Bath, UK - Hybrid Publications is proud to announce the official release of ON: Volume Two, the highly anticipated second installment in its biannual print magazine celebrating gaming’s past, present and future. Released half a year after the debut of ON: Volume One, this new volume continues the brand’s mission to elevate independent games journalism through bold design, thoughtful writing, and premium production values.
Following the acclaimed format of Volume One, ON: Volume Two features eight covers, each highlighting a unique visual theme, from indie cult favourites to genre-defining classics. Each feature in Volume Two offers a fresh, in-depth perspective on the games and ideas shaping the medium - brought to you by some of the most respected voices in games journalism:
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Keith Stuart ON horror games
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Yussef Cole ON S.T.A.L.K.E.R
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Chris Tapsell ON the Pokémon that got away
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Caelyn Ellis ON the Playstation’s 30th anniversary
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Jen Simpkins ON rhythm action
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Jeremy Peel ON the history of videogames via Wolfenstein
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Christian Donlan ON paths
To mark the launch of Volume Two, Hybrid Publications is also unveiling an extremely limited Stealth Zelda slipcase. Produced in an edition of just 10 copies, this hand-made slipcase features GF Smith Colourplan Ebony paper with Onyx foil blocking and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It is one of ON’s most exclusive and striking creations to date.
Volume Two: Special Edition continues the ON tradition of playfully reinterpreting pop culture iconography, with covers and slipcases inspired by beloved franchises. Each slipcase has been carefully designed to complement its matching cover, enhancing the overall aesthetic and creating a unified, collectible presentation.
For those who want to take their collection further, the ON: Compendium is a premium slipcase edition designed to house both Volume One and Volume Two side-by-side. Handmade in England using high-quality materials, the Compendium is a beautiful and functional collector’s piece that reflects ON’s commitment to craft.
Inside the magazine, ON: Volume Two features a new lineup of deep-dive essays, retrospectives, and reported stories from world-class writers, as well as immersive visual design on every page. With each issue weighing in at over 30,000 words and produced to the highest printing standards, ON continues to defy the trend of digital fatigue and remains proudly print-first.
As part of the preorder campaign for On: Volume Two Hybrid created an ultra-rare Pokémon Mew slipcase which was limited to just ten copies and distributed via a community-led treasure hunt. Additionally, dedicated supporters could join the Benefactor program which allowed them to customize a logo which has been printed in Volume Two alongside their name.
ON: Volume Two is available now at on.games
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