What's the point of the games media anyhow?
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Five journalists argue that game media still drives discovery, brand-building and cultural context, citing video tools and platforms as the pivot: Everyplay videos power quick discovery pieces, YouTube personalities (PewDiePie) create trusted recommendation audiences, and eSports relies on explicit sponsorships. The panel warns about sponsored content and Gamergate-era trust issues and urges transparency for sponsored videos so paid promotions become a declared, regulated part of coverage rather than hidden marketing.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:25Lucia Dutch
- 1:15Peter Willington
- 2:07Keith Willington
- 4:14Jordan Smith
- 5:45Chris
- 8:33Pewdiepie
- 10:32Professionalisation
- 14:17Transparency
- 15:48eSports
- 16:59Best way to engage with the media
- 18:23Games media is about building communities
- 19:34Comparing media strata
- 20:51Freelance role
- 21:34Conclusion
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