1989-2009
Electronic Gaming Monthly, a well-known gaming publication revered for its high quality editorial content, died today after nearly two decades of coverage, following the buyout of its mother company, Ziff Davis, to competitor Hearst. It was 19 years old.
Through its staff of talented writers and editors, EGM provided solid, and often exclusive, cross-platform game coverage through five console generations, starting in 1989. In addition to its North American branch, the magazine launched outfits in Mexico, Turkey and Brazil in its nearly two-decade run.
In its final months, it was rumored that Ziff Davis would sell the magazine's digital counterpart, 1up.com, to Hearst, and the fate of EGM would go with it. Tragically, the rumor was true, and Hearst, owners of ugo.com and many of the world's most powerful newspapers, passed on continuing the magazine, which remained brave and faithful to the industry which it served until the end.
One of the last great gaming magazines, gamers across the nation will be hard-pressed to find a replacement to fill the hole EGM has left not only in the industy, but in our hearts.
A print orphan, EGM is survived by 1up.com.
