| Category | Computer and video games |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | Online distribution, print[1] |
| Founder | Paul Murphy |
| Founded | 2016[1] |
| Firstdate | 31 January 2017 (age 9)[2] |
| Finaldate | 18 July 2023 (age 3)[3] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | switchplayer.net |
Switch Player was a video gaming magazine that features news and columns regarding the Nintendo Switch, first released in January 2017.[4] The monthly release of the magazine features a print run, as well as a free PDF release.[5]
History
Switch Player was founded in 2016, by Paul Murphy, creator and lead editor of PlayStation Vita website and blog The Vita Lounge.[a][5][6] Murphy created Vita Lounge due to the "lack of coverage" for the console in 2013.[5] Before the release of the magazine, a patreon was set up for the magazine, with backers receiving an A5 printed version of the magazine, with a run of 500 being created for each issue.[7] The first issue of the magazine was released on 31 January 2017.[2]
Shortly after, the magazine was represented on Metacritic, providing over 300 reviews in the first year of the magazines' run.[8][9]
Features
Switch Player magazine includes interviews, reviews and features for upcoming games on the Nintendo Switch.[10][6]
Notes and references
References
- ^ "SwitchPlayer is creating Nintendo Switch Magazines". Patreon. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Switch Player Issue #1". Issuu. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Switch Player issue 69: the final issue | Switch Player". 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ^ Hrin, Brett (30 November 2017). "[Industry Interviews] Paul Murphy from Switch Player Magazine". The Switch Effect. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ^ "Interview: Paul Murphy, Executive Editor of Switch Player Magazine". GamingBoulevard. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ McFerran, Damien (8 February 2017). "Feature: Flicking Through The Debut Issue Of Switch Player". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ McFerran, Damien (2 June 2017). "Feature: Leafing Through Switch Player's Second And Third Issues". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Switch Player Profile". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Nindie Feature: Switch Player Magazine". NintenCity. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ McAloon, Alissa (26 June 2017). "How a Retro Studios prototype laid the foundation for Metroid Prime". gamasutra.com. Retrieved 13 June 2018.