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Adverjournalism - The Role of Ad Dollars in Media

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the swimming-in-a-dirty-pool dept.

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.

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  1. Re:Let's stretch that a bit, damnit... by Frosty+Piss · · Score: 0, Troll

    People have been questioning the likes of PC Magazine, PC Week, InfoWorld, and other publications for years and years. It's not like this whole issue is anything new.
    Interestingly, a *substantial* number of stories right here at Slashdot are submitted by shills from the very publications you mention. I've often wondered if there was some kind of relationship between the high number of such "stories" and advertising at Slashdot.
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  2. Re:It's all about traffic by WNight · · Score: 0, Troll

    Oh wow, they had a quota of lies to meet, which totally excuses them from having to have any ethics!

    The only bigger scum than you is someone who tries that excuse. Don't blame me for my actions, I'm only following orders!

    Well how about getting a job you're not incompetent at?! Ever think of that? One where you can meet the requirements and not lie to do so? It might mean you have to pass up jobs from bosses who lie.

    I imagine GameSpot is hiring though and you'd fit right in. A corporate culture of dishonesty and a liar to defend it. With some luck you'll get through life never having been helpful to another human.