Recently, the Video Game History Foundation unveiled its digital library, a virtual repository brimming with vintage video game magazines such as the esteemed Game Informer. First introduced by gaming retailer FuncoLand in 1991, Game Informer was later acquired by GameStop in 2000. Throughout the following decades, it grew to be one of the most respected gaming periodicals, offering its readers thrilling previews of upcoming games and revealing intriguing interviews with developers who created them.
Regrettably, it was announced in August that Game Informer would be closing down, leading to the removal of all its online content from its website. This change meant fans could no longer access over three decades’ worth of interviews and reviews, such as the coverage for the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Attempts have been made to recover and archive this lost Game Informer content, with former video producer Ben Hanson encouraging readers to share their scans of past issues for an online database.
Currently, the Video Game History Foundation (established in 2017 to document and preserve gaming history) has unveiled its digital library. According to VGC’s report, this free-to-access resource encompasses over 30,000 items from approximately 1500 out-of-print magazines, including every single edition of Game Informer that has ever been published. Additionally, the database houses classic magazines such as the Official US PlayStation Magazine, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and PC Gamer.
Fans Can Now Read Game Informer’s Old Issues Again
The Video Game History Foundation’s digital library doesn’t just offer magazine articles; it also houses a wide variety of content such as event guides, memorabilia from gaming events spanning 12 years of E3, an extensive collection of promotional materials from renowned game developer FromSoftware (including materials directly endorsed by the Elden Ring studio), more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage from the Myst franchise, and what are known as the “Mark Flitman papers,” which encompass documents from Mark’s tenure at companies like Konami, Atari, and others.
Through gaming-centric websites and forums predominantly taking over as main sources for news and content in place of printed publications, there remains a significant number of enthusiasts who yearn for the charm of printed media such as Game Informer. The articles from its 30-year span continue to hold significance in video game history. Thanks to the dedication of the Video Game History Foundation, these longing fans can now peruse every issue of Game Informer, together with a multitude of other gaming magazines and promotional materials, free of cost.
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2025-01-31 19:45