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Ricordo di Roma! (Souvenir of Rome)
La Settimana Enigmistica has to be the world's best puzzle magazine. When I lived in Rome, I bought it every week at the local kiosk. It is full not only of crosswords, but also of intricate puzzles, such as anagrams, monoverbs, changes of vowels or consonants, cryptograms, and other brain teasers--all in Italian. It also has cartoons. The puzzles begin easy, and become harder later in the book.
The big problem is delivery
The magazine itself is the classic Italian puzzle magazine, but the delivery to the U.S. is unreliable--it runs routinely 2 weeks behind, and can go as much as a month before two or three issues show up together.

Great magazine!
I got hooked on this magazine while living in Italy - I'd buy it every week without fail! Good crosswords, comics and brainteasers will keep you occupied and will help you if you're brushing up on your italian.(However, you should have a pretty good grasp of the language before attempting any of the puzzles)
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Good Info, Bad Ads
I like the information brought forth in this magazine. Some things were relevant, some not (25 steps to cleaning my car is not very relevant). The only gripe I had with this mag is the effluous flow of Viagara and "Better Sex" video ads sprawled throughout the magazine-- I counted SEVEN such ads in one issue! My kids love to read "This Old House" and "Old House Journal," but "Family Handyman" was off limits. Too bad. To the magazine writers: Not EVERY handyman-type magazine reader is a man, and not EVERY magazine reader needs to be bombarded with the same crap that floods my email inbox.

Great Product but Misunderstood Process for Gift
This is the third time I have purchased Handyman Magazine for family members as gifts.This time, I misunderstood how to gift the item.Unfortunately, I did not have a second chance to send the magazine to a family member as a Christmas Gift.After calling, the only recourse I was given was to to refuse the magazine when it comes (because it is coming to me instead of my son in Atlanta), call and cancel the order and reorder.Unfortunately, doing this, it will not reach my son in time for Christmas.I would like to see something built into the system that gives a second chance to bill me, but send as a gift.

A bit glossy and "staged", but info and tips are great!
My ONLY gripe with this magazine is that the pictures are like those you would find in GQ magazine: they hire models to show you driving a nail or shoveling dirt for that new patio.These people use only brand new tools (brand name label showing of course) in a perfect-world dust free environment.The pictures make it look like it's a Sears catalogue.
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Great resource
This magazine has something for woodworkers at every level, from raw beginner to professional. The mix of articles includes side by side product comparisons, how-to pieces at different levels, tool sharpening hints, finishing materials and techniques, and photo galleries of magnificent work.
Great for starting out, but now i'm bored
After 6 years I'm finally letting my subscription end. Its a great magazine for starting out, but after a while the articles begin seeming to be very alike. New ideas are now a rarity in Fine Woodworking, and that was the original reason that I subscribed.There are very few technique articles and too many tool reviews. And I've become skeptical of those review articles--primarily because many, but not all, are not rigorous scientific tests and are subject to the author's preferences, yet those articles are not presented that way.Furthermore, I believe that the magazine in general has dropped considerably in quality and definitely in content over the past few years. I'd have given it 5 stars in the begining, but now its just average.

Only subscription that lasted
I jumped into woodworking four years ago and have had 5 woodworking magazine subscriptions over the four years. I started with Fine Woodworking and now it's all that's left. Nothing else compares.
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Order the UK version
I'm a big player of PC games, but I also love reading and thinking about my favorite hobby. For the past few years I've been living in the UK, but when I come to the US (and now that I live here again) I would pick up the American version of PC Gamer.
Why not call itself MMO Gamer?
I subscribe to both PC gamer and PC Gaming magazine. Overall, I think the writing in PC gamer is much more puerile. Like gradeschool kids with a 'girls have cooties' mentality, PC gamer strives to keep this gaming magazine a clubhouse where girls/women need not apply. Captions which critique the amount of cleavage a female character is showing, and discuss getting laid in MMO seem to cater to the teenage boy mindset.
Good but Dated
Though I have not received my first edition in the mail yet as my order was placed just five weeks ago (I buy copies at the store until my subscription finally starts)... I figured the magazine without CD's is worth the $2.25 per copy it averages for the subscription.Agree with most... not what it used to be but always nice to get a magazine about games in the mail. Maybe it will become again what it once was... I am an optimist. ... Read more

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best video game magazine out there
this is the only vg magazine i've ever truly enjoyed. the articles and reviews are unbiased and funny, and the Game of the Month goes to the game taht actually deserves it, not just the 'cool' game for that month. theres so much more to the magazine than just previews and reviews. they have articles relating to everything videogame related, like a monthly article about different jobs in the video game industry. but amazon really has to update the description.

