Switch Player
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| Categories | Computer and video games |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | Online distribution, print[1] |
| Founder | Paul Murphy |
| Founded | 2016[1] |
| First issue | 31 January 2017[2] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | switchplayer |
Switch Player is a video gaming magazine that features news and columns regarding the Nintendo Switch, first released in January 2017.[3] The monthly release of the magazine features a print run, as well as a free PDF release.[4]
History
[edit]Switch Player was founded in 2016, by Paul Murphy, creator and lead editor of PlayStation Vita website and blog The Vita Lounge.[a][4][5] Murphy created Vita Lounge due to the "lack of coverage" for the console in 2013.[4] Before the release of the magazine, a patreon was set up for the magazine, with backers receiving an A5 printed version of the magazine, with a run of 500 being created for each issue.[6] The first issue of the magazine was released on 31 January 2017.[2]
Shortly after, the magazine was represented on Metacritic, providing over 300 reviews in the first year of the magazines' run.[7][8]
Features
[edit]Switch Player magazine includes interviews, reviews and features for upcoming games on the Nintendo Switch.[9][5]
Notes and references
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "SwitchPlayer is creating Nintendo Switch Magazines". Patreon. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Switch Player Issue #1". Issuu. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ Hrin, Brett (30 November 2017). "[Industry Interviews] Paul Murphy from Switch Player Magazine". The Switch Effect. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Interview: Paul Murphy, Executive Editor of Switch Player Magazine". GamingBoulevard. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ a b McFerran, Damien (8 February 2017). "Feature: Flicking Through The Debut Issue Of Switch Player". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ McFerran, Damien (2 June 2017). "Feature: Leafing Through Switch Player's Second And Third Issues". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Switch Player Profile". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Nindie Feature: Switch Player Magazine". NintenCity. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ McAloon, Alissa (26 June 2017). "How a Retro Studios prototype laid the foundation for Metroid Prime". gamasutra.com. Retrieved 13 June 2018.