In the videogame industry, some of the biggest, most beloved franchises are JRPGs. From Final Fantasy, to Persona, this genre is so diverse and unique; we dedicated a whole issue to it. With titles like I am Setsuna, Bravely Second, Persona 5, and Final Fantasy XV, taking the mantle of the most talked about games in recent memory, it seems like there is a genre wide revival.

Jump inside the June/July issue of CGMagazine where Lisa Mior explores the meaning of Setsunai, Elias Blondeau talks about how JRPGs saved his life, Liana Kerzner wonders where the romance in videogames went, and Cody Orme sits down with Dragon Quest Producer Noriyoshi Fujimoto to discuss Dragon Quest Builders.

Issue 37 of CGMagazine explores Eve Online, and how it has evolved over the years, with interviews from the people who make the game what it is today. Also includes interviews with Director Rob Grant, Gigi Saul Guerrero, and Astral Chain director Takashia Taura

CD Projekt built a name for themselves with The Witcher series of games. Now, they are moving past the fantasy setting into the Gibson style world of Cyberpunk 2077. While at Gamescom in Germany, CGMagazine had a chance to talk to the team about the game, and what fans can expect when it finally hits store shelves. 

This month, CGMagazine brings you a hardboiled tale of the Yakuza series, and what it takes to remaster Dark Souls for a legendary comeback. Featuring exclusive interviews with Santa Clarita Diet Producer Victor Fresco, Dark Souls Designer and FromSoftware President Hidetaka Miyazaki, and Dark Souls Remastered Public Relations Specialist Nick O’Leary, we push cutting-edge games and television series to a new, technological age.

CGMagazine also talks about how technology packs a punch of nostalgia with Two Point Hospital Developers Gary Carr and Mark Webley, how it combines with graffiti in some real talk with Duro the Third, and what these riveting innovations mean to Twitch’s future.

This month, CGMagazine explores the creative journey the development team behind God of War embarked upon. Featuring interviews with Narrative Designer, Matt Sophos, Composer, Bear McCreary, and Design Director, Derek Daniels, we learn how Sony Santa Monica evolved the God of War franchise, bringing forth a new, refreshing installment to the series.


 

CGM also talks about cults and chaos with Drew Holmes and Jean-Sebastien Decant, the lead writer and narrative director behind Far Cry 5. The team talks about the research that went into creating the riveting narrative the Far Cry franchise is known for, and the importance of the story they aimed to tell.

Here’s What else you’ll find this month:

FEATURES:
Night in the Woods Captures the Entrapment of Small Towns for Queer Youth
The Best Indies you May Have Missed Out On
INTERVIEWS:
Narrative Designer, Matt Sophos – God of War
Composer, Bear McCreary – God of War
Design Director, Derek Daniels – God of War
Narrative Director, Jean-Sebastien Decant – Far Cry 5
Lead Writer, Drew Holmes – Far Cry 5
REVIEWS:
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Far Cry 5
Sea of Thieves
God of War 
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
Elgato 4K60 Pro
Kingdom Come: Deliverance

This month, CGMagazine takes a look at the fantastic world of Lost Sphere. Lisa Mior, talks with Tokyo RPG Factory about the production and development of this highly anticipated title.

In the February issue, Lisa also had the chance to talk with the Lost Sphere composer, Tomoki Miyoshi. While Alex Gilyadov answers the question, if we need to be worried about Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding.       

Cole Watson reviews both Monster Hunter World and Dragon Ball FighterZ. While Derek Heemsbergen analyzes Romancing SaGa 2 and Lost Sphere. Robert B. Marks goes into how crowdfunding has become a concern among the gaming community and that it could be at the end of its run.   

