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Surge Magazine Launches, A Shot in the Arm for Gaming Culture

New York, NY – August 21, 2003 – Bedford Communications, Inc. announces the launch of its groundbreaking new gaming title, Surge, the first gaming magazine dedicated to bringing readers an adrenaline-pumping, behind-the-scenes look at the fastest growing segment of the entertainment industry. The premiere issue hits newsstands in November.

Surge checks the pulse of gaming from every angle: the games, the gear, and the developers who create our virtual addictions. With an arsenal of seasoned game journalists, Surge goes straight to the source to answer the age-old questions, "How the hell did they do that?" and "What are they doing next?"

“With over 140 million Americans joining the ranks of gamers, the video game culture is taking on a status comparable to Hollywood,” says Publisher Edward Brown. “As annual gaming revenues exceed those of the movie world, a comparable behind-the-scenes interest about the personalities and technologies that drive the industry is quickly evolving.”

Each issue of Surge features breaking news, insider info, celebrity interviews, and reviews of the hottest new titles. Surge also tackles all of the jaw-dropping technology changing the face of gaming, including online play, mobile phones, and the latest PC rigs and consoles.

Bedford Communications, Inc. also publishes LAPTOP, TECH Edge, and PC Upgrade.