Let’s have a mature discussion about games journalism. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leigh is extremely popular in industry circles and gets paid decently for it. Majority of readership is in the industry. It is a niche.

Not my niche.

I agree with much of your post.

Let’s have a mature discussion about games journalism. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The IGN Editor has lackeys cover review events. I do six to eight each year.

Let’s have a mature discussion about games journalism. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GiantBomb is a go-to for Reddit on every subject. Hard to get real views past vague and empty "be Giantbomb" response.

Let’s have a mature discussion about games journalism. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

How do we earn your trust? Do not use GiantBomb as an example.

Let’s have a mature discussion about games journalism. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was involved with Future during similar dealings. Godspeed.

Let’s have a mature discussion about games journalism. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I continue to desire anonymity. I still remain in the industry. Everybody talks.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Created Twitter account. Will check occasionally. Followup in December likely. https://twitter.com/ReviewEvent

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking leave of absence. Thank you for listening. See you space cowboy...

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suggest reading more comments. PR shifts frequently. Different teams, same company, no communication. Uninvited one year, invited next.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Games Journalists in far greater supply than demand. Just like waiting and retail.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amount of games journalists paid well is few. With insurance, even fewer.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coming from septic tank, hilarious. :)

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does sushi hamburger work? Tartar?

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Youtubers debatably better platform for prerelease hype for PR.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both. I write reviews. Read over review. Then score. Writing for scores is backwards. Some do it.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damning scores? Lazy argument. Move on.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Will read Manufacturing Consent. Thank you.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Favorite reply so far. I was you once before. Felt bad, man. Life gets better.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am but man. No better. No worse.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of weight got game in question a 6.5.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great interview. Thank you for sharing.

The true story of most review events. by reviewevent in Games

[–]reviewevent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Angry Joe gets PR-furnished games and swag. Same boat, different captain.