why if i might ask did you stop being the one in charge - I'll bet this stupid thing called life got in the way , right?
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Life got in the way a bit, yes, but that wasn't the main reason.
SGM may look like a cute little passion project, but behind the scenes, there is a lot of work to do in order to keep releasing new issues every month. The truth is, I got burnt out by it, and the passion I once had when I started turned into stress and a chore. I had to quit in order to pursue other hobbies and actually enjoy my free time.
Besides that, I also felt that the magazine needed a graphical overhaul, a new vision, a set of new ideas, and new leadership in order to keep things fresh.
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You wouldn't be the first person to think that lmao
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Done! I will likely turn it into an "archive" sort of link once we release in the current year.
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good luck Vinroyls - if your ever short of giveaways hit me up and i'l gladly make you some
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Reserved for PaigeBot shenanigans...
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Hello, I would like to join as full member.
My favorite win (that I have played so far) is Metro 2033 Redux. Before playing it I feared it would be a miserable experience because most people talked about this like if it was Dark Souls if it was a shooter. But it was actually pretty enjoyable, I loved the setting in a abandoned underground full of monsters, supernatural beings and different factions with their conflicts and relations. The gameplay and interactivity was great too, nothing revolutionary but if all felt good with the diegetic menus and level desing. The only thing I didn't like too much was that sometimes I was forced to restart the same level several times. The difficulty was also not something crazy, but I might play it again in a harder one :)
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Hey, thanks for applying! We'd love to have you!
Please apply to our Steam group whenever you have a chance :)
(I love the mention of Metro 2033 Redux btw. It's a wonderful game.)
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Accepted your group invite! We like contributors to at least see what is going on in our Discord, so feel free to join whenever you can.
Would've also liked to hear about a good experience you've had with an SG win, but I guess my wording in the post said "either."
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Hello and welcome to the Central Hub of SteamGifts Magazine!
I have sort of taken the role Atomic had with the magazine last year, so here is our new location for the Central Hub!
We are the (unofficial) SG Community's own digital gaming magazine, which ANYONE can join for a chance to win a game and review it, putting down their thoughts on "digital paper" for the whole community to read!
We are also highly active on our Discord, so feel free to join anytime! You won’t be given a respective role until you’ve been approved by staff! Here is the link: https://discord.gg/KZG4kpF5XG
SteamGifts Group Link: https://www.steamgifts.com/group/X4YE7/sgmonthlymagazine
Steam Group Link: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SGMonthlyMagazine
Link to Old Thread: https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/sjQKU/central-hub-unofficial-steamgifts-magazine
Steam Group Rules and Member Roles
Please make sure you have read and understood the rules linked below for each role before requesting to join our group! When applying, please list your role and talk a bit about your favorite game you’ve won on SG! If you don’t do both, then we’ll know if you read this section or not ;)
Also, staff has the final say on anything done. Doesn’t matter how much you try to justify your actions via the rules. Just don’t be stupid, and you’ll be fine.
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SGMonthlyMagazine/discussions/3/3758852249517826899/
Magazine Format
You can find a rough view of how we construct our magazine at the link below.
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SGMonthlyMagazine/discussions/4/3761103414977202318/
The Rating System
You can find our rating system at the link below. Please be sure to read this carefully if you plan on reviewing.
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SGMonthlyMagazine/discussions/4/3761103414977240419/
List of Reviews in Progress
Below is an up-to-date Google Sheet featuring all giveaways and reviews that have been done with the magazine. This is also where anyone can find up-to-date information on current reviews being done, prior reviews that have been done, and more.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13oNY-6Mh7vNZ4y_QjUOfJteZ38qUaz1lodK5gC1nLQc/edit#gid=0
Finished reviews can be submitted directly to me (BeeBee) via Discord. However, if this is too inconvenient, please feel free to message any staff member, and we'll take it from there.
How to Join the Group?
If you've read the rules and want to be part of the team, please leave a comment here with your desired role and talk a bit about your favorite game you’ve won on SG. Once you do this, then request to join our Steam grouphere.
Join our Discord!
This is the main place where you can meet all of the staff and wonderful members of the magazine! Feel free to interact, lurk, or simply stay there for various updates. This is also where you can submit your game screenshot for the "Screenshot of the Month" contest and music recommendations.
Screenshot of the Month
Do you have a cool, artistic, or funny game screenshot that you want to share with us? Then submit it to us on Discord in the submission channel!
For each issue, we set up a vote poll to select the best submission. The winner will be added to the Magazine's "Screenshot of the Issue" section!
Submit your favorite screenshot on our Discord channel.
Additional Info
When an issue is released, we’ll have a vote on “best review,” which will grant the winner the option to choose from 3 games. The won game can be reviewed for the next month's issue, but it is not mandatory.
Magazine Index
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