End of an Era

Posted by ASandoval on December 15, 2009 under Games | Be the First to Comment

So 15 weeks have passed and we have reached the end of our experiment using the site as a class project. I hope the old readers enjoyed having some semblance of structure and I hope the new readers enjoyed my writing at all.

Needless to say, The Relay will continue past this, but don’t expect the kind of treatment it got throughout this semester, and possibly the little it got before it as well. Something I discovered via this class is keeping up a blog with a journalistic style is rough, especially on top of school, game development and another job on top of all that.

Many of you should know that I’m a developer by trade; my passing interest in entertainment journalism being a fall back should that not work out in the end. Having a website is in today’s day and age, a requirement for those who want to be taken seriously in a career. The logic was that if I could use it as a resume tool for another career path, then I might as well. Unfortunately, life is far too hectic for me to give my writing the full attention that it deserves. In short, this will probably become a more personal journal, and more focus on my thoughts as a designer than as a journalist or even a critic.

That doesn’t mean I’m giving up entirely on the whole journalism thing. I love games, both playing and and discussing them, and I will continue to do so. Instead, I’ll look at other platforms that allow me to leisurely construct them so that they can get the care and attention they deserve. Rest assured, if an avenue like that bears fruit, you, readers of this humble site, will be the first to know about it.

Keep in mind, it was fun while it lasted, if not a bit hectic. Keep an eye on this spot regardless; I’m sure I’ll have something to say so long as you all keep listening.