Hella Bangin'!!!
Talk about a hella sweeet magazine!I love this magazine, and have been subscribing since I was a little kid of 35 years of age.Bangin' reviews, bangin' cover stories.I like it tons more than other competition, such as GamePro.I highly recommend it!
Unbiased Gaming Monthly
This magazine is pompous, overtly critical, and had far too little coverage of this years E3. Issues have become really thin and every issue is really hit or miss. Why then would I recommend this magazine? They are unbiased and will criticize each console and they are rightly justified to do so. I find their reviews to be frustrating since it just seems like they rarely if ever enjoy playing anything at all. Its not the best magazine but its probably the most truthful. It'll help keep any gamer balanced and their coverage of the top three consoles is consistent. ... Read more

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One of the Best!!!
This is probably the best magazine I subscribe to.Over the past 5 years I've noticed the quality of my other subscribed videogame magazines to have deteriorated dramatically.But this one stays true.I thought by now one would see a drop in quality, but the quality of the writing just keeps getting stronger and stronger.The demo disc, for example, continues to stay chock with demos of most current and even retro games.
Another mag aimed for the male market...
This is a pretty good magazine but I wish to inform people that once again it's totally made for a male market with comments about the chicks in almost every panel and article. None of it is driven for a female audience which makes ~ I myself ~ feel like anything like games, anime and manga for a male market. Which is completely untrue. I only get this mag every now and again looking for the game reviews of the games I want and not every month because of its content and obvious male market scheme.
Infinitely Better Than PSM
I've subscribed to OPM for four years now, and in that time I've never had any subscription or delivery problems. The writing staff is very intimate with their readers; it's almost like reading a magazine that a bunch of your friends wrote up. The reviews have mostly been spot-on for my tastes (compared to the awful, laughable insanity of PSM), and even though the Ziff-Davis crew members are "Official," they are fair. Also, and this is very, very important to me, their use of the English language does NOT suck like it does in PSM. The staff at PSM seem to be drunk most of the time, or maybe they just didn't make it through the second grade, I'm not sure - but their mishandling of prose is the main reason I dropped that subscription like a hot potato. OPM on the other hand seems to be written by college grads at least, and I appreciate that. Easy to read, filled with thoughtful insight, fair reviews, and a heaping helping of socially balanced humor, OPM is bar-none the best Playstation magazine you can buy. ... Read more

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Could use less advertisements & more feature stories
While I really enjoy "Hobby Farm" magazine, I believe it could use some improvement. I used to work in publishing, so I understand advertisers are where revenue comes from, but come on! The last issue of Hobby Farm was almost 90% advertisement and had only a 3 page feature cover story. The rest of the features were on average a small page long. When "Hobby Farm" has a feature story it is usually a well done one. For example one cover feature was on raising waterfowl, this was an excellent story.
Just Say Moo
I read Successful Farming, Progressive Farming and Backwoods Home for years.They are all fine magazines.But if you want to do a little hobby farm this magazine really fits.They have a wealth of information in each copy.I'm really impressed.It's really targeted to those people who have five to thirty acres, a few animals and may or may not want to make a little money on this side or as minimum have fun but do it the right way.My first copy was their tractor issue.Very good info.And I'm an engineer.

HOBBY FARMS
Love this magazine! Just wish it came out more often. Great for more than those with farms or homesteads. Articles on gardening, building projects, animals. Buy It! ... Read more

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Me: Let the Games begin!Audience: Oh no! Not that tired old line!
In my elementary school gifted program we read Games. In the walk-in closet with the oil pastels, clay, toothpicks and other supplies were hundreds of back copies that I borrowed on rotation. I still love Games every bit as much today, but I can still smell the old classroom when I read it, so I imagine I'm a bit biased. More than I need!
This magazine has way more puzzles than I can do in a month. I love the cryptic crosswords.

