IN a new episode of [a conversation with], Solo is joined on the show by freelance games journalist GEORGE YANG [@yinyangfooey] who's written for Gamespot, IGN, NPR, Washington Post +. We discuss a range of topics on gaming and journalism, including how to break into the space and more! •• 0:00-5:49 Intro 5:50-7:17 Favorite Games 7:18-9:19 Why Video Games? 9:20-15:34 Getting into Journalism/How George Got into Journalism 15:35-20:29 How the Pandemic Changed the Gaming Industry 17:45-17:55 Ice Cream Truck Interlude🍦 20:30-24:17 Misconceptions about the Gaming Space (or Competition in the Space?) 24:18-30:16 How George got into freelancing and the importance of overcoming rejection 30:17-38:37 Games Coverage by Gaming Media Outlets vs. Traditional Media Outlets 38:38-47:11 Building a Sustainable Space in Gaming 50:49-52:15 What the Future Holds 52:16-54:13 How do you define a gamer? 54:14-58:49 The Review Process 58:50 What piece of media would you want to see as an adaptation?
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