Good things about NAG [Archive]

dammit

15-07-2007, 04:12 PM

I just wanted to start a thread where people can put down what they like about the magazine. So often, it is the bad comments that the staff remember and I think it would be useful for the Ed's to know what you guys like (as well as what you dislike).

So give some love :) Anything you liked about any of the issues, say thanx here :)

Scorp1on

15-07-2007, 04:57 PM

I like its layout, the colors and the little pictures (Bitchin' etc.) as well as the new hardware scoring system. The fact that its keeping its 'fun' magazine status by always having little jokes is also good. I don't have any complaints whatsoever about it. Thank you NAG staff for a great magazine!

ironwolf

15-07-2007, 05:19 PM

well im not sure if they are still around(i havnt been reading in depth lately) but i really loved the funny little jokes placed around the mag. Well im not sure if they were placed but yea.

wir

15-07-2007, 05:26 PM

well im not sure if they are still around(i havnt been reading in depth lately) but i really loved the funny little jokes placed around the mag. Well im not sure if they were placed but yea.
Exactly.
I dunno, I just -like- it, the humour all over; the whole feel of it.

Machine

15-07-2007, 06:21 PM

Everything about NAG is great, it's the only mag I actually buy every month. It's a great read with good humour. The DVD is always appreciated.

NAG FTW!!!

Karuji

15-07-2007, 06:29 PM

NAG is the only mag i buy every month (the only other mag i read is released every 2 months)
now what so i love. well everything the humor the feedback the layaout (most of the columbs)
and most of all that they are conserned about making a awesome mag and nothing else realy

Nandrew

15-07-2007, 06:36 PM

NAG is kind, sensitive and a great listener.

It makes me a hot cup of cocoa when I wake up in the morning, and kisses my boo-boos when I'm hurt. It sticks with me no matter what, and comes back to me month after month -- unwavering, unjudging, and full of love.

It lifts me up when I fall, and helps me when I've lost my way.

NAG is also great in bed.

... amirite?

Garson007

15-07-2007, 06:40 PM

Cyberninja

15-07-2007, 06:42 PM

I like Nag because of it's friendliness. From the time I started buying the magazine (many years ago) I've always felt that Nag connected with readers better, when compared with other mags. Mainly because of it's use of humour and witty reviews. It always attached the idea of Nag being "The peoples mag" in my head. You know, a mag for gamers, by gamers. That's probably the main reason I prefer it over others. I'm not gonna talk in detail about the obvious, like the layout and writing/reviews..etc because we all know that they rock. Props to everyone working at Nag. Thanks guys. We appreciate it. Nag4Life yo.

Q-Man

15-07-2007, 06:50 PM

I love it, except, just like this site, needs a lot more ham and feta. But other than that, I'm lovin' it.

Nandrew

15-07-2007, 06:52 PM

Ewwww, what have you been doing with your magazines?

Whaaaaa? I read in bed! Nuffin wrong with that. :P

Garson007

15-07-2007, 06:56 PM

Whaaaaa? I read in bed! Nuffin wrong with that. :P

That's not the only dodgy part. :P

ironwolf

15-07-2007, 07:12 PM

Whaaaaa? I read in bed! Nuffin wrong with that. :P

we all know where most of us read it huh huh!!

Mic

15-07-2007, 07:52 PM

well... I always liked the end cartoon bit... til look back at it from time to time... but the dvd's rock... but those with the online mags were also cool...(shame that they no longer have them)... the mag and the layout is awesome... would just like to see more off topic gaming related stuff... and further the nag rules and have no further complaints(if you call the all above complaints) nag rules :)

Azimuth

15-07-2007, 08:06 PM

What exactly is 'off topic gaming related stuff'?

GeometriX

15-07-2007, 08:42 PM

A contradiction.

I think he meant Anime and whatnot, which I'm quite happy is still missing from the mag.

Ruandre

15-07-2007, 08:43 PM

I love the layout; whoever does the layout: Dude, you OWN! (Caps prove it.)

Some of my favorite “layout art” in NAG:

The Darkness Preview / Interview, Crackdown Preview, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Preview, Loco Roco Review and the Gaming Grown Up article / feature.

I especially like the strike-out style black lines behind white text and a screenshot/artwork behind that, awesome. You should have more fun with the layout and go crazy; I love being surprised by wacky layouts, even if only for features and stuff.

What exactly is 'off topic gaming related stuff'?The secret hopes and dreams of space monkeys, I think. No, wait. :?

Azimuth

15-07-2007, 09:01 PM

I think he meant Anime and whatnot, which I'm quite happy is still missing from the mag.

Me too. This might make me (even more) unpopular, but I think 99.9% of anime is unmitigated rubbish.

Rad avatar there, Ruandre.

Oh, yeah, and I love NAG. And stuff. Especially that freelance writer, Tarryn van der Byl. She's awesome.

Miktar

15-07-2007, 09:08 PM

Me too. This might make me (even more) unpopular, but I think 99.9% of anime is unmitigated rubbish.

If I could make a recommendation (since I'm with you on this), Deathnote is surprising me with the quality of its writing and the sheer chutzpah of it's subjectmatter.

