Print gaming journalism may be on its way out, says 1UP's Cox

[wraggster]

We can still fondly recall those afternoons during our formative years when, while returning from school, we would notice a rolled-up, plastic sheathed bundle of gaming journalism joy poking out of our mailbox. We're sure it's an occasion that most of you can warm-heartedly remember as well, whether your poison was Nintendo Power or Electronic Gaming Monthly. Unfortunately, in a recent interview with the mighty Ombudsman, 1UP's Simon Cox spoke about the closing of Games For Windows magazine, and how EGM (as well as print gaming journalism as a whole) may have an expiration date.

Cox explained that "dollars and eyes," particularly the beady, sunken eyes of PC gamers, are continually moving away from print media and towards internet publications, stripping the ink-and-papers of their subscribers, advertisers and, eventually, life. Cox remarked that while EGM still has a great deal of spunk, and is supported by a body of loyal readers, it too will eventually be crushed by the incipient, grim claw of new media. The fact that you're reading this right now may support his claim -- have your gaming news consuming habits changed over the past few years?

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/13/pr...says-1ups-cox/

[Elven6]

I disagree, magazine's like OXM have exclusive interviews, articles, etc that are not available on their site. If other magazine's do the same then their is no reason for people not to buy them. OXM also ensures sales with your monthly disc which usally features exclusives.

How are magazine's like Playboy, FHM, Stuff, etc making money when you can get all of "exclusives" with a simple search?

Sure the down side is some news items may be outdated, but that is nothing compared to the rest you would get from a magazine.