Enhance your mental agility, with Games Magazine
I've been puzzling with Games since it was first published. Some of the changes have been good, some disappointing (to me, because a favorite may have been deleted), but this magazine has something for every level of puzzler.
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Outstanding!!!
I just wrote a review for OPM, and had forgotten about this magazine.I also used to subscribe, and had recently let my subscription run out.I will not say it is not because I do not like this magazine, but because I am trying to save some money.But the fact is, that this is probably the best multiplatform gaming magazine on the market.
The gaming mag that pays for itself.
I have been subscribing to this mag for a couple years, and think it's one of the best gaming mags available.I have several different consoles, and appreciate that they review games for all platforms.I like the rating system (1-10) instead of the too-hard-to-pin-down 1-5, and find the reviews well written and objective.While I have been gaming for years, I am not necessarily versed in computer lingo, but I never feel like an idiot after reading this mag; the writing is erudite but very easy to understand.I read several different gaming magazines each month, and feel this magazine strikes exactly the right balance between the more serious and more frivolous gaming magazines in the industry.
One of the Better Gaming Mags
Since first getting this mag from Gamestop as one of those free add on things you get when you buy games there I have come to really like it. Unlike other magazines who only seem to care about backing one system or another Game Informer talks about everything that is going on in the gaming world, even addressing the serious issues of children and M rated games. ... Read more

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Not worth it for a Marine Fishkeeper
First the positive.This magazine is well laid-out and has good photography for the most part.The articles are informative.There are enough reviews on here extolling the virtues of this magazine, so let me tell you the downside.
The Definitive Aquarium Hobby Magazine
I have been reading TFH for about thirty years, and it is by far the most comprehensive magazine resource for the advanced hobbyist.It costs a little more than the others, but it attracts the best authors and the photography is stunning. The editors take a more scientific slant than that offered in the two other popular Aquarium magazines, and though I subscribe to all three, TFH captures most of my attention. If you are a serious aquarium keeper, or want to become one, you have to check out this fine magazine.

Great magazine
This magazine is no doubt the best aquarium magazine in the world.not only does it have clear and understandable information for the beggining and advanced hobbyist, but it's articles cover brand new things, aquarium news, fish profiles, that no other can match.For this reason, i humbly reccomend tropical fish hobbyist. ... Read more

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Got to get it
If you are into poker this is the best magazine out there.It's one of those magazines you can pick up over and over again because it is full of outstanding articles by some of the leading poker pros.All of their writers (of which there are regulars and then guest writers) have an obvious passion for the game, which translates into very well written and useful articles about the game.You'll also get to read interviews with some of the most influential poker people out there.
Worth the Money but Best When Free.
I sometimes read this when I go to a cardroom where they have free copies to take with you and I enjoy it everytime. The interviews are excellent and they usually have big name players writing articles which increases its "street cred," if you will. I love the website and followed its WSOP blog meticulously over the summer so I could keep up with the action and root for Greg Raymer from a distance. Also, I took advantage of the free email address they offer which is handy on top of being pretty cool. Cardplayer is the next best thing to reading a seriousbook.

It's a great magazine, but go online if you want to save money.
It's great.I love it.But as everyone will tell you, ALL the articles are free online.So, why pay for the magazine?I do because I like to read it while watching TV or on a flight.I like to see the advertisements for all the upcoming tournaments.It's easier to have everything in hand rather than printing articles off the Internet.But if you want to save money, go online.All the articles are free.I'm not sure why.Seems like a lousy business plan.But they're all there for you to read if you don't want to pay for the magazine. ... Read more

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Great magazine.
I have been a subscriber off and on for many years.As others have said, Dungeon has gone up and down in that time.I believe that Paizo has done a wonderful job with this magazine.I feel that I am the only on that misses the old Polyhedron addition to the magazine, adding other games to the mix.I loved the Githyanki module/magazine.My #1 favorite thus far.It is really cheap, when you consider the price of 3 modules.I know that they are short, but the 3 together are the same if not more pages of a major module, and the magazine costs about half.Toss in the extras, and you can't deny this magaizine is a great value.Probably the ONE downside, of it, is that you need about a dozen issues to have a good base of modules to choose from, when you need one in a hurry.

