Edge is a multi-format gaming magazine that was sort of a sister publication to Next Generation. At least, much of the content that was published in Edge was republished in Next Generation. the December 2004 issue includes:
Table of Contents from the December 2004 issue of Edge
This Month
Dual Fuel - A look at the hardware and first software of the new Nintendo DS. It had a number of innovative features for the time, including dual screens, touch screen, 3D, and more.
Driving Ambition - A talk with the the man behind Gran Turismo 4: Prologue.
Oddworld's Odyssey - The story behind Oddworld: Stranger. I only ever played the first Oddworld which was a completely different kind of game but it was an interesting and intensely atmospheric game.
Table of Contents from the December 2004 issue of Edge (continued)
Every Month
Start
Nintendo unveils DS support - The premiere of the Nintendo DS and the first 3rd party developers.
Tokyo Game Show 2004 report - The PSP debuts and much more.
PS2 slims down for Christmas - A smaller version of the PS2 including ethernet and a now external power supply.
Jim Merrick talks Nintendo online - A brief interview with Nintendo's head of marketing.
Japan catches retro fever - Tokyo's National Museum of Science hosts exhibition dedicated to videogaming history.
Table of Contents from the December 2004 issue of Edge (continued)
Something About Japan - A look at the Tokyo Game Show through the eyes of Kaji Aizawa, editor in chief of Famitsu PS2 magazine.
Time Extend - A detailed look back at The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
Studio Profile - A look at Swordfish Studios, developers of games such as Jonah Lamu Rugby, UEFA Striker, Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising, and World Championship Rugby.
Codeshop - GameShadow, a game patching service to simplify keeping all of your games up to date.
Mightier Than The Sword - the origins of Grand Theft Auto.
Trigger Happy - The appeal of Myst IV and the Myst series in general.
The Guest Column - The most successful player in Lineage II.