When was the first issue of Pegasus game magazine released?
Judges Guild released the first issue of Pegasus in April and May 1981. This launch followed a period where the company struggled with new licenses and computer games.
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Judges Guild released the first issue of Pegasus in April and May 1981. This launch followed a period where the company struggled with new licenses and computer games.
Mike Reagan served as the editor for that initial release. The editorial staff changed frequently throughout the short run of the magazine.
The interior measured 96 pages, making it larger than previous magazines from the same publisher. Every single issue contained a 32-page game supplement alongside standard articles.
Articles appeared for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Arduin Grimoire, Champions, and The Fantasy Trip. Writers also produced content for The Morrow Project, RuneQuest, and Skull & Crossbones.
W. G. Armintrout reviewed the first issue in The Space Gamer number forty-four. He stated that he could not recommend Pegasus as a magazine overall but noted that the installment supplement was nearly excellent.