Play (stylised as PLAY) is a monthly magazine produced by Future plc in the United Kingdom, which reports on Sony's PlayStation product range. It features news, reviews, and previews concerning upcoming PlayStation titles. In addition to being sold in the UK, PLAY is also sold in Australia (as PLAY Australia) and as an import in the United States.[1]
 Cover for issue #190 | |
| Editor | Oscar Taylor-Kent |
|---|---|
| Staff writers | Managing Art Editor: Milford Coppock Operations Editor: Miriam McDonald Games Editor: Jessica Kinghorn Contributing Writer: Dashiell Wood |
| Categories | Video games |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| First issue | October 1995 (Original), June 2021 (Revival) |
| Company | Future Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Based in | Bath |
| Website | Official Play website |
| ISSN | 2754-0421 |
History
Imagine Publishing
The magazine was first launched in 1995 by Imagine Publishing and was closed in 2016. Before it closed, the magazine had become the UK's longest-running PlayStation magazine.[2] Issue 269, the magazine's final printed edition was published in April 2016 when it become a digital only publication for a short time.[3] Prior to issue 249, PLAY came with a covermounted DVD every issue.[citation needed]
Future plc
Future plc acquired Imagine Publishing and its brands in 2016.[4] In May 2021, the PLAY brand was resurrected as a replacement for PlayStation Official Magazine UK.[5] The numbering was reset and the staff were retained from PlayStation Official Magazine UK.[6]
The relaunched magazine is part of GamesRadar+.[7]
References
External links
- Official website
- Imagine Publishing website
- Play UK magazine overview and publishers' information
- Archived Play Magazines on the Internet Archive