Which Computer Gaming Magazine do you recommend?

MrBug708 · 07-17-2003, 06:07 PM

I'm thinking of getting one, which do you consider the best? I dont care much for the demo disks so that shouldnt be a factor

ice4277 · 07-17-2003, 06:09 PM

I like PC Gamer, I find it to be a more enjoyable read and less 'geeky' than some of the other ones.

sabotai · 07-17-2003, 06:38 PM

The three I know of are PC Gamer, Computer Gaming World, and Computer Games.

That third one must of taken a person with a lot of creativity.

CGQ is the worst of the three, IMO. Computer Games I would say is #1. But that's just my opinion. It's a close #1 and #2.

On thing, one of the reviewers in PC Gamer stated that he thought Baseball Mogul 2004 was the best game he's ever played. Took PC Gamer down quite a few nothces for that statement.

One redeeming quality of PC Gamer is William Trotter (?). He's the guy who reviews the wargames. I also liek the RPG guy. The rest are not too good.

Raiders Army · 07-17-2003, 06:39 PM

None of them are very good in my opinion, but PC Gamer comes the closest to being the best. PC Gamer has changed in the past few years to being a "fanboy" magazine. I think that most reviews are on target, but it severely predisposes itself to intel and nVidia products.

My two cents.

wbonnell · 07-17-2003, 06:50 PM

Computer Games specifically targets the more "mature' audience, and it shows. PC Gamer, while providing generally good coverage, is too sophomoric. CGW is the happy medium. Go with Computer Games.

Draft Dodger · 07-17-2003, 07:02 PM

I've been a subscriber to PC Gamer for years. They aren't as good as they used to be, but they are still the best.

I just started subscribing to Computer Games - just have received 2 issues so far. I like it; it's got pretty good content and is written at a MUCH more mature level than PCG.

one drawback to Computer Games - the layout/design of the magazine is horrible.

CGW? no clue - the other 2 are enough.

Draft Dodger · 07-17-2003, 07:05 PM

dola, despite the obvious immature skew to PC Gamer (definitely catering to a younger crowd), I think their reviews by far are the most fair and accurate overall (that includes the various online review sites).

Barkeep49 · 07-17-2003, 07:42 PM

I would recommend getting either Gamespot Complete or IGN Insider before getting a computer game magazine. While I think that William Trotter and the Hardware reviews almost make it worth getting PC Gamer (the best of the computer game magazines) in the end I think the fact that the online one's I mention have much quicker reviews make them a more worthwhile investment.

sabotai · 07-17-2003, 07:52 PM

Not to mention for Gamespot, you can download all the videos. That's the reason I got it.

Anrhydeddu · 07-17-2003, 08:33 PM

It's amazing how different people can view the same thing. To me, CGW (more so) and PC Gamer (excepting William Trotter) are moronic and juvenile, basically insulting to read. I discovered Computer Games last fall and have recently started a subscription to it for 12 issues/$9.99. The three issues that I've read of CG, starting with the RRT3 preview, really impressed me with its more mature writing style and presentation aimed at grown ups.

MrBug708 · 07-18-2003, 12:27 AM

Links? I'm lazy

Draft Dodger · 07-18-2003, 12:36 AM

lazy bastard

MrBug708 · 07-18-2003, 08:40 AM

That I am

tucker342 · 07-18-2003, 10:46 AM

I get PC Gamer, it's okay, but not great. I don't know anything about the other ones.

andy m · 07-18-2003, 01:16 PM

none. read the forums at gonegold.com - you will get a wider variety of opinion, more passion, more experience and more knowledge - you'll learn way more about what is a good game or not than you can from the limited space in a magazine that may well be a pawn of the games companies (due to advertising...)

EagleFan · 07-18-2003, 01:47 PM

Computer Games is good, but I hate the layout. Something just doesn't seem righ to me when I read it. Plus they can, at times, almost try to get too high brow. I think just to spite the other two big name mags that cater to the younger corwd.

I like PC Gamer, though it has gone downhill some. I usually find myself closer to agreeing with their reviews.

CGW always sems to be too much like some columns wrapped in advertisements, half the time it seems like you can;t tell which are which.

Granted, PC Gamer has also been getting swamped with adds much more than they used to.

Overall I would say to go with PC Gamer. If Computer Games can figure it out, than they could become a very good magazine.

sterlingice · 07-18-2003, 03:56 PM

I definately second the suggestion to get gamespot complete or ign insider. Print stuff cannot keep up with net news at this point and both those online sites do good jobs with news. However, if you need something in your hands to read rather than a net source, well, I don't know since I haven't had a gaming magazine in forever.

