Game Reviewers

blackcornflake · 19 January 2004, 00:06

We're looking to expand the APoV team, initially with game reviewers. It's an exciting opportunity for the right candidates, and also for me and Cody, as we'll consequently have less work to do.

Do you possess:

A good level of English

A decent knowledge of Amiga games

A warped sense of humour

?

Then we want you.

Please send a sample of your work to apov.editor @ abime.net.

CodyJarrett · 19 January 2004, 00:07

Also note that the email addresses in issue 1 were wrong. They are now:

the editor... - apov.editor @ abime.net
send a letter... - apov.letters @ abime.net
email about tips and hints...apov.wham @ abime.net
email about P.D. games... - apov.pdgames @ abime.net

And we'd like some more letters please. Preferably about interesting Amiga subjects or otherwise.

Do it for the APoV Newskitten. The little fella was traumatised by the kitten clay-shooting game that KombatSanta posted.

blackcornflake · 09 October 2004, 22:25

Hey.

I know you already know, but as production of APoV #3 is underway, I thought I'd issue a reminder - we are always happy to hear from peeps interested in contributing, particularly (though not exclusively) game reviews.

Got a review of Frontier in ya? Lucid critical appraisal of Bob's Bad Day the next thing on your to do list? Want to cover your favourite game before one of those APoV mugs does and gives it a crazy rating?

Then, like, get in touch.

teh · 10 October 2004, 11:47

What kind of things are you looking for? I have a wide range of Amiga floppy disks, coverdisk etc.

Peanutuk · 10 October 2004, 15:10

Well I am willing to do more if you want. I'm more than happy to do some bigger game reviews.

blackcornflake · 10 October 2004, 15:52

teh: we're after stuff people might like to write about Amiga games. Game reviews, game walkthroughs, articles and any other kind of work that may make for interesting reading. No need to write a huge treatise if you don't wanna: a small, interesting/amusing morceau is just as cool.

We're not short of content - rather, I just thought it might be nice to remind the nice peeps on EAB that they are free to contribute if they want to. This is our magazine, and not an exclusive little club.

Peanut: goody. Get writing. And hit #apov once in a while ya big lug.

teh · 10 October 2004, 17:19

Sure ill give it a go

bippym · 11 October 2004, 03:42

I have been chatting to Cody.. I'll do another review or maybe 2 this time, and I also am planning a How To.... article (Watch APoV to see what it is!!)

CodyJarrett · 24 May 2005, 20:28

Right, does anybody want to write a review for issue 3? Bippy?

bippym · 24 May 2005, 20:53

Yeah I will but it wont be for a week or 2.

I just been promoted at work and I'll be working in Nottingham from next week.. Gotta get used to the travelling etc..

Muzkat · 29 May 2005, 08:59

What do you want written about/reviewed?

CodyJarrett · 29 May 2005, 09:05

Muzkat - do you want to review Navy Seals?

Muzkat · 29 May 2005, 14:36

I'll do it. When is the deadline, and what's the word count? Anything else I need to know?

CodyJarrett · 29 May 2005, 15:06

Thanks Muzkat.

There is currently no deadline although issue 3 is overdue so we'll need to try and finish it soon.

The word count depends on how much is required to review the game - but it works out at about 700 words per page.

The style I favour is slightly irreverent but informative; something that reads as the work of an Amiga maven with a sense of humour. However, some reviews in the first two issues have been from a more serious perspective.

Spelling and grammar are important and there should be absolutely no smilies or other Internet peculiarities!

Peanutuk · 30 May 2005, 01:28

I'm still in just make me do something....

blackcornflake · 05 June 2005, 19:26

Okay. Write a review of Savage. http://hol.abime.net/1839

All contributors:

Email reviews to apov.editor at abime.net

Plain text files are cool. Use Word format if you wanna. It's the words that matter, not the format.

Okay? Cool.

bippym · 06 June 2005, 03:32

Bloody hell BC is still alive

blackcornflake · 06 June 2005, 13:13

Course.

Corny borny is foreverorny.

/me hugglesnugs Bippyboo

Get writin. And go get these fools for me when you got time.

