwik]

quick note love the mag, the pics need better enhancements especially on the larger ones in the articles, lots of pixels mainly on the avgn one

dwarf

I think the AVGN pic was made in order to make him look "digitized." However, on this issue's layout, we enlisted the services of a new layout artist so we're still adjusting to the new look and format ourselves. Whenever you change something, there's always going to be some things you like better in the new format and some things you liked better in the old format. Within the next few issues we should be able to nail down a better balance between the two and the usage of photos will definitely get even better as we move on.

Thanks for the feedback!


I haven't gotten issue 10 yet, but it's the last issue of my subscription. None of the Blockbusters around here carry the mag anymore so I think I might just renew my subscription.

We have been able to be included in roughly 500 more Blockbuster Video locations for this issue and we're working on improving our retail circulation. As posted earlier, if your local Blockbuster or wherever you purchase magazines doesn't carry VGC, request it. We'll be more than happy to work wholesale with any retailer that contacts us.

[Pete Rittwage]

I'll take the opportunity again since there is a new issue and a new thread. I subscribed to this magazine last November and still never received any issues. #9 came and went and they were even given away and I got nothing.

I've emailed the site contact several times, sent PM's here on the board. Never heard one word back.

I'd appreciate at lease some acknowledgment that a mistake was made and have my subscription that I prepaid for sent to me.

-
peter@rittwage.com

[RPG_Fanatic]

Hope I get #10 in the mail within the next couple of weeks :confused:

[guitargary75]

Hope I get #10 in the mail within the next couple of weeks :confused:

Me too. I'm getting worried again. I think it will be allright though.

[guitargary75]

Has anybody got this thing yet? I still haven't got mine!!!

[jcalder8]

I just got mine today.

[MachineGex]

I'll take the opportunity again since there is a new issue and a new thread. I subscribed to this magazine last November and still never received any issues. #9 came and went and they were even given away and I got nothing.

I've emailed the site contact several times, sent PM's here on the board. Never heard one word back.

I'd appreciate at lease some acknowledgment that a mistake was made and have my subscription that I prepaid for sent to me.

-
peter@rittwage.com

Pete-
The only way I got an aswer was to pm nestlekwik. He has been able to answer my questions. Just pm nestlewik and ask him to take care of it. Make sure you give him all your shipping info. as well as how you paid.

As far as this issue, I am really hoping it shows up this week. **fingers crossed**

[nestlekwik]

I've talked with Pete and I forwarded the information to the publisher so the issue should be on the way. With media mail, unfortunately, sometimes the mailings can take up to 1-2 weeks. I'm still around though, so, yes, if you are having problems, please let me know and I will forward the info to the publisher. Hopefully everyone receives the issue that is supposed to and I also hope you enjoy it.

[MachineGex]

I just PM'd nestlewik about not getting issue 10. It is august, when issue 11 was suppose to be finished and I still have not received yet another issue. Apparently, the DP store got the magazine over a month ago. I am guessing it doesn't take a month for mailing. Every week, I hold my breath, hoping it shows up.

Has anyone else not gotten theirs?

[norkusa]

I just bought #10 from Blockbuster today (I thought they stopped selling them?). Another great issue. VGC is one of the very few game mags that I can read cover to cover. I was even amazed to see a quote from me on DP used in the Niles Nemo article!

If it wasn't for all the people with missing issues in the mail, I'd sign up for a subscription. Can I order back issues? Looks like I missed the last couple.

[kainemaxwell]

I'll be ordering this soon after seeing what's in the latest issue. :)

[Drag0nsfyre]

I just paid for a subscription starting with #10 so I hope everything went through alright. :)

[MachineGex]

Well, after getting assurances from nestlekwik and shawn, I once again never received an issue. Nestlewik just informed me : "While we updated our mailing list, it seemed the third-party bulk mailer we work with failed to deliver to some of the corrections/additions". I was never an addition or a correction as I was assured my name and address was on the list a few months ago.

I had high hopes that I would be properly taken care of, but is seems I still am not getting my issues. This has gone on for two years. I have sent dozens of PM's/emails. I dont know what to do besides just give up.

