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Existing digital subscribers can now access Game Informer’s monthly Google Play magazine version. Be sure to use an Android mobile device when verifying your existing subscription. The one-time subscription verification process does not work on a PC or Mac; however, after you have verified your subscription while using an Android mobile device, you will be able to access our Google Play Magazine edition on a PC or Mac or any Android device.
Viewable on Android tablets of all sizes and phones, subscribers of Game Informer Digital who signed up via the US GameStop Power Up Rewards Pro program can access this version on a tablet using the following steps. *Please note that to get the correct options you MUST be on a tablet as the option does not appear in the PC interface.*
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A 22-year veteran to publishing, Game Informer Magazine continues to shape the video game industry by expanding perspectives and providing in-depth knowledge and insight into the games market. We deliver news, previews, reviews, and features on computer, mobile, social, and console video games including Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Wii, 3DS, DS, PC, Vita, iOS, Android, and PSP.
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Chris Thompson
You don't have to pay twice fools.... But.... When I was forced to switch to Digital GI 2 years ago I knew it would be a shaky switch, but it's actually been worse than I thought. First they release an app that is useless on all but 4 devices (not including the Holy iPad) and then you delay an update for the Nexus 7 for so long that you actually gave up and directed users to use Google Magazines. Then you cancel my digital sub when my PURPro cars is active, and once that is cleared up Google can't verify that I have a subscription... I'm dejected...
Lamarr Hawkins
Good exclusive articles you can't always find online I've been reading GI for almost a decade now. While maybe it's time to branch out into different types of articles (film maybe?) I still enjoy what they cover now. Great exclusives so there's a reason to pay for the magazine and usally well written. I also don't understand why so many people are giving negative reviews to this magazine on Google Play when they're issue is accessing it through Google not the actual magazine. It brings the magazine down and makes it look bad they should just complain to Google instead. I bought my subscription through Gamestop and the next day was easily able to access my account through here no problem.
A Google User
Fix this please There needs to be an ability to link subscriptions, especially for magazines like Game Informer where you get a Cloud Sub as well. @Tre - there is no convenience in this, the cloud subscription is part of what we get through Power Up Rewards.... In fact, it's the ONLY reason Game Informer is the most popular Gaming Magazine - it comes in a packaged deal... no one will pay just for this magazine, especially if they get it plus 5 more benefits by going through Gamestop. Google Play is awesome, but right now ONLY Google Play Music lets you use your own existing content - I can't upload my own E-Books, or link Magazine Subscriptions? It's ludicrous
Christopher Miller
Poor or no internet connection?! So I guess a fully open 100mbps pipe isn't enough for this to load? Its been nothing but problems since I went with the digital subscription. I'm not even going to go into detail on how many hoops I had to jump through just to get digital issues "delivered". It usually takes a lot for me to leave bad feedback, but I can only take so much. If I could give a half of a star, I would. I pay money for your subscription and expect to be able to read it when it's available.
A Google User
would be great if they cared *update* Now that you can finally download the October issue, I go in to find that there is only half an issue in there. It cuts off in the middle of the magazine! I am done wasting my time on this piece of garbage and demanding my money back. This has left such a bad taste in my mouth, I am never going to even look at a Game Informer magazine again.
Meggie Alleman
Current subscriber login broken This review is not for the magazine, I love Gameinformer and I've been subscribed for years, this review is for Google Play newsstand. I used to be able to verify my digital subscription through the Gameinformer website and view the entire magazine on Google newsstand. Since they updated, the login screen does not work using my GI email address or user name. On browser, Google newsstand does not give the option to verify your current subscription - only to purchase a new one.
User reviews
You don't have to pay twice fools.... But.... When I was forced to switch to Digital GI 2 years ago I knew it would be a shaky switch, but it's actually been worse than I thought. First they release an app that is useless on all but 4 devices (not including the Holy iPad) and then you delay an update for the Nexus 7 for so long that you actually gave up and directed users to use Google Magazines. Then you cancel my digital sub when my PURPro cars is active, and once that is cleared up Google can't verify that I have a subscription... I'm dejected...
Good exclusive articles you can't always find online I've been reading GI for almost a decade now. While maybe it's time to branch out into different types of articles (film maybe?) I still enjoy what they cover now. Great exclusives so there's a reason to pay for the magazine and usally well written. I also don't understand why so many people are giving negative reviews to this magazine on Google Play when they're issue is accessing it through Google not the actual magazine. It brings the magazine down and makes it look bad they should just complain to Google instead. I bought my subscription through Gamestop and the next day was easily able to access my account through here no problem.
