Amiga Format

Amiga Format was one of the most influential and longest-running magazines dedicated to the Commodore Amiga computer series. Published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing from 1989 until 2000, it became a central pillar of the global Amiga community, known for its professional layout, comprehensive coverage, and generous cover-mounted disks that introduced readers to a vast range of software.

Aimed at a broad audience—from gamers to graphic artists, musicians, programmers, and desktop publishers—Amiga Format offered a diverse mix of content. Each issue featured in-depth software and hardware reviews, tutorials in programs like Deluxe Paint and OctaMED, interviews with developers, technical guides, and news from the broader Amiga ecosystem. The magazine also included regular columns focused on graphics, music production, 3D rendering, and productivity applications, reflecting the Amiga’s versatility as a multimedia platform.

Its cover disks, which eventually evolved into CD-ROMs, were a major draw, packed with demos, full applications, utilities, and even games. Amiga Format struck a balance between accessibility for beginners and technical depth for seasoned users.

As the Amiga market declined in the late 1990s, the magazine maintained its high standards until it published its final issue in May 2000. It remains one of the most fondly remembered publications of the Amiga era.