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Bill discusses the two philosophies of morality in games.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
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"s post was inspired by "Out of the Game" episode #9"
Friday, July 17, 2009
"h a title like this I was reluctant to click your story. I read the original article to see what you were talking about, again with hesitation. I'm glad for the experience.
Most people who read reviews want a "yay/nay" recommendation or confirmation of previously formed opinions immediately. Most outlets must write "in a vacuum" to satisfy their largest audience's timetable. However most gamers I speak to say they decide on games based on forum discussion. This is the route I think professionals will eventually emulate.
As the traditions held in print begin to fade away this type of coverage will become more prevalent. The initial "review" will only be the starting point of a discussion that will provide the reader a solid grasp of the experience.
Finally: Shoehorning video games into mainstream movie metrics fails. If games are art they should be treated like literature or paintings. Rembrandt never received a 9.643 out of 10"
Most people who read reviews want a "yay/nay" recommendation or confirmation of previously formed opinions immediately. Most outlets must write "in a vacuum" to satisfy their largest audience's timetable. However most gamers I speak to say they decide on games based on forum discussion. This is the route I think professionals will eventually emulate.
As the traditions held in print begin to fade away this type of coverage will become more prevalent. The initial "review" will only be the starting point of a discussion that will provide the reader a solid grasp of the experience.
Finally: Shoehorning video games into mainstream movie metrics fails. If games are art they should be treated like literature or paintings. Rembrandt never received a 9.643 out of 10"
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
"an sympathize with you, Alex. My day job was "right sized" and the hunt for another hasn't been going so well. I'm hoping freelancing will be something I can use to supplement whatever other work I can find. It's a tough market all around. Also, it seems like the editors at What They Play can be slow to respond. Hopefully everyone will hear back from them soon.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
"nks again Demian! I'm really stoked about the exposure. ;"
Monday, July 13, 2009
"e seen a few people on my steam friends list playing this game; it looks like I should join them"
Sunday, July 12, 2009
"an: I don't think a journalism degree is worth much on it's own, but I'm not a big league editor. What really matters to me is what you put "on paper." If what you learn while getting the degree helps, great, but results are more important than your university rubber stamp.
Brett: I've been mentioning my Bitmob spotlights with my pitches. I seem to be getting decent results, especially with the ex-Ziff Davis crowd. While editors aren't coming to me with work (what a dream that is), I'd say Bitmob is really helping to grease some wheels.
Finally, regarding the decline of games coverage: Digg and N4G are tantamount to art by committee. If you actually have something to say not everyone will agree, and thus you will not get as many diggs for your story. Writing to get the most votes makes your article banal and uninteresting. Also, don't confuse popularity with value"
Brett: I've been mentioning my Bitmob spotlights with my pitches. I seem to be getting decent results, especially with the ex-Ziff Davis crowd. While editors aren't coming to me with work (what a dream that is), I'd say Bitmob is really helping to grease some wheels.
Finally, regarding the decline of games coverage: Digg and N4G are tantamount to art by committee. If you actually have something to say not everyone will agree, and thus you will not get as many diggs for your story. Writing to get the most votes makes your article banal and uninteresting. Also, don't confuse popularity with value"
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
"nks Demian, that's two in a row! Tomorrow I start researching the next one. ;"
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
", thanks Jordan! And thanks to you too Demian. ;"
Saturday, July 04, 2009
", I got featured. Right on. The link to my post is http://bitmob.com/index.php/mobfeed/Real-Life-Orb-Hunting.html. Enjoy"
Saturday, July 04, 2009
"t's a really good point Nick. Perhaps game morality is more like a sociopath simulation. Do you think we'll ever get to a point where NPCs mean more to us than a pile of polygons"
Thursday, June 25, 2009