Quality Improvment
As some have said, the quality of the Dungeon Magazine deteriorated around issue 95.It was bad for many, many issues, so bad that it was useless.The quality was poor and they only provided 3 short boring quests each issue.I never used any of the quests, and so I stopped my subscription because of it.The quality is back, however.I picked up a magazine the other day, and I liked two out of the three quests.They seemed imaginative and interesting, and even a little longer than before (but that might just be my imagination).I looked back, and found good quests in the two preceding issues, so I will be restarting my subscription.For those who have been disappointed with quality in the past, I urge you to check out the new issues, and see what you think.

Let's be a little realistic now...
I have been purchasing Dungeon for years since its very first issue hit the stands. I have to say I am dismayed at the negativity I have seen in the reviews. Dungeon has been a fabulous resource for me over the years, when one does not always have the time to create one's own adventures. That being said, like any product, the magazine is not perfect. Let's be reasonable, very month will not yield a perfect issue. There have been months that I have found nothing that interested me. But then, let's be fair, the magazine cannot always have something for everyone, since there are a heck of a lot of everyones to cater to and you can't please them all. Each issue contains an average of 4 adventures, and the variety is always mixed. Sometimes they have special features like a single super adventure that takes up the entire magazine. As to the Polyhedron Magazine being added, that is long gone. While it was there, it added a different dimension to the magazine, with some interesting content at times. Now, Dungeon is once again its own periodical, catering to the D&D player wholly. Dungeon would be a boon to any DM that needs help making adventures for his gaming group. I recommend it to anyone who plays, for adventures, ideas, and just plain ole enjoyable reading. ... Read more

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Craptacular!!!
I am utterly disappointed in the direction that Gamepro has taken over the past two years. I actually stopped my subscription for about 1 year, but came back to the 20 issues for $10 at their (10?) year anniversary.I forget.But the magazine is really bad.
10 years ago, I'd have given it five stars.
There is absolutely no reason to buy this horrid excuse for a gaming magazine. Maybe it's because the brand-new games are downright bland and shallow compared to the simplicity and charm of 8 to 32-bit eras. Maybe it's because they constantly put stupid ads in it that have nothing to do with gaming at all (Nature's Cure, I'm looking in your direction!). Maybe it's because their new layout looks absolutely boring and sterile compared to the excellence of the mid-'90s layout. Maybe it's because they continue to slam certain games and series like the Sonic games where they say that Sonic 2 was the last great game. Maybe it's because their reviews aren't any interesting to read. Maybe it's because the staff tries too hard to inject humor and their writing is absolutely shallow. Maybe it's because they failed to realize they did so much better in the '90s. Maybe it's all of those things. Yeah, that's the one.

Overrated Video Game Magazine
Stay away from this magazine.This magazine seems like it was made for beginning gamers.
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Disk is nice
For $10 more you get the 12 demo disks also which is the way I would go.

Sometimes good, sometimes not
I am writing simply for the magazine. The disc doesn't matter to me. Usually this magazine is so awesome, I can't stop reading it. Other times, I have to withstand waiting a whole month for my next one because I finished after reading for a minute. Take my advice, and read it at the store before buying. You'll be glad you did.

xbox magazine falls short
Even though I own an Xbox, I haven't gotten a subscription to this magazine because I find that, for the most part, GameInformer (which I do have a subscription to) tends to have much better reviews for Xbox games than the so-called "official Xbox magazine".That being said, I do occasionally pick up an Xbox magazine from a local newsstand just to catch up on the world of Xbox mania, and I do admit that their coverage of the newly released Xbox 360 is quite exemplary.However, I don't recommend you get this magazine if you are looking for the Xbox demo discs.Why?BECAUSE THIS MAGAZINE DOESN'T HAVE THEM (another reason for the 3-star rating).
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Once a great magazine-Now its better then average
Ive been a reader of Play for three years or more.During this time Ive watched format changes, review changes, and content changes come and go.Ive watched them change their rating system a couple of times, partner with corporates to make it a more finacially viable magazine, and Ive watched them dish trash and heap compliments on other media.
the best gaming magazine ever created....period
are you sick of those annoying game magazines that give only opinionated b.s instead of real reviews? are you sick and tired of having a game magazine latch on to one console and ignore all the others? are you sick of overrated games getting good reviews simply because they are hyped up? well so was I and I can honestly say that play delivers. you can tell when your reading a review that the reviewer actually played the game.I also applaud play for saying that grand theft auto is overrated (duh ive been saying that for 2 years) and I havent even gotten to the anime section..yes the people who write these reviews write them just as well as the game reviews. they treat anime as a serious form of art which is something I appreciate
For the love of the game
Play magazine is consistently one of the best, if not the best, in its field.Well produced and always well written, it covers gaming and Anime as serious art with the respect they deserve. ... Read more