Here’s what else you’ll find this month:

Features:

Do We Need to Worry About Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding? By, Alex Gilyadov
The Past, Present and Future of The Sims A Talk with Lyndsay Pearson. By, Brendan Frye
The Gallery A VR Game Series Like No Other. By, Alex Gilyadov
Generational Innovation: An Interview with Akitoshi Kawazu. By, Derek Heemsbergen
Crowdfunding on the Razor’s Edge Can Indie Game Development Survive the Failure of a Star Citizen? By, Robert B. Marks
Focus:

Factory of Dreams: An Interview with Tokyo RPG Factory. By, Lisa Mior
Scory a Memory: An Interview with Lost Sphear Composer, Tomoki Miyoshi. By, Lisa Mior
Reviews:

Romancing SaGa 2 By, Derek Heemsbergen
Monster Hunter World By, Cole Watson
Dragon Ball FighterZ By, Cole Watson
Lost Sphere By, Derek Heemsbergen
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The 2017 CGMagazine Buyers’ guide is here! With guides to help you make the purchases for people on your holiday wishlist and selections of the best products of the year, this is an indispensable resource for the shopping season.

As usual, this month’s issue is packed with exciting features, including an exclusive interview with Naoki “Yoshi P” Yoshida and the team behind Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood and their take on why now is a better time than ever to join the fight for Eorza.

This month, CGMagazine takes a deep dive into the world of Wolfenstein II: The New Colosussus. B.J. Blazkowicz is back and he’s ready to fight back against the tyrannical Nazi regime in this latest instalment of the critically acclaimed Wolfenstein franchise.

The November issue features Brendan Quinn’s exclusive interviews with the team behind Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Machine games, as well as our full-coverage review of this latest foray into the world of Wolfenstein.

Brendan Frye talks with Monolith Productions about their latest release in the Middle Earth franchise, Middle Earth: Shadow of War. Lisa Mior talks with Wargaming‘ Arthur Plociennik about the past, present, and future of World of Warships.

This month's CGMagazine celebrates Canada 150 with a special, exclusive cover by Tim Yang and places a special focus on comics. Featured articles include the evolution of Batman, a history of Superhero moves, interviews with Ed Boon, Toronto's own Silver Snail Comics, and much more!

Other features to look out for in this issue include a discussion on The Walking Dead: A New Frontier's episodic storytelling, a look at DCUO's latest silver age-inspired expansion, and an exclusive interview with Titan 1 Studios' Kyle Smith. Packaged to the brim with reviews, briefs and opinions, this special Canada 150 Comics Annual is not one to be missed!

In this jam-packed issue of CGMagazine we take a look at one of the contenders for Game of the Year NieR: Automata! Delve into the world of NieR with an interview with writer and director Yoko Taro, character designer, Akihiko Yoshida, and Composer Keiichi Okabe. Along with that, learn how NieR: Automata came to be with a look back on the RPG genre, and titles that influenced Square Enix’s RPG.
If NieR: Automata isn’t your cup of tea, don’t worry because we have you covered as we delve into the lore of Bloodborne with a feature by YouTuber SolePorpoise Andrew Herman. We also look at the online eCheating scene, as well as discuss anime’s has influenced Hollywood, and chat with the creators of the Mobile MMO sensation Vainglory.


Virtual Reality is taking over the gaming world, and now it’s taken over CGMagazine!  Step into this issue of CGMagazine where we explore the technology behind Virtual Reality, the big players in this field, past failures and future potential in other media. Don’t worry though, we still have you covered with the latest reviews, and interesting interviews with the legendary Rand Miller and the minds behind FIFA’s “The Journey” mode.

What did 2016 bring to the Comics and Gaming world? CGMagazine takes a look at the best video games, comics and movies from 2016. Filled to the brim with the best pop culture has to offer this year, this special issue of CGMagazine is a must have for any pop culture fan.

Whether you prefer Anime or Movies, PC or console, even PlayStation 4 or XBox One, there’s something to love for anyone in the CGM Best Of 2016 issue. Our best of lists include Best Blu-rays, Best Hardware, Best Nintendo 3DS, and much more to round out the end of 2016.

Also featured in this issue are two magazine-exclusive interviews: Editor in Chief Brendan Frye sits down with Rod Fergusson to discuss Gears of War 4’s new direction for the franchise, and Elias Blondeau talks story with ReCore’s Joseph Staten.

