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| Categories | Computer and video games |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | Online distribution, print |
| Founder | Paul Murphy |
| Founded | 2016 |
| First issue | 31 January 2017; 7 years ago (2017-01-31) |
| 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. The monthly release of the magazine features a print run, as well as a free PDF release.
History
Switch Player was founded in 2016, by Paul Murphy, creator and lead editor of PlayStation Vita website and blog The Vita Lounge. Murphy created Vita Lounge due to the "lack of coverage" for the console in 2013. 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. The first issue of the magazine was released on 31 January 2017.
Shortly after, the magazine was represented on Metacritic, providing over 300 reviews in the first year of the magazines' run.
Features
Switch Player magazine includes interviews, reviews and features for upcoming games on the Nintendo Switch.
Notes and references
Notes
- Murphy also ran a short lived "360 Lounge", based on the Xbox 360
References
- ^ "SwitchPlayer is creating Nintendo Switch Magazines". Patreon. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Interview: Paul Murphy, Executive Editor of Switch Player Magazine". GamingBoulevard. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ 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.