CGM caters to the adult gamer. Unlike much of the juvenile and insipid writing in other gaming magazines, CGM offers witty and insightful journalism from a mature point of view. Additionally, it provides articles and commentary that are uncommon in other publications.

Many of its pieces deal with behind-the-scenes looks at design and publishing methods, gamer issues that go beyond the superficial "Is Grand Theft Auto corrupting our kids?"-type hyperbole, and interesting events that get little to no coverage elsewhere.

The reviews are entertaining, well-reasoned, and cogent. Yes, this often means that they disagree with many of their colleagues' opinions (CGM's Games of the Year section always has a few surprises). However, this difference is not only refreshing, it is very often a more accurate assesment of the games in question.

The columns alone are worth the price of admission. Among the current contributors are Henry Jenkins and Curt Squire, co-directors of an MIT-based consortium on the educational media possibilities brought about by computer games. There is also Ken Levine of Irrational Games, who writes arguably the most astute gaming commentary anywhere with his monthly look at the industry from an insider's perspective.

With a recent makeover to add a little visual pizzazz to go with the five-star content, there is little doubt that CGM is the best computer gaming publication available. If you'd like intelligent, mature, and thorough discourse on your favorite pastime, you should definitely check it out.

A lot more written about a subject than in most magazines. The reviews are way behind other magazines tho. That means that they are not a player with the game companies and that their publishing cycle is too long. They are usually a month behind everyone else. They are also resorting to filler to pad out their mag lately. Music, movies, console games, and DVDs are all being added in their "special" section. Reviews swing too much one way or the other.They love them or hate them. I bought one game solely on their 5 stars and was disappointed. Other mags had it more in line with the reality of the game. PC Gamer is the best and CGW right behind. This is a distant third. I am dropping my subscription.

I've been an (on and off) reader of CGM since some of the early days, when they were still called "Computer Games Strategy Plus" and before 3D games really came abroad. And, stating that, I use CGM as the basis of comparison for all other gaming magazines. I've always been impressed by their open, honest opinion of games; not afraid to point out a stinker regardless of hype. Even if I don't agree with a particular review, I consider their point of view on the subject and still get something out of it. And I, at least, find their writing to be humourous and enjoyable. I could now talk about what it is I don't like about other magazines, but instead I shall say that CGM is by far my favourite. So if you're ready for something new, give it a shot. It's not the same old fodder.

Their magazine tries to be funny - but it fails miserably so. Besides, they did not honor the 9.99 offer for the magazine. They charged me the full $19.99 - which I wouldnt mind paying as long as they write quality reviews. This magazine is pointless.

I found this magazine in a subscription catalog years ago and have been subscribing to it ever since. The magazine is simple and covers all the latest games and major hardware in its previews, reviews, and hardware sections. The previews/reviews themselves are well-written and a good read; the regular editorials are usually funny/interesting. Cover stories and featured articles are very in-depth and have much to offer.

One minor gripe: Some game reviews appear later in CGM than other mags, but I believe I saw once in a previous issue's FAQ section that while other mags may use beta or incomplete versions of games for their reviews, CGM uses the final build of each game, therefore a reason for why they're later. Cannot verify this though..

Overall a very solid mag with an affordable price; worth a subscription.