LO2 - Fonts

Astro867 - Regular

I used this font for the magazine cover font because it is unique and stands out. The style of text has letters which are difficult to read which is why for the rest of the magazine I used a more legible font. 

Molot

 I used this font for the word "SEPT" on the magazine. This is the date that the magazine is being released and will be changed per month that the magazine is produced. It allows the reader to make sure that they are only purchasing the newest information and stops them from buying the same magazine more than once.

Arial - Regular

Arial - Bold

Myriad Pro - Bold

I used this font to make the pages more interesting, by making sure there wasn't the same font being continuity used all the time. This font was used to make sections of text stand out, such as personal reviews and information that the editor decided to share with the reader.


Neos - Regular

Neos - Oblique

Neos - Bold

 This is the main font that I used for the magazine because of how easy it is to read and the extensive number of variations of it that there are. This allows me to use the bolder versions of the font for more important parts of text or titles of the page, such as the name of the game the review is about on page 4-7.

LO2 - Colour samples

Grey:

Light blue:

Dark blue:

Black:

House-Style

I have created a blue and white house style using the colours above. I have used black and grey for text and outlines to make information clear. I have used white to contrast with the dark blue for certain areas of text as it is easier to read and stands out as important to the reader. The grey has been used to border text and create the layout of the page. I used all of these colours on the front cover of the magazine. The only difference for the rest of the magazine was that I didn't use the dark blue, because I only needed to use lots of shades of blue for the cover to make it appealing and stand out, as readers will be deciding whether or not to purchase the magazine based on their first impressions for the magazine on the shelf. I would always use these colours and fonts in future issues of the magazine so that it gives readers a sense of familiarity and makes the magazine more recognisable as it gains status within the gaming community.

LO2 - Graphic samples

LO2 - Page 3: Draft articles

A countdown of the top 5 anticipated games of 2015-2016:
Prepare yourself for a breathtaking year of gaming. There is an amazing line-up of games, which were recently showcased at E3. These include existing popular titles such as Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Call of Duty and yes Star Wars! If you’re looking forward to getting your hands on some of the epic titles being released later this year then you’re in the right place! At Delta we have been gathering all the details on the main upcoming titles of 2015-16.

Star Wars Battlefront 3:
Star Wars Battlefront 3 is the most anticipated game of the year. Visit all the classic planets from the original films and Star Wars Battlefront games! Experience incredibly detailed battles with all the characters, weapons and vehicles designed to be exact replicas of the ones from the films. Team up with friends on co-op or fight online for the Rebellion or the Empire in a wide variety of online matched including 40 vs 40 Walker Assault with AT-AT’s and Tie-Fighters.

Rise of the Tomb Raider:
Lara Croft is back! So far we haven’t seen much of the new Tomb Raider, but from the E3 conference we have found out that the game features Lara undergoing therapy for the mental trauma endured from the first game,. She tackles snowy mountains to save her friends with the amazing action packed gameplay we loved so much. The gunfights are much more realistic and with the environments on next gen falling down around you, the gameplay is destined to be intense.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3:
If you’re a Call of Duty fan then this game is looking very exciting with Treyarch bringing back the Zombie game mode that fans love so much. The campaign takes you even further into future than we’ve previously seen, as the player becomes the weapon and technology becomes the downfall of the human race.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege:
Rainbow Six: Siege is a brand new tactical shooter by Tomb Clancy. First revealed at the E3 conference, Siege brings back the Rainbow Six series' intense, action-packed tactical multiplayer, along with a new campaign that can be played in single player or co-op.

Halo 5:
At the E3 conference we got to see the first footage of the Halo 5 campaign. We were shown the team of Spartan IV in action, led by Locke. The rest of the team gives us a glimpse of how the 4 player campaign is going to play. From seeing the short amount of gameplay shown at E3, we were able to see the revamped Halo which has been developed as a AA title for Xbox One. The game is incredibly detailed and makes for an exciting, fast paced set of game modes.

LO1 - Moodboard

This is a moodboard which I created so that I could ensure I am targeting the right audience. I also wanted to make sure that I had complete understanding of who would be reading the magazine. It was important to undertand the type of people who I would be aiming the magazine at so that I know what content to put in the magazine and what would make them want to pick it up off the shelf.

LO2 - Draft layouts

LO1 - Gantt Chart