Guardians, the wait is over! The Final Shape is here, and it brings the ultimate showdown with the shadowy puppet master plaguing Destiny 2 since day one: the Witness. This is not your average bad guy – we’re talking ancient space evil with a capital E. Not Your One-Man Apocalypse The Witness is a collective […]
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With the release of The Final Shape on June 4, 2024, many are freaking out about the fate of Destiny 2. While it caps off the epic Light and Darkness Saga, Destiny 2 is not going anywhere. The Final Shape: The Saga Ends, the Party Don’t This expansion is the grand finale of a story
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Unlike smaller websites that stick to writing news, guides, and reviews, IGN has branched out like a massive tree. They’re not just writing. They’re making videos, hosting events, and covering all things entertainment. This diversification means more ways to make money and stay relevant as gamers’ tastes change. Resources Rule the Game IGN has a
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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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The gaming journalism scene is a battlefield these days, and Aftermath is playing its cards right. Whenever a big-name gaming site gets hit with layoffs or shuts down completely, Aftermath sees a surge in subscribers. It’s like dominoes falling – one bad thing leads to another. For Aftermath, it’s a golden opportunity. When Others Fall
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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
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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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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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
Google Gemini, the tech giant’s shiny new AI model, is quite the brainiac. But even brainiacs need a little R&R now and then. So, what’s the deal when Gemini tells you it’s “currently on a break”? Don’t worry. It’s not about quitting its day job and becoming a beach bum. Why the Time-Out? There are
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