SGF Play Days and What Makes a Good Game Preview With Jason Fanelli

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.