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Cool deal, thanks for the update. It seems customer service no longer answers me. :-( They have always sent me a reply within 24 hours or less. Even before then, I get an automated e-mail, but now I don't get that either. Hmm, anyways, I look forward to issue 262!

I have not received anything since the Next Gen Buyer's guides (PS4 & Xbox One) back in November 2013. Customer service said last month that I would get a Jan/Feb 2014 issue at around December 22, 2013, but this never happened. I sent an e-mail to customer service a few minutes ago if we are getting a Jan/Feb 2014 issue or are we waiting for a Spring 2014 one. I'll update you all asap.

E-day, you can purchase the first issue individually at RETRO's official auction site at (Game Gavel) http://www.gamegavel.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000871755. There is a limit of 3,500 copies. So don't wait too long. :-)

Hi, everyone I just got the Premiere issue (Jan/Feb 2014) of RETRO Magazine that was on Kickstarter Funding (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socalmike/retro-the-multi-format-throw-back-video-game-magaz) last year. I was a Kickstarter supporter for the new magazine. It looks good so far, lots of retro gaming in there for classic enthusiasts, but also has modern gaming too. The cover and paper stock are very high quality. I suggest you support RETRO for being the only retro-based, print video game magazine in the U.S by subscribing at their web site here: http://www.readretro.com You can preview the first issue, subscribe, and contact the publishers. They are still working on it and will launch the site with full-fledge gaming news, reviews, and previews soon. But I'm very excited for RETRO. I hope they will be around for years to come.

The Box and DVD are professionally done. You couldn't do the same with a printer at home. The only way you can tell it's a DVD-R is by looking underneath the disc itself. Look at the snapshots of my copy below and judge for yourself. It even has Hanna Barbara and Warner Bros. Classic Collection Copyright info. on the box and DVD. The menu system while playing the DVD is also nicely done as well.

Cool, but I thought @Gamer Magazine became Digital Only. Did they get back to Print or something?

Well, I bought my SNES in November 1991, which is the same year as the launch of the North American SNES. I would assume it was one of the earlier models released. It still looks the same way when I first bought it. The plastic chemistry is one reason. However, I believe that the plastic was more susceptible to heat, causing the change in color. I still believe that if you took care of it properly, the SNES would never turn brown. Here was how I took care of my SNES and every console that I owned since then. 1. Always played between 2-4 hours maximum and then turned it off for the rest of the day. The Sega Saturn, PS3, and Xbox 360 were the only systems I played for 6 hours straight, but that only happened a few times. Playing for too long will cause a lot of heat. 2. No exposure to sunlight, I always kept my consoles on a shelf that was hidden from any light source that could produce lots of heat. I never put it on the floor. Carpeting can cause extra heat. 3. I always had a dust cover for it when not playing. Dust accumulation can cause excessive heat while the system is on. 4. I kept it well ventilated and always had a lot space around the console. I realize that older consoles don't generate as much heat. But any electronic device can create heat and can still be bad for it. 5. During the summer, some consoles I would have a fan running directly on the console and/or circulating the room. 6. I never left the power adapter plugged into the wall. Notice that the big power adapter still gets heated even when the console is turned off. If it's plugged into a power strip, I would turn off the strip. I do the same for modern consoles too. I know these things can be excessive to some people. But if you're a video game console collector, it is important that you take every measure to keep the original, mint condition look for many years to come.

Yeah, mine also expires with the January/February 2014 issue. I contacted customer service to confirm this as well. Apparently, the Xbox One and PS4 guides were just extras for being subscribers. Looks like I will be renewing my subscription soon for another 2 years. :-)

Well, thanks for an update on EGM, and I welcome you to Retromags as well! Yes, EGM and Nintendo Power were my favorite childhood magazines. I have 99% of all EGM print issues since the beginning (I'm only missing a few). So you can see that EGM has always been my top priority in reading about the video game world. It would be nice if EGM would have at least have a section dedicated to retro, hardcore, and niche gaming from around the globe, similar to the way it was in the past. The internet and pretty much all magazines out there are focused on the latest trends on gaming, and believe me, it is getting quite boring. It would be nice to read about European, Japanese, and maybe Korean games that would probably never come over here, but still a slight chance it will make it to the states. You never know, publicity in EGM may make the Japanese think twice about releasing a rare JRPG over here. Otherwise, best wishes to a healthy rebound of EGM in 2014! I look forward to the classic, digital release of EGM issues!

