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Games Magazine: - Created Link to Create Hall of Fame Page

2008-10-26T17:41:39-05:00

From sroney 2007-07-05 19:32:27		To droberts441 2008-10-26 17:41:39

	The annual "[[GAMES 100]]" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue.		The annual "[[GAMES 100]]" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue.
	In 1982, video games were given their own list.		In 1982, video games were given their own list.
-	In November, 1984, they introduced their games Hall of Fame.	+	In November, 1984, they introduced their [[Games Magazine Hall of Fame]].
	In 1987, they restricted to new games (and the list was significantly shorter).		In 1987, they restricted to new games (and the list was significantly shorter).
	In 1991, they started naming a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].		In 1991, they started naming a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].

Games Magazine: - Add link to home page

2007-07-05T19:32:27-05:00

From sroney 2007-03-25 18:51:31		To sroney 2007-07-05 19:32:27

-	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.	+	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests. http://www.gamesmagazine-online.com/

	The annual "[[GAMES 100]]" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue.		The annual "[[GAMES 100]]" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue.

Games Magazine: - Fix some typos. Additional Games 100 history

2007-03-25T18:51:31-05:00

Games Magazine: - No Comment

2007-03-25T12:35:56-05:00

From sroney 2007-03-24 20:46:33		To sroney 2007-03-25 12:35:56

	*Feb/March 1987 - the magazine reverts to bi-monthly publication and announces ownership change		*Feb/March 1987 - the magazine reverts to bi-monthly publication and announces ownership change
	*Apr/May 1987 - publisher listed as PSC Games Limited Partnership		*Apr/May 1987 - publisher listed as PSC Games Limited Partnership
		+	*Mar 1990 - double month indication removed. This was the last issue under PSC Games Limited, which declared bancruptcy
		+	* July 1991 - After over a year out of print, GAMES reappeared, still bi-monthly, published by B.&P.Publishing Co., Inc (BIts and Pieces), with the same editor as before
		+	*October 1996 - Purchased by GAMES publicatoin, Inc (represented by Kappa Publishing Group, Inc)
		+	*February 1999 - announced a change to nine issues a year, replacing bi-monthly
		+	* 2002 - went to ten issues a year

-	It has since varied in frequency (more info to come)	+

Games Magazine: - link to games 100 page

2007-03-24T20:46:33-05:00

From sroney 2007-03-24 20:40:33		To sroney 2007-03-24 20:46:33

	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.		"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.

-	The annual "Games 100" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue. In 1982, video games were given their own list. In November, 1984, they introduced their games Hall of Fame, and starting in 1991, they named a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].	+	The annual "[[GAMES 100]]" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue. In 1982, video games were given their own list. In November, 1984, they introduced their games Hall of Fame, and starting in 1991, they named a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].
	The 1987 list was not 100 long, and was restricted to new games.		The 1987 list was not 100 long, and was restricted to new games.

Games Magazine: - Added information through 1987

2007-03-24T20:40:33-05:00

From sroney 2007-03-21 00:34:27		To sroney 2007-03-24 20:40:33


	The annual "Games 100" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue. In 1982, video games were given their own list. In November, 1984, they introduced their games Hall of Fame, and starting in 1991, they named a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].		The annual "Games 100" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue. In 1982, video games were given their own list. In November, 1984, they introduced their games Hall of Fame, and starting in 1991, they named a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].
		+	The 1987 list was not 100 long, and was restricted to new games.

	'''Publication History'''		'''Publication History'''

	*March/April 1979 - the publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc.		*March/April 1979 - the publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
	*September, 1982 - the magazine switched to monthly publication.		*September, 1982 - the magazine switched to monthly publication.
		+	*Feb/March 1987 - the magazine reverts to bi-monthly publication and announces ownership change
		+	*Apr/May 1987 - publisher listed as PSC Games Limited Partnership

	It has since varied in frequency (more info to come)		It has since varied in frequency (more info to come)

Games Magazine: - Add hall of fame and split of video game list

2007-03-21T00:34:27-05:00

From sroney 2007-03-15 12:45:13		To sroney 2007-03-21 00:34:27

	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.		"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.

-	The annual "Games 100" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue, and starting in 1991, they named a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].	+	The annual "Games 100" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue. In 1982, video games were given their own list. In November, 1984, they introduced their games Hall of Fame, and starting in 1991, they named a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].

	'''Publication History'''		'''Publication History'''

Games Magazine: - No Comment

2007-03-15T12:45:13-05:00

From sroney 2007-03-10 13:14:09		To sroney 2007-03-15 12:45:13

	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.		"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.

-	The annual "Games 100" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue.	+	The annual "Games 100" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue, and starting in 1991, they named a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].

	'''Publication History'''		'''Publication History'''

Games Magazine: - No Comment

2007-03-10T13:14:09-06:00

From sroney 2007-03-10 12:24:43		To sroney 2007-03-10 13:14:09

	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.		"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.
		+
		+	The annual "Games 100" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue.

	'''Publication History'''		'''Publication History'''

Games Magazine: - No Comment

2007-03-10T12:24:43-06:00

From sroney 2007-03-09 22:21:44		To sroney 2007-03-10 12:24:43

	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.		"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.

-	The magazine started publication in September, 1977. Originally, it was published bi-monthly by Games Publications, Inc. In the March/April issue of 1979, the publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Starting with the September, 1982, issue, the magazine switched to monthly publication.	+	'''Publication History'''
		+	*September, 1977. FIrst issue published. Bi-monthly by Games Publications, Inc
		+	*March/April 1979 - the publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
		+	*September, 1982 - the magazine switched to monthly publication.

