Review: the Escapist magazine
I like to read. It might be because my father had, and still has, a few very big walls decorated with bookshelves. It might be because I like a well written story. Or it might be because I just like the smell of paper.
I also like to play a few games, and keep up to date on the gaming industry. Now I have a good internet connection, and I know there are a lot of sites devoted to keeping you up to date on gaming news. But I never felt inclined to go and subscribe -and I know it's not because I can't smell the paper; there are two bookshelves next to me, and three more behind me.
The problem is that most reporters lack a background in journalism, and put all their passion in gaming and very little in the art of writing.
And then came this site that made a promise: "print-quality writing and magazine-style aesthetics with the accessibility of the web".
There's someone with a vision. And balls.
Now I won't lie, I came in contact with the Escapist thanks to a friend showing me Yahtzee's Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw's Zero Punctuation by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw ( presented by the Escapist ). His short reviews are fun, and that's good. But what's even better is that they're not just easy jokes and cheap lines.
Sadly, after watching people tend to go back to their work. I'm a bit more curious than most people, and when I see something new and sparkly, I go and find out if there's more of it.
This was just the beginning.
The Escapist has a full staff of bright men and women, writing professional reviews, news articles, and columns. And while they're not that experienced with a camera, they make excellent videos too.
In short -because I don't have the luxury multiple pages- I encourage you to be curious too. The Escapist made a promise, and kept it ( and I'm still trying to figure out how they're doing it ).
If you think wit and cleverness go well with entertainment the Escapist is made for you.
And just put a book next to your pc if you miss the smell of paper.
Rochnan's literature teacher once said he has 'a unique writing style'. He still doubts what that meant.
I like to read. It might be because my father had, and still has, a few very big walls decorated with bookshelves. It might be because I like a well written story. Or it might be because I just like the smell of paper.
I also like to play a few games, and keep up to date on the gaming industry. Now I have a good internet connection, and I know there are a lot of sites devoted to keeping you up to date on gaming news. But I never felt inclined to go and subscribe -and I know it's not because I can't smell the paper; there are two bookshelves next to me, and three more behind me.
The problem is that most reporters lack a background in journalism, and put all their passion in gaming and very little in the art of writing.
And then came this site that made a promise: "print-quality writing and magazine-style aesthetics with the accessibility of the web".
There's someone with a vision. And balls.
Now I won't lie, I came in contact with the Escapist thanks to a friend showing me Yahtzee's Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw's Zero Punctuation by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw ( presented by the Escapist ). His short reviews are fun, and that's good. But what's even better is that they're not just easy jokes and cheap lines.
Sadly, after watching people tend to go back to their work. I'm a bit more curious than most people, and when I see something new and sparkly, I go and find out if there's more of it.
This was just the beginning.
The Escapist has a full staff of bright men and women, writing professional reviews, news articles, and columns. And while they're not that experienced with a camera, they make excellent videos too.
In short -because I don't have the luxury multiple pages- I encourage you to be curious too. The Escapist made a promise, and kept it ( and I'm still trying to figure out how they're doing it ).
If you think wit and cleverness go well with entertainment the Escapist is made for you.
And just put a book next to your pc if you miss the smell of paper.
Rochnan's literature teacher once said he has 'a unique writing style'. He still doubts what that meant.