SI

07-17-2003, 07:02 PM	#6
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I've been a subscriber to PC Gamer for years. They aren't as good as they used to be, but they are still the best. I just started subscribing to Computer Games - just have received 2 issues so far. I like it; it's got pretty good content and is written at a MUCH more mature level than PCG. one drawback to Computer Games - the layout/design of the magazine is horrible. CGW? no clue - the other 2 are enough. __________________ Mile High Hockey

07-17-2003, 07:05 PM	#7
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	dola, despite the obvious immature skew to PC Gamer (definitely catering to a younger crowd), I think their reviews by far are the most fair and accurate overall (that includes the various online review sites). __________________ Mile High Hockey

07-18-2003, 12:36 AM	#12
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	lazy bastard __________________ Mile High Hockey

07-18-2003, 01:16 PM	#15
andy m High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: norwich, UK	none. read the forums at gonegold.com - you will get a wider variety of opinion, more passion, more experience and more knowledge - you'll learn way more about what is a good game or not than you can from the limited space in a magazine that may well be a pawn of the games companies (due to advertising...) __________________ mostly harmless FOFL 2009 champs - Norwich Quagmire

07-18-2003, 01:47 PM	#16
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Computer Games is good, but I hate the layout. Something just doesn't seem righ to me when I read it. Plus they can, at times, almost try to get too high brow. I think just to spite the other two big name mags that cater to the younger corwd. I like PC Gamer, though it has gone downhill some. I usually find myself closer to agreeing with their reviews. CGW always sems to be too much like some columns wrapped in advertisements, half the time it seems like you can;t tell which are which. Granted, PC Gamer has also been getting swamped with adds much more than they used to. Overall I would say to go with PC Gamer. If Computer Games can figure it out, than they could become a very good magazine. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

07-17-2003, 06:09 PM	#2
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I like PC Gamer, I find it to be a more enjoyable read and less 'geeky' than some of the other ones.

07-17-2003, 06:38 PM	#3
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	The three I know of are PC Gamer, Computer Gaming World, and Computer Games. That third one must of taken a person with a lot of creativity. CGQ is the worst of the three, IMO. Computer Games I would say is #1. But that's just my opinion. It's a close #1 and #2. On thing, one of the reviewers in PC Gamer stated that he thought Baseball Mogul 2004 was the best game he's ever played. Took PC Gamer down quite a few nothces for that statement. One redeeming quality of PC Gamer is William Trotter (?). He's the guy who reviews the wargames. I also liek the RPG guy. The rest are not too good.

07-17-2003, 06:39 PM	#4
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	None of them are very good in my opinion, but PC Gamer comes the closest to being the best. PC Gamer has changed in the past few years to being a "fanboy" magazine. I think that most reviews are on target, but it severely predisposes itself to intel and nVidia products. My two cents.

07-17-2003, 06:50 PM	#5
wbonnell College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Round Rock TX	Computer Games specifically targets the more "mature' audience, and it shows. PC Gamer, while providing generally good coverage, is too sophomoric. CGW is the happy medium. Go with Computer Games.

07-17-2003, 07:42 PM	#8
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	I would recommend getting either Gamespot Complete or IGN Insider before getting a computer game magazine. While I think that William Trotter and the Hardware reviews almost make it worth getting PC Gamer (the best of the computer game magazines) in the end I think the fact that the online one's I mention have much quicker reviews make them a more worthwhile investment.

07-17-2003, 07:52 PM	#9
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Not to mention for Gamespot, you can download all the videos. That's the reason I got it.

07-17-2003, 08:33 PM	#10
Anrhydeddu Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2002	It's amazing how different people can view the same thing. To me, CGW (more so) and PC Gamer (excepting William Trotter) are moronic and juvenile, basically insulting to read. I discovered Computer Games last fall and have recently started a subscription to it for 12 issues/$9.99. The three issues that I've read of CG, starting with the RRT3 preview, really impressed me with its more mature writing style and presentation aimed at grown ups.

07-18-2003, 12:27 AM	#11
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Links? I'm lazy

07-18-2003, 08:40 AM	#13
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	That I am

07-18-2003, 10:46 AM	#14
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	I get PC Gamer, it's okay, but not great. I don't know anything about the other ones.

07-18-2003, 03:56 PM	#17
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I definately second the suggestion to get gamespot complete or ign insider. Print stuff cannot keep up with net news at this point and both those online sites do good jobs with news. However, if you need something in your hands to read rather than a net source, well, I don't know since I haven't had a gaming magazine in forever. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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