CGMagazine turns your world upside down with a dystopia themed August/September issue. Derek Heemsbergen explores the world of Final Fantasy XV with its movie, Kingsglaive, Reid McCarter discusses how No Man’s Sky is a sci-fi utopia, and Khari Taylor brings it back to form in his own fears of the future of gaming becoming a digital apocalypse.

Brendan Quinn sits down for an in-depth discussion and evaluation of We Happy Few with the developers, Alex Gilyadov uses Horizon: Zero Dawn, Days Gone, Bioshock, and Fallout 3 to discuss the growing trend of dystopian video games, and Phil Brown stops by with what he does best and gives us another list of “best worst” movies you’ve never heard about. This time, its post-apocalyptic edition!

In this month's issue, we focus on mobile gaming; where it's been and where it's going. We explore the implications of companies like Square and Nintendo getting into the mobile sphere, and what that means for the future of mobile gaming.

CGMagazine rolls into spring by looking at multiplayer in the modern gaming landscape. David Jagneaux talks about death of couch co-op, what makes it great, and it’s slow demise, while Mike Stubbsy discusses the growing field of mobile eSports.

Jordin Biordi talks with the Randy Greenback, one of the minds behind the Kickstarter project Friday the 13th: The Game, and Jed Whitaker sits down with Popcap Games associate producer Marcel Kuhn to discuss the Plants vs. Zombies franchise and the success of PVZ: Garden Warfare 2.

Moon Hunters is a new KickStarted game launching in 2016 from the team at Kit Fox. While in Montreal, Brendan had the pleasure of talking to Tanya about Kit Fox, crowd funding, and the process of working on indie games compared to big studio projects. Also in the issue, an interview with Richard Morgan, Phil Jimenez, Tom Salta and a look at games based on police. With reviews of Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Tharsis, Amplitude, and Starwhal, this is an issue you won’t want to miss.   

Retro and nostalgia properties dominate the popular culture, but how did these properties shape the media we know and love and what is next for the mediums. Featuring interviews with John Romero, Dan Adelman and Thierry Doizon from Laura Croft Go, this is an issue that looks back on how even as games have evolved, they still call back to their roots. Also including  reviews of Star Wars Battlefront, Just Cause 3, Rainbow Six Siege, and Starcraft II: Legacy Of The Void.

The 2015 CGMagazine Buyers guide is here. With guides to help you make the purchases for people on your holiday wishlist, and selections of the best products of the year, this is your invaluable resource for the shopping season.

Ark: Survival Evolved brings survival to a new level with a harsh world filled with Dinosaurs. Dive into the creative process behind the game in an exclusive talk with the studio. Featuring interviews with Rainbow Six Siege Animation Director, A look at 20 Years of PlayStation and an in-depth exploration of ATARI and how the once mighty game giant fell.  Including reviews of Metal Gear Solid V, Forza Motorsport 6, SOMA, and Blood Bowl 2

The New Face of Comics. Have comics evolved with the times? Featuring an Interview with Studio MDHR of Cuphead, an talk with creator of of Princeless, Jeremy Whitley and a look at  what it is like to direct for Marvel Studios. 

The July Issue of CGMagazine Features a discussion with CCP Games, the people behind Eve Online. How does such a small team build an MMO that captures the hearts and minds of people world? This issue also has an interview with Jane Jensen, the writer of Gabriel Knight, a look at body diversity in Mortal Kombat and how Release dates can make or break a games launch.

Indie games are a growing segment of what we now view as gaming. More companies and individuals are jumping into space. Building new and exciting things, all without the big studio involvement. In the May/June issue of CGMagazine, the concept of indie is explored. What does it mean to be indie in today's world, Is the space sustainable, what-what is next for the scene. The May/June issue also features a forward by notable developer Julian Spillane about indie gaming and what is being done within the scene.

Wellness, Fitness, videogames aren’t necessarily words that all fit together, but things have been changing in the interactive world in recent years. New technology and a desire on the industry’s part to shed the slovenly reputation of the hobby have given new avenues for the health conscious to start using games to get fit. This month’s issue of CGM looks at how games are getting people off the couch, and how gamers can use these new tools to effectively maintain fitness and health.

