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The Problem With Being a Video Games Journalist

Recently there's been a lot of criticism directed towards Geoff Keighley, a prominent video games journalist who's content platforms are full of advertising. The claim is that his content is biased as a result of this advertising, a claim I feel is unfair. I have recieved similar complaints regarding the content that I produce for my media so I try, in a rather stumbley fashion, to explain how I feel in this video.

There is a large disparity between medium and what is being communicated, or at least, the intention of communication. You wouldn't criticize IGN for not being People magazine, so why criticize People magazine-like publications for not creating IGN-length and detailed articles?

Conan-O-Brady4089d ago

This guy has no freaking clue....

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The Game Awards will beef up security to prevent stage-crashers this year

Don't expect a repeat of last year's on-stage weirdness.
One of the more memorable moments in the 2022 Game Awards came courtesy of a kid who crashed FromSoftware's acceptance of the Game of the Year award for Elden Ring. Don't expect something similar to happen in 2023, though

H9148d ago

They should, it's a disgrace, it couldn't get worse than last year

RaidenBlack148d ago

well they did Wishlist for the next GTA last year ... and we final got the official announcement this year .... so ...
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any "Bill Clinton wants to play Half-Life 3"-stage-crashers this year, plz?

anast148d ago (Edited 148d ago )

The stage crashes made a boring sales pitch fun. But yeah, there is a security concern.

H9147d ago

Well it's more that stealing the thunder from From Soft last year, the GTA guy was at the start of summer game show so people forgot about him as the show gone on, but the bill Clinton guy stayed talked about the most

RAFTECH26148d ago

They need to..... because of what Lord Spencer will announce.... will make everyone throw a fit

jambola147d ago

Last year is was a kid making a joke
At summers games fest it was 2 worthless pathetic adults crashing the middle to be assholes and copy a child for attention

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Geoff Keighley Confirms Summer Games Fest Will Return For 2024

While Summer Games Fest 2023 is still ongoing, with a couple more showcases to come, the games fest man himself, Geoff Keighley has confirmed that the show will return next year in June, for Summer Games Fest 2024.

“After a record-setting 2023, we are excited to share some news.” Keighley began in his announcement on Twitter. “Summer Games Fest will return in June 2024, including our live showcase event hosted by Geoff Keighley, and Summer Games Fest Play Days hosted by iam8bit. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.”

Christopher319d ago

Considering the format and lack of need to keep a whole convention center and visitors for 5+ days, it was a resounding success. Helped that it was piggy-backed on by all the major gaming sites. Really, this is likely the future of E3 now. I don't mind it.

potatoseal319d ago

Me neither. I do understand why they put the date of Spidey 2 and FF7 Rebirth stuff at the GameFest, but I kind of wish the Playstation stuff was at the Playstation conference.

Towers318d ago

I agree. The only thing I'd say I miss from it is the 'hands on' that journalists use to have with the games. I know some companies invited journo's/game enthusiasts to play some games in advance, so they could give some insight into gameplay once they had been announced, but that explosion of hands on thoughts I kinda miss. Other than that, it was decent. Devolver Digital had a very entertaining showcase and I do hope some other showcases take weirder/more interesting approaches in future.

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CrimsonWing69318d ago

It’s better than nothing, but it’s nowhere near as epic as old-school E3 with all the theatrics and huge stage presentations.

Hell, 75% what was shown at SGF sucked ass, besides MK1 and FF7 Rebirth, but I’m just glad someone’s trying to fill in the gap.

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Summer Game Fest 2023: Live @ Noon PT / 3P ET

See what's next in video games with Summer Game Fest, hosted by Geoff Keighley live from YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

The show will feature the world gameplay premiere of MORTAL KOMBAT 1 with Ed Boon, as well as a look at the gameplay of ALAN WAKE 2 with Sam Lake from Remedy, plus more game news and announcements including the world premiere of Fortnite Wilds the new season of Fortnite launching Friday.

SGF streams live on Thursday, June 8 at Noon PT / 3p ET / 9p CEST.

The LIVE show will be followed by Day of the Devs and Devolver Direct

potatoseal324d ago

Come on. Release date for Death Stranding 2. This year would blow my mind, but I know that's not likely

EvertonFC324d ago (Edited 324d ago )

Yeah a release date would be cool, I'm happy with a nice variety of games during the showcase and some biggies we don't actually know about.
I'm hoping we see a game or 2 maybe Sony or MS or both showing a AAA game.
I'm also thinking maybe Sony will use a live service game or 2 to show off

sadraiden323d ago

Live services? No way! I love those!

potatoseal324d ago

I'll take FF7 Rebirth trailer and release window instead lol YES

RaidenBlack324d ago

Half Life 3 ... let's go!
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/s XD

Rainbowcookie324d ago

One lf these years you gonna be right man! :)

RaidenBlack324d ago

That was a really good showcase!

darthv72324d ago (Edited 324d ago )

that MK1 looks pretty sweet.

edit: okay Nic cage has won the show

LightofDarkness324d ago (Edited 324d ago )

God damn this is already highly entertaining. No way this kind of experience can be replaced entirely by online only direct shows.

Sonic1881324d ago (Edited 324d ago )

So far this is better than the Playstation Showcase imo

Si-Fly324d ago

This comment aged badly 😂

Sonic1881322d ago

Looks like your comment aged badly as well 😂😂

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