L/O: To identify and use genre codes and conventions
Masthead
The magazine title, used to attract attention.
Dateline
The date of when the magazine was released, so the reader knows what issue they have.
Main Image
The background image, the most eye catching part of the cover.
Cover Lines
The extra headings of the image, so the reader knows what else is in the magazine.
Main Cover Lines
The big headings, this is usually the most important part of the magazine and relates to the main image.
Bar Code/Price
The price of the magazine, so the reader knows how much money they have to spend.
Tagline
A line on the cover to grab the audiences attention.
Quote Preview
A quote from an article in the magazine, to try and interest the audience
- They all use similar fonts
- All use popular newly released/upcoming games
- They use the same dark colour pallets
Style Guide:
There are 3 different font styles, the cover lines look different because of font colour and sometimes a change in font. The cover lines are block caps, the cover line font is angular. they are organised like a square around the main images face.
