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Adverjournalism - The Role of Ad Dollars in Media
Gamer 2.0 writes "The Gamer 2.0 site has a look into the role of advertising in gaming journalism, with a few reflections especially topical given the Jeff Gerstmann controversy. From the article: 'It should come as no surprise that just about every gaming forum on the internet is ablaze right now following the news of GameSpot's termination of long-time editor, Jeff Gerstmann. This article, however, is not an exposé or look into what really happened at GameSpot this week. Rather, consider this a look at the direction of gaming journalism, advertising, and how this all plays a role in the content you read.'" There have been a few more developments in the situation since Thursday night, with rumours, scuttlebutt, analysis, and cynicism reigning on every message board from here to C|Net. There has even been a spontaneous act of solidarity from elsewhere in the games journalism field.
Oh yes, they might drop a review score because of some procedural crap, but that's okay because they have a contract which says they'll lie in those conditions and they blame this on the publisher.
Wow, that's not totally corrupted or anything. We were worried, but the fact that they sign a contract with the game publisher beforehand totally makes it wonderful!
How about magazine publishers, who may be trying to just make a living, try to do it the way that 95% of everyone else does it. You know, honestly. If they can't make an honest living in that field, maybe they shouldn't do it.
What is it with retards like you justifying anything with "they're just making money"? No shit. We all like money. That's supposed to excuse anything? Get in a fucking food-bank line asshole. It's for people who can't make a living honestly.