Fix this please There needs to be an ability to link subscriptions, especially for magazines like Game Informer where you get a Cloud Sub as well. @Tre - there is no convenience in this, the cloud subscription is part of what we get through Power Up Rewards.... In fact, it's the ONLY reason Game Informer is the most popular Gaming Magazine - it comes in a packaged deal... no one will pay just for this magazine, especially if they get it plus 5 more benefits by going through Gamestop. Google Play is awesome, but right now ONLY Google Play Music lets you use your own existing content - I can't upload my own E-Books, or link Magazine Subscriptions? It's ludicrous
Poor or no internet connection?! So I guess a fully open 100mbps pipe isn't enough for this to load? Its been nothing but problems since I went with the digital subscription. I'm not even going to go into detail on how many hoops I had to jump through just to get digital issues "delivered". It usually takes a lot for me to leave bad feedback, but I can only take so much. If I could give a half of a star, I would. I pay money for your subscription and expect to be able to read it when it's available.
would be great if they cared *update* Now that you can finally download the October issue, I go in to find that there is only half an issue in there. It cuts off in the middle of the magazine! I am done wasting my time on this piece of garbage and demanding my money back. This has left such a bad taste in my mouth, I am never going to even look at a Game Informer magazine again.
Current subscriber login broken This review is not for the magazine, I love Gameinformer and I've been subscribed for years, this review is for Google Play newsstand. I used to be able to verify my digital subscription through the Gameinformer website and view the entire magazine on Google newsstand. Since they updated, the login screen does not work using my GI email address or user name. On browser, Google newsstand does not give the option to verify your current subscription - only to purchase a new one.
WTF!!!! I just switched to digital and now I can't even receive them because I do not have a tablet but have to pay twice to get it on Google play?? That is bull. Not re-subscribing until fixed so I can view on my computer or android phone. Unless I can go back to paper at least that way they can't mess up as bad as they are now.. FALLING BEHIND GAMEINFORMER!! Losing subscribers by the seconds.... I'd give no stars if possible... very not good.
I subscribe!!! UPDATE: June 2014, now the new issue comes out here a full month ahead of the hard copied mailed to me! Wow, thanks for keeping the knives in my back GI! UPDATE: I bought a subscription in store, so why can't I read on tablet? This blows! Other online magazines have learned in this new app world they should not price them the same as the news stand price! In fact most magazines online are selling for .99 cents. Times are changing in this collapsed global economy, and magazines need to adapt or perish trying to hang on to outdated retail models.
Dont get GI digital !!! It will not link me to the verification. Says webpage not found. GI Digital blows. Havent been able to see any magazines since i signed up 6-7 months ago. I asked gamestop if i could change to the "mailed home" version and was told i could not change until my subscription was over. im not the only one having problems with GI Digital, most of the reviews on here are horrible. if i was able to give you negative 5 stars, i would type a second review and give you a total of negative 10.
Finally Been a digital subscriber for about 6 months, and it was tiresome to go through the full site on my phone with a lot of issues. I'm never on my pc, so adding current subscription to the magazine app is greatly appreciated (and overdue). Needs the interactive like on the pc, but all in all, for a decent magazine, this serves it's purpose well. Hate that I can't look up back issues though. That needs to be addressed
Great when optimized I bought a subscription after listening to their podcast(so much better than the childish banter other gaming sources put out) and trying out their Infamous special issue. That edition made full use of my 10" Sony tablet and offered great content. However the next issue used 4:3 layout and the text is too small to read unless I zoom in. While the content is still great, the reason I get a magazine is to read it like one. Please optimize the issues you publish on Google Play to work well with Android tablets - it is disingenuous to switch between the different formats.
Thanks Game Informer! I just downloaded a pdf of your December issue off of Mediafire thanks to your inability to release the issue on this app. It is pointless to release issues immediately on your tablet app and not this app. I prefer my Galaxy S3 and doubt I'll ever own a tablet. Step up your game, GI. I was planning on continuing to a paid subscription after my trial ended if everything worked great, but you failed miserably on that end. Be more up front and write in the description that you deliberately delay your issues on this app. I shouldn't have to go dig through your website to find that out.
Dropped the ball Didnt want to give a poor rating But with it being 1030 on the east coast and no update for the "big issue", I'll have to give this app/mag 1 star. It's obvious that this was the most anticipated issue maybe ever You guys dropped the ball. You'll get some revenue but not nearly as much as u could have
What a joke My paper issues stopped coming and I found out though game stop that it is now digital, only issue is I have tried and tried to view my mag but have had no luck on p.c.on phone on tab....what a joke! I have been getting G.I for years and now half a year or more has past and I have not seen one issue.....thanks G.I. Never again
No grand theft auto articles? I bought this on hopes of being enlightened with GTA info. What I found skimming was nothing about gta. Disappointed. I don't want to buy a subscription because I really don't play video games. But I really want GTA. Now I just wasted 5 bucks and I'm gonna have to go to game stop and buy a copy of the magazine. Thanks Gameinformer. I use my phone for reading but you fail to release a very anticipated magazine.
