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Questions about Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine

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When did the first issue of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine hit newsstands?

The first issue of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine hit newsstands on the 23rd of September 1997 with a cover date of October 1997.

Who published Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine and when did it cease operations?

Ziff Davis Media published this monthly publication as a sister title to Electronic Gaming Monthly before it ceased operations in January 2007.

What unique feature did Issue one of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine include?

Issue one introduced a groundbreaking feature that included a physical disc containing playable demos of current PlayStation games alongside non-playable video footage developed by LifeLike Productions Inc.

Which editors served at Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine during its operational years?

Tom Byron served as Editor in Chief while Dana Jongewaard held the position of Managing Editor and Joe Rybicki worked as Senior Editor throughout the magazine's run.

In which countries were international editions of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine distributed?

International editions appeared across Sweden, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Brazil, and Australia among other nations.