Computer Gaming World was founded in 1981 and is widely regarded as the first video game magazine.

Nintendo Power was published from 1988 to 2007 and was the official magazine for Nintendo consoles and games.

Electronic Gaming Monthly was known for its irreverent humor and often pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in gaming journalism.

Game Informer was founded in 1991 and quickly became known for its in-depth coverage of games and its focus on mature gaming content.

Computer Gaming World was known for its well-written and informative articles and reviews, and was considered to be one of the most respected video game magazines.

PC Gamer was founded in 1993 and quickly became the leading magazine for PC gaming, known for its in-depth coverage and high-quality writing.

Import Gamer was founded in 1992 and was dedicated to covering Japanese gaming and import games, which were often difficult to find in the United States at the time.

GameSpot was founded in 1996 and quickly became one of the leading online gaming and esports publications, known for its news coverage, reviews, and features.

Retro Gamer was founded in 1998 and is dedicated to covering retro gaming and classic video games, with a focus on preserving and celebrating the history of gaming.

Indie Games was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to covering independent and indie games, showcasing the latest and greatest in the indie gaming scene.

Game Informer is still in publication today and is considered to be one of the longest-running gaming magazines, known for its in-depth coverage and high-quality writing.

Kotaku was founded in 2004 and is known for its coverage of video game culture and lifestyle, including news, reviews, features, and interviews.

Pocket Gamer is known for its focus on mobile gaming and handheld gaming, covering the latest news, reviews, and features on mobile games and handheld consoles.

The Escapist was founded in 2005 and is known for its coverage of digital gaming and esports, including news, reviews, features, and interviews.

VR Focus is known for its focus on virtual reality gaming and augmented reality gaming, covering the latest news, reviews, and features on VR and AR games and hardware.