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EGM is Back

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

I'm serious.

See http://www.egmnow.com.

UPDATE: No, we don't know who will be working on this yet, but here's a lot more insight from James Mielke, the last Editor-in-Chief of "EGM then."

Full press release after the jump:

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"ELECTRONIC GAMING MONTHLY" FOUNDER
EXECUTES CONTRACT TO ACQUIRE PRINT AND ONLINE
PUBLISHING RIGHTS TO EGM MAGAZINE


BEVERLY HILLS, CA, May 29, 2009 - Steve Harris, founder of "Electronic Gaming Monthly" magazine, announced today that he has entered into an agreement with Ziff Davis Media to re-acquire certain assets, including trademarks and publishing rights, with plans to re-launch EGM in the second half of 2009.

"The re-launch of Electronic Gaming Monthly represents a welcome opportunity to continue delivering quality content to gaming enthusiasts," said Harris. "I feel honored to once again be associated with this respected magazine. The talented writers and designers who built upon EGM's original vision have left behind a publication that is uniquely positioned to be successful."

"Electronic Gaming Monthly is and always has been one of the most respected publications among the gaming enthusiast community," said Jason Young, CEO, Ziff Davis Media Inc. "We are pleased that EGM is now in the hands of its original creator, Steve Harris, and wish him and the publication the best of success in the future."

"We have exciting plans for the evolution of what will once again be a leading independent voice for the gaming community," Harris continued. "The twenty year success of the EGM brand has always been built upon a commitment to its readers who I believe will enthusiastically embrace the changes we are planning to introduce."

Additional details and future announcements will be made during the upcoming E3 expo and posted on the magazine's official website at www.EGMNOW.com or via the official EGM Twitter account at www.twitter.com/EGMNOW .

ABOUT ELECTRONIC GAMING MONTHLY:

Electronic Gaming Monthly (aka EGM) was launched in 1988 by Steve Harris to provide independent news, reviews, and other content of interest to video game enthusiasts. The magazine enjoyed rapid success that continued after Harris sold the publication to Ziff Davis in 1996. It has remained an industry leader for more than twenty years and has enjoyed a strong and loyal readership base during that time.

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Media Contacts Only:

