# Flicking Through: History of Video Game Magazines

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Podcast: [Gaming History Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gaming-history-club-6471007)
Published: 2026-01-14T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://gaminghistoryclub.captivate.fm/episode/flicking-through-history-of-video-game-magazines
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## Resource

Video game magazines were more important than you might think! Before the internet was around they were the gatekeepers to all things video game related. Find out how magazines and gaming journalism got started. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Play Meter #1 December 1974 VIDEO - Arcade Alley 1979 Electronic Games #1 Winter 1981 Interview with Bill Kunkel Interview with Arnie Katz We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Facebook Instagram Theme tune created by Tom Docherty

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