Digital Trends Unveils Game Industry Series

By Nick Mokey Published April 3, 2008

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Gamers looking to dive beneath the latest cheat codes and game reviews to find more in-depth reporting on their hobby have a new place to turn with the recent launch of Players Only with Scott Steinberg, a weekly video program hosted by Digital Trends. The very first episode of the series, available for free online, went live on Thursday.

The show is hosted by Digital Trends’ own Scott Steinberg, author of Get Rich Playing Games and industry expert. Steinberg steps behind the scenes to discuss trends in gaming with notable industry names, including heavyweights such as Sid Meier (Civilization), Warren Spector (Deus Ex), and Peter Molyneux (Dungeon Keeper, Black & White).

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“These days, millions of players across the world of all ages, interests and genders are getting in the game,” said Ian Bell, Digital Trends CEO, in a statement. “With the business fast outstripping movies and television as audiences’ preferred choice of leisure activity, we’re excited to debut a program that everyone can enjoy celebrating the industry’s biggest titles and most outspoken personalities.”

New episodes will premier every Friday from April 4 to June 6, for a total run of 10 programs. The first episode, available immediately, tackles whether or not video games should be considered art, along with the current state of the industry and trends for 2008.

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