Comments on: Meta: game journalists talk game journalism http://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/01/meta-game-journalists-talk-game-journalism/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:24:58 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Hayden http://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/01/meta-game-journalists-talk-game-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-556059 Hayden Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:54:16 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=15996#comment-556059 I would have to say I am a bit disappointed in seeing several of these writers focusing on reviews and previews when speaking on the topic of game journalism. We have a field that that now has 30+ years of consumer content -- 40 years if talking development and proto-designs and all we talk about is the next 'big thing'? Especially if this industry wants to become the next mainstream entertainment medium, It is essential that more effort be put into broadening peoples' knowledge and understanding of games and gaming culture as Karen Chu notes. The tempest that seems to be developing regarding 'how to review' could be a great place for journalists to dig deeper and discuss matters. On one side you have the industry and more casual customer friendly point/grade method of reviews versus the more descriptive and informative article method -- ala where Play has gone recently. The more chances an industry has to look within itself, the better the chance are for growth. I would have to say I am a bit disappointed in seeing several of these writers focusing on reviews and previews when speaking on the topic of game journalism. We have a field that that now has 30+ years of consumer content — 40 years if talking development and proto-designs and all we talk about is the next ‘big thing’?

Especially if this industry wants to become the next mainstream entertainment medium, It is essential that more effort be put into broadening peoples’ knowledge and understanding of games and gaming culture as Karen Chu notes.

The tempest that seems to be developing regarding ‘how to review’ could be a great place for journalists to dig deeper and discuss matters. On one side you have the industry and more casual customer friendly point/grade method of reviews versus the more descriptive and informative article method — ala where Play has gone recently. The more chances an industry has to look within itself, the better the chance are for growth.

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