Phew that was a long read.
Saw Rab's post over at Eurogamer and felt it reflected his stance on the modern gaming press that he shared in an episode of VideoGaiden.
So even after a few days since the debacle it seams every article I have read I have been scrutinising when this gem popped up
http://pikigeek.com/2012/04/30/editorial-on-crytek-opinions-and-official-statements/
I can remember seeing the CVG headline popping up on google at the time and thought "More sensationalist rubbish" but after reading the article over at Piki Geek was very surprised to see the avatar of the 1st commentator is someone with a striking resemblance to one Lauren Wainwright and funnily enough called Lauren also. Yet another hint that this might be the one and the same Lauren is her comment its self.
Now in my experience, employed as a news room editor and compliance officer for several trade publications for 7 years, that if you think journalism is a "business" and not a practice then you're essentially no more than a glorified copy typist or "advertising sales executive" (and I've seen enough Press Releases in my years that are absolute tripe but published happily if the right 'arrangements' are met).
My interest in games reporting and journalism died when Amiga Power closed its doors
Saw Rab's post over at Eurogamer and felt it reflected his stance on the modern gaming press that he shared in an episode of VideoGaiden.
So even after a few days since the debacle it seams every article I have read I have been scrutinising when this gem popped up
http://pikigeek.com/2012/04/30/editorial-on-crytek-opinions-and-official-statements/
I can remember seeing the CVG headline popping up on google at the time and thought "More sensationalist rubbish" but after reading the article over at Piki Geek was very surprised to see the avatar of the 1st commentator is someone with a striking resemblance to one Lauren Wainwright and funnily enough called Lauren also. Yet another hint that this might be the one and the same Lauren is her comment its self.
Lauren said:This is how the journalism industry works sadly. Its done all the time in all different journalism sectors.
Thing is journalism is a buisiness. People like to pretend that its not but the most important thing is page views and sponsorship deals. Without them you make no money and cant pay your writers or host your website.
Also when someone is being interviewed they are still speaking on behalf o their company. Journalists arent just going to their houses and asking them questions about that person. Its about the game and/or company. They have every right to attribute quotes to the company because of the way interviews are set up.
Now in my experience, employed as a news room editor and compliance officer for several trade publications for 7 years, that if you think journalism is a "business" and not a practice then you're essentially no more than a glorified copy typist or "advertising sales executive" (and I've seen enough Press Releases in my years that are absolute tripe but published happily if the right 'arrangements' are met).
My interest in games reporting and journalism died when Amiga Power closed its doors