Bibliographic Information


Magazine: PC Gamer

Publisher: Future US

Editor: Evan Lahti

Website: http://www.pcgamer.com

Type: Subscription Magazine

ASIN: B01F7NU7HA

 

Magazine Content Summary

PC Gamer is a subscription-based magazine about the newest and most popular PC games on the market. The magazine also includes information and news about popular and upcoming games in the industry. The magazine was first published in 1993 in the UK and was later published in the U.S. in 1994. The magazine gives in-depth reviews from editors and freelance writers. Some of the magazine sections include reviews from readers who have played the games themselves. The magazine is thick and comes with high glossed color images that make for a nice visual read on top of articles.

 

Critical Evaluation


PC Gamer is a really cool magazine and has a lot of interesting articles that I think are applicable and of interest to teen readers. I think the magazine is great for video gamers and online gamers of all kinds. The magazine doesn’t sensor images and I think that some adults might challenge the magazine for that reason. The magazine isn’t just for teens and includes content that is rated not appropriate for teens. However, they don’t separate or divide content up by rating, so anyone can see them or read reviews. The magazine also included gaming guides that provide readers with strategies and tricks for beating games. I liked how heavy the pages were and that every page was in color. It made me feel like I got a lot for my money. I really liked that they encouraged readers to check out online content for extra information, pod casts, videos, and related interviews. The magazine provided a ton of information from numerous different sources. This made the magazine feel well rounded with information related to the world of PC gaming.  

 

Reader’s Annotation


This magazine includes everything related to the world of PC gaming, such as game guides, news, reviews, and interviews with gaming creators.

 

Magazine Information

The following magazine information was taken from https://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/gaming/pc-gamer-magazine-subscription/.

 

“PC Gamer is the world's best videogames magazine, with in-depth reviews, bespoke features and extensive hardware coverage in every issue. We know the culture of PC better than anyone, and with each issue, we aim to share that passion with our loyal readers – and we'll make a few jokes while doing it. Every issue we bring you:

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The games and hardware components you must buy

Go inside the making of games past and present

Enjoy huge features on everything from massive blockbuster titles to tomorrow's indie hits

Publication frequency: 13 issues a year"

 

Genre

Magazine, Games, Online Games, Video Games

 

Curriculum Ties


Gaming

 

Booktalking Ideas


• N/A

 

Reading Level/ Interest Age


Grades 6-12, Adults

 

Challenge Issues


Language, Mature Content

 

Challenge Issue Resources (for usage in a challenge situation)

• Active Listening

• Explanation of why it was chosen for the collection (Rational)

• Awards

• Reader Advisory Reviews (Students, Parents, Educators)

• Positive and Negative Reviews

• National Council of Teachers “Right to Read”

• ALA Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials

• ALA Bill of Rights on Intellectual Freedom

• Library Selection Policy & Library District Reconsideration Form

 

Why I choose it

I choose to read this because I was looking for something opposite of the Seventeen magazine that I could include in my collection.