Famitsu facts for kids
| Categories | Video game |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly |
| Format | Paper and online magazine |
| Circulation | 500,000 (Weekly) 150,000 (PS) 120,000 (Xbox) 105,000 (DS+Wii) 100,000 (WaveDVD) |
| Publisher | Enterbrain, Inc., Tokuma |
| First issue | June 1986 |
| Country |  Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Website | www.famitsu.com |
Famitsu (ファミ通), originally called Famicom Tsūshin, is a very popular Japanese video game magazine. It shares exciting news and reviews about video games. This magazine is published by two companies: Enterbrain, Inc. and Tokuma.
Famitsu is known as the most widely read and respected video game news magazine in Japan. It started way back in June 1986.
Contents
What is Famitsu?
Famitsu is like a guide for video game fans. It tells you all about new games, gives honest reviews, and shares interesting news from the gaming world. It helps gamers decide which games to play.
Different Kinds of Famitsu Magazines
Over the years, Famitsu has grown. It now has several different magazines. Each one focuses on different gaming platforms.
- Shūkan Famitsū (週刊ファミ通): This is the original and most famous Famitsu magazine. The name means "Weekly Famitsu." It comes out every week and covers all sorts of video game news.
- Famitsū PS3 + PSP: This magazine focused on games for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable consoles.
- Famitsū Xbox 360: This version was all about games for the Xbox 360 console.
- Famitsū Wii+DS: This magazine covered games for Nintendo's Wii and DS systems.
- Famitsū Wave DVD: This magazine often came with a DVD. The DVD might have videos of game trailers or gameplay.
Why is Famitsu Important?
Famitsu is very important in the video game world, especially in Japan. Game developers and players pay close attention to its reviews. A good score from Famitsu can make a game very popular. It helps shape what games people play and talk about.
Images for kids
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A fun robot image.
See also
- In Spanish: Famitsū para niños
