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 The cover for NG Issue 1 (1983) | |
| Editor | Esuko |
|---|---|
| Categories | Video games magazine |
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| Format | Journal, magazine |
| First issue | February 15, 1983 |
| Final issue Number | April 4, 1993 52 |
| Company | Namco |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Namco Community Magazine NG[a] was a video game magazine distributed by Namco in Japan. It was published quarterly from 1983 to 1986, and bimonthly from 1986 to 1993. Based on a suggestion made by company president Masaya Nakamura, its content relates to Namco video games and progressed to crafts, developer interviews, fan mail, and two manga series illustrated by Hiroshi Fuji.
NG stands for "Namco Games", created to connect Namco developers and fans. It was sold primarily through Namco-owned video arcades across the country, other arcades, and mail-order delivery. The magazine endured several financial difficulties, and was retired in 1993 and replaced with Nours, a similar current publication. NG has received praise retrospectively for its content and overall quality. The name was repurposed for the video game brand Namco Generations in 2010 and its manga series have since been reprinted as standalone novels.
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