	It has since varied in frequency (more info to come)		It has since varied in frequency (more info to come)

Games Magazine: - No Comment

2007-03-09T22:21:44-06:00

From sroney 2007-03-09 22:14:24		To sroney 2007-03-09 22:21:44

-	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games and also a large number of puzzles and contests.	+	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.

	The magazine started publication in September, 1977. Originally, it was published bi-monthly by Games Publications, Inc. In the March/April issue of 1979, the publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Starting with the September, 1982, issue, the magazine switched to monthly publication.		The magazine started publication in September, 1977. Originally, it was published bi-monthly by Games Publications, Inc. In the March/April issue of 1979, the publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Starting with the September, 1982, issue, the magazine switched to monthly publication.

	It has since varied in frequency (more info to come)		It has since varied in frequency (more info to come)

Games Magazine: - Start the article

2007-03-09T22:14:24-06:00

From droberts441 2008-10-26 17:41:39		To sroney 2007-03-09 22:14:24

-	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests. http://www.gamesmagazine-online.com/	+	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games and also a large number of puzzles and contests.

-	The annual "[[GAMES 100]]" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue.	+	The magazine started publication in September, 1977. Originally, it was published bi-monthly by Games Publications, Inc. In the March/April issue of 1979, the publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Starting with the September, 1982, issue, the magazine switched to monthly publication.
-	In 1982, video games were given their own list.	+
-	In November, 1984, they introduced their [[Games Magazine Hall of Fame]].	+
-	In 1987, they restricted to new games (and the list was significantly shorter).	+
-	In 1991, they started naming a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].	+

-	'''Publication History'''	+	It has since varied in frequency (more info to come)
-	*September, 1977. First issue published. Bi-monthly by Games Publications, Inc	+
-	*March/April 1979 - The publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc.	+
-	*September, 1982 - The magazine switched to monthly publication.	+
-	*Feb/March 1987 - The magazine reverts to bi-monthly publication and announces ownership change	+
-	*Apr/May 1987 - Publisher listed as PSC Games Limited Partnership	+
-	*Mar 1990 - Double month indication removed. This was the last issue under PSC Games Limited, which declared bancruptcy	+
-	* July 1991 - After over a year out of print, GAMES reappeared, still bi-monthly, published by B.&P.Publishing Co., Inc (BIts and Pieces), with the same editor as before	+
-	*October 1996 - Purchased by GAMES publicatoin, Inc (represented by Kappa Publishing Group, Inc)	+
-	*February 1999 - Announced a change to nine issues a year, replacing bi-monthly	+
-	* 2002 - Went to ten issues a year	+
-		+
-		+

From sroney 2007-03-25 12:35:56		To sroney 2007-03-25 18:51:31

	"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.		"Games" magazine is a US-based magazine with articles on games (including electronic and video games) and also a large number of puzzles and contests.

-	The annual "[[GAMES 100]]" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue. In 1982, video games were given their own list. In November, 1984, they introduced their games Hall of Fame, and starting in 1991, they named a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].	+	The annual "[[GAMES 100]]" first appeared in the Nov/Dec 1980 issue.
-	The 1987 list was not 100 long, and was restricted to new games.	+	In 1982, video games were given their own list.
		+	In November, 1984, they introduced their games Hall of Fame.
		+	In 1987, they restricted to new games (and the list was significantly shorter).
		+	In 1991, they started naming a [[Games Magazine Game of the Year]].

	'''Publication History'''		'''Publication History'''
-	*September, 1977. FIrst issue published. Bi-monthly by Games Publications, Inc	+	*September, 1977. First issue published. Bi-monthly by Games Publications, Inc
-	*March/April 1979 - the publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc.	+	*March/April 1979 - The publisher started being listed as Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
-	*September, 1982 - the magazine switched to monthly publication.	+	*September, 1982 - The magazine switched to monthly publication.
-	*Feb/March 1987 - the magazine reverts to bi-monthly publication and announces ownership change	+	*Feb/March 1987 - The magazine reverts to bi-monthly publication and announces ownership change
-	*Apr/May 1987 - publisher listed as PSC Games Limited Partnership	+	*Apr/May 1987 - Publisher listed as PSC Games Limited Partnership
-	*Mar 1990 - double month indication removed. This was the last issue under PSC Games Limited, which declared bancruptcy	+	*Mar 1990 - Double month indication removed. This was the last issue under PSC Games Limited, which declared bancruptcy
	* July 1991 - After over a year out of print, GAMES reappeared, still bi-monthly, published by B.&P.Publishing Co., Inc (BIts and Pieces), with the same editor as before		* July 1991 - After over a year out of print, GAMES reappeared, still bi-monthly, published by B.&P.Publishing Co., Inc (BIts and Pieces), with the same editor as before
	*October 1996 - Purchased by GAMES publicatoin, Inc (represented by Kappa Publishing Group, Inc)		*October 1996 - Purchased by GAMES publicatoin, Inc (represented by Kappa Publishing Group, Inc)
-	*February 1999 - announced a change to nine issues a year, replacing bi-monthly	+	*February 1999 - Announced a change to nine issues a year, replacing bi-monthly
-	* 2002 - went to ten issues a year	+	* 2002 - Went to ten issues a year