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    Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher

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    Want To Buy A Games Mag? Hardcore Gamer Is For Sale (On eBay)
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    01/27/09

    In reply to Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher
    I didn't know Gamecock got sold...It is an interesting business shift if ever they do buy the mag.


    I mean how can you be not biased after being a developer? Can he honestly rate a game a "4" or something when it's even better than what they used to make?


    I'm speaking out of my ass here by the way, =D

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    Image of Weaselfingers Weaselfingers
    01/27/09

    In reply to Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher
    Excellent! If Mike Wilson was the guy behind the JOHN ROMERO'S ABOUT TO MAKE YOU HIS BITCH ads, I just can't wait to see what he'd do with an entire magazine!
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    01/27/09

    In reply to Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher
    Because gaming magazines are where the money is at right?
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    Image of PlasmaGlory PlasmaGlory
    01/27/09

    In reply to Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher
    I wish someone had bought EGM.
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    01/27/09

    @PlasmaGlory:
    I was just about to ask where this guy was when EGM died. I subscribed to Play and Edge right after EGM died. Gotta support the mags!
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    Image of Jimbotron Jimbotron
    01/27/09

    @PlasmaGlory: Get over it already. That magazine was crap for years.
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    01/27/09

    @Jimbotron: In your opinion maybe. I don't see it as crap. Maybe a lot thinner in pages than they used to be but not crap.
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    01/27/09

    @UsernameOfTheDead: Methinks EGM costs more than this mag?
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    01/27/09

    In reply to Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher
    So wait did he sell Gamecock? Weren't they working on Velvet Assassin?
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    01/27/09

    @FACT.50: I linked to our story on the sale.
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    01/27/09

    In reply to Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher
    If Gamepro is still running, then anything is possible.
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    Image of KamikazeSim KamikazeSim
    01/27/09

    @octalass: That POS magazine. It is degrading that Gamepro lasted longer than EGM.


    I am happy the Gamepro people still have a job though...but they suck at what they do.

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    01/27/09

    @Skinney: Haha cruel but true! GamePro sucked then and judging from a lot of people's comments. they still do...


    I never liked that mag and their "Pro-tips" and pseudo-trying to be cool nicknames.

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    Image of Fierfaerie Fierfaerie
    01/27/09

    In reply to That Mag For Sale On eBay Actually Found A Buyer
    The reason I liked Hardcore Gamer so much was that it really catered to RPG's in a time where FPS gets the majority of attention. They covered normal games too, as Dead Rising was their feature on, I think, their second issue?


    As a magazine, I really liked it. I just don't think it had enough push in the beginning and that the overall style wasn't "edgy" enough for American consumers. The cartoon covers were somewhat offputting, even for me.

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    01/27/09

    In reply to That Mag For Sale On eBay Actually Found A Buyer
    Where can I find a good quality version of that Chunli image?
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    01/27/09

    @Ronin_Sixshooter: The new owner of Hardcore Gamer could probably cut you a deal.
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    01/27/09

    In reply to That Mag For Sale On eBay Actually Found A Buyer
    It just goes to show you that people will buy ANYTHING on eBay.


    Now excuse me while I sell a picture of my foot to a lonely bidder in Oregon.

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    01/27/09

    In reply to That Mag For Sale On eBay Actually Found A Buyer
    HardcoreGamer is awesome. It was founded by GameFan people.
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    01/27/09

    In reply to That Mag For Sale On eBay Actually Found A Buyer
    In other news, the estranged writing staff of EGM was found jumping for joy after finding out about winning some auction on an internet site. Sources tell us that the writing and editorial staff of the former Electronic Gaming Monthly were seen putting up banners at the old Sendai Publications building with "EGM+UGO=FU!"


    UGO Officials declined to comment, while some were shown jumping off a building. Others weer seen jumping in a lake with a six pack and no ride home.


    More details to follow...

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    01/27/09

    In reply to That Mag For Sale On eBay Actually Found A Buyer
    I'd love to buy a magazine and run it into the ground.
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    Image of bobtheduck in Korea bobtheduck in Korea
    01/07/09

    In reply to Want To Buy A Games Mag? Hardcore Gamer Is For Sale (On eBay)
    This is set up as such perfect satire, it's hard to believe it's true... I mean the title of the magazine is HARDCORE GAMER for crying out loud... Like Nintendo sold out Hardcore gamers, and companies are slowly following their lead...
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    01/06/09

    In reply to Want To Buy A Games Mag? Hardcore Gamer Is For Sale (On eBay)
    This is upsetting. I actually really liked this magazine and I absolutely adore the publisher. DoubleJump books makes guides for most NISA and Atlus games that are published over here and they're always very thorough and sometimes end up rare. That said, their magazine was impossible to find in stores, and I don't think the initial marketing investment was strong enough to carry it through, especially with the way the market is right now. I really hope this doesn't mean DJBooks will go under though. I always look forward to purchasing their guides.
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    01/06/09

    In reply to Want To Buy A Games Mag? Hardcore Gamer Is For Sale (On eBay)
    I have alot of respect for the former staff of DieHard GameFan.


    That said, to the winner of the bids (if/when applicable): I feel bad for you. For especially when you make it to the junkets, would you take it personally if everyone refers to you as "That Guy", and writes "Tool" on your press pass in crayon?


    That's EXACTLY how I would imagine this to pan out. Shame, really...


    Anyway, GOOD LUCK TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!!! :-D

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