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RPM issue 3 Kickstarter Campaign Launching April 2
The Unofficial Retro PlayStation Magazine
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March 20, 2024
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2 Old 4 Gaming :
Harrow, UK –March 20, 2024– Independent publisher of video game books and magazines, 2 Old 4 Gaming, will be launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund the release of issue 3 of RPM - The Unofficial Retro PlayStation Magazine on April 2.
RPM is centered on celebrating the legacy of Sony's consoles, particularly focusing on discontinued PlayStation systems such as PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, and PSVita. Issue 3 features a spotlight on the Resident Evil series' on PS1 and a longform interview with the designer of the PS1 classic title, MediEvil.
The magazine also features reviews of games from the PS+ Classics Catalogue and retrospectives of games iconic to PlayStation’s systems. There will be no advertisements, and the magazine will be A5 size, consisting of 72 pages of retro PlayStation content, making it the largest issue to date.
Issue 3 is already completed, and work on issue 4 has begun. Once the Kickstarter campaign is completed and funds are processed, physical copies will be printed and distributed to backers, with estimated postage beginning before the end of April 2024.
Additionally, DRM-free digital copies of previous publications are available as optional add-ons, with physical versions also offered.
Features
Magazine Concept: RPM magazine celebrates the legacy of Sony's consoles, focusing on retro PlayStation games and systems.
Content: Each issue reviews games from PS+ Classics Catalogue, includes developer interviews, and features relevant articles.
Publication Schedule: Aim to release three issues annually to avoid delays and maintain quality.
Format: A5 size with 72 pages of ad-free retro PlayStation content, including issue 3, the largest yet.
Distribution: Postage estimated to start by late April for delivery in late May.
Funding and Promotion: Kickstarter funds will print magazines for backers and promote through gaming sites/YouTubers.
Additional Options: Offer DRM-free digital copies and physical versions upon request. Inquire for pricing and shipping details.
Additional Information
About 2 Old 4 Gaming
Sandeep Rai, also known as “2 Old 4 Gaming” on Twitter and YouTube, is a lifelong gamer and avid fan of PlayStation's consoles, particularly the PS1 and PS Vita, which inspired him to start his YouTube channel and write multiple books about their history. His last book, "It Only Did Everything," focused on the history of the PS3. With a deep passion for PlayStation, Sandeep aims to bring that enthusiasm to the magazine, honoring the legacy of the brand.
Jason Maddison (@PlaySushiUK), a budding freelance graphic designer, has a strong presence in the gaming community and a keen interest in Japanese gaming. With a background in Computer Games Production and experience in pre-press work with Lock-on at Lost in Cult and design projects for various entities, including WAVE Game Studios and The SEGAGuys, Jason recently contributed to the design of Sandeep's book, "It Only Did Everything: The Unofficial Complete History of the PlayStation 3.
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