Freelance games writer Jason Fanelli joins Kaitlyn and Sam to share his impressions from Summer Game Fest Play Days 2024 and break down what makes a good preview experience for press. Topics include Jason’s favorite SGF demos, if the event can eventually replicate E3, and the most memorable preview events from his career.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:06:24 – Jason’s Most Anticipated Upcoming Games
00:26:18 – SGF Play Days Impressions
00:44:15 – How to Plan Coverage for SGF Play Days
00:49:18 – What Makes a Good Game Preview?
00:53:23 – The Benefits of Virtual Previews
00:59:47 – Preview Do’s and Don’ts
01:06:26 – Jason’s Most Memorable Game Previews
01:14:34 – Where to Find Jason’s Work
01:17:13 – Outro
Follow Jason on Twitter @BigManFanelli, and read his SGF coverage at GameSpot, VGC, and MMORPG.
Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at podcast@triplepointpr.com. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.
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