There is nothing else I can see for me to do. I have let Shawn know and Nestlewik. Both assured me I was on the mailing list only to find out there was another problem.
I appreciate the fact that Nestlewik has responded, however I wish I would have gotten the issue.

I give up. This is silly and if it was the first, second, or third time it happened, I would have given them a chance again. That is in fact what I did a few months back. Now it is time to just give up since I am out of ideas and no longer even care.

Screw it.... I just wish I woulda gave up earlier and not spent so much time trying to give them soooo many chances. I really feel foolish for spending two years trying to resolve this. Waste of my time & money.

[willowmoon93]

Got my copy in the mail a couple of days ago (yay!) and I must say I think this is probably the best issue that VGC has put out so far. It was a lot more comprehensive and I look forward to the next issue. It was a long wait but I'm glad it got here.

[The 1 2 P]

I didn't get my copy yet either. But I'll be alittle more patient, despite how much I hate doing that.

[MachineGex]

I didn't get my copy yet either. But I'll be alittle more patient, despite how much I hate doing that.

Well, if the new "bulk-shipper" failed to ship yours, which is the excuse I got, you may not get it. You better see if you got left off this list like they said I did.

[Pete Rittwage]

Nestlekwik has been very responsive and helpful, but ultimately it's not his fault. They seem to have some bigger problem with subscriptions.

When I subscribed I ordered a back issue and I did receive that, so I know they can ship to me. I've just never received anything since.

[kainemaxwell]

Sent Nestle a PM regarding back issue #8 i received today.

[Drag0nsfyre]

Received my issue #10 yesterday. :D a week after I sent in for a subscription. I hope some of you others are receiving or have received yours as well. :)

[asbury6647]

I sent payment like almost two months ago I THINK. I know its been over a month. I ve tried to contact dude but no responds. If ur out there man whats up with my order.

[digitalpress]

Screw it.... I just wish I woulda gave up earlier and not spent so much time trying to give them soooo many chances. I really feel foolish for spending two years trying to resolve this. Waste of my time & money.

Yo bro. PM me with your address. I have plenty of these in my store, I'll ship one out to you. Really!

[Pete Rittwage]

I finally received issue #9 and #10 that was hand-mailed to me. Finally!

Whomever was responsible for finally fixing this (Nestlekwik?) - Thank you.

[The 1 2 P]

I think they forgot me again because I've still yet to receive issue #10:(

[swlovinist]

Are they behind agian?

[The 1 2 P]

I finally got my issue #10. Woohoooooooooooooooooooooo. Now I have a dilema: to renew my subscription or buy at Blockbusters. Hmm.......

[carlcarlson]

I finally got my issue #10. Woohoooooooooooooooooooooo. Now I have a dilema: to renew my subscription or by at Blockbusters. Hmm.......

I'd say that's an easy one. Buy at Blockbusters!

[RPG_Fanatic]

Blockbusters around here don't carry them so I had to renew my subscription, hope I get issue #11 (if it ever comes out)

[swlovinist]

When was issue #11 supposed to be out?

I buy at Blockbuster now and have been for the last two issues.

[The 1 2 P]

When was issue #11 supposed to be out?

Next month I think. And I think I will start buying from Blockbusters. I need to get a gift card for there.

[bones11]

check your local stores to be sure they stock them. I tried 2 in the area and no dice.

[The 1 2 P]

check your local stores to be sure they stock them. I tried 2 in the area and no dice.

I found one(after going thru 3 that didn't carry it) so I'm good for now. Hopefully they keep carrying it.

[MachineGex]

Is issue 11 out? It was suppose to ship in august, and 12 was scheduled for november. Anyone get 11 in the mail yet? Nestlewik stopped answering pm's so I am not sure what is happening.

[The 1 2 P]

Nestlewik stopped answering pm's so I am not sure what is happening.

Here we go again. Hopefully they are just really busy this time:-/

[videogametrader]

Video Game Trader Shipped issue #8 in September, and Issue #9 in November. Issue #10 will be shipping January. visit www.videogametrader.com for details.

[carlcarlson]

Video Game Trader Shipped issue #8 in September, and Issue #9 in November. Issue #10 will be shipping January. visit www.videogametrader.com for details.

Isn't that a completely separate mag from the one this thread is dedicated to?