Overpriced Why would I spend 19.99 on the Magazine when it is cheaper to to to Gamestop and get the PowerUp Pro Card for 14.99. You she 5 bucks.. and you get discounts and points. Um... and its not compatible on phones... only iPads and Tablets 10" or bigger. Really? 5 stars for magazine.. but have to give 3 here due to price and misinformed.
Great Magazine but needs Subscription Sync I get this Magazine via my PowerUp Rewards membership at Gamestop and have been holding out on switching to their Digital version because the lack of good Mobile Support. Now that it's available here I'd love to get it via Google Play but I'm not paying for a second Subscription. Linking is a MUST! And before you say "Just use the Android app" go look at it's reviews. It's a crappy app and gives nothing but headaches. I downloaded the app to try the free digital issue. The app screwed up the download and refused to redownload. Reinstalled app and redownloaded magazine. Constant Crashes while reading. Please let me switch from Paper to Google Play Digital!
Are you serious? There's always a gimmick. I am already a digital subscriber. One would think or in this case assume... that I would have access to content (once again that I've already purchased) via the play store. If you think I'm paying twice, you've got me sadly mistaken. The magazine is not THAT good. Need I say after the subscription is up I'll bid you all a good day and good riddance. This is ridiculous. God bless.
Not feeling Digital I signed up in August, went digital, haven't gotten an issue yet! They make you go through so much, why can't I just login & get my issue? It keeps saying I haven't switched over, then it wants me to create a new user name & password?!?! I go to get the app, & it seems google play wants to get in on the fun by trying to charge me $4.99! For what? To download this crappy app? News Flash...I don't pay for apps, never have never will! I'm already paying Game Informer for Magazines I haven't received yet!
Money no Magazine I have to pay again.. Really. When already subscribed through game stop. Their app stinks as so does this one. This also doesn't view well throughout the magazine. Magazine full edition is not provided and stops half way through the publication. Can't even go back and get past issues . Stick to the print version.
Less mad now :) The November issue actually works really well with my 10" and 7" tablet - hopefully the October blunder will not happen again. Still at 4 stars because of how horrible the other GI app is which forced me into buying this version. (old comment below) ------------- I can't believe I actually paid for this on top of my other subscription because your other app doesn't support 7 inch tablets (and it is horribly slow) only to be screwed by this version too! GET IT TOGETHER GUYS!
Doesn't seem to want to work Registered on the website...tried setting up the app but my sn/pass combination isn't authorized. Problem is I've done it so many times and even logged in on the site it seems to recognize me everywhere but here even changed my pass thinking maybe 8 was making a mistake...
asdf; To everybody who says "LOLBRO I ALREADY PAID." What about the people who haven't. Duh. Plus why read the digital copy if you have it in print? Not only is that just trying to find something to whine about, reading the digital copy is simply redundant. So SHUDDUP AN' READ THE MAG. :p If anything it's Gamestop's fault anyways, as that is where like EVERYBODY gets theirs.
Stop Complaining This is a great option for people who want a digital subscription. The only complaint I have is that it needs to be updated more often. I got this current issue in June and already read the August issue by mail. I feel if your are sending out the paper issue by mail then the digital one should be updated at the same time. If your already a member tell gamestop to not charge you for the subscription and buy from google instead. I currently am also a member of the gamestop subscription but they do not go hand in hand. its like subscribing to New York Times by mail and then complaining about wants a digital one instead for free. Doesn't make sense. Just wait for your current subscription to expire and buy this instead.
Just ruined it for me I have been trying for a while to log on. I have already confirmed everything on my computer but it wont let me log on through this app. I would much prefer the paper magazine to this alternative. A great idea with a terrible concept. Too bad we can't rate THIS in the magazine. I'd give it a 3.0
Absolutely ridiculous So if I have a subscription through Gamestop and I try and download the digital copy its not supported on phones... yet I can download this and pay $4.99? People are right if its a subscription directly through Game Informer or Gamestop I should be able to access it from my phone. Dumb they don't support a subscription through Gamestop on phones...
Probably a 3.5-4 star magazine But it's dumb how many 1 star reviews there are just because people want access to this in addition to their print copy at the same price... What a joke. I think perhaps a price break is in order, or a packaged offer of some kind... but regardless of what you think you don't just deserve this on top of the copy mailed to your house. Get over it.
Why? Cant even download the thing. Im stuck on the load page just between step 2 and 3. Plus i get an email saying the app paired up with it. How if it does not let me download it!?. I can just go to the site itself and read the whole mag before the thing decides to download.
