Editing HAWAII of Games in the Media

The video games industry is now a bigger grossing industry compared to the movie industry. In 2007 more income was spent in the UK on PC and console games, plus the consoles themselves and the associated peripherals than on DVDs and cinema tickets. Yet until recently the media attention lavished on the movie and music industry, movie stars, plots and special effects far outshone that given to the games industry, with games journalism lagging behind movie and music reviews and comments in the majority of mainstream titles.<br /><br />So too does the wider public view the movie industry more seriously, handing it the privilege to cope with important issues and make important comments. In comparison the games industry is viewed with a qualification of both suspicion and a lack of seriousness, still seen by many as an immature pursuit of kids and adults who need to grow up. Big releases like Halo 3, Wii Fit and Grand Theft Auto 4 have all received comparatively high media attention, though not necessarily for strictly reasons or in a confident light. Generally games only enter the overall publics eye if they break records or through bad press.<br /><br />In that last couple of years though games and games journalism is continuing to grow to take a invest many large papers, websites and TV and news programs. Alongside movie and music reviews game reviews often appear and with big name title releases their press grabbing launches can grab news time on TV and also . Other press attention is gained in a less favorable light with games such as Grand Theft Auto or Manhunt 2 making the news because of their controversial content. Therefore because the games industry grows and matures so too does it gain wider exposure from the mainstream press.<br /><br />Aswell appearances in the press the games journalism industry in its right has grown and matured right into a business and discipline in itself. Dedicated games magazines are actually experienced long-term brand names as are their associated websites. Recently not merely have TV shows dedicated to game reviews and news grown to take a put on several channels but games orientated channels themselves have launched not only online but on Sky and Cable too, namely xleague.tv<br /><br />Games journalism has sprung up as an industry in itself surrounding the profitable, dynamic and exciting world of not only the news of leading consoles but also eSports,indie games and the wider games industry. Games fans, experts and industry workers come together to analyze new releases, breaking news and industry developments through games writing and games articles. A new website allows everyone to generate an account and write games journalism articles to be read and commented on by other members, allowing anyone to enter the field of games journalism and build up an online profile of their news stories and articles.<br /><br />For resources on games journalism and games writing see Game Hub [http://www.game-hub.co.uk]