The 2017 CGMagazine Buyers’ guide is here! With guides to help you make the purchases for people on your holiday wishlist and selections of the best products of the year, this is an indispensable resource for the shopping season.

As usual, this month’s issue is packed with exciting features, including an exclusive interview with Naoki “Yoshi P” Yoshida and the team behind Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood and their take on why now is a better time than ever to join the fight for Eorza.

This month's issue puts a spotlight on ASTRO BOT and developer Team ASOBI. After an outstanding launch back in September, CGMagazine takes a closer look at the studio behind Astro and their recipe for success Also Issue 58, we jump into Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Silent Hill 2, Splitgate 2, Sonic X Shadow Generations and so much more.

CGMagazine dives into the world of Star Wars Outlaws from conception to completion. This issue features interviews with Creative Director Julian Gerighty, Lead Script Writer Nikki Foy, and Kay Vess Actress herself, Humberly González. You can also find the final review for Star Wars Outlaws, as well insight into major titles like Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Black Myth Wukong, Warhammer 1999 and more.

Explore our expansive look at Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the game’s one and only DLC. This issue features the DLC review and an interview with Hidetaka Miyazaki about this exciting new chapter for the series and closing the Elden Ring loop.

CGMagazine Issue #55, The In(die) Crowd, dives deep into the world of indie gaming with a review and interview surrounding Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. The issue also features exciting reviews for The Planet Crafter, Rise Of The Ronin, Unicorn Overlord, and Botany Manor. With features on notable indie games like the haunting Among Ashes, Tell Me Your Story and the brutally unforgiving Fear & Hunger, this an issue indie gaming enthusiasts won’t want to miss.

CGMagazine Issue 54 dives into the highly anticipated Halo TV series season 2 with an exclusive interview with Master Chief actor Pablo Schreiber. It also explores AI and the future of gaming NPCs, looking at Nvidia and Convai's new technology. Additionally, the issue features an editorial anticipating key moments in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, CGM's most anticipated games of 2024, and reviews of major titles like Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Tekken 8. With insightful commentary and coverage of the latest gaming and entertainment, Issue 54 is essential reading for fans.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is finally released, and CGMagazine is here to dive into what makes this latest release for the PlayStation 5 so exciting. With an in-depth review, interviews with the developer and a look at the best Spider-Man comics, CGM is your place to discover all things web-slinger. If that were not enough, Issue 53 also features interviews for Elder Scrolls Online and Alan Wake 2, editorials about Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, and a slew of reviews of the latest and greatest games. If you are interested in gaming, there is no better place to explore that then in the pages of the latest issue of CGMagazine. 

Dive into CGMagazine's special Summer of Gaming issue! Discover the Best Of Summer Game Fest 2023, go back to school decked out in MSI tech, and explore fantastical realms beyond elves and dragons in Immortals of Aveum. Get exclusive previews on the Prince of Persia reboot and Alan Wake 2, plus reviews on the hottest summer releases like Final Fantasy XVI and Baldur’s Gate 3. Whether you're a casual or hardcore fan, this issue is your ultimate guide to a fantastic gaming summer!

CGMagazine Issue #51 is here, and we are bringing you Cantata, a groundbreaking game blending strategy, resource management, and storytelling. If that were not enough, we look at how Astro’s Playroom is a fantastic showcase of all the PS5 can do, so why do Nintendo and Microsoft not have anything that can do the same for their systems?  The issue also features interviews with Heroic at IEM Rio 2023 in Rio, an interview with Sean Gunn about his diverse roles and delve into the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and what fans can expect when they finally get to play the game.

Plus, enjoy insightful reviews of the latest releases, including Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall, Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6, System Shock, and The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom. Issue 51:  a tight package of gaming insights and reviews you can't miss!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of indie games as CGMagazine goes indie for issue 50! Dive into a preview of Minecraft Legends, explore 10 hopes we have for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and unwind with our roundup of cozy games sure to thrill and delight. If that is not enough, we take a look at EVERSPACE 2 to see why it is so exciting for space-loving gamers everywhere. Experience the creativity and innovation that only indie games can offer, all in one captivating read.