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Great Chess resource
Chess Life is the official magazine of the United State Chess Federation.A serious chess player cannot be without it.
In-depth!
I love this magazine and find it entertaining!Its also helpful to brush up on various openings.There are numerous exercises and games to study and play through.I particularly like the "Solitaire Chess" game-if you are interested in chess, get a subscription!

Best of U.S., Possibly World
This is the best U.S. publication for chess and perhaps the best in the world. I have purchased or subscribed to most chess magazines in the U.S. and have purchased many from other countries as well. This magazine is probably the best for analysis, news, photos, tournaments, etc. You also get this as part of your USCF membership with magazine, a required membership for playing in U.S. rated tournaments. If chess is your game, this is your magazine. ... Read more

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Trouble with Subscription
Like all of these other people, I ordered this magazine in late June and still haven't received it as of September 11th. I plan to look up "All-In"'s phone number and contact them directly.

Haven't received yet
I ordered this product while I was supposed to still be receiving the end of my last subscription. I haven't received an ALL IN magazine in months.

Don't order this item.
It's been five months since I ordered this item.No magazine and so far no resolution from Amazon help area.It looks like I'm not the only one to get burned. ... Read more

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Diverse collection of Pencil Puzzles
Games magazine has continued to provide a wide range of smart and often humorous, eye-boggling puzzles for every level of eraser-included pencil warriors.

Variety makes this good
All puzzles and a good variety at all levels of difficulty.I like the mix.

Very challenging
The magazine is one that I cannot easily find at stores.It was delivered within two weeks of ordering, not a month or more as is indicated. I find this puzzle magazine filled with the most challenging and diverse puzzles of any magazine you can purchase and more of them. I am very pleased. ... Read more

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Could be better if less sexist....
I'm a girl gamer and I subscribe to both computer gaming world and PC gamer. I like them both for different reasons. The writing style in computer gaming is entertaining, the length is good, and the articles when actually focused on GAMING is entertaining. What can I do without? There is a LOT of gratuitous T&A in the magazine, (obviously intended to titillate teen boys and lonely computer geeks), but enough already! Do I really need to see a centerfold of a half-naked fairy in order to buy the latest video card?
Misleading
Don't be fooled by the coverand description, this is for a magazine only & "NO DVD included', or should I say for a magazine containing mainly adverts for components and games.
Hands Down The Best Computer Gaming Magazine
Computer Gaming World has been around since the early 80's and it's always been the best in my opinion.A lot of people think their reviewing style is a bit harsh, but given the price of games and how much garbage is released, you really can't afford not to read reviews before buying.Computer Gaming World gives concise, critical reviews that explain exactly what is good and bad about games on the market.Highly recommended! ... Read more

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A Writer for APG
APG is the Sports Illustrated of paintball, it has been around since 1988 and durning that time paintball has changed a lot. It covers stories for beginners thru semi-professionals, some professional players prefer not to reveal the secretes to their success.
Not Bad
Its a good magazine for someone who is some what new to paintball. If ur an experienced baller I would recommend buying it first and reading one because i think this magazine is deff not worth the prescription.

Best Paintball Magazine
This is the best paintball magazine. You want strategy, you got it. You want new equipment, you got it. You want competition coverage, you got it. Even the extensive ads are efficient and helpful (the advertisers know the buyers in APG are more interested in substance than glitz). If you only get one paintball magazine, this is the one to get. With at least twice as much good stuff per issue, it is better than any of the others. ... Read more

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