Back from the dead; EGM to return to print media
Earlier this year, Electronic Gaming Monthly shut its doors and left the world of print media, with the remaining employees who survived the layoffs left to run 1UP.com, the magazine’s online counterpart. Now that 1UP is owned by UGO, and ex-1UPers are working on their own fledgling enterprises (Area5, Bitmob, A Life Well Wasted, etc), the question that has arises is: Who will work on the new EGM? Through the efforts of the magazine's founder Steve Harris, the once great publication will make an unexpected (and glorious) return later this year.
According to an announcement, Harris has acquired publishing rights and trademarks to EGM, and plans to bring the magazine back sometime in the second half of this year.
“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.”
Ziff Davis is not backing the publication financially, but did offer their enthusiasm.
“Electronic Gaming Monthly is and always has been one of the most respected publications among the gaming enthusiast community; 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”, said Jason Young, CEO, Ziff Davis Media Inc.
According to the press release, an announcement with details will be made during the E3 expo next week. Until then, the announcement can be accessed at EGMnow.com, while the respective Twitter and Facebook pages have popped back up.
