Men’s most favorite magazine isn’t Playboy.
Game Informer magazine combines video game knowledge with humor, two things that people loved since they were kids.
It is interesting that they target gamers, considering that they come in all ages, races, and social classes. Guys and girls can both be into video games. They are fun, interactive, and can be played solo or with friends, and now even cooperatively or competitively online.
The writers of Game Informer focus on two things, how games can be enjoyed and how players can up their skills. They know that there are the gamers that play to have fun and the ones that play to win.
Their blunt, know-it-all, and sometimes satirical delivery of reviews, previews and help guides make sure that anyone can find useful information and entertainment in their magazine.
Their writing style is conversational. They don’t use a lot of big words, except for the terminology that only players would know. They sneak innuendos and references to older, classic games that make readers feel like they are part of a whole separate culture of gamers. The fact that the readers can understand these references creates a more comfortable and personal feel to the magazine.
Still, the only downside to focusing on the gaming industry is that the majority of non-gamers won’t even pick up an issue because it is completely irrelevant to their lives. But, for gamers all over the world, Game Informer will always be their source of information and entertainment.
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Good description of this mag. I hadn't heard of it, but a student in my 100W class used it in an in-class exercise this week.
ReplyDelete10-1(late)=9/10
Oh, you probably haven't hear of it because you're not an adolescent male nerd. haha.
ReplyDeleteOh, why did you dock me for being late? It was due on the 25th, and i did it on the 22nd. Thanks =D
1. "you probably haven't hear of it"
ReplyDelete2. Maybe she thinks 22 is higher than 25.