My games career progress - Page 22

Kreeeee · 24-08-2009, 14:59

Congrats Haly, although I don't really rate that article as it seemed biased.

Haly · 24-08-2009, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Kreeeee

Congrats Haly, although I don't really rate that article as it seemed biased.

Of course it is

Same as many articles boasting about how wonderful the Wii is for some people. It was never really intended to be 100% objective. But then again there's a whole other argument for whether any writing can be objective imo.

and thanks

Streeteh · 24-08-2009, 15:04

Is there such a thing as unbiased journalism? I struggle to think of any examples.

Haly · 24-08-2009, 15:06

Yeah that's the thing. There's always an angle.

Briggykins · 24-08-2009, 15:07

Enjoyed the article and it made me think about something I don't usually consider, so seems a success to me. (It's more op-ed than a review imo so bias is not only excusable but necessary). Did you study English or creative writing in any way Haly? You seem to write very lucidly.

Haly · 24-08-2009, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Briggykins

Enjoyed the article and it made me think about something I don't usually consider, so seems a success to me. (It's more op-ed than a review imo so bias is not only excusable but necessary). Did you study English or creative writing in any way Haly? You seem to write very lucidly.

Thanks Briggykins

Only studied English up to A Level standard. I was an idiot and studied Media Studies at University. In hindsight, I wish I had studied English but as previously stated I was an idiot when I was 18

Although at least it was all theoretical so there was plenty of writing and analysis.

Streeteh · 24-08-2009, 15:22

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

Batman has got excellent reviews

Sadly i'm pensive. Farcry 2 got great reviews and so did spore and i'd rate them as some of the poorest, high-profile games i've played in a long time.

Also, the publishers put a ban on websites and magazines publishing reviews before release unless they rated it 90% or higher, because of this all the currently released reviews are going to be great.

Davey_Pitch · 14-09-2009, 12:26

I guess it's time to add my own recent news to this thread

As well as being taken on by Jen as part of the UK Reviews team at GamesAreEvil, she also let me know about an opportunity she'd heard about. Jen had been offered a position as Senior Reviews Editor at Goonlinegames, and because of her identical position at GrE, had to pass on the opportunity. The chap in question had asked her to pass the information on to anyone who she thought may be interested, so of course it came my way. A few emails back and forth later, and I became the new Senior Reviews Editor at Goonlinegames (thanks a bunch Jen

).

Much like Jen, this role involves me contacting PR companies and publishers, asking to be put on mailing lists and for review copies of games. I've already had my first game through last week (Guitar Hero 5) and several more are hopefully coming my way as well (including Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 next week, fingers crossed). It's really interesting doing it, contacting all the companies and trying to get review copies without sounding like we're just begging for free stuff. Now is a good time to get in with PR people though as the seasonal rush is just about to start so the more people I get in touch with now, the more chance of getting some of the holiday highlights landing on my doormat in the coming months.

Add this position to my existing review sites, and for the first time I'm finding myself inundated with reviews. I currently have 7 reviews on the go at once, though thankfully only a few of them have very tight deadlines. It's just as well I love doing this as currently I'm finding it very hard to find the time to play my own games just for fun (I've owned Batman: AA over a week and only put 2 hours into it so far!). Still, I wouldn't have it any other way

Haly · 14-09-2009, 12:35

Glad it's going so well for you Davey

Goonlinegames looks a very promising site, was gutted that I couldn't take the position! So I'm very glad it's gone to you

Haly · 19-09-2009, 18:01

I just discovered something ridiculously cool for me:

I wrote a review for Madballs in Babo: Invasion back at the end of July: featured here: http://gamesareevil.com/2009/07/revi...invasion-xbla/

A quote from it has been used in an ad campaign for the game. Said advert is in the latest copy of Edge as well as the Official Xbox 360 Magazine

Rather pleased by that

For anyone who has the latest copy of Edge, it's on page 172. Top left hand corner of the ad.

24-08-2009, 14:59	#211
Kreeeee Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 278	Congrats Haly, although I don't really rate that article as it seemed biased. __________________

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Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	Is there such a thing as unbiased journalism? I struggle to think of any examples. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh

24-08-2009, 15:06	#214
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Yeah that's the thing. There's always an angle. __________________ Halycopter

24-08-2009, 15:07	#215
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Enjoyed the article and it made me think about something I don't usually consider, so seems a success to me. (It's more op-ed than a review imo so bias is not only excusable but necessary). Did you study English or creative writing in any way Haly? You seem to write very lucidly. __________________

14-09-2009, 12:26	#218
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I guess it's time to add my own recent news to this thread As well as being taken on by Jen as part of the UK Reviews team at GamesAreEvil, she also let me know about an opportunity she'd heard about. Jen had been offered a position as Senior Reviews Editor at Goonlinegames, and because of her identical position at GrE, had to pass on the opportunity. The chap in question had asked her to pass the information on to anyone who she thought may be interested, so of course it came my way. A few emails back and forth later, and I became the new Senior Reviews Editor at Goonlinegames (thanks a bunch Jen ). Much like Jen, this role involves me contacting PR companies and publishers, asking to be put on mailing lists and for review copies of games. I've already had my first game through last week (Guitar Hero 5) and several more are hopefully coming my way as well (including Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 next week, fingers crossed). It's really interesting doing it, contacting all the companies and trying to get review copies without sounding like we're just begging for free stuff. Now is a good time to get in with PR people though as the seasonal rush is just about to start so the more people I get in touch with now, the more chance of getting some of the holiday highlights landing on my doormat in the coming months. Add this position to my existing review sites, and for the first time I'm finding myself inundated with reviews. I currently have 7 reviews on the go at once, though thankfully only a few of them have very tight deadlines. It's just as well I love doing this as currently I'm finding it very hard to find the time to play my own games just for fun (I've owned Batman: AA over a week and only put 2 hours into it so far!). Still, I wouldn't have it any other way __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

14-09-2009, 12:35	#219
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Glad it's going so well for you Davey Goonlinegames looks a very promising site, was gutted that I couldn't take the position! So I'm very glad it's gone to you __________________ Halycopter

19-09-2009, 18:01	#220
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I just discovered something ridiculously cool for me: I wrote a review for Madballs in Babo: Invasion back at the end of July: featured here: http://gamesareevil.com/2009/07/revi...invasion-xbla/ A quote from it has been used in an ad campaign for the game. Said advert is in the latest copy of Edge as well as the Official Xbox 360 Magazine Rather pleased by that For anyone who has the latest copy of Edge, it's on page 172. Top left hand corner of the ad. __________________ Halycopter