So, in these links, the people expressing the opinion that NGJ is bad are, well, expressing an opinion. In fact one of the links you've kindly popped in has a writer describing him/herself (ok, it's got to be a 'him') as: "A gaming journalist looking from the inside out, wondering why all the joy has been replaced by b******s..."
He then goes on to knock people talking about themselves?
So, would you like to propose an actual opinion as well as the links? Because the whole holier than thou, mystery-man bullshit is as personality driven as something like Pocket's column. At least Pocket - who writes intelligently and with some wit about what gamers do - isn't worried about actually having a personality.
Don't get me wrong, I like dour, worthy, ingenuously self-effacing post-Marxian kant as much as the next ex-student - but at least have the good grace to explain your reasons for posting those two links.
Games journalism will change, evolve, and generally grow/take side steps as happens with practically any other media. I found the article a great read, witty, informed, and in typical pocket fashion - funny.
I can see why someone wanting old school games journalism wouldn't find this particularly great, but f**k it, there's a life outside of games - and most of the times it's a hell of a lot more interesting.
Zero Punctation is the best thing i've seen about gaming on the internet ever, i laughted soooo hard i fell off my chair!, i've watched most of them at least two times & think this guy is a genius. by the way i too am english, Hollywood is just a nickname i've picked up??......
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