Who is to blame for destroying the Escapist? Watch this interview w/ JM8 & LUDO to learn All!
Watch Part 1 with Alex Macris:
Exclusive: First Rise & Fall of the Escapist! Founder Alex Macris
https://youtu.be/OyY4w3NKRJk
What really happened …
Who is to blame for destroying the Escapist? Watch this interview w/ JM8 & LUDO to learn All!
Watch Part 1 with Alex Macris:
Exclusive: First Rise & Fall of the Escapist! Founder Alex Macris
https://youtu.be/OyY4w3NKRJk
What really happened at The Escapist, the legendary gaming website and YouTube channel that gave birth to Zero Punctuation, Extra Credits, Jimquisition, and more? How did it go from being a gaming empire to a shadow of its former self? And how did some of its former members rise from the ashes and create Second Wind, a new and successful outlet for gaming content and culture?
In this exclusive interview, Peter sits down with JM8, the host of Design Delve on Second Wind and a former member of The Escapist, to reveal the inside story of The Escapist's downfall and Second Wind's rise. You'll learn:
- How The Escapist attracted and nurtured some of the best talent and personalities in the gaming industry, such as Yahtzee Crowshaw, James Portnow, Jim Sterling, and Bob Chipman
- How JM8 joined The Escapist in 2018 as a game designer and a video producer, and what he experienced and learned during his time there
- How JM8 and other former Escapist members, such as Nick Calandra and Yahtzee Crowshaw, decided to leave The Escapist and form Second Wind in 2023, a new and independent platform for gaming content and culture
- How Second Wind operates and grows as a gaming outlet, and what makes it different and better than The Escapist and other competitors
- How JM8 creates and hosts Design Delve, a show that explores the art and science of game design, and what are his tips and insights for aspiring and professional game designers
- How JM8 views the current and future state of gaming journalism, gaming YouTube influencers, and gaming media in general, and what are his hopes and predictions for the industry
This is a rare and candid conversation with one of the most knowledgeable and passionate game designers and gaming content creators in the industry...
