When did Electronic Gaming Monthly launch and who founded it?
Sendai Publications launched Electronic Gaming Monthly in 1988 as the U.S. National Video Game Team's flagship magazine.
Questions about Electronic Gaming Monthly
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the founding editors of Electronic Gaming Monthly during the late eighties?
Martin Alessi served as one of the founding editors who shaped the magazine's initial voice during the late eighties while Ken Williams wrote under the pseudonym Sushi-X.
What scoring system changes occurred to Electronic Gaming Monthly in April 2008?
Electronic Gaming Monthly replaced its numerical scoring system with letter grades in April 2008 to move away from the previous zero-to-ten scale that had been used since the magazine began.
Which international editions of Electronic Gaming Monthly existed between 2001 and 2009?
EGM en Español launched in Mexico during November 2002, EGM Italia appeared in Italy between 2001 and 2003, and Brazilian editions started in April 2002 before additional versions like EGM Thailand and EGM Singapore emerged by 2006.
When did Ziff Davis discontinue Electronic Gaming Monthly and when was it relaunched?
Ziff Davis discontinued Electronic Gaming Monthly in January 2009 after selling 1UP.com to UGO Networks, but Steve Harris purchased the assets in May 2009 to restart the brand.