Electronic Gaming Monthly

Electronic Gaming Monthly, also known as EGM, is a North American magazine that ran from 1989 to January 2009. After being canceled, the magazine returned in April 2009 under the control of its founder, who regained control of the brand to revive the publication. During its many years of distribution, the magazine provided extensive coverage new and popular video games. Electronic Gaming Monthly was also the source of several spin-off titles, such as EGM² and annual buyer's guides. Electronic Game Player was a predecessor to this title.

Featuring Phantasy Star

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Phantasy Star Adventure Preview

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Phantasy Star IV Preview 1

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Phantasy Star Gaiden Preview

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The Making of Phantasy Star IV, part 1

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Phantasy Star IV Preview 2

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The Making of Phantasy Star IV, part 2

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Phantasy Star IV Preview 3

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Phantasy Star IV is mentioned on the cover. The details of the related content are currently unavailable.

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The English version of Phantasy Star IV is featured in a one page preview article.

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An advertisement for game seller Chips & Bits, Inc. on page 145 displays a very different form of the Phantasy Star IV box artwork.

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Phantasy Star Online

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Phantasy Star Online

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Small announcement of Dreamcast Phantasy Star Online server closures.

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Phantasy Star Online Episode III

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Preview of Phantasy Star Online Episode III, announcement of an in-game wedding of two Phantasy Star Online players.

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Announcement of a Phantasy Star Online Episode III quest with an Electronic Gaming Monthly theme and Electronic Gaming Monthly card reward.

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Announcement of Phantasy Star Universe and a list of special Phantasy Star Online Episode III items.

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Phantasy Star Universe cover feature.

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Phantasy Star Universe

Electronic Gaming Monthly 1994 Video Game Buyer's Guide

This issue collects all the ratings given to games Electronic Gaming Monthly had reviewed from the first issue until the time of publication. Included in the lists on page 47 are Phantasy Star II and Phantasy Star III. Both games received ratings of 7 from Steve Harris, 9 from Ed Semrad, 8 from Martin Alessi, and 8 from Sushi-X.

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