Dan Harary
Asbury Communications
310-859-1831
dan@asburypr.com

 
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Derek Lavigne
May 29, 2009
*nerdgasm*
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Toby Davis
May 29, 2009
WoW.. I might have to actually re think about subscribing to a magazine again
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Michael Burridge
May 29, 2009
Holy Fuck! This just made my life!;D;D;D;D
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Emerson Grosjean
May 29, 2009
hmmm... I'll be curious to see if my subscription picks up where it left off.
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Brian Tan
May 29, 2009
hurray! :D
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Anthony Rice
May 29, 2009
So, what does this mean for you guys, especially considering the recentlaunch of the Bitmob community?
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Michael Donahoe
May 29, 2009
What the shit?
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Chukwuma Morah
May 29, 2009
Wow. This is big. @Donahoe lol
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Chukwuma Morah
May 29, 2009
Zombie EGM FTW!
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Cody Winn
May 29, 2009
But will the old crew be involved? This could just be the [i]name[/i], not the people or the journalistic credibility we all know and love.
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John Ostermiller
May 29, 2009
Best news I've heard all day. I haven't subscribed to the Magazine in probably over a decade. But now I may just have to.
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Lance Darnell
May 29, 2009
My HEAD just exploded!!! :o
Gabriel Ambriz
May 29, 2009
Awesome, but I am with Cody, is it just the name or are you guys going to get a phone call... probably to a red phone like Batman used to in the TV show... you know for emergencies...
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Keith McFly
May 29, 2009
I wonder if they're going to bring back any former staff members...
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Mike Bantug
May 29, 2009
yes? yes!
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Lance Darnell
May 29, 2009
Yeah, is it going to be JUST like it was in 1989??? :o I would prefer 1999
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Raymond Fernandes
May 29, 2009
Giving the old crew a phone call is great and all, but it's been almost 6 months and most of those guys have moved on the other jobs. That may not even be an option. With it all said and done though, I'm definitely going to give it a shot.
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Michael Burridge
May 29, 2009
I'm obviously excited for the re-birth, but without any specific details, I'll remain skeptical. For all we know, the only common factors between the two magazines is the name. Regardless, I'm excited about the new possibility of achieving my old dream, writing for EGM.
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Will Morrison
May 29, 2009
That's awesome, but who would want to work for a magazine that already laid off all of their employees?
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Derek Lavigne
May 29, 2009
[b]@Will[/b] Everyone was laid off by Ziff Davis. Now that Steve Harris has it back, it's a whole different ballgame.
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Brian Shirk
May 29, 2009
You're kidding me. Interesting timing too with this being shortly after my blog post. Anyway, I'm excited to see what happens with this. Hopefully there can be some kind of Bitmob-EGM collaboration.
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Michael Burridge
May 29, 2009
[quote] But will the old crew be involved? This could just be the name, not the people or the journalistic credibility we all know and love. [/quote] Ah, you beat me to it. While like you I'm skeptical, this man must care for the brand a lot to bring it back to life. He's probably aware nerds will stomp all over him if he f***s-up.
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Dan Barker
May 29, 2009
I wonder how long this will last.... not been pessimistic but the print industry in the US is really crappy. Serves you guys right for living in a big country, go England! Anywhere, I will be re-subscribing if they is an international shipping choice!
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David Dickerson
May 29, 2009
Well, I'm speechless........VIVA LA EGM!
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Lin Leung
May 29, 2009
wow. i've been with the magazine since the beginning to the end. hopefully some old faces pop up on it. And i love the old logo.
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Christopher Springer
May 29, 2009
This just made my year!! I'm so glad its coming back, and I pray they get some alums on it. Huzzah!
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Jasmine Maleficent Rea
May 29, 2009
[quote]What the shit? [/quote] exactly.
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David Ngo
May 29, 2009
Wow... that's all I have to say!
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John Smitherton
May 29, 2009
What in the hell? First thing that came to my mind: Who's returning? Second: Will they print the anniversary issue? Third: FUCK YEAH! :D
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Bob Sheehan
May 29, 2009
Probably the 1000th time this has already been asked, Dan are you or do you know if any if any of the original EGM writers are involved in the magazines resurrection? EGM was more than just a name.
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Lance Darnell
May 29, 2009
@EVERYONE CAN SOMEONE WRITE A POST SO WE ALL CAN SAY WHO WE WANT ON EGM, AND THEN WE WILL SEND THE THING TO STEVE HARRIS!!!
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Lance Darnell
May 29, 2009
sorry, I did not mean to shout
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Dustin Halfacre
May 29, 2009
All I want to know is if this means the last issue that never was made available now will have a chance to be released. I would pay a decent amount of money for just that issue.
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Michael Donahoe
May 29, 2009
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Lance Darnell
May 29, 2009
@Michael :D
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Dan "Shoe" Hsu
May 29, 2009
For those of you asking us who will be working on this thing... I just updated the post. :)
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Jason Stoyles
May 29, 2009
SO AWESOME!
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Nicolas Jalbert
May 29, 2009
I hope you guys are going to be involved somehow.
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Carlos Hernandez
May 29, 2009
So you mean all my sad days about EGM being gone forever were for nothing? :o
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Alex Spike
May 29, 2009
YES!!! This is the best news possible, there had been an EGM-shaped hole in my life ever since the magazine died. I will definitely subscribe to it day one
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Chris Davidson
May 29, 2009
I never had a subscription before, I suppose I will this time though.
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Rachel Jagielski
May 29, 2009
Wow I really thought that the return of EGM was just rumor, this is awesome!
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Duncan Hamilton
May 29, 2009
[img]http://vogons.zetafleet.com/files/orly.jpg[/img] Who would write for the magazine? Most prominent EGM writers have gone off and started their own ventures already. I wonder what will happen...
