Gaming Into The Past
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A page dedicated to gaming print media, retro gaming, and gamer culture from the days of yore.
We hope to showcase moments in gaming history through the articles,ads, and features of the magazines, and shows many relied on for their gaming news.
06/25/2025
1995 Advertisement for Nintendo Gameboy Play It Loud version of the Gameboy.
Ad taken from the June 1995 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly
06/07/2025
2000 Got Milk Advertisement, featuring Mario.
(Taken from the June 2000 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly)
06/07/2025
2005 Advertisement for Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Xbox release.
(Taken from the June 2005 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly)
06/06/2025
June 2000 Electronic Gaming Monthly review of Perfect Dark on the N64
06/01/2025
June 1995 Gamepro feature on the upcoming release of Sonys video game console the PlayStation.
06/01/2025
2001 Advertisement for Escape From Monkey Island on PS2.
(Taken from the June 2001 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly)
05/31/2025
In May 1998 Ziff Davis publishing launched a new television network dedicated to computers and technology. ZDTV would eventually become Tech TV, and then merge with G4 Network in the 2000's. ZDTV had shows like Call For Help , where viewers could call in with their Tech related questions , tech review shows such as Fresh Gear, and video game show GameSpot TV. GameSpot TV would morph over the years with the network to become one of its most popular shows, X-Play.
05/29/2025
1995 Blockbuster Video rent one get one free coupon advertisement.
05/28/2025
May 1993 Advertisement for Super Mario Bros.
The 1993 Super Mario Bros movie released 32 years ago on this day.
05/26/2025
May 1997 Gamepro review of Final Fantasy VII on the PlayStation.
05/23/2025
May 1999 PSM article on the reveal of the PlayStation 2
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