RETRO: Multi-Format, Throw-Back Video Game Magazine - KICKSTARTER

[Kaboomer]

Hey Everyone,


GameGavel and The RetroGamingRoundup podcast are preparing to launch a Kickstarter to create a brand new print and digital magazine that will feature columns from some of the most notable video gaming journalists and personalities from the past three decades. The plan is to also have the digital magazine integrate with auction listings on GameGavel to help bring in more people to buy and sell. Should be a great combination. Also, talking with Play N Trade about national magazine distribution. The Kickstarter will go live very soon! Hope to have your support!


Magazine Sizzle Video: http://youtu.be/5MGmtzm6Pp4

[goob47]

I'm really looking forward to an alternative to the extremely expensive Retro Gamer magazine. Definitely going to fund this.

[Bojay1997]

I'm really looking forward to an alternative to the extremely expensive Retro Gamer magazine. Definitely going to fund this.

If you subscribe to Retro Gamer, it's only about $7 an issue to the US if you use the code "CLASSIC" which has been available for literally years now. IMHO it's worth every penny. I am curious to see what this new magazine looks like (the video is slick, but it's hard to tell what the content really will be like) and what the business plan is going forward. I've seen a lot of similar attempts over the past few years and the one thing that always trips them up is a lack of a viable advertising and distribution model. Hopefully they have a really solid and experienced ad sales and marketing team on board.

[Mayhem]

Yeah, the reason Retro Gamer may appear expensive is because it doesn't rely on an advertising model like some many US publications. Hence you get plenty of content and barely any ads bulking the page count.

[iPadCary]

Sounds good, looking forward to it.

And PLEASE format the e-version for iPad.
Some magazines seeem to think that all you have to do is digitize a print medium & that's that.

Yes, I'm looking at you, WIRED ....

[goob47]

If you subscribe to Retro Gamer, it's only about $7 an issue to the US if you use the code "CLASSIC" which has been available for literally years now. IMHO it's worth every penny. I am curious to see what this new magazine looks like (the video is slick, but it's hard to tell what the content really will be like) and what the business plan is going forward. I've seen a lot of similar attempts over the past few years and the one thing that always trips them up is a lack of a viable advertising and distribution model. Hopefully they have a really solid and experienced ad sales and marketing team on board.

Whoah... Where would you apply this? The only place I can find that does subscriptions is Amazon, and when I tried entering in the code, nothing happened. I absolutely despised the FPS-based GameInformer magazine. Total shit.

[Bojay1997]

Whoah... Where would you apply this? The only place I can find that does subscriptions is Amazon, and when I tried entering in the code, nothing happened. I absolutely despised the FPS-based GameInformer magazine. Total shit.

http://www.imaginesubs.co.uk/

You just change the country to US and enter the promo code below and the 50 pound price (i.e. about $75 a year) comes up. That's how I've done it the past three years and never had a problem.

[Kaboomer]

RETRO: The Multi-Format, Throw-Back Video Game Magazine with an All-Star Writing Team! Kickstarter is now live and we need your support! Check it out. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...deo-game-magaz

[gameofyou]

http://www.imaginesubs.co.uk/

You just change the country to US and enter the promo code below and the 50 pound price (i.e. about $75 a year) comes up. That's how I've done it the past three years and never had a problem.

Same here. I've been subscribing this way for at least 5 years. There is a thread here on Digital Press that usually gets updated if the subscription code ever changes.

Depending on what the exchange rate is, some years it has been very cheap ( less than $7 shipped per issue).

[YoshiM]

If you do a full subscription, do you get the limited edition premiere issue or must that be purchased separately?

[Kaboomer]

If you do a full subscription, do you get the limited edition premiere issue or must that be purchased separately?

If you subscribe yet today/tomorrow your sub will include the premier issue. Starting next week new subscribers will begin with the second issue Feb/March.

We do however, still have individual premier issues that we can ship out separately until they are gone - a few hundred left.

You can subscribe here: https://checkout.subscriptiongenius.com/ReadRetro.com/

The premier issue is shaping up to be EPIC and will be start shipping to subscribers shortly.


Mike

[YoshiM]

Ok! This is what I needed to know. I'll be subscribing tonight.

[YoshiM]

Not yet but I've been keeping an eye on the mail.

[Damaramu]

I got mine a few days ago. So far, so good! It's a fun read! Plus, my issue came with a "I ♡ Retro" bumper sticker!

[Greg2600]

I got mine as well, thoroughly enjoyed it. Felt a lot like reading the old EGM's or Nintendo Power back in the day when I was in the dark on all game news. I even discovered some newer stuff in there I hadn't heard of before.

[Polygon]

I would love to hear some more opinions from people that have this. I've been getting Retro magazine but the price is just too high.

[Flam]

still haven't gotten mine. Hopefully will come in today.

[YoshiM]

Polygon, this is a different Retro magazine, if I'm understanding you right.

I just got mine today. I thumbed through it and the quality looks great. I'll see if I can sit down tonight and read it.

[8-Bit Archeology]

Picked up the last copy at my local Play N Trade. Love it. Also can privately own video game stores order this for retail?

[8-Bit Archeology]

Picked up the last copy at my local Play N Trade. Love it. Also can privately own video game stores order this for retail?