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ON: Volume One

ON: Volume One

The ultimate celebration of gaming’s past, present and future

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Experience games journalism at its finest

ON is the ultimate celebration of gaming's past, present and future. We give the very best writers in the industry freedom to write their dream feature and combine those words with bold and experimental design in a luxury journal.

A truly premium piece of physical media to keep, collect and take your time to enjoy; the sort of experience that can only be achieved in print.

Own a luxurious part of gaming history

ON is luxury piece of physical media, printed on high-end paper stock. A product that feels as at home on the coffee table as it does on the bookshelf.

Whether you’re treating yourself or searching for the perfect gift, ON makes an unforgettable present for any enthusiast, celebrating the passion and creativity of the gaming world.

All 8 covers for ON: Volume One are also available in the Complete Collection.

Press Coverage

“Loaded with sumptuous visuals, this is a hefty, joyous celebration of print media from some exceptional editorial talent.” - Tony Mott, Edge

"Luxurious and engrossing, ON is a visual and cerebral treat for anyone interested in reading the very best video game writers on the planet, let loose on their passions." - Tom Phillips, Eurogamer

"Drips class yet feels weighty and authoritative; the writers involved are quite simply some of the best in the business, and ON gives them the freedom to let their creative talents truly shine" - Damien McFerran, Time Extension

"ON bottles the creative energy of the video-game medium by supercolliding the industry's most incisive commentators with bold editorial design and extravagant production values. Fresh delights on every spread." - Jason Killingsworth, Tune & Fairweather

Product specifications

  • Available in your choice of 8 different covers
  • Over 200 full colour pages
  • Perfect bound
  • Lithoprint
  • 350gsm quality uncoated cover paper
  • 135gsm high quality uncoated inner paper
  • Dimensions 280mm x 210mm x 19mm
  • Printed in England
  • ISBN 978-1-0687883-0-7

Exceptional design and print quality - savour every detail

Andrew P Hind

ON is the brainchild of creative director Andrew P Hind, a veteran print designer renowned for his 20-year career as art editor for Edge, the globally renowned game magazine, and his work at boutique book publisher Tune & Fairweather. Nathan Brown (Edge, Hit Points) is editor in chief. 

Jen Simpkins ON playing dress-up

Game developer and writer Jen Simpkins is fascinated by the complex rituals of personal style, but bounced off the latest instalment of Style Boutique in under a day. It’s made her wonder: where are the dress-up games with the depth and intrigue of real-life fashion? 

Keza MacDonald ON games that changed Nintendo

Keza MacDonald has been besotted with Nintendo since the days of the SNES. In our first issue, she looks back at some of the most important games in a beloved catalogue, and ponders why Nintendo’s games remain synonymous with fun itself.

Yussef Cole ON life, death and Cyberpunk 2077

During the pandemic, Yussef Cole and his partner, a psychoanalyst, found themselves pondering how certain games provided fascinating insights into how we think about death. In our first issue, Cole focuses in on Cyberpunk 2077 in particular.

Christian Donlan ON handheld launch puzzle games

It’s been true since the days of the Game Boy: no handheld games console is ready to launch without a stellar puzzle game. For our first issue, Christian Donlan picks over some of his favourite examples, taking us from Columns right up to Puyo Puyo Tetris.

Margaret Robertson ON Japan’s paper play pioneers

In a quest to understand her new home in Tokyo, Margaret Robertson starts with a piece of paper and unravels it to reveal an intriguing and often ignored aspect of Japanese game-making. In our first issue you can read her fascinating piece on Japan’s paper play pioneers.

Keith Stuart ON the Sega Model 1 arcade board

Keith Stuart wants to take readers on a tour of one of SEGA’s most charismatic creations, the Sega Model 1 arcade board. It gave us the likes of Virtua Racing and Virtua Fighter, and helped usher in an era of graceful minimalism that survives to this day.

Nathan Brown ON the meditative joys of run-based games

Nathan Brown favourite genre of videogames is so of-the-moment that it doesn’t yet have its own Steam tag. In our first issue, he takes us through the dizzying, full-pelt world of run-based games, which offer a full campaign experience with endless variation in well under an hour

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the 8 covers?

ON: Volume One is available with your choice of 8 stunning covers. Each cover reflects the content of one of the features within the book. The actual book contents is the same - this means you will have access to all 7 amazing features whichever cover you pick.

How long will it take to arrive?

We endeavour to process and dispatch all orders within 3 business days of receiving them. All UK orders are sent using Royal Mail Tracked 48. We expect that UK orders should be delivered within 5 business days of ordering - if not please contact support at info@on.games.

Please see our full shipping policy for more information and details about international orders.

What is your returns policy?

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. You can see our full returns policy here.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind after I have received my order?

You have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

For international orders you will be liable for the cost of returning the item to us.

You can see our full returns policy here.

Is it made from sustainable resources and are your production methods environmentally friendly?

Our paper is sourced from suppliers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). These certifications ensure that the paper we use originates from responsibly managed forests and other controlled sources that comply with strict environmental, social, and economic standards. In addition, we also employ materials such as vegetable ink, recycled stock, non-toxic binding glues, and biodegradable laminates.

Our printing partner continuously invests in cutting-edge sustainable technologies and adopting eco-friendly production methods, and are proud to be officially certified as a carbon balanced business.

Is your packaging eco friendly?

We want to ensure your copy of ON Volume On arrives in pristine condition. We proudly use biodegradable bubble wrap. Our plastic corner protectors are made from recycled plastic and are fully recyclable. Our outer cardboard packaging is also made from recycled materials and is fully recyclable.

What age group is this for?

Our features are written from a mature perspective, being thought provoking and entertaining. Our content is suitable for all ages, with nothing explicit, or anything which could be considered inappropriate for children of any age. We want everyone to enjoy ON!

Do you still have more questions?

Please visit our detailed FAQ page or our help index. Please don't hesitate to ask questions through our contact form or by emailing info@on.games.

Own the Complete Collection

All 8 stunning covers are available together in the Complete Collection - an exclusive set for truly dedicated enjoyers of games, design and print.