Peanutuk · 06 June 2005, 13:21

RE: Savage. How many words?

blackcornflake · 06 June 2005, 13:34

The average is 1000-1300. More is okay if you have lots and lots to say about a game. Feel free to write in an irreverent but informative style, kinda like AP used to. So large tracts that hardly refer to the game itself are fine. As long as it's amusing.

If you have any specific ideas re boxouts or other aspects of the review layout, mention those too.

Peanutuk · 06 June 2005, 14:36

I was thinking more of doing it in the style of 'The One', so if anyone has a scan of the back of the box I can just cut and paste the blurb adding "It's great! - 73%" at the end.

blackcornflake · 07 June 2005, 14:46

You're fired.

But I'll let you off if you can sneak a reference to the late-Renaissance and Baroque cult of Hungarian saints into your review someplace. My review of Rock Star Ate My Hamster mentions Emmanuel Kant, so I figure anything's possible.

Fred the Fop · 13 June 2005, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcornflake

You're fired.

But I'll let you off if you can sneak a reference to the late-Renaissance and Baroque cult of Hungarian saints into your review someplace. My review of Rock Star Ate My Hamster mentions Emmanuel Kant, so I figure anything's possible.

I have decided to take over. Anyone with a monkey avatar is a faggot, especially one named Grubbil Grubbil Anusfart.

blackcornflake · 13 June 2005, 14:40

That's exactly the sort of empowering blue sky thinking that will effectuate the potentiality to establish a new paradigm and add value to our client-orientated revenue streams.

Gay ducks are the way forward.

Fred the Fop · 14 June 2005, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcornflake

That's exactly the sort of empowering blue sky thinking that will effectuate the potentiality to establish a new paradigm and add value to our client-orientated revenue streams.

Gay ducks are the way forward.

Upon further review, I have decided to make PeanutUK Admin at Junk Talk.

Smiley · 21 July 2005, 00:23

I may give you a sample review of a game sometime. Holidya is cutting in so it might not be for some time, but I am getting a PDA when I am there so I can write one during the flight and send it to you. (Ahhh Technology)

A magazine written by the people, for the people

Graham Humphrey · 23 July 2005, 16:03

I might give you a sample review as well - I'd quite like to write for it, it's a great mag. Are you still looking for reviewers?

CodyJarrett · 23 July 2005, 19:50

Smiley and Graham - yes please, reviews are always welcome!

Muzkat · 05 October 2005, 14:26

Do you need any more reviews done? I'd love to write another.

CodyJarrett · 05 October 2005, 19:45

Certainly! I've been writing a few but we need some more. Thanks again Muzkat.

Graham Humphrey · 03 December 2005, 11:31

Sorry to bring this up yet again - but is the mag still alive, and are you still looking for reviews? I wrote one last week if you're interested. (I should have done this ages ago, but at least I finally got round to it)

CodyJarrett · 10 December 2005, 13:28

Yes please Graham - we're still interested in your review.

Graham Humphrey · 10 December 2005, 14:14

Cheers - will e-mail now.

Muzkat · 16 January 2006, 04:05

Sorry its taken me so long, but I have been busy, and my computer is currently at the mechanic. Hopefully, I will have a review of Barbarian (Palace) by the end of the week for you. I have a rough draft already.

blackcornflake · 23 January 2006, 04:56

Look forward to seeing it

Muzkat · 29 January 2006, 14:30

Review heading your way - thanks.

pbareges · 04 April 2006, 18:33

available for any review if still needed...just say the name!!

blackcornflake · 05 April 2006, 02:26

Okay - Paperboy

bippym · 05 April 2006, 03:32

If anyone wants to Interview me and do an article on my DemoDVD's then feel free :P

I'll think about doing a tutorial on creating ones own dvd.. Tthough not too sure how best to go about it!

pbareges · 05 April 2006, 18:25

good pick! working on it...

19 January 2004, 00:06	#1
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	Game Reviewers We're looking to expand the APoV team, initially with game reviewers. It's an exciting opportunity for the right candidates, and also for me and Cody, as we'll consequently have less work to do. Do you possess: A good level of English A decent knowledge of Amiga games A warped sense of humour ? Then we want you. Please send a sample of your work to apov.editor @ abime.net.

