Imagine Publishing
Encyclopedia
Imagine Publishing is a UK
-based magazine publisher, which publishes a number of video games, computing
, creative
and lifestyle magazines. It was founded on 14 May 2005, and launched with a core set of six gaming and creative computing titles. In November 2005 it acquired the only retro games magazine Retro Gamer
, after its publisher, Live Publishing went bankrupt. Early 2006, it further acquired the rights to publish a considerable number of titles including gamesTM
, Play, PowerStation, X-360, Digital Photographer and iCreate, from the old Paragon Publishing
stable of magazines when owner Highbury House Communications went into liquidation, following Future Publishing
's withdrawal of its offer to buy the company, due to threats of a monopoly-investigation by the United Kingdom Competition Commission
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
-based magazine publisher, which publishes a number of video games, computing
Computing
Computing is usually defined as the activity of using and improving computer hardware and software. It is the computer-specific part of information technology...
, creative
Creativity
Creativity refers to the phenomenon whereby a person creates something new that has some kind of value. What counts as "new" may be in reference to the individual creator, or to the society or domain within which the novelty occurs...
and lifestyle magazines. It was founded on 14 May 2005, and launched with a core set of six gaming and creative computing titles. In November 2005 it acquired the only retro games magazine Retro Gamer
Retro Gamer
Retro Gamer is a British magazine, published worldwide, covering retro video games. It was the first commercial magazine to be devoted entirely to the subject. Although launched as a quarterly publication, Retro Gamers soon became a monthly...
, after its publisher, Live Publishing went bankrupt. Early 2006, it further acquired the rights to publish a considerable number of titles including gamesTM
GamesTM
GamesTM is a UK-based, multi-format video games magazine, covering many video game platforms including PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC games, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS and Arcade machines...
, Play, PowerStation, X-360, Digital Photographer and iCreate, from the old Paragon Publishing
Paragon Publishing
Paragon Publishing Ltd was a magazine publisher in the UK, which published computer games and other entertainment titles from 1991 to 2003.-Brief history:...
stable of magazines when owner Highbury House Communications went into liquidation, following Future Publishing
Future Publishing
Future plc is a media company; in 2006, it was the sixth-largest in the United Kingdom. It publishes more than 150 magazines in fields such as video games, technology, automotive, cycling, films and photography. Future is the official magazine company of all three major games console manufacturers...
's withdrawal of its offer to buy the company, due to threats of a monopoly-investigation by the United Kingdom Competition Commission
Competition Commission
The Competition Commission is a non-departmental public body responsible for investigating mergers, markets and other enquiries related to regulated industries under competition law in the United Kingdom...
.
Key titles
Key magazine titles published by Imagine Publishing include:- Play
- PowerStation
- Pokémon World
- GamesTMGamesTMGamesTM is a UK-based, multi-format video games magazine, covering many video game platforms including PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC games, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS and Arcade machines...
- X360X360X360 is a monthly magazine produced by Imagine Publishing in the United Kingdom. X360 is the UK's #1 selling independent dedicated Xbox 360 magazine, covering news, previews and reviews...
- 360360 (magazine)360 is an Xbox 360 computer and video games magazine published by Imagine Publishing in the UK. Originally published four-weekly, the magazine switched to a three-weekly schedule in 2009.-Overview:...
- Retro GamerRetro GamerRetro Gamer is a British magazine, published worldwide, covering retro video games. It was the first commercial magazine to be devoted entirely to the subject. Although launched as a quarterly publication, Retro Gamers soon became a monthly...
- SciFiNowSciFiNowSciFiNow is a British magazine published every four weeks by Imagine Publishing in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, covering the science fiction, horror and fantasy genres. It launched in April 2007...
- Digital Photographer
- Digital Camera Essentials
- iCreate
- Web Designer
- Smartphone Essentials'
- Photoshop Creative
- Advanced Photoshop
- Digital Artist
- Official Corel Painter Magazine
- Total 911Total 911Total 911 is an international magazine devoted to the Porsche 911 sports car, from 1963 to the present day. It is published in the UK by Imagine Publishing and edited by Philip Raby....
- Linux User and DeveloperLinux User and DeveloperLinux User and Developer is a monthly magazine about Linux.Linux User and Developer is a UK magazine written specifically for Linux professionals and IT decision makers. It is available in newsagents, via subscription, or for download as a PDF for a fee from the magazine's web page.- External links...
- How it WorksHow It WorksHow It Works was the 6th release from Australian punk-rock group Bodyjar. The single from the album "Not the Same" was used by Pepsi in an advertising campaign in Australia. It was also used in the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. It also featured in the video game MX Superfly.It reached gold...