Next Generation shuts down

[Liquid Snake]

too bad they shut down...

So what we have now? Gamepro, EGM and....?

 

[NSX-T]

You need to get out more. Who cares.

 

[Wolf]

I know others may beg to differ, but I actually like NextGen. They printed on really nice paper and their revs weren't too shabby either.

 

[Liquid Snake]

Originally posted by Wolf:
<STRONG>I know others may beg to differ, but I actually like NextGen. They printed on really nice paper and their revs weren't too shabby either.</STRONG>

I agree
But sometimes their game reviews are too strict.....

 

[Rade K]

YEah, the paper was nice and all but the content could have really used a boost. Each issue did not seem to last to long as say, compared to an issue of EGM or Gamepro. That, and Gamepro and EGM have cheaper newstand prices.

And yes, there are a lot less magzines then there used to be. I remember when there were to many to count but now, the videogame magazine has become somewhat of an endangered species due to the internet and the publics inability to pay for what is free on the net. Sure, magazines try to offer columns and extra features to make the purchase of a single mag or subscription seem worthwhile but these features can be hit or miss and usually lack intrest.

It seems to me that the magazine may be going the way of the dodo. We'll see.

 

[GregN]

True that.

I haven't bought a video game magazine regularly in a few years. (Sorry Dan Electro) <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

 

[FeelGood]

Originally posted by Wolf:
<STRONG>I know others may beg to differ, but I actually like NextGen. They printed on really nice paper and their revs weren't too shabby either.</STRONG>

I like magazines with good papers, and NextGen did have good paper. But then again, I always assumed that game magazines would be gone by now. Most gamers and even kids get their information on-line. Why pay for it a month late?

I would have liked to write for a magazine though. But it would a magazine more like nintendo power, where you get "exciting" comic strips promoting hot games in each issue. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

 

[SNK4EVER]

Damn, I really use to enjoy Next Gen. too...

 

[Zeekade Zarathos]

I was pissed off when I heard NExtGen folded, but I can't say I'm too surprised. Back in their "hey day", their magazines were pretty thick, filled with cool content like the infamous Hardcore Test (I still take it over again!) and How To Break Into the Game Industry. But, nowadays, their hasn't been anything really new in terms of innovation.

I was personally more saddened when Daily Radar went offline. Damn do I miss that site.

 

[JHendrix]

WHAT? NextGen folded? I haven't heard anything and I'm a subscriber! WTF is this???

Peace

JHendrix

 

[Caris Nautilus]

Magazines are so slow nowadays with info, I mean I used to get amped when I'd get a new mag with screenshots of a new game, but that was like the NES/Super Nes days, even Saturn and PSX even. But now you can get screenshots online like the day they come out, reviews just as fast, as well as daily gaming news.

Month old news in a mag just cant compete. I do think mags can be good as Fanzines, not just reviews and news, but they can do other fun stuff.

 

[Liquid Snake]

True. I used to subscribe Gamepro, EGM, Mega Play, and Gamefan in the early 90's and I was so excited to read those latest game information.

Now you can check everything online and magazine news isn't as excited as it used to ....... <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

 

[Dan Elektro]

NextGen always had great paper stock and I thought they did the best interviews around. Especially in the early days, they got the big movers and shakers to open up--the designers and CEOs that made a difference. That stuff was always awesome reading.

Tom Russo, the Editor in Chief, left for a new position with G4, the TV project. I guess when he was no longer there to wave the flag, they decided to pull the plug. Tom's a nice guy (and an ex-GP, to boot) and while it's a shame to see the mag go, I think he's making a good career decision.