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Jordan Sommers
May 29, 2009
" hmmm... I'll be curious to see if my subscription picks up where it left off. Emerson Grosjean , May 30, 2009 " This would blow my mind. In a good way.
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Bryan G. Schultheiss
May 29, 2009
Probably reiterating a bunch of what's above me, but I am very pumped for this. EGM was always a favorite of mine, and definitely a cut above all the other guys out there. Can't wait to see what the future brings for the great magazine/franchise.
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Justin Dennis
May 29, 2009
That's fuckin' Semradical!
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Lee Bradley
May 29, 2009
"If the shoe fits." Not gonna abandon us now are ya boss?
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Mark Liddle
May 29, 2009
Did Giancarlo Varanini ever find a job? Hook a boy up! Also any idea where this new EGM will be based out of? Illinois? San Fransisco?
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Chris "Cosmo" Ross
May 29, 2009
So will bitmob be the new home of EGM? [quote]If the shoe fits[/quote] Come on, Milkman could not [i]be[/i] more obvious.
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Christopher Calla
May 29, 2009
This is amazing news, and I heard it from Bitmob first. Nice job!
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Tom Pilarczyk
May 29, 2009
I just cried a little bit out of happiness. This is so amazing.
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Tom Mead
May 29, 2009
BEST. NEWS. EVER. Very excited!
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Brian Mehlferber
May 29, 2009
Frak! That is awesome. ;D
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Carlos Garcia
May 29, 2009
FUCK the fact that I just won 5 games thanks to EA Mexico, this is the best news I've received today! ;D
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Kevin Peterson
May 29, 2009
Wow. It was a huge blow when I heard about EGM folding. Like a piece of my childhood was destroyed... But this? This is crazy. This I will be watching out for.
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Carlos Garcia
May 29, 2009
[quote]FUCK the fact that I just won 5 games thanks to EA Mexico, this is the best news I've received today! [/quote] Well, not really, EA Mexico is awesome. XD But the news of EGM coming back bring tears to my eyes.
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Ryan Schuster
May 29, 2009
Hey if Gandalf can come back than so should EGM.
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Dan "Shoe" Hsu
May 29, 2009
I promise you guys, you don't need to read [b]anything[/b] into that "if the Shoe fits" comment. Bitmob is my baby.
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Taylor Kos
May 29, 2009
Holy crappola, I hoped and hoped and hoped and hoped and hoped and hoped, but honestly figured EGM would not come back. No matter who ends up being involved in this, this is great.
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Justin Dennis
May 29, 2009
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Justin Dennis
May 29, 2009
__________________________ [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/Pennydork1337/ANDYSAMJIZZ.jpg[/IMG] __________________________
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Patrick Archer
May 29, 2009
This is the best news I have heard all year... man I missed that magazine, I can't wait to renew my subscription
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William Cao
May 29, 2009
Robert Ashley was right...
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Josh Beitzel
May 29, 2009
I agree with Justin Dennis. I just jizzed in my pants.
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Michael Pangelina
May 29, 2009
This [i]should[/i] be good...
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Travis Gentry
May 29, 2009
I hope it gets as many subscribers as possible. I couldn't take another heartbreak if EGM closes a second time. @Shoe: Come on, you can at least contribute a few articles here and there, right?
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b l
May 30, 2009
That's awesome. [b]But guys[/b], if the magazine comes back, [b]please[/b] go back to the classic logo (the one you used in this posting). The new "EGM" logo was not nearly as good as the classic "Electronic Gaming Monthly." Thanks, good luck.
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Joe Harmon
May 30, 2009
"if the shoe fits"... Dan, the first issue of EGM I ever read was the 100 best (and 25 worst) games of all time issue, and I subscribed the next day. From the clever (and often hilarious) writing, to the personalized tone of the coverage, to the credibility and sincerity of the reviews (reinforced by your editors notes, which often spoke of how other magazines would trade exclusivity for review scores and whatnot, something you vowed to never allow)...your work at that magazine commanded a trust from its readers that to this day has no equals in the business. When you left and Mielke took over, that credibility and trust were maintained to a large extent, but the magazine as a whole never felt the same. I sincerely hope you are considering working, in some capacity, for this new generation of EGM. Your voice and direction were a large part of what made me love that magazine.
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Nathan Schmig
May 30, 2009
I followed Shoe and the gang here from the pages of EGM. I'm not going anywhere. That said, I've been reading Electronic Gaming Monthly from issue #2, because it has always been the [b]best damn gaming magazine out there.[/b] The combination of the highest standards and the best people had me consuming the magazine cover to cover every time. If Steve Harris is prepared to continue that legacy ([b]HIS[/b] legacy... well, his and Ed Semrad's... and you good people, and... you get the point!) [b]COUNT ME IN![/b] How can I help?
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Joshua Henderson
May 30, 2009
This is way cool news. It'd be even cooler if Steve Harris was to make EGM look like it did when it first started. A retro magazine?! Who knows.
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Tommy Ingallinera
May 30, 2009
Dan I'm with Joe Harmon on this, What got me reading EGM was the writing and staff during yall's tenure. As well as your famous stand on journalistic integrity. Without that, it wouldn't be the same for me. I do understand that it's nowhere near as simple as we're making it, and there might be a snowball's chance in hell of any collaboration, but we're(I at least) are keeping our fingers crossed. That was some news last night, huh.
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Nick Hawryluk
May 30, 2009
Oh yes.
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Andrew Moulton
May 30, 2009
As a long time fan of EGM, I am extremely happy that the magazine is getting a second life. However, I hope to see some familiar faces writing for the mag, as Dan, Shane, Mielke, Crispin, and everyone else who wrote for the magazine really made it what it was. I hope that you (Dan) will at least contribute freelance articles or maybe have a monthly column in it. That would be awesome. If not, I will still give the mag my support.
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Eric Bleecker
May 31, 2009
Can we get a hell yeah!?;D;D;D;D;D;D;D;D;D;D;D

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