I have been working at BagoGames for the past few years and this is my 800th article! So to mark this occasion, I decided to write about my experience as a video game journalist and on some of my memories working on the Bago Team. There was never a point in which I decided writing about video games would become a large part of my life. To be truthful; it was something I did merely to give my opinion. Looking back on what inspired me to write, I can honestly say it was BagoGames itself.
In the beginning, my articles merely stated the facts yet after several months working on the team, I started to want to become a better writer. Seeing my co-workers’ articles full of personal and professional opinions gave me the inspiration to work harder and longer on my own articles. Writing and reworking through pieces gave me a better sense of what it’s like to be a serious writer. Instead of writing strictly news, I began to write reviews and features. There have been a few assignments, I wanted to give up on (my Ace Attorney Anime Review series is one example) but the team and website helped me push through the tough spots to finish what I began.
My favorite time of the year in the game industry is the E3 season. I absolutely love watching the presentations and discussing (plus arguing) over what is shown. It is a time of the year when gamers hold their breath for new release info. It’s a moment to savor, to remember when your favorite developers walk onto the stage and speak about what is to come from their company. The hope, disappointment, and surprises give way to E3 memories not easily forgotten.
Despite a few long nights, frustrating writing block moments and the occasional argument, I wouldn’t trade my journalist experience for the world. I have learned so much over the years and look forward to constantly improving my writing skills. Sadly, my free time recently has been restricted due to my day job which leaves me less time to not only play games but also work on my articles. Despite this new change, I am determined to continue with one of my dreams of being a video game journalist. BagoGames is a part of my life and I want to work harder this next year to help make this the best video game entertainment site on the web!
If you are considering trying your hand at video game journalism, know this: the hard work is well worth the time, effort, and even tears. Video games allow people to take part in something they normally never could before. Whether it is jumping off a tall mountain to the reach the lake below, hunting down monsters in a dense jungle, or rescuing the realm’s princess, games let us act out dreams that otherwise wouldn’t come true. By writing about these games, I have extended the dreams and carved out a role in the industry for myself.
Thank you to everyone on the BagoGames Team for making my experience as a video game journalist so special. And I look forward to more years of working alongside all of you!