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Games Journalism and a Love Letter to the Industry with Will Freeman
Will Freeman's 20 year career spans many areas of the games industry. He's a freelance journalist, mock reviewer, copywriter and so much more. He's worked with a huge list of notable brands and publications including The Guardian, BAFTA, Epic, the BBC, EA, Vice and PC Gamer. While we do talk about games journalism, this episode quickly turned into an honest and authentic conversation about his career journey and personal struggles. What we're left with is a wonderful love letter to the games industry. I'm sure you'll enjoy this one.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Career Journeys in the Games Industry
03:08 The Evolution of a Freelance Career
05:44 Finding Authenticity in the Creative Space
08:58 The Role of Community and Support
11:40 Mental Health and Acceptance in the Games Industry
14:26 The Importance of Open Conversations
17:44 Embracing Imperfection and Vulnerability
20:21 Work-Life Balance and Personal Growth
24:02 Meeting People and Making Friends in the Games Industry
31:39 Balancing Work and Personal Life
35:06 Understanding Energy Levels and Productivity
38:22 Mock Reviews for Games
44:09 How Game Development Roles Overlap
48:38 Navigating Imposter Syndrome in the Games Industry
57:59 The Future of Gaming and Cultural Impact
About Will
With 20 years in games journalism, Will Freeman has contributed reviews, critiques and features to some of the biggest names in the industry, from The Guardian and Edge to Eurogamer and IGN. Will is also a trusted partner for studios and publishers of all sizes, delivering insightful mock reviews that help shape games before release. You can find Will on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willfreemanota/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spadgy.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spadgy_ota
About Me
Hi, I’m Cat Burton! I've built studios, raised funding and shipped games to millions of players. Now I help you do the same with expert games consultancy and coaching. The Goth Boss Podcast dives into the real challenges of making games and running game studios by sharing honest stories and inspiring conversations with my industry friends. You can find me on:
GothBoss (Games Consultancy & Coaching): https://www.GothBoss.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothbosscat
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gothbosscat.bsky.social
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gothbosscat
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By Cat BurtonWill Freeman's 20 year career spans many areas of the games industry. He's a freelance journalist, mock reviewer, copywriter and so much more. He's worked with a huge list of notable brands and publications including The Guardian, BAFTA, Epic, the BBC, EA, Vice and PC Gamer. While we do talk about games journalism, this episode quickly turned into an honest and authentic conversation about his career journey and personal struggles. What we're left with is a wonderful love letter to the games industry. I'm sure you'll enjoy this one.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Career Journeys in the Games Industry
03:08 The Evolution of a Freelance Career
05:44 Finding Authenticity in the Creative Space
08:58 The Role of Community and Support
11:40 Mental Health and Acceptance in the Games Industry
14:26 The Importance of Open Conversations
17:44 Embracing Imperfection and Vulnerability
20:21 Work-Life Balance and Personal Growth
24:02 Meeting People and Making Friends in the Games Industry
31:39 Balancing Work and Personal Life
35:06 Understanding Energy Levels and Productivity
38:22 Mock Reviews for Games
44:09 How Game Development Roles Overlap
48:38 Navigating Imposter Syndrome in the Games Industry
57:59 The Future of Gaming and Cultural Impact
About Will
With 20 years in games journalism, Will Freeman has contributed reviews, critiques and features to some of the biggest names in the industry, from The Guardian and Edge to Eurogamer and IGN. Will is also a trusted partner for studios and publishers of all sizes, delivering insightful mock reviews that help shape games before release. You can find Will on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willfreemanota/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spadgy.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spadgy_ota
About Me
Hi, I’m Cat Burton! I've built studios, raised funding and shipped games to millions of players. Now I help you do the same with expert games consultancy and coaching. The Goth Boss Podcast dives into the real challenges of making games and running game studios by sharing honest stories and inspiring conversations with my industry friends. You can find me on:
GothBoss (Games Consultancy & Coaching): https://www.GothBoss.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothbosscat
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gothbosscat.bsky.social
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gothbosscat
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.