IGN senior features editor Matt Kim has written about games for over 10 years and has sharpened his skills through news, features, and freelance work. He joins hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher to discuss his new role at IGN, what makes a compelling feature story, and how to bring personal voice to writing about games.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Matt (Metal Gear Solid, Twilight Princess)
11:19 - Matt’s Senior Features Editor Position
16:08 - What Makes a Good Feature Story?
22:50 - IGN Fan Fest
29:13 - Matt’s Feature Ideas and Dream Stories
34:17 - IGN’s New Columns
38:19 - Matt’s Writing Voice
45:14 - Matt’s Games Writing Career
54:25 - Matt’s Favorite Stories
Follow Matt on Twitter @LawofTD, and check out his work here, including his stories about Asian American developers and how sneaker culture predicted console scalping. Follow the podcast on Twitter @RealTimeStrats, and email us any questions at podcast@triplepointpr.com.
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