CGMagazine has had a very exciting 2022, with the Best of 2022 wrapping up in January and the Game of the Year voting coming to a close. This month, CGMagazine will be releasing the Best of 2022 print edition, highlighting the best films, games, technology and more from the past year.

The Best of 2022 event was bigger than ever this year with the addition of many different categories. There were many winners across the board, such as AMD with Best GPU 2023 and Everything Everywhere All at Once with Best Movie 2022. The Best of event also saw the addition of new awards such as the Top Games 2002 by Category2, with games such as Sifu winning Best Action Game and Neon White winning Best Shooter.

Celebrating the launch of God of War Ragnarök we dive into gameplay, explore the history of the franchise and the future of accessibility with Santa Monica Studios.

2022 saw the return of in-person events, and with that countless new games and previews that are waiting for fans to experience.

As the market for unique content keeps growing, there are more tools than ever to make your mark in Content Creation.

Looking at the teams, the games and the people behind them, issue 45 of CGMagazine exports everything eSports.

Issue 44 looking at the best of tech, gaming and media for 2021 and 2022.

Issue 39 of CGMagazine talks to Behaviour Interactive about Dead by Daylight, the asymmetric horror game that has dominated Twitch. From the start of how the game took off, to the way they pick their DLC, this in-depth talk goes places never before heard from the studio.  Beyond Dead by Daylight, issue 39 also has interviews with Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson, Lincoln Davis of Polyarc,  Ghost of Tsushima’s Nate Fox along with editorials and features. The issue also includes reviews of Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, No More Heroes 1 & 2, Predator: Hunting Grounds and more.

Issue 38 of CGMagazine looks at The Last of Us Part II, talking to the studio and what fans can expect in the next entry of the landmark series.

Issue 37 of CGMagazine explores Eve Online, and how it has evolved over the years, with interviews from the people who make the game what it is today. Also includes interviews with Director Rob Grant, Gigi Saul Guerrero, and Astral Chain director Takashia Taura

CD Projekt built a name for themselves with The Witcher series of games. Now, they are moving past the fantasy setting into the Gibson style world of Cyberpunk 2077. While at Gamescom in Germany, CGMagazine had a chance to talk to the team about the game, and what fans can expect when it finally hits store shelves. 

This month, CGMagazine brings you a hardboiled tale of the Yakuza series, and what it takes to remaster Dark Souls for a legendary comeback. Featuring exclusive interviews with Santa Clarita Diet Producer Victor Fresco, Dark Souls Designer and FromSoftware President Hidetaka Miyazaki, and Dark Souls Remastered Public Relations Specialist Nick O’Leary, we push cutting-edge games and television series to a new, technological age.

CGMagazine also talks about how technology packs a punch of nostalgia with Two Point Hospital Developers Gary Carr and Mark Webley, how it combines with graffiti in some real talk with Duro the Third, and what these riveting innovations mean to Twitch’s future.

This month, CGMagazine explores the creative journey the development team behind God of War embarked upon. Featuring interviews with Narrative Designer, Matt Sophos, Composer, Bear McCreary, and Design Director, Derek Daniels, we learn how Sony Santa Monica evolved the God of War franchise, bringing forth a new, refreshing installment to the series.


 

CGM also talks about cults and chaos with Drew Holmes and Jean-Sebastien Decant, the lead writer and narrative director behind Far Cry 5. The team talks about the research that went into creating the riveting narrative the Far Cry franchise is known for, and the importance of the story they aimed to tell.

Here’s What else you’ll find this month:

FEATURES:
Night in the Woods Captures the Entrapment of Small Towns for Queer Youth
The Best Indies you May Have Missed Out On
INTERVIEWS:
Narrative Designer, Matt Sophos – God of War
Composer, Bear McCreary – God of War
Design Director, Derek Daniels – God of War
Narrative Director, Jean-Sebastien Decant – Far Cry 5
Lead Writer, Drew Holmes – Far Cry 5
REVIEWS:
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Far Cry 5
Sea of Thieves
God of War 
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
Elgato 4K60 Pro
Kingdom Come: Deliverance

This month, CGMagazine takes a look at the fantastic world of Lost Sphere. Lisa Mior, talks with Tokyo RPG Factory about the production and development of this highly anticipated title.