Finally got it So you can't use this worthless app, and its always been like this so you probably never will be. Of course GI doesn't care, they've been getting literally thousands of complaints but don't get money from Google like they do from apple so the only way to read it is to click on the PC/Mac version of the issue and read it through your internet browser, which has plenty of complications on tablets and is too hard to read on phones
This is a purchase from Google Play Store This is a purchase through Google Play Store. This is not a direct purchase through Gameinformer. I understand and agree with everyone's complaint. There should be an option to download standard (.epub) versions of these issues through our Gameinformer subscriptions rather than being forced to use the Gameinformer App. Soooo, if anyone has not yet paid Gameinformer for a subscription and you want the .epub format, subscribe through Google Play or another Magazine Distributor. Google Play is like many other companies in the past that sign you up for subscriptions of a variety of magazines. You are entering into an agreement with a vendor, not the publisher. So, yes. We should be able to download epub format issues, but we need to voice these opinions on Gameinformers forum, not just the Google Play Store App Forum.
Still better than the official GI sub. I admit, $20 for a subscription that I already have for $15 is a little expensive, but at least I can enjoy the mag without it taking up a ridiculous amount of space on my tablet. I just need a magazine I can read without having to wait an hour to download. Granted, the official GI app's magazines have a LOT more content but they also take up a LOT more space (I mean seriously, 303mb for a single issue?!). 5 bucks more isn't a lot to pay for a decent monthly mag, and I've been a GI subscriber for years but seriously their GI app sucks, and that's why I'm sticking with the Google Play version.
Stupid Game Informer Way to go guys... not only did you screw people into seeking out the GTA V issue on your walled-off app, it's such a pile of ... that I can't even PURCHASE the issue there either without a full subscription. What a waste of time! Welp, I'm off to go find it SOMEWHERE. Idiots.
Should have listened to the reviews. Ok, so $4.99 per issue or $19.99 for a subscription - am I so stupid for assuming that's per year? But when I subscribe it very clearly tells me I am going to be charged $19.99 every month. Not sticking around to find out - unsubscribe.
Google what's your problem? I have a GI digital subscription and hate the GI app. So I head over here after finding out I can get my digital version on Google play. When I can finally login I select $0.00 but it asks for a payment method. I can use a credit card or redeem a gift card. I buy a $10 Google play card from GameStop and enter it in. I try to do the $0.00 purchase and it tells me I can't use the gift card as the payment. Wow, can't use a $10 gift card for a $0.00 purchase. Talk about mind blowing. Requesting Nook version.
Congrats What happened to the awesome interactive magazine that fit so well onto my 7" tab? First 6 issues fit perfectly and the last 2 issues I've had to use the text only reader option to even see the article text. What happened? I know you've done something so please fix this and ill give you you're excellent rating back. If not, you can consider my subscription canceled. Update: 9-11-2013 This issue is not sized correctly yet again...looks like this is your new format. Well congratulations! I WILL NOT renewing.
This Digital version is BULL***** I had enough problems getting it to show up in this newsstand from google last year, and now I just renewed in store and it's telling me I have to subscribe on here again. Seriously, how hard is it to just make it function? I've already subscribed. NEVER had any issue with the print version. I'm switching back. FYI, this is my review of both digitial Game Informer AND Google play newsstand. YOU BOTH SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Would be good IF IT WORKED. I SWITCHED TO DIGITAL AND WHEN THEY TOLD ME TO DOWNLOAD THE MAGAZINE VERSION, I TRIED, BUT IT GIVES ME A STUPID GOOGLE PLAY BILLING ERROR. WTF I THOUGHT IT WAS FREE IF WE SWITCHED FROM PRINT. I GOT RIPPED OFF!!!! DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR SWITCH FROM PRINT.
Ok but..... I'm fine with getting it on my phone but it's so difficult to get it on there, it doesn't always let me open it, and even though I have it, the magazine doesn't show up some times. Load times are very annoying. Even connected to WiFi it still takes half a second to load. Can't even read this current issue.
Long time customer very upset I've been experiencing problem after problem with digital GameInformer and the apps. Cannot view my digital subscription on anything, and now I'm not receiving my print either. My subscription is still live; I checked in store. Tried contacting customer support three times and still haven't gotten a response; it's been three weeks now. If this is how long time customers are treated then I'm extremely disappointed, especially because I enjoy the magazine. Google Nexus 7
Works fine People that are complaining about being a current subscriber are dumb, just enter your gameinformer login, you don't need a Google email and it doesn't cost. Asks for your credit card but doesn't charge you. Stop freaking out.
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12 issues / year
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May include any of the following: text, images, audio, or scanned pages
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The Google Play Newsstand app for Android and iOS, and Newsstand on the web.
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Sold by Google Inc. as agent for Game Informer