Skip to content

Questions about GMR (magazine)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the first issue of GMR magazine hit the shelves?

The first issue of GMR magazine hit the shelves in February 2003. Ziff-Davis published this monthly video game magazine exclusively inside Electronics Boutique stores across the United States.

Why did circulation stop for GMR magazine after 2004?

Circulation stopped immediately when GameStop merged with EB Games and the funding source from Electronics Boutique vanished. The final edition arrived in February 2005 as subscribers received copies without general retail distribution.

Who wrote the popular Game Geezer column in GMR magazine?

Jeff Green wrote the Game Geezer column using a humorous tone while serving as former editor-in-chief for Games for Windows: The Official Magazine. Greg Orlando filled in occasionally when Green was unavailable and previously edited Xbox Nation.

What scoring system did reviewers use to rate games in GMR magazine?

Reviewers rated games on a scale ranging from one to ten where scores between seven and eight qualified as good work. All games scoring ten received the GMR Essential Selection logo along with some nine-rated titles.

Which staff members transferred to the 1Up.com Network after GMR closed?

James Milkman Mielke transferred to the 1Up.com Network online following the closure of the publication. Andrew Skip Pfister moved to the same network as well before no other staff members were publicly identified since the end.