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Vote on the next season of bonus episodes! (Patreon)

Published:
2025-11-17 22:25:59
Imported:
2025-11

Poll

Vote on the next season of bonus episodes!

  • Video Game Journalism 201 68
  • This Year in Video Games 171
  • 2025-11-17
  • 239 votes
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Content

Hi y'all!

While preparing the next monthly bonus episode, I realized the video game journalism/media deep dive was getting... well, in the weeds. Maybe you like that! But in hindsight, I think the most recent episode of Video Game Journalism 101 on storytelling concludes the intro level course. And what could come next would be nitty-gritty. Video Game Journalism 201, if you will.

So, with a natural fork in the road, I wanted to give y'all a say in where we go from here. The next special, releasing on Monday, December 1st, will be the first episode in the new bonus series.

One option: We go deeper down the rabbit hole. I teach you about the worlds of sponsored content, the value of trade journalism, and the history of games media from the early 2000s to the late 2010s.

The other option: We reflect on the big anniversaries of 2026. How did the original Pokémon grow from a Game Boy novelty to a rival of Mickey Mouse? What were the stakes for Grand Theft Auto in the shadow of 9/11? What the hell were game publishers thinking when they flooded the market with sequels in 2011?

I'm excited to do whichever y'all choose. Voting closes this Wednesday at midnight!

Video Game Journalism 201

Sponsored Content and Trade Journalism

Early Online Games Media & Blogs

New Games Journalism & Video

This Year in Video Games

1996: The surprise rise of Pokémon (30th Anniversary)

2001: Grand Theft Auto 3 in the shadow of 9/11 (25th Anniversary)

2011: The year sequels devoured video games (15th Anniversary)

Poll below the paid access break:

Comments

James W.

Voted for This Year in Video Games but would honestly be happy with either option.

Thomas Barker

Oh man….. insert “why not both” meme here haha

Evan

To be honest, I have not listened to the 101 course just yet because I thought it would be better to wait for the whole thing to be complete. In that regard I think the other would be more easily digested. However, the 201 topics listed so far all sound very interesting so are we allowed to ask for both? Lol

wiggles

Voting for this year in video games but hoping we can still get the 201 topics later on!

Bryan Roman

I'm happy with whichever one is less of a burden on you. I feel like having a weekly turn around on the episodes has gotta be rough on you, so whatever works best for your well being.

Kyle Labriola

Would be happy with either, but voted "This Year In Video Games" to get a little more variety.

Granglpopo

I really want both, but I voted Journalism 201 to represent some academic love, the details on journalism and video games are unique. (But I bet that Chris' take on retrospectives would be excellent as well)

Devin Wolfe

I’m really interested in Journalism 201! I hope even if it doesn’t win, you’ll consider doing it in the future.

Robert Secundus

It looks like it won't have a shot, but I want to say that I do hope you consider 201 in the future. 101 was a really excellent series; it also somewhat overlapped with my own experience/ education, while 201 sounds like it would mostly cover topics that I've had zero experience with, which is just exciting. regardless, The This Year In Video Games topics also sound like they'll be very formative, so I remain excited for the next season!

Dumptruck

I’d pay in a higher tier to get both! Voted for this year in video games but happy with either and wish I could have both.

james martin

Journalism 201 for sure. I love the deeper education on games journalism

Jurnee

I am interested in both but voted for This Year in Video Games. I figured it's a nice time of year for a rewind, plus, putting this between 101 and 201 is kind of a natural placement. Sorta like taking a quick break between classes.

Kyle Starr

You can’t drop a picture of Gen 1 and expect me to pick anything else. The memories, my GOD!

Shawn Frey

I would honestly pay another tier for Video Game Journalism 201. Given it's you, I'd probably even buy one of those weird influencer classes. Just take my money, Chris.

Michael Wilson

I'm voting for This Year in Video Games because I feel like the Video Game Journalism topic could be stretched out over time, and in the interim, I'm most excited about the episodes that Chris is inspired to drop in the moment.

Tikwid

I'm autistic and games journalism history is one of my "special interests" soooooo...