In the February issue, Lisa also had the chance to talk with the Lost Sphere composer, Tomoki Miyoshi. While Alex Gilyadov answers the question, if we need to be worried about Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding.       

Cole Watson reviews both Monster Hunter World and Dragon Ball FighterZ. While Derek Heemsbergen analyzes Romancing SaGa 2 and Lost Sphere. Robert B. Marks goes into how crowdfunding has become a concern among the gaming community and that it could be at the end of its run.   

Here’s what else you’ll find this month:

Features:

Do We Need to Worry About Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding? By, Alex Gilyadov
The Past, Present and Future of The Sims A Talk with Lyndsay Pearson. By, Brendan Frye
The Gallery A VR Game Series Like No Other. By, Alex Gilyadov
Generational Innovation: An Interview with Akitoshi Kawazu. By, Derek Heemsbergen
Crowdfunding on the Razor’s Edge Can Indie Game Development Survive the Failure of a Star Citizen? By, Robert B. Marks
Focus:

Factory of Dreams: An Interview with Tokyo RPG Factory. By, Lisa Mior
Scory a Memory: An Interview with Lost Sphear Composer, Tomoki Miyoshi. By, Lisa Mior
Reviews:

Romancing SaGa 2 By, Derek Heemsbergen
Monster Hunter World By, Cole Watson
Dragon Ball FighterZ By, Cole Watson
Lost Sphere By, Derek Heemsbergen
You won’t want to miss a word! Get your copy today! Pre-Orders are available here.

This month, CGMagazine takes a deep dive into the world of Wolfenstein II: The New Colosussus. B.J. Blazkowicz is back and he’s ready to fight back against the tyrannical Nazi regime in this latest instalment of the critically acclaimed Wolfenstein franchise.

The November issue features Brendan Quinn’s exclusive interviews with the team behind Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Machine games, as well as our full-coverage review of this latest foray into the world of Wolfenstein.

Brendan Frye talks with Monolith Productions about their latest release in the Middle Earth franchise, Middle Earth: Shadow of War. Lisa Mior talks with Wargaming‘ Arthur Plociennik about the past, present, and future of World of Warships.

This month's CGMagazine celebrates Canada 150 with a special, exclusive cover by Tim Yang and places a special focus on comics. Featured articles include the evolution of Batman, a history of Superhero moves, interviews with Ed Boon, Toronto's own Silver Snail Comics, and much more!

Other features to look out for in this issue include a discussion on The Walking Dead: A New Frontier's episodic storytelling, a look at DCUO's latest silver age-inspired expansion, and an exclusive interview with Titan 1 Studios' Kyle Smith. Packaged to the brim with reviews, briefs and opinions, this special Canada 150 Comics Annual is not one to be missed!

In this jam-packed issue of CGMagazine we take a look at one of the contenders for Game of the Year NieR: Automata! Delve into the world of NieR with an interview with writer and director Yoko Taro, character designer, Akihiko Yoshida, and Composer Keiichi Okabe. Along with that, learn how NieR: Automata came to be with a look back on the RPG genre, and titles that influenced Square Enix’s RPG.
If NieR: Automata isn’t your cup of tea, don’t worry because we have you covered as we delve into the lore of Bloodborne with a feature by YouTuber SolePorpoise Andrew Herman. We also look at the online eCheating scene, as well as discuss anime’s has influenced Hollywood, and chat with the creators of the Mobile MMO sensation Vainglory.


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Comics Gaming Magazine is a Canadian print and online publication that focuses specifically on providing the mature audience for comics and videogames with passionate, professional insight about their favorite media. It is created by people who care for people who care. Comics Gaming Magazine offers readers a unique perspective regarding comics and videogames, bypassing superficial news reporting and providing distinctive analytical commentary about these media and industries. CGM has a unique mixture of comic and videogame specialists and writers with more than 35 years of combined experience of professional industry observation. This competitive edge allows CGM to bring both a passionate expert knowledge as well as a comprehensive understanding of the past, present and future of these media.

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