Interesting episode. I really liked the discussion on finding a unique voice in games coverage. (I think I have one! http://www.bitmob.com/author/meghanrose )

Anyway, I would like to see either the Susan Orlean or Jon Stewart of games journalism. I know that not everyone agrees with what she writes, but I always enjoy Leigh Alexander's features and editorials.

(Please excuse my shameless self-promotion. I just never feel like I get feedback on what people really think about my work.)

@Meghan: First, thanks!

Second, you obviously have a unique voice, as is evident by the number of times we've promoted your work to the front page. Whether it's the voice -- well, I don't think anyone simply decides and pronounces that. It's more something that catches on, starts spreading via word of mouth, and then people can't wait to read what you have coming next. Here's hoping you catch fire like that!

You are right about life getting in the way, though. Bill Simmons, the one who sparked the talk, was a bar tender as his writing career was starting, if I remember correctly. It obviously takes talent, dedication, and passion to make it all the way to the top.

Anyway, keep writing when you can, and don't worry about a set schedule. Just write when you are inspired.

@Meghan I agree with Greg. Your article on blood types was one of the most interesting and edifying articles I've read on the site. It's one of my all-time favorites.

Whenever I get a new copy of Edge, I flip straight to the back to read N'Gai Croal and Randy Smith's columns. I only recognise a voice if it's persistently interesting, like Meghan's articles about Japanese culture, Randy's articles about the future of game design, and N'Gai's about how he thinks games should be made.

These are all on one topic/area though, so I don't think I'd get to know a writer if they were writing daily news. Even if they did it well.

I'm with Alex, I follow Edges columnists and also Gamepros Joe Rybicki, Andrew Pfister and John Davisons writing each month.

I found out that I only listen two four peoples thoughts about rpg's when I can find something the wrote .. Normally I only find one :(

Toby, what language was that post written in? Good gracious! ; )

I suppose, at this point when I am only starting writing about games and things going on in the games industry in a journalistic manner, for me, its not just about finding an unique voice, its about finding a voice, period. From the two articles I've written, which by no means is actually enough to find a voice, I've taken two different approaches, one more opinion-based, the other more facts based. I'm still not sure which of those, or if either of those, suit me best. I find I get too ranty when I'm opinionated, and too boring when I'm writing from a facts based viewpoint. Still, I suppose the only way to find a voice, and an unique voice at that, is to keep writing, eh?

Very interesting episode guys, keep up the good work.

As far as unique voices, I miss pre-Bungie Luke Smith.

@Stephen Yeah, just keep writing. Eventually you'll be drawn to one of those sides (or, more likely, a combination of both), and your voice will grow from there. People definitely want opinions, but you need the facts to back them up.

I like Robert Ashley, but in this podcast. Nah. "I know its going to sound silly but I've been playing these iPhone ga.." yeah man...we know. Its 2010. Its no longer 'alternative' or 'hip' to DISCOVER a well made iPhone game.

Cool Story Brah