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Each of the different writers had catchy pseudonyms that resembled one or another video game mascot (Battle Toads, Resident Evil, etc) and all in all it was a fun and informative read.Now, the magazine has not just cut pages and writers though it still rolls out snappy screenshots that I'm sure would appeal to those youths just starting to get into gaming. To me, this simply showed that the magazine has resigned itself to being OK with games that fit the status quo rather than seeking to break molds or exceed expectations, relying on bandwagon reviews that can discuss a game without being a critic of it.
If you want a magazine that will simply keep you up to date on the latest games, and give them what amounts to a thumbs up or thumbs down then Gamepro will suit you fine. Their rating system seems to have lost much ability to separate good games from bad, though they do a good job of hitting the rated categories such as graphics, playability etc.
When I first started playing video games in the early 90's there were two staple publications that I would look through with mouth open, imagining what it would be like to play the games within. Frequently, before I let my subscription expire, I would find myself shaking my head at an overly glowing review of what I knew to be a distinctly mediocre game.
If you are reading Gamepro to get a heads up on games in production, industry trends, behind the scenes making of these games, or are hoping to find a finely calibrated ratings system then you had best go with Game Informer which seems to be the only gaming magazine that covers the whole industry (though it is a weaker PC reviewer, it is still very helpful for that platform) that still gives enough space in the magazine for in depth looks at games, producers, and creators. Gamepro was one of them, and back then it was a much thicker magazine, usually over 150 pages and chock full of strategy and level guides as well as reviews of games.
Sadly, it has also decided that more glossy photos and crowing triumphalism at the progress of today's video games are more important than probing for original games or encouraging honest reviews.
I guess it was "immature", but "F" that. on what video game is selling the best towards the end, is also a nice edition.The new ratings set up is good also.
It almost completely changed.It's not the best gaming magazine I've ever read. I just liked the silly pictures more.And what happened to half of the GamePro staff.
I like Gamepro. Not very appealing when you want information on your favorite games, and you have to skip through an advertisement every two pages, sometimes every other page.I know they pay for GamePro to even "Be", but I still don't like the amount.I like how they do the yearly "Presents to Get for X-Mas", and I've liked the Questions section, as well as the section that fills you in on glitches and such, as well as the section that gives you tips on how to fix things, game-related.Also, the info.
That's probably EGM Electronic Gaming Monthly, but I'm not reviewing that, because GamePro broke my gaming info.ahem.cherry.XD4 stars. I actually miss how they used the silly faces for the ratings.
Seriously.And now, it's half way filled with advertisements, advertisements and more advertisements.
I think my last issue was around 100. You guys were pretty good 5 years ago, but you've gone to pot these past two years. I am utterly disappointed in the direction that Gamepro has taken over the past two years. year anniversary. Or until my subscription runs out on this craptacular effort. They have info about issues from 5 and 10 years before, and they always announce the number of pages from 10 years ago. Huh.
Or until the quality of these types of magazines gets so low, I can't stand it anymore. I'll stick with hardcopy until the end of my life.
But the magazine is really bad.One thing I laugh is, the retro corner. Too bad on-line reviews and websites, are taking over the subscriptions of the hardcopy magazines.
I actually stopped my subscription for about 1 year, but came back to the 20 issues for $10 at their (10). And don't try to tell me they've lost 40 pages in advertising.
I'm talkin' to you Watchdawg.You guys are suckin' lately.MC White said: You guys are suckin'. I forget.
I think the most recent issue, they said: 140 pages.
Maybe it's all of those things. Maybe it's because they failed to realize they did so much better in the '90s. Maybe it's because the staff tries too hard to inject humor and their writing is absolutely shallow.
Maybe it's because the brand-new games are downright bland and shallow compared to the simplicity and charm of 8 to 32-bit eras. Maybe it's because they continue to slam certain games and series like the Sonic games where they say that Sonic 2 was the last great game. There is absolutely no reason to buy this horrid excuse for a gaming magazine.
Maybe it's because their reviews aren't any interesting to read. Yeah, that's the one. Maybe it's because they constantly put stupid ads in it that have nothing to do with gaming at all (Nature's Cure, I'm looking in your direction).
Maybe it's because their new layout looks absolutely boring and sterile compared to the excellence of the mid-'90s layout.
Anything is bettter than this piece of crap. Maybe they should come up with a differnet publication for that. I don't know what they're trying to hide. Yeah, that kiddy anime show.
It was one of the first montly gaming magazines ever published, with over 200 issues so that is understandable. And also, the games that they have on their cover are bad. Like Game Informer, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Play, Game Now (which I don't think exists anymore, which is interesting because Game Pro deserves to be dead), Nintendo Power, Official Playstation Magazine,. Honestly, I don't know why. They also need to get rid of the stupid cheats and walkthroughs that take up about a fourth of their whole magazine.
no. Other magazines have their reviews way before theirs It makes you think they're living in the past, like two months back. Are they ashamed that they're nerdy gamers. Gamepro gets reviews for their magazines so late it's ridiculous. For their staff, they use cartoon characters.
Stay away from this magazine. They rarely have exclusive previews or reviews like Game Informer or Elecronic Gaming Monthly. let me think. But that's not the reason they get their reviews so late. They're staff is obessessed with DragonBall Z. Now it is made up of a clean white and black layout.
This magazine seems like it was made for beginning gamers. It used to have colorful and confusing back grounds that matched the colors of the game. If I HAD to come up with two reasons that this magazine is good it would be 1)the layout of the magazine is better than it used to be. And the DragonBall Z games ending up being average crap anyway. Every DragonBall Z game that is coming out,they have a cover for. That is definitely not enough options for reviews.
But, try other--better options of game magzines.
I think that the fans of the magazine like it so much because it is the first gaming magazine they ever picked up.
They give their games scores of 1-5.
2) I don't have to look at this magazine again.
And the time frame that the magazine hits newstands is horrible.
If you're saying to yourself,"man does this guy having anything positive to say about GP." Hmm.
They're probably trying to be unique and differeing themselves from other game publications and websites which mostly have 1-10 rating scores.
They don't have real pictures for their real faces.
The reviews numbering systmem is horrbile.
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