19 January 2004, 00:07	#2
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,440	Also note that the email addresses in issue 1 were wrong. They are now: the editor... - apov.editor @ abime.net send a letter... - apov.letters @ abime.net email about tips and hints...apov.wham @ abime.net email about P.D. games... - apov.pdgames @ abime.net And we'd like some more letters please. Preferably about interesting Amiga subjects or otherwise. Do it for the APoV Newskitten. The little fella was traumatised by the kitten clay-shooting game that KombatSanta posted. Attached Thumbnails

10 October 2004, 11:47	#4
teh <?php Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton Uk Age: 22 Posts: 150	What kind of things are you looking for? I have a wide range of Amiga floppy disks, coverdisk etc. __________________ A1200 Specs: 51mhz Blizard 030, 18mb of ram, 170mb Hdd, Classic WB Full RIP PAUL THE GREEN AMIGA ALIEN YOU'RE SAFE NOW. Visit my website: http://www.visionalgraphics.net

10 October 2004, 15:10	#5
Peanutuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The North, UK Age: 34 Posts: 1,067	Well I am willing to do more if you want. I'm more than happy to do some bigger game reviews. __________________ T-shirts

10 October 2004, 17:19	#7
teh <?php Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton Uk Age: 22 Posts: 150	Sure ill give it a go __________________ A1200 Specs: 51mhz Blizard 030, 18mb of ram, 170mb Hdd, Classic WB Full RIP PAUL THE GREEN AMIGA ALIEN YOU'RE SAFE NOW. Visit my website: http://www.visionalgraphics.net

09 October 2004, 22:25	#3
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	Hey. I know you already know, but as production of APoV #3 is underway, I thought I'd issue a reminder - we are always happy to hear from peeps interested in contributing, particularly (though not exclusively) game reviews. Got a review of Frontier in ya? Lucid critical appraisal of Bob's Bad Day the next thing on your to do list? Want to cover your favourite game before one of those APoV mugs does and gives it a crazy rating? Then, like, get in touch.

10 October 2004, 15:52	#6
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	teh: we're after stuff people might like to write about Amiga games. Game reviews, game walkthroughs, articles and any other kind of work that may make for interesting reading. No need to write a huge treatise if you don't wanna: a small, interesting/amusing morceau is just as cool. We're not short of content - rather, I just thought it might be nice to remind the nice peeps on EAB that they are free to contribute if they want to. This is our magazine, and not an exclusive little club. Peanut: goody. Get writing. And hit #apov once in a while ya big lug.

11 October 2004, 03:42	#8
bippym Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 37 Posts: 8,132	I have been chatting to Cody.. I'll do another review or maybe 2 this time, and I also am planning a How To.... article (Watch APoV to see what it is!!)

24 May 2005, 20:28	#9
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,440	Right, does anybody want to write a review for issue 3? Bippy?

24 May 2005, 20:53	#10
bippym Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 37 Posts: 8,132	Yeah I will but it wont be for a week or 2. I just been promoted at work and I'll be working in Nottingham from next week.. Gotta get used to the travelling etc..

29 May 2005, 08:59	#11
Muzkat Into the Wonderful Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Delta Quadrant Age: 31 Posts: 1,138	What do you want written about/reviewed?

29 May 2005, 09:05	#12
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,440	Muzkat - do you want to review Navy Seals?

29 May 2005, 14:36	#13
Muzkat Into the Wonderful Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Delta Quadrant Age: 31 Posts: 1,138	I'll do it. When is the deadline, and what's the word count? Anything else I need to know?

29 May 2005, 15:06	#14
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,440	Thanks Muzkat. There is currently no deadline although issue 3 is overdue so we'll need to try and finish it soon. The word count depends on how much is required to review the game - but it works out at about 700 words per page. The style I favour is slightly irreverent but informative; something that reads as the work of an Amiga maven with a sense of humour. However, some reviews in the first two issues have been from a more serious perspective. Spelling and grammar are important and there should be absolutely no smilies or other Internet peculiarities!