Comics and games are all about the people that put in the time, discipline, imagination and effort to make them. This Interview issue of CGM goes directly to the source and finds out how what the people that make our favourite things actually think and feel about the work they make for us. Featuring an interview with Final Fantasy XIV Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida. 

This latest issue of CGM looks at how education and games aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive. The perception of education has been changing a lot in recent years, and it’s no longer considered a simple matter of memorizing facts for a test, then disposing of that information once the test has been passed. Critical thinking, problem solving skills and the ability to analyze and improvise are all considered valuable tools, not just in learning, but as general skills for life management. All of these characteristics just happen to coincide with good gaming skills, as games themselves are essentially about presenting players with a problem that needs solving either through an application of analysis and reflexes, or a careful exercise in strategy, tactics and resource management.

As a result, the games of today have a far greater capacity to teach than many suspect. While simple arcade experiences still exist that ask for nothing more than “twitch” responses, more sophisticated games demand a level of engagement and interaction that stimulates many critical thought processes. Minecraft, for example, is not just modern day version of LEGO blocks that exists virtually; professional educators are now seeing in this game the massive potential for teaching youth the basics of programming, giving them the tools they need to learn the fundamentals of an important 21st century trade.

This issue looks at the many ways that games are both an official tool for educators, as well as an aid at home that can continue the learning process. The issue also covers the importance of education in gaming itself. After all, with games becoming as complex, resource-intensive and financially successful as other entertainment industries like film, there’s got to be an efficient way to learn how to work within this industry. All this and more is in the latest issue of CGM.

CGM looks back at 2014 and celebrates both the good and the bad in the world of comics and games. It was a year of growth for consoles, and while there were a lot of remastered titles, there were also a lot of new surprises. In comics, the writers really came into their own with some original stories that continue blaze trails outside of the DC and Marvel universes. It's all here in the latest issue of CGM.

CGMagazine explores toys and marketing around games and comics. With articles that explore everything from 80's cartoons built to sell merchandise to kids to how Skylanders and the toys-to-life genre is slowly taking over the living room. 

As always CGMagazine also has the latest game reviews, including: Far Cry 4, Super SMash Bros, Assassin's Creed Unity, and much more. 

In this latest issue of CGMagazine, the concept of cultural difference in media between western and eastern creators is tackled head-on. Exploring how games, comics and film differ in attitudes, values, and overall narrative constructs. With articles that look at Yaoi, Manga and JRPG's along with the standard selection of articles, features and reviews, this is an issue you won't want to miss.

The Horror Issue:

October arrives and in keeping with the times, CGM looks into the abyss and finds absolute, mortal terror staring back. It’s our Halloween issue, and that means horror is back in style and in your face. Fear is a big topic and there’s more than one way to look at it. There’s a history to horror and we honor those roots with the story of EC Comics, the publisher that first brought horror comics to the mainstream. Fear is a different thing to different cultures, something we examine in the differences between Eastern and Western horror games. There’s even the kind of horror you laugh at, and as we take a look at the most successful horror comedies of cinema. All this and more is in the latest issue of CGM, packed with scares as your trick or treat for the month.

Frank Miller has made a major mark on the comics scene. From his work on Daredevil to the landmark The Dark Knight Returns, yet in recent years his work has lost much of his lustre. In this issue of CGMagazine, Phil Brown examines the work of Frank Miller and how his relevance is slowly fading. CGMagazine also looks at music in games, A look at an all female game studio and more.

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Comics Gaming Magazine is a Canadian print and online publication that focuses specifically on providing the mature audience for comics and videogames with passionate, professional insight about their favorite media. It is created by people who care for people who care. Comics Gaming Magazine offers readers a unique perspective regarding comics and videogames, bypassing superficial news reporting and providing distinctive analytical commentary about these media and industries. CGM has a unique mixture of comic and videogame specialists and writers with more than 35 years of combined experience of professional industry observation. This competitive edge allows CGM to bring both a passionate expert knowledge as well as a comprehensive understanding of the past, present and future of these media.

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