Garson007

15-07-2007, 09:15 PM

Death note is good up to about episode 20 (of the Anime), from there on it has fits of suspense, but mostly lacks substance as if the writer got bored with the manga. Ten episodes later and the characters start to draw conclusions with no merit whatsoever and you know the whole thing lost the point.

Ruandre

15-07-2007, 09:19 PM

Rad avatar there, Ruandre.Thanks. I think I look ridiculous and it's all too green. Still, I've been meaning to create a custom avatar of some kind for a while now; this one will have to do until I create a proper self portrait sketch thing. *nod nod*

Oh, yeah, and I love NAG. And stuff. Especially that freelance writer, Tarryn van der Byl. She's awesome.Oh, I was going to mention her just now! ;)

No one can touch The Basilisk, though, he's just made of win and 1337, and stuff :D

Nandrew

15-07-2007, 09:20 PM

I've only ever erratically been into anime myself. They has good things, but ... well. I dunno. Nothing that spectacularly grabs me.

Oh, yeah, and I love NAG. And stuff. Especially that freelance writer, Tarryn van der Byl.

Who?

Azimuth

15-07-2007, 09:24 PM

Oh, I just made her up for a laugh.

Garson007

15-07-2007, 09:38 PM

Almost thought there I sent one too few invitation cards to my Birthday party. Glad he/she/it doesn't exist. ;)

Ruandre

15-07-2007, 10:12 PM

Other things I love about NAG: The spine, the smell and the TASTE! Hahaha :D

Nandrew

15-07-2007, 11:58 PM

<<<^^^ You've got some NAG stuck in your teeth, there.

Neato!

Ruandre

16-07-2007, 08:06 AM

Where? Did I get it? Oh, never mind, NAG teeth are so pimp. :P

squishy

16-07-2007, 10:29 AM

The anime & manga nay-sayers get no biscuit! You've left a dark void in my heart now, one which I will have to fill with a good dose of feta. Although I don't think that anime/manga should be present in a gaming magazine. I'll stick to Otaku for that. Out of the 5 magazines I buy monthly, and one bi-monthly, I have to say that NAG deserves a special mention. Layout rocks, colour-scheme is vibey, humour is very refreshing, and the men in the white jackets let me look at the pictures while they read it to me.

wisp

16-07-2007, 10:58 AM

Like the layout, articles...but hate the badger, i can never find it and this new symbol even less..Concerning the letters columns , all letters get answered decently and with respect , even when ppl rant you guys keep your cool, i admire that.A great mag and i look forward every month to the latest issue
:)

Uncle Buck

16-07-2007, 01:35 PM

The cover art is usually striking, and I like the fact that over the years the magazine has gotten rid of the all the typos that used to exist.
The quality of the reviews has gotten better too, and the word 'frustrating' (which appeared in every second review in the past) appears a lot less often now.

Basically, the magazine has just matured and gotten better with age, I think. There is less blatant fanboyism now, and pretty much everything is very professional. I'd happily back it against any other magazine out there, whether local or international, and I think I've basically read them all at some point. Another thing I really appreciate is that NAG has never stooped to the sensalionalist level that many international magazines have.
Oh yeah, the cover DVD is the cherry on top for me.

Uncle Buck

16-07-2007, 01:36 PM

I meant sensationalist. Ooops...and I talk of typos...heh.

dammit

16-07-2007, 07:49 PM

Hey! Great to see all the positive input :) I must say who ever does the layout/arty stuff/watever rocks!! (excuse my non-leetness) And the magazine really looks clean cut and shiny (unintended though that might have been) every month :)

The hardware showdowns/comparisons are really useful too, and nicely put together :)

Zen

16-07-2007, 10:16 PM

Basically, the magazine has just matured and gotten better with age, I think.

[off-topic]Seeing as the magazine has matured, when are we getting CPC SA back?[/off-topic]

Miktar

17-07-2007, 10:16 AM

There isn't a market to support CPCSA, unfortunately.

Chevron

17-07-2007, 03:07 PM

I like the jokes on the spine and where the dvd is. any chance off getting the mascot back?
http://www.thehumorarchives.com/attachment/328/badger.jpg

R4mzy

17-07-2007, 04:47 PM

I want the badger back...

Other than that critical part missing, I love NAG. The layout, the writing, the humour, all of it.

My dreams cry for a market to support CPC SA.

tranquillity

22-07-2007, 02:30 PM

Everything about NAG is great, it's the only mag I actually buy every month. It's a great read with good humour. The DVD is always appreciated.

NAG FTW!!!

Me too :)
I enjoy everything about it! Thanks for the awesome magazine!!

.dB

22-07-2007, 02:38 PM

Lifestyle. Usually the first section I read, didn't pick up the last two NAG's and Miktar made it clear I missed out on some nice stuff via IRC.

Karuji

23-07-2007, 05:29 PM

[off-topic]Seeing as the magazine has matured, when are we getting CPC SA back?[/off-topic]

i miss cpcsa i learnt so much :(

Miktar

23-07-2007, 05:30 PM

Lifestyle. Usually the first section I read, didn't pick up the last two NAG's and Miktar made it clear I missed out on some nice stuff via IRC.

Y'know, that was good to read. We've always been a bit iffy about the Lifestyle section - we know we should have it, but we always get the feeling nobody reads it.

Thanks.