30 May 2005, 01:28	#15
Peanutuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The North, UK Age: 34 Posts: 1,067	I'm still in just make me do something.... __________________ T-shirts

05 June 2005, 19:26	#16
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	Okay. Write a review of Savage. http://hol.abime.net/1839 All contributors: Email reviews to apov.editor at abime.net Plain text files are cool. Use Word format if you wanna. It's the words that matter, not the format. Okay? Cool.

06 June 2005, 03:32	#17
bippym Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 37 Posts: 8,132	Bloody hell BC is still alive

06 June 2005, 13:13	#18
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	Course. Corny borny is foreverorny. /me hugglesnugs Bippyboo Get writin. And go get these fools for me when you got time.

06 June 2005, 13:21	#19
Peanutuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The North, UK Age: 34 Posts: 1,067	RE: Savage. How many words? __________________ T-shirts

06 June 2005, 13:34	#20
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	The average is 1000-1300. More is okay if you have lots and lots to say about a game. Feel free to write in an irreverent but informative style, kinda like AP used to. So large tracts that hardly refer to the game itself are fine. As long as it's amusing. If you have any specific ideas re boxouts or other aspects of the review layout, mention those too.

06 June 2005, 14:36	#21
Peanutuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The North, UK Age: 34 Posts: 1,067	I was thinking more of doing it in the style of 'The One', so if anyone has a scan of the back of the box I can just cut and paste the blurb adding "It's great! - 73%" at the end. __________________ T-shirts

07 June 2005, 14:46	#22
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	You're fired. But I'll let you off if you can sneak a reference to the late-Renaissance and Baroque cult of Hungarian saints into your review someplace. My review of Rock Star Ate My Hamster mentions Emmanuel Kant, so I figure anything's possible.

13 June 2005, 14:40	#24
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	That's exactly the sort of empowering blue sky thinking that will effectuate the potentiality to establish a new paradigm and add value to our client-orientated revenue streams. Gay ducks are the way forward.

21 July 2005, 00:23	#26
Smiley Amiga-less! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,346	I may give you a sample review of a game sometime. Holidya is cutting in so it might not be for some time, but I am getting a PDA when I am there so I can write one during the flight and send it to you. (Ahhh Technology) A magazine written by the people, for the people Last edited by Smiley; 21 July 2005 at 00:29.

23 July 2005, 16:03	#27
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 26 Posts: 9,675	I might give you a sample review as well - I'd quite like to write for it, it's a great mag. Are you still looking for reviewers?

23 July 2005, 19:50	#28
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,440	Smiley and Graham - yes please, reviews are always welcome!

05 October 2005, 14:26	#29
Muzkat Into the Wonderful Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Delta Quadrant Age: 31 Posts: 1,138	Do you need any more reviews done? I'd love to write another.

05 October 2005, 19:45	#30
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,440	Certainly! I've been writing a few but we need some more. Thanks again Muzkat.

03 December 2005, 11:31	#31
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 26 Posts: 9,675	Sorry to bring this up yet again - but is the mag still alive, and are you still looking for reviews? I wrote one last week if you're interested. (I should have done this ages ago, but at least I finally got round to it)

10 December 2005, 13:28	#32
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,440	Yes please Graham - we're still interested in your review.

10 December 2005, 14:14	#33
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 26 Posts: 9,675	Cheers - will e-mail now.

16 January 2006, 04:05	#34
Muzkat Into the Wonderful Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Delta Quadrant Age: 31 Posts: 1,138	Sorry its taken me so long, but I have been busy, and my computer is currently at the mechanic. Hopefully, I will have a review of Barbarian (Palace) by the end of the week for you. I have a rough draft already.

23 January 2006, 04:56	#35
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 754	Look forward to seeing it

29 January 2006, 14:30	#36
Muzkat Into the Wonderful Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Delta Quadrant Age: 31 Posts: 1,138	Review heading your way - thanks.

04 April 2006, 18:33	#37
pbareges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: montreal / canada Age: 36 Posts: 718	available for any review if still needed...just say the name!!