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| Categories | Computer and video games |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | Online distribution, print[1] |
| Founder | Paul Murphy |
| Founded | 2016[1] |
| First issue | 31 January 2017; 8 years ago (2017-01-31)[2] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | switchplayer |
Switch Player is avideo gaming magazine that features news and columns regarding theNintendo Switch, first released in January 2017.[3] The monthly release of the magazine features a print run, as well as a freePDF release.[4]
Switch Player was founded in 2016, by Paul Murphy, creator and lead editor ofPlayStation Vita website andblogThe Vita Lounge.[a][4][5] Murphy createdVita Lounge due to the "lack of coverage" for the console in 2013.[4] Before the release of the magazine, apatreon was set up for the magazine, with backers receiving anA5 printed version of the magazine, with a run of 500 being created for each issue.[6] The first issue of the magazine was released on 31 January 2017.[2]
Shortly after, the magazine was represented onMetacritic, providing over 300 reviews in the first year of the magazines' run.[7][8]
Switch Player magazine includes interviews, reviews and features for upcoming games on the Nintendo Switch.[9][5]