Shrapnel to Take on Wargamer.com? - Page 2

Richard · #11 March 7th, 2005, 05:23 PM

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Klvino [ORB] said:
Very nice, but on the site, www.thegamingnews.com/ I think the design ins't really up to snuff with it's competitors. I'm not saying it should be flashy, but it should look a bit stronger.

Like Mindi said it's just a placeholder, the final site will be much different looks wise.

Annette · #12 March 7th, 2005, 10:01 PM

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Beverley said:

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Richard said:
Actually it's more than a financial relationship, Matrix Games bought Wargamer.com awhile ago. We aren't specifically going after Wargamer.com, but we're being fairly transparent that the site is owned by us from the beginning. That way people can use their own judgement to decide if they think our coverage is biased.

Would you think it fair to say then that Wargamer.com is the "mouthpiece" of Matrix games?

I'd like to reiterate what Richard has already said. We are not launching this project as an effort to "take on" wargamer.com or any other site. In fact, our news site will be geared toward all indie gaming news, not just wargames. Our intentions are to help fill a void which we believe exists in independent game coverage.

But you raise an interesting point, and I feel compelled to redirect the question to you (or to anyone reading this), "Would you think it fair to say then that Wargamer.com is the "mouthpiece" of Matrix games?"

Combat Wombat · #13 March 7th, 2005, 10:15 PM

Could we get better descriptions on what exactly the colums will be about that we can apply to write for. Like Coach? I don't even know where to begin wondering what that is gonna be about.

Mindi · #14 March 7th, 2005, 10:26 PM

Coach is sports games, Gamer is general gaming (games that don't fit into the other categories would go here) and I think Role-Player and Wargamer are self descriptive.

Combat Wombat · #15 March 7th, 2005, 10:28 PM

Alright that makes sense thank you.

mac5732 · #16 March 7th, 2005, 11:47 PM

Personally, I like the idea. There are many games out there and most of the reviews are in game magazines which I tend to be skeptical of in a number of occasssions, (example, I've seen raving reviews on some games that I've played, and which IMHO were lousy and yet the reviews praised how great they were. Yes I would like to see a review site that is objective and gives fair reviews. As far as starting a war with wargamer, I don't think thats what Shrapnel has in mind. There is always room for another review site, the problem is, getting people, lst to read it, 2nd to believe the reviews are fair and honest and not tied to special interests. You might want to add a write i section where fans can also comment on the games. That way you show your review and also comments from those who've played the game.

My 2 cents

Azselendor · #17 March 8th, 2005, 12:18 AM

Good to know it's a placeholder, can't wait to see the real deal.

Tim Brooks · #18 March 17th, 2005, 11:33 AM

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Klvino [ORB] said:
Good to know it's a placeholder, can't wait to see the real deal.

Check it out now:

The Gaming News

Still only a prototype, but comments are welcome!

mac5732 · #19 March 17th, 2005, 02:12 PM

Hey Tim, It looks great, I like the coloring and the set up, looks neat, nice job... when do you think you'll get it actually up and running so we can put the word out?

mac

Azselendor · #20 March 17th, 2005, 05:08 PM

It's starting to look a lot better now! Of course, I still can't wait until its completely done!