[The 1 2 P]

Isn't that a completely separate mag from the one this thread is dedicated to?

You beat me to it. In other words, wrong room Mr. Videogametrader.

[RASK1904]

Sounds cool.... But all the stuff about not getting subscriptions? WAK! Ill just be checkin my local Blockbusters. I do hate blockbuster though, for putting stickers on all there games back in the day. ARGHHH!!!
Thanx RASK1904:rockets:

[The 1 2 P]

I do hate blockbuster though, for putting stickers on all there games back in the day. ARGHHH!!!


They also put them on their dvds back then and I hated that shit too.

[RASK1904]

This morning I called all the Blockbusters in the San Diego phonebook and none have or know what this is! I also called a big news stand and bubcus! any help in San Diego?
Thanks RASK1904:rockets:

[fairyland]

Any idea when Video Game Collector Magazine #11 is due out? I thought it was a quarterly magazine and it's been a while since I got #10. Thanks!

[MachineGex]

Your guess is as good as anyones. Check out this thread:
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1465474#post1465474

[MachineGex]

.
Actually being a full editor for issue #11, I can assure you the newest issue will be ready for Aug. 14 as promised and with all of the extra effort we've put in over the past few months, I hope everyone enjoys the rejuvenation of VGC as we are basically relaunching the publication.
-nestlekwik

August 2008?

[The 1 2 P]

August 2008?

I think they missed their deadline.

[videogametrader]

I think they missed their deadline.

Not only did they miss their deadline for issue 11 (August), but they missed their deadline for issue 12 (November).

I actually like Video Game Collector and feal there is room for both VGCollector and VGTrader in this industry. I don't know what their issues are, but they are making my job easy.

PS. Issue #10 of Video Game Trader is ready to go to press and should be shipping to subscribers by 2nd week in January. Counting the special VGXpo issue that was exclusive to Video Game Expo. We have published 5 issues in the last 12 months.

[Trade-N-Games]

Video Game Trader Shipped issue #8 in September, and Issue #9 in November. Issue #10 will be shipping January. visit www.videogametrader.com for details.

I really think it's a bit unprofessional to make a post about your mag in a different mag's thread and cause confusion.

[videogametrader]

I really think it's a bit unprofessional to make a post about your mag in a different mag's thread and cause confusion.

You are right. I am sorry. I did not mean anything by the post. I will try and keep future posts on point.

Tom

[Necrosaro420]

I paid for a back issue of Video Game Collector back on January 2nd, and I still have not received it, the email on the site does not get answered, and the phone number on the site is disconnected, gives you a new number, but no one answers that one

[guitargary75]

I paid for a back issue of Video Game Collector back on January 2nd, and I still have not received it, the email on the site does not get answered, and the phone number on the site is disconnected, gives you a new number, but no one answers that one

Same here. It was a great mag, but just poorly ran. Hopefully they can get back on track, but I haven't heard a word from them in a long time.

[MachineGex]

I just got my issue of VGT and it reminded me of this magazine. I thought I would share alittle information I got a few weeks back.
Good news, kinda. After emailing VGC's website every few months, I finally got a response back on March 10th:

Hi Tom,
Thanks for writing. Yep, we are still in business just trying to stay afloat like everyone else. Issue 11 will be going to the printer next week.
Thanks again,
Shawn Paul Jones, Publisher
Video Game Collector
PO Box 127
St. Charles, MO 63302-0127

I am hoping it will show up sometime in the next few weeks, athough I am not holding my breath. If anyone gets an issue, please let the rest of us know. I really would love to give these guys another chance(it is about their fifth chance). With all the other gaming magazines going under, I would love to see them make it. I have subscriptions to Video Game Trader as well as Video Game Collector. I really enjoy both of them.

[8bitgamer]

That's certainly good news, but I have to admit that I'm surprised. Cool mag--I hope they can stay in business.

[The 1 2 P]

That's certainly good news, but I have to admit that I'm surprised. Cool mag--I hope they can stay in business.

Agreed. It's my favorite retro mag. I no longer have a subscription but I'd still pick up any new issues they released.

[RPG_Fanatic]

Holy Shit guess what came in the mail today :o

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb195/stephbm6/125244178622943.jpg


Number 11, anyone else get this today?