JAMPACK'd Magazine Opens Preorders for Second Issue With More Than 100 Pages of Human-Written Gaming Coverage

EposVox opens preorders for JAMPACK'd Issue #2, featuring over 100 pages of dedicated human-written retro and modern gaming coverage shipping in December.

Physical videogame magazines are continuing their unexpected revival, with content creator EposVox opening preorders for the second issue of JAMPACK'd. The publication combines coverage of contemporary videogames with retro-gaming subjects while deliberately embracing the traditional magazine experience. Its Winter 2026–2027 edition will contain more than 100 pages and is scheduled to ship by the end of December. The issue is priced at $20 in the United States, with additional distribution arrangements available for customers in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. JAMPACK'd distinguishes itself through an editorial philosophy emphasising human-created content, thoughtful writing and an absence of sensationalist headlines. The approach deliberately contrasts with the increasingly rapid production cycle of digital gaming media, where publishers often compete for attention through breaking news, algorithm-driven recommendations and endless opinion pieces. RetroRGB highlighted the new preorder campaign on November 9, praising the publication's focus on material that readers can enjoy without the constant distractions associated with online platforms. The second issue follows the publication's initial release and continues its commitment to producing a substantial physical product rather than simply collecting website articles into a downloadable PDF. Its combination of modern and historical gaming coverage also reflects the increasingly blurred distinction between retro enthusiasts and contemporary players. Many collectors who grew up reading videogame magazines during the 1980s and 1990s now have the disposable income to support independent publications that recreate aspects of that experience. The appeal extends beyond nostalgia. Printed magazines provide opportunities for long-form interviews, carefully edited features and distinctive visual layouts that can be difficult to appreciate on a constantly scrolling smartphone screen. JAMPACK'd joins a growing collection of independent gaming publications demonstrating that physical editorial products still have an audience. Apparently the future of videogame journalism might involve an astonishing technological breakthrough: putting interesting words on paper and allowing people to read them without being interrupted by advertisements for mobile games.