EGM was canned by Ziff Davis in January 2009, but could it be rising from the grave? It sure looks like it. Electronic Gaming Monthly founder Steve Harris has acquired rights to print and online publishing of EGM. More details will be made at E3 next week.
Check out the press release:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA, May 29, 2009
— Steve Harris, founder of “Electronic Gaming Monthly” magazine,
announced today that he has entered into an agreement with Ziff Davis
Media to re-acquire certain assets, including trademarks and publishing
rights, with plans to re-launch EGM in the second half of 2009.
“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.”
“Electronic
Gaming Monthly is and always has been one of the most respected
publications among the gaming enthusiast community,” said Jason Young,
CEO, Ziff Davis Media Inc. “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.”
“We
have exciting plans for the evolution of what will once again be a
leading independent voice for the gaming community,” Harris continued.
“The twenty year success of the EGM brand has always been built upon a
commitment to its readers who I believe will enthusiastically embrace
the changes we are planning to introduce.”
Additional
details and future announcements will be made during the upcoming E3
expo and posted on the magazine’s official website at www.EGMNOW.com or via the official EGM Twitter account at www.twitter.com/EGMNOW .
ABOUT ELECTRONIC GAMING MONTHLY:
Electronic
Gaming Monthly (aka EGM) was launched in 1988 by Steve Harris to
provide independent news, reviews, and other content of interest to
video game enthusiasts. The magazine enjoyed rapid success that
continued after Harris sold the publication to Ziff Davis in 1996. It
has remained an industry leader for more than twenty years and has
enjoyed a strong and loyal readership base during that time.