Magazine

Another Castle was established in December 2008 by a team of ardent gamers who still feel captivated by the magic of print media. Having been involved with games journalism in one form or another, our editorial team are passionate about waxing lyrical on the depth and breadth of this fascinating industry. From dependable commentary and mature discussions to flights of fancy and witty critique, they aim to offer something that’s worth your attention — whether you’re searching for some moderately serious reading or just want to indulge in light-hearted yet quality entertainment.

If all this intrigues you, click on the magazine covers below to download the PDF of the issue, and remember if you’re ever around the Imperial College campus, feel free to grab the current issue in all its shiny, glossy glory!

Issue 1 — Winter 2008

Issue 1 — 12th December 2008

Features

  • Peter Molyneux Interview
  • Paying Penance for Piracy
  • Negative Depictions
  • The Tourist: Part 1 — World of Warcraft

Reviews

  • Fable 2
  • Fallout 3
  • World of Goo
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
  • Far Cry 2
  • Multiwinia

Regulars

  • Top Ten: ZOMGWTFBBQ!!!11!1 moments
  • Flamebait: Halo

Issue 2 — Spring 2009

Issue 2 — 6th March 2009

Features

  • It’s the Music that we Choose
  • Mediamolecule’s Alex Evans Interview
  • Strictly Indie Gaming
  • The Tourist: Part 2 — EVE Online
  • DEFCON: AI Wars

Reviews

  • Killzone 2
  • Left 4 Dead
  • Mirror’s Edge
  • Valkyria Chronicles
  • Dawn of War 2

Regulars

  • Hindsight: The Longest Journey
  • Top Ten: Infuriating Gamer Habits
  • Flamebait: Console Owners

Issue 3 — Summer 2009

Issue 3 — 26th June 2009

Features

  • The Sims 3’s Melanie Lam Interview
  • E3 2009: The Year of the Waggle
  • The Tourist: Part 3 — Nexus War
  • RPGs: A Civilised Discussion
  • Meet My Mum

Reviews

  • The Sims 3
  • Resident Evil 5
  • GTA: Chinatown Wars
  • The Path
  • Braid

Regulars

  • Top Ten: Illest Gaming Judgements
  • Flamebait: Project Natal

Issue 4 — Spring 2010

Issue 4 — 19th March 2010

Features

  • Quantic Dream’s David Cage Interview
  • Gaming’s Growing Pains
  • Code Monkeys

Reviews

  • Uncharted 2 — Among Thieves
  • Machinarium
  • Call of Duty — Modern Warfare 2
  • Ratchet and Clank — A Crack in Time
  • Halo ODST

Regulars

  • Top Ten: Primates of Gaming
  • Flamebait: Batman — Arkham Asylum