When did Next Generation magazine run from and to?
Next Generation magazine ran from January 1995 until January 2002. It served as a unique bridge between the consumer and the creator during the height of the 32-bit console wars.
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Who published and edited Next Generation magazine?
Next Generation magazine was published by Jonathan Simpson-Bint and edited by Neil West. Other key editors included Chris Charla, Tom Russo, and Blake Fischer.
What was the unique review ranking system used by Next Generation magazine?
Next Generation magazine pioneered a review ranking system based on a number of stars from one to five. This system ranked games based on their merits overall compared to what games were already out there.
When was Next Generation magazine redesigned and renamed to NextGen?
Next Generation magazine was redesigned in September 1999 and its cover name was shortened to NextGen. A year later in September 2000 the magazine width was increased from 8 inches to 9 inches.
How did Next Generation magazine differ from competitors like GamePro and Electronic Gaming Monthly?
Next Generation magazine did not review games but dissected the industry that created them. While competitors filled pages with screenshots and cheat codes Next Generation turned its lens toward developers and business models.
When was the Next Generation brand resurrected as a website?
The Next Generation brand was resurrected in 2005 by Future Publishing USA as an industry-led website called Next-Gen.biz. In July 2008 Next-Gen.biz was rebranded as Edge-Online.com.