I got my Guide from EGM today. It's also the PS4 Guide to Next-Gen Video games. So if any of you got the Xbox One version, please let us know. Although in the editorial, EGM seems to be supporting the PS4 as explained that Sony is making a comeback this generation. And then at the end, they make a next-gen console comparison to make our choices easier. I don't think there is a Xbox One Guide. I even checked Ebay, and there is only the PS4 issue.

Cool, thanks for the update. I hope I get my copy soon. I wouldn't say pointless, since some folks would still rather have a physical guide, especially for holiday shopping. Future US recently published Xbox One and PS4 guides that I saw at the magazine racks. I think they're doing this to take advantage of the next-gen console launches that only happens once every 8-10 years these days. lol.

Hmm, looks like a pretty cool magazine, combining retro and modern gaming. Print magazines are so scarce these days, I'm willing to take a dive just to support print, especially something that has retro gaming in it! In the US, there are NO retro print magazines. So this is a great opportunity. Thanks for the heads up.

I got my latest EGM issue today! Check it out below. My digital camera is not the best. The caption at the bottom left reads, "EGM Number 261.0, Fall, Display Until 12/15/2013." So this is the Fall 2013 Issue. Looks like EGM is going quarterly now, which is the same route Gamepro took before it collapsed.

Cool, thanks for the info. There are 3 games on Ouya that I want the most. They are Echoes of Eternia, Final Fantasy III, and Pier Solar HD. So I'll get the system eventually. I have the Vizio Co-Star (android-based) right now. It's a great TV/Movie streaming device due to Google TV and other apps. It also has Onlive--the video game streaming service. But I need the controller to use it properly. Games that you can download (from the Google Play store) on that thing are stupid. It seems like 90% of the Android games can't be downloaded. Sounds like Ouya is a much better android, gaming console altogether.

Well, it's not as bad as you guys think. People can buy 3DS or DS games and either will work on it. So as long as you buy a Nintendo portable game, it'll work on the Nintendo 2DS. No one really sells Game Boy nor Game Boy Advance games anymore unless it's a Pawn Shop or Flea Market these days. People who shop in those locations are pretty well informed. :-) Although some Gamestop stores still sell them, but isn't that what the sales staff is for? Hehe. As gimmicky as the 3D on Nintendo 3DS happened to be, I still like new technology. So I would be more than willing to shell out an extra $40 for the 3D aspect.

DuckTales was one of my favorite cartoons (right next to Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers, BraveStarr, Flintstones, and Transformers) back in the day. I don't have any of the NES games yet. But I will collect the NES DuckTales 1 & 2 and also the Remastered version for PS3 soon.

I haven't been into Indie RPGs as much I want to. I've played some demos, but the only one I bought was Breath of Death VII for the Xbox Live Arcade, which was pretty cool if you like old school goodness similar to Dragon Quest! I liked Doom & Destiny as well. Do you know if the Ouya can play Android-based games made for the tablet and phones? If so, do they have glitches or work like a native game? I want to play several Android RPGs like Zenonia series and Dungeon Hunter; but I would rather play them on the TV than some little screen. :-)

Hi everybody, as you know, DuckTales for the NES is getting a remastered version entitled, DuckTales Remastered coming out on August 20. Some very fortunate members of the press got a lovely Gold Cartridge of the original DuckTales, limited to only 150 copies total! So it is extremely rare. Man, imagine what it will cost on Ebay one day. Oh yeah, they also got a lunchbox with DuckTales graphics and various reprints of the Capcom game advertisements back in the day, as well as a certificate of authenticity that the copy is legit. Cool eh? Best of all, the Gold Cartridge is a real game that can be played on your NES. Check it out below.

Well, Microsoft created a video today to show the contents of the Xbox One box when you bring it home. Looks pretty cool to me, but I'll still wait a year or two when there are games I truly want to play on it. BTW, the Xbox One does support 4K Resolution (video only at this point), hence the included HDMI that is 4K capable. For those who don't know, 4K Resolution is the next-gen high-def that is a followup to 1080p. Some movie theaters already use 4K, I'm sure home TVs will follow suit soon at least with a cheaper price. :-) Let me know what you guys think.

Here are some questions: 1. Do you think video game print magazines will ever make a come back in the future, or is it a lost cause? 2. In your opinion, why do you think print magazines have to die altogether? Why can't print co-exist with digital to complement each other? 3. As a hobby, would you rather read about video games via print, digital, or both? And why? 4. As an editor for various video game magazines in the past, would you be passionate enough to launch your own magazine and bring back a long-time favorite magazine such as Gamepro or even Nintendo Power? 5. What prompted you to change career choices from being an editor to working at Activision?