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Stephen Totilo on Game Journalism, DEI, and His Journey from Kotaku to Game File - Spiel Times

Stephen Totilo on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, DEI, Great Hill Partners and His Journey from Kotaku to Game File

In this exclusive interview, I, Pingal Pratyush from SpielTimes.com—a site transitioning from SEO-focused content to original journalism—have talked to Stephen Totilo, a veteran games journalist, who’s currently running his own reader-supported newsletter, Game File. In our talk, Stephen shares insights from his extensive career, including his time at Kotaku and Axios, the challenges and evolution […]

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Jason Schreier's Secret to Success People trust him, says Nathan Grayson

Jason Schreier’s Secret to Success? “People trust him,” says Nathan Grayson

Aftermath’s Nathan Grayson recently shared with us what he thinks makes Jason Schreier such a great journalist. Grayson, who used to work with Schreier at Kotaku, breaks down Schreier’s success into three key ingredients: networking, strategic communication, and commitment to getting things right. Building Bridges and Burning None One of Schreier’s skills is his ability

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Nathan Grayson on Google AI They launched a busted product to beat OpenAI to the punch

Nathan Grayson on Google AI: “They launched a busted product” to beat OpenAI to the punch

Nathan Grayson, a veteran gaming journalist and co-founder of Aftermath, slammed Google AI Overview in an exclusive interview. He called it “terrible” and a “busted product.” A Rushed Job with Rough Edges Grayson called it “mind-boggling” that Google would release the AI Overview in its current state. He pointed out several instances where the AI

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Integrity vs. Income Why Journalists Transition to Gaming Company Roles

Integrity vs. Income: Why Journalists Transition to Gaming Company Roles

The gaming industry is booming, but the same can’t be said for gaming journalism. An alarming trend has been happening – seasoned journalists are ditching traditional media for positions inside the very gaming companies they once covered. But what about independent journalism, and won’t these ex-watchdogs struggle with a serious case of “both sides of

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Is Journalism Dead and Can Independent Media Survive Nathan Grayson Weighs In

Is Journalism Dead and Can Independent Media Survive? Nathan Grayson Weighs In

Even in the land of the free (United States), journalism is facing a brutal reality check. Nathan Grayson, co-founder of Aftermath, shares his insights in this exclusive interview. Niche Media Outlets Grayson’s firsthand encounters with The Washington Post are notably concerning. Poor management and a seemingly disinterested owner (Jeff Bezos, in this case) have led

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Washington Post's Launcher Exceeded Traffic Expectations, Yet Shutdown Followed Nathan Grayson

Washington Post’s Launcher “Exceeded Traffic Expectations”, Yet Shutdown Followed: Nathan Grayson Shares Insight

The Washington Post’s gaming section, Launcher, was a surprising shutdown in January 2023. Despite exceeding traffic goals every quarter, Launcher got the axe. In a recent interview with Spiel Times, Aftermath’s Nathan Grayson, who previously wrote for Launcher, shed light on the possible reasons behind this baffling decision. A Vertical Cut Short Grayson believes that

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