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Jace Hall
08-26-2017 at 12:07 PM
It appears that the new 2018 Gamer's Edition from GWR decided to try something different and has really downplayed Arcade / Retro high scores in favor of a focus more toward modern gaming achievement.
The result of this is that there is less of a presence of Twin Galaxies' historic database in the book.
Now as mentioned previously, Twin Galaxies does not dictate to GWR what to publish. It only grants permission to GWR to publish its data. So the GWR decision on what they want to put into their book is their decision alone.
They decided to do something new this year, and they will probably decided to do things differently again next year.
Their goal of course is to sell a book - and they will do whatever they feel is necessary to accomplish that. It is their bread and butter!
From a relationship standpoint, nothing changed between GWR and Twin Galaxies. We have a deal (non-economic) and it is what it is.
However, it is crystal clear from the community reaction that this years GWR publishing decision choices is very disappointing for many - and frankly, I agree. I and think something needs to be done in general.
Fortunately, the Twin Galaxies community has a very capable Head Custodian, who genuinely cares for the brand, it's membership, and all those who participate in the culture and activity of playing video games.
What that means is that Twin Galaxies is not a helpless entity. :)
So here is what we plan to do:
Twin Galaxies will once again start publishing its own certificates (this has already been in the works now for a few weeks - stay tuned)
Twin Galaxies will once again start publishing its own book.
Yes, Twin Galaxies will still maintain the relationship with GWR as always, however since we do not control the publishing or selection process there, I think it is important that we do have something that we control the entire publishing of. Something we can control the messaging of. That way we can make sure that people get more recognition.
