Develop skills to critique, report, and write professionally about video games in this free online course.

Video game journalism entails championing unbiased reporting, diversity, and ethical standards to empower gamers with accurate, inclusive information, fostering trust and transparency within the industry. In this course, you'll gain insight into video game journalism and be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this exciting industry.

First, we uncover the foundations of video game journalism as we explore its rich history and evolution, providing you with a nuanced understanding of its place within the broader gaming landscape. In addition, you will explore the intricacies of the video game industry, from its key players to emerging trends, and learn to navigate the legal and ethical considerations essential for responsible reporting.

Next, you'll learn how to craft compelling narratives and engaging content, hone your research and interviewing techniques, and discover the secrets to fostering audience engagement and building thriving communities around your work. This course content was created in partnership with Cat Webling, a video game journalist and author. For more information on our subject matter expert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-webling/. The authors generated this text in part with GPT-4, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the authors and subject matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it reflected accurate expertise and met high pedagogical standards. Anyone interested can take this course, as it requires no prerequisite. Enrol now and learn for free!