Episode 66: The Rise and Fall of Gaming Magazines – A Nostalgic Look at Print Media’s Legacy

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In Episode 66 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, your hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips take you on a nostalgic ride through the golden age of gaming magazines—from GamePro to EGM, Nintendo Power to Official Xbox Magazine. These legendary publications defined a generation of gamers, delivering cheats, reviews, posters, and bold headlines that shaped the pre-internet era of gaming culture.

If you're searching for “history of gaming magazines,” “what happened to GamePro,” or “nostalgic video game media,” this episode dives deep into the rise and fall of print gaming journalism, the impact it had on gamers, and what killed it.

📘 Topics Covered:

• The legacy of GamePro, EGM, Nintendo Power & more
• Gaming magazine cover art, cheat codes, and posters
• How magazines shaped gaming culture before the internet
• Why print media collapsed and how digital replaced it
• Our personal memories + community shoutouts

⏱️ Timestamps:

2:00 – Intro: Print media's golden age
7:20 – Most iconic gaming magazines
14:45 – How magazines shaped game culture
22:10 – What caused the downfall
30:00 – Legacy and final thoughts

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