The lights are on
The rumors have been flying for months. From the outrageous (some actually thought we were bought by Disney, which was quite funny), to the right on (our forums pieced together all the clues from the last issue), the time has come to lay all rumors to rest. The November cover is indeed, Disney Epic Mickey, coming exclusively to the Nintendo Wii, from Junction Point and Disney Interactive Studios.
This issue is the first of our highly anticipated redesign that subscribers should be receiving around October 12th.
There are a number of other highlights, including a Skate 3 first-look, an in-depth, seven-page report on the relationship between Hollywood and video games, interviews with executives from all three console manufacturers, and much, much more.
But the biggest news is our expanded coverage online that is available to all gameinformer.com visitors. Starting at 4PM CST today we will unveil the first companion piece to the magazine: an exclusive video interview with Warren Spector about his relationship with Mickey Mouse, including a portion of his giant Disney memorabilia collection that is housed at Junction Point. We will also have a photo-blog chronicling many of the outstanding pieces in his collection hitting at the same time.
This is just the beginning of our month of Mickey madness that will unfold over the next three plus weeks. So be sure to watch our Disney Epic Mickey landing page over the following month.
We don’t want to spoil what’s to come, but we have some amazing things in store, including screenshots, animations, and tons of concept art and music.
Watch for the issue in your mailbox over the coming weeks and make sure to come to gameinformer.com for the latest updates and news.
Oh yeah, and one last thing. All GI covers from here on out will feature a full wrap-around cover. Here is the Mickey cover in all its glory. The best part, and the reason we switched to these, is that the subscriber address label and the UPC will be on the back so it no longer clashes with our wonderful cover art.
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I can't wait to check out the new design, and the wrap-around idea is great!
Lookin' pretty snazzy. I like the idea for the wrap around cover. Definitely a bonus in my book.
sweet.
One of the reasons I subscribe to the magazine was for the exclusive content available to subscribers. Now the money I shelled out for this content is free for everyone. Screw you guys.
Looks pretty good
pretty sweet
I really like how the address is on the back! I know it sounds dorky, but I like the art work on the cover.
I'm very interested in this issue.
I must be the only one that saw mickey and immediately thought Kingdom Hearts 3
Dude does that mean hardcover GameInformers!? OMG How awesome!
Right on guys. As long as there isn't a decrease in interesting and informative content, I'm totally syked about the changes.
kinda cool. might look into getting it.
Gahh! So excited. Thank goodness I subscribe to the mag XD
looks cool. wonder if the uncharted 2 review will be in this one. but its really weird cuz 2 weeks ago i just got the beatles issue, then 3 days ago i got the crackdown 2 issue and now im gonna be getting the epic mickey issue lol i like this :D
Loooove the cover o_o. Gameinformer should make a poster, would be sick.
well, once again you guys prove how awesome GI is. Can't wait!
interesting... now if you'll excuse me, i need to pick up the pieces of my head up, i think it may have exploded just from looking at that cover.
Awesome magazine+Awesome game+Freaking Epic cover=We all win.
This issue is coming out on my birthday! Thank you Game Informer! I hope it doesn't get delayed again...
Awesome cover!
With art like this, I'm really looking forward to hearing about the game.