Launched back in December 2001 as a quarterly magazine, XBN has increased in frequency every year, moving to bi-monthly in November 2002 and now to monthly. XBN is aimed at the sophisticated and increasingly core Xbox gamer. XBN provides information on Xbox games and accessories, game reviews and previews, along with targeted tips and strategies, and also offering news and features covering Xbox culture.

"This move allows us to properly cover this progressively growing market of gamers barely tapped by the publishing community," said Dale Strang, Senior Vice President, Ziff Davis Media Game Group. "Becoming a monthly magazine is the next logical step in our plans to growing XBN into the leading publication covering the Xbox phenomenon. This will give our readers and advertisers a familiar, yet new and vital outlet to the independent voice of Xbox gaming."

To help spearhead the operation, creative director Simon Cox, will return as the editor-in-chief of XBN. Current editor-in-chief, Evan Shamoon, will become the Editor of XBN. Cox and Shamoon will be working together again to make XBN a most rewarding gaming experience, both sleek and sophisticated visually as well as being packed with the best editorial content.

"I am extremely excited to be back to guide XBN into this new avenue. It's gratifying to have the opportunity to launch this magazine and now to help achieve its full potential as a monthly magazine," said Cox. "As the Xbox audience grows in size and popularity, it is important that we grow along with them, giving them the latest information every step of the way."