New Games Journalism / Old Games Journalism

Old Games Journalism:

• It focusses on detailed descriptions of mechanics and the game itself.
• Removing any experience of the game such as gameplay.

The article is type of article that you will read on websites, a great example of this is a website that known by many; IGN (uk.ign.com). Articles like these focus on telling the reader about the game and what to expect without letting the reader know to much about the game such as the story or any spoilers that could end the experience there and then.

New Games Journalism:

The article I used for this was Bow, Nigger by Ian Shanahan, always_black. "Bow,Nigger"

In the article Ian talks about his experience playing Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (A first and third person action shooter, developed by Raven Software and published by LucasArts and Activision; Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast). He begins with his personal experience in the game, such as the gameplay. Instead of going into detail of the games mechanics and his thoughts on it.

Conclusion:

From what I've read Old Games Journalism is more of way to find out information about a games, whereas New Games Journalism is a read where the readers will gain a experience from an actual player and there thoughts on it. My opinion I would read more Old Games Journalism to help me find out more about the games to help me buy the right one I would like.