Hit Restart – Hilary Goldstein

It Lives: Where to Read My Articles

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about why my writing is appearing in non-IGN places. People know I left IGN a few months ago, but maybe don’t understand what that means for my games writing. This should explain it.

Someone recently asked me why I left IGN if I still wanted to write about games. Well, the truth is that writing a freelance article here or there is not the same as working a fulltime job. It’s a fun little aside where I have all the control (I can accept or decline assignments). Writing about games and comics is what I enjoy, so I’m not about to stop doing it until I have a real job that would prevent me from doing so (due to conflict of interest).

How do I choose where to write? I don’t choose, actually. I am the least proactive freelancer ever. If an editor contacts me about coverage, I’ll do it if it makes sense (good pay, something I want to do). Basically, I take what people offer and don’t really push for much. So far it’s been previews and reviews — the standard stuff. Hoping to write about the industry as a whole or games media or editorials, but, like I said, I rarely bug people for writing gigs. I’m pretty busy with other stuff, so these things are nice bonuses.

That said, you can read some of my stuff I’ve done so far. I do some coverage for Gamesradar, like this preview of NBA 2K12′s Greatest Mode. If you pick up the October issue of OXM (has Master Chief on the cover), you can find an editorial from me at the back. I imagine a gaming world where Halo never came out (*shudder*).

Someone from IGN asked me if we’d ever see my stuff on my OG site again. To which I replied, “Isn’t that your decision?” I mean, someone asks and it makes sense, I’ll do it. Same goes for Gamespot or wherever. The nice thing about being freelance is that I can have my voice heard in various spot. No exclusivity. My loyalty is now to myself as a writer, not to any organization. It feels very… relaxing.

Upcoming from me is a FIFA 12 review in the next issue of OXM. Oh, and a return to IGN Comics, a channel I launched many years ago. I revised and rewrote the Top 25 Batman GN of All Time feature. Should be up in the next week or two.

I’ll be sure to post on hilarygoldstein.com anytime something new is available.

Remember: It’s only a good life if you go out and live it.

That’s my plan.

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