Magazine comparison

Magazine 1	Magazine 2
Similarities between the magazines: 1.       Both have a focal image that captures the reader attention. 2.       Masthead is large and captures the reader’s attention. 3.       Subheading that entails what the magazine will primarily be about. 4.       Both magazines are printed monthly.
Target audience: Age: 13-30 year olds (due to the fact that games appeal to those in this range. Gender: Male, 60% of video game players are male.	Target audience: Age: 16-34 year olds due to mature fashion element and discussions of political matters Gender: Female, a women’s fashion magazine.
Differences between the magazines and why: 1. The focal point of the magazines are vastly different, both are for pleasure but one is more for hobbies than information. 2. Less information of Edge due to the fact that it’s primary audience is more interested in seeing the game (the graphics of it etc…) rather than reading articles.