N4G TV
Hey, N4Gers! We've been playing around with the idea of creating an N4G web show - N4G TV. The idea is to have a short news show each Friday that covers the past week on N4G by featuring news and user content like great comments and blogs.
We're at the point in the process where we are in talks with a production company, and so we are giving a lot of thought to format and content. We'd love to have some input from you guys on what you would like to see in the show!
Sound off below, we look froward to incorporating your ideas in the pilot episode!
Walk before you run, and all that.
General priorities aside, you'd have to find a way to separate yourselves from all the gaming podcasts out there, since that seems like what you're trying to produce.
As for N4G TV, discussing the site's hottest news is obvious for a recap show, but I think you should also search out 5 - 10 submissions that flew under the radar, generating little heat while still being interesting reads and/or important news.
Plugging and discussing well-written user blogs and reviews is a good idea, as it would encourage more people to participate. User Q&A is also good for participation, especially if you manage to integrate interviews into the show. Tell the community ahead of time who will be interviewed and open up a channel for user questions.
Something else that might be nice would be to plug a new site in every episode. Like an up and coming blogger who submits to N4G, trying to make a name for themselves. Just don't reward flamebaiters and copy/pasters. Pick good people/sites. People who try their best to spread good information and opinion.
The typical forum 'bad post' rules are god enough, it gets reported, mods get rid of it, person gets suspended or banned - Simple, long term permanent punishment like the bubble system is just...naw.
Ses the guy with 1 bubble.
Edit---Oh yeah the TV thing...I suppose admins and mods should simply have a vote on selected news features. We all know the top news is not always actual news or even a good article/
Should also have a section for post of the week/month and Blogs/reviews of the month etc
And N4g tv show could really spotlight some games that need a spotlight.
It seems pretty redundant to have a recap, so to speak, of articles that a majority of the community has already read by the time the week's episode goes live.
And the staff is nice here and everything, but who is the figure head(s) that would be running the show? There's already a million game podcasts. Who/what is involved that anyone should care?
I'd like to know the faces of some of the users around here eh lol jk.
lets see how it goes
Ideas wise maybe highlight a good free game of the week that can be either found by you or recommended by the community and show what it is about
A way to highlight forum post might be an interesting way to get more people involved in the forums
Jokes aside (not really), As Megaton stated - First get the moderation and functionality of the site working properly before widening your content channels. The forum is a mess, and trolling, spam and duplicate accounts are also a low point on N4G that hasn't been dealt with properly.
I also agree with Valenka. Instead of just repeating what everyone's already read why not have the editors pick their own favourite nuggets of the week? Tell us what games you've been playing and/or interview some interesting people from the games industry.
And give some props to the users who write reviews. Some of them are really good.
If its just a summary I wouldn't watch it.
It would be interesting to also have separate prizes given only through the show (even menial goodies) that are awarded for fan art, poems, or something off-beat.
I also think this could be a great platform for those involved in N4G TV to give their commentary on issues revolving around gaming. Something insightful like Extra Credits.
That's all I can think of for now. :)
"AGREE or DISAGREE" - Where you take some news stories that can have strong opinions and you can poll the community and see how the opinion is split. And hve a red and green theme. Green for agree and red for disagree.
"Bubble Up" - this segment highlights the most insightful, funny, or shameful comments on the stories from the community.
"The Source" - one thing I dont really do much when i'm on N4G is explore the websites that are the sources of news. This segment can spotlight a not so well known but quality site and showcase the main and unique features of it that visitors don't take the time to discover.