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Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:48:46 GMT

This awesome magazine has been published in Italy (in italian language) for several months. For some reasons (maybe due to the low amount of sales), the publishing house has discontinued it. Too bad. :(

By Wiinze

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:44:42 GMT

My fave magazine. Got every issue since number 4..... my daily bathroom reading :)

Go VC Reviews

By ZEIDO

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:42:13 GMT

£80 for 13 issues shipped to the USA? Hmmm. It looks like a fun mag, but eighty quid?

By stinssd

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:34:37 GMT

Congratulations on your interview =).

By ChocoDK

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:27:15 GMT

Wow, how well has retro gamer done out of this thread?
@TBoneTony: whered you find it in aus?

By timp29

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:49:38 GMT

Too bad Retro Gamer cost as much as an average Neo Geo cart here in Sweden. It´s a fun magazine.

By That Guy from Faxanadu

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:20:13 GMT

I've seen them also at Borders book stores.

By Bendover83

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:19:22 GMT

i have seen this magazine on sale at Borders book store and Barnes And Noble the only problem is the issue they have is a few months old you would have to wait a few moths for them to get this issue

By redrum666

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:10:26 GMT

Actually, this magazine is available in the States (at least at a book store where I live). I'll check it out. I actually have a copy here at my house with Street Fighter II as the feature/cover. I had no idea a subscription was $160!

By Clayfrd

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:22:17 GMT

I just got Retro Gamer issue 50 this week,

that is because of the 3 month delay that I have to wait for a UK Magazine

Anyway, I am so thankful for the Virtual Console because it reminds me of a time when Videogames never had to please anyone just to be important.

Because to gamers like me, Videogames are always something spescial because Videogames were great by just being themselves.

and that is fun.

I just feel that even though the Wii is appealing to the casual audience, it sometimes feels like Nintendo has never listened to those like me who wish for some good quality RPG action that I always wanted for a long long time.

By TBoneTony

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:58:43 GMT

@William - Yes I still have the scan of the Gamesmaster shout out!

Awesome stuff, now whos next? :-p

By Dazza

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:14:13 GMT

nice write-up. For vc reviews of games I haven't played or forgotten about, I definitely consider this site a top resource.

By vherub

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:53:58 GMT

You also got a little mention in Gamesmaster magazine. Did you ever get that scan I sent you?

By William

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:47:37 GMT

Cool. Didn't even know such a publication exists! Shame you don't get it here in Germany... although I might check out the international press store at Munich's train station. They feature quite a good selection of magazines, maybe I find myself a hardcopy of the retro gamer :)

By Bananiac

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:08:08 GMT

Adamant
GDP - per capita us $45,800
GDP - per capita uk $35,100

would people please stop repeating this myth that people in the uk are richer than people in the us.

By link64

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:38 GMT

...actually, I think I'll just send my butler to fetch a copy.

By dimlylitmonkey

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:29:56 GMT

Well, now that you put it that way, no. I guess it's not too bad. Those damn Brits.

I'm pretty rich anyway, so I guess costs aren't a huge problem. :D

But I'm sure my parents would still blow a gasket if I paid 160 dollars for a subscription to a magazine across the globe. :(

Thanks for the free economy lessons!

By Mr. Cheez

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:53:41 GMT

@Mr. Cheez: No, really 80£.
See...
a) It's a niche magazine. They're not cheap.
b) It's being shipped halfway across the world. That's not cheap. UK subscribers pay around 100$ a year.
c) Britons are richer than you and have more money to spend. Would you buy factory-new games for 100$? They would, gladly. Would you accept a job for 10$ an hour. They'd spit in the guy's face. This is a British magazine, so the price is tailored to their economy.

So, if we remove 60$ for extreme shipping costs, then halve the remainder to accomodate to your lousy economy, we got 50$ for 13 issues of a relatively sizy niche magazine straight to your doorstep. That's not too bad, is it?

By Adamant

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:43:21 GMT

160 Bucks?!? HOLYCRAPTHATSREALLYEXPENSIVE!!!
I mean jeez! I could get a good three Wii Games or 15,000 Wii points and a couple energy shots for that much!!

By Nobarai

Re: Retro Gamer Magazine Interview VC Reviews

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:24:09 GMT

@Adamant - not too bad.....probably worth it. I'll look into it after I move into my new place....

Thanks!

By Sharecrow