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NYT On New Games Journalism

Posted by Zonk on from the surreality dept.

The New York Times has a quick blurb up discussing some New Game Journalism pieces. While I think a look from a major newspaper at the actual writing style would have been interesting, it is more a simple linking story than anything else. From the article: "Over the last year, however, a handful of gaming writers have been bringing a more personal touch to their work, using a narrative, experiential approach that acknowledges the effect of the game on the player. Their young genre even has a name: New Games Journalism, after the New Journalism of the 1960's and 70's."

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  1. About their title by aztektum · · Score: 2, Funny
    Overall I find it to be somewhat cliched and derivative of earlier titles. It tries to stand out as something unique, and it even does things a little different than what's come before, but it doesn't really focus on those differences to carve out it's own niche.

    I give it a 2 out of 5

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  2. Re:My favourite "alternative" review... by Guppy06 · · Score: 2, Funny

    "(Yes, it's IGN, but it's not really a serious review.)"

    Was this disclaimer really necessary?

  3. UH OH... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    LOOKS LIKE IT'S A BONA FIDE MOVEMENT NOW!

    Next thing you know, they will be moving into our neighborhoods. How do you feel about the possibility of one of "them" marrying your daughter?