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Insults its own audience
I bought a few issues of EGM off the shelf, but I won't buy any more. The writers frequently insult gamers (their own customers!) and make rude jokes based on old stereotypes. Jokes that are aimed at 15 year-olds. Reading this magazine I get the feeling that the writers either hate their jobs, hate their audience, or hate themselves. Possibly all three. It's not pleasant to read, and it's not worth your attention. <
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>If you can afford it, I recommend you read either Edge or games(TM) magazine. Both are printed in England, so they are pricier than American magazines. But both are much more intelligently written and have longer, more in-depth articles. <
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>If their price is more than you want to spend on a magazine, you could also try GameInformer. GameInformer is a bit thinner but still provides good interviews and decent reviews, with a lot of smaller capsule reviews. I appreciate that they print two opinions on every review, since obviously everyone has different tastes. <
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>Either way, Edge, games(TM), and GameInformer are magazines that respect their audience. EGM does not.

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Hey, it entertains
I want to be honest. I didn't subscribe for this magazine, but whenever a new issue comes out, I'll dish out six bucks for it and read it only--and you got me right--for the humor factor. Like certain reviewers have said, it's a love or hate relationship with the humor they provide into their articles, whether it be making fun of certain fans, actors, gamers, publishers, or the creators of the games themselves. <
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>Unlike other magazines like GameInformer, EGM doesn't get very detailed in the hot games coming out next month, or much into PC games. And if they do, most of it is contained in less than 3 pages, the rest of it pictures adding good filler as though making the articles seem bigger. Plus, the magazines are pretty slim, and not packed with a lot of detail. The reviews are a good plus, with three people sharing their thoughts on a game, rather than just one person. As you can see, in most scores, it varies, so you're not really sure if the game is good or not, guaranteeing you to go play it for yourself and letting you be the judge. The one part I have a problem with EGM besides the slim articles is that sometimes they can be too obnoxiously stupid in their jokes, overusing a few, and sometimes being more than a little too cruel with their readers who submit their letters. Sometimes, they can be very immature, and it shows in their snappy 'comebacks'. <
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>Other than that, if you really want a few good laughs, come read EGM, but I warn you, you won't get more than that.

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EGM... humor or slander? Readers must decide before buying
Iv'e seen all of the other reviews for this particular magazine, and a lot of people have actually hit it right on the nose. EGM IS overly critical a lot of times on games. If you pay close attention, you'll see that they have a knack for creating humor out of "bullying" game publishers and console platforms. It really comes down to who YOU are as the reader. Some may appreciate the twist and view it as "enjoyable reading". Other's may find it a bit degrading. I for one take them as they are. I understand that writers have their styles, and that while a bit curt sometimes, the reviews are all meant to give you the truth without the candy coating. I can tell you that EGM if anything offers all of the information about the games you might find of interest, if you'll "grin and bear it". I would suggest that the readers who dislike this frank approach,take a look at both EGM and another multiplatform gaming magazine. A mag like Game Informer would do well to counter balance EGM. Think of them as a kind of Yin and Yang if you will. Now why would I suggest both? Because I think that EGM is a good mag with a lot of unique content to offer. And because if you do, (and pay close attention) you'll see the beauty of a little harmless critisism now and then.