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Digital Subscriptions to Paper Gaming Magazines - Worth It?

Posted by simoniker on from the virtual-paper dept.

Thanks to GamersWithJobs for its review of digital subscriptions to notable videogame magazines such as EGM or CGW, running down the advantages ("No need to store it at home and you really can't lose it because you can download the magazine as necessary. Unless your wife manages to trash the entire Internet, digital magazines are pretty hard to throw away"), and disadvantages ("No CD/DVD that comes in many magazines these days... Some users will find the need to zoom and scroll as they read a hassle") of the Zinio Reader based digital formats, although for the Baghdad-based reviewer of these digital subscriptions, "getting content otherwise not available in Iraq is a big plus."

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  1. not worth it by nes11 · · Score: 3, Funny

    it's really difficult to carry an electronic copy into the bathroom with you as you read. and even if you're fortunate enough to have a tablet, it's a huge pain to have to scroll while you're conducting 'other' business. :-D

  2. Married? by justkarl · · Score: 3, Funny

    Unless your wife manages to trash the entire Internet, digital magazines are pretty hard to throw away

    Problem: Wife throws away game magazines.

    Solution: Don't get married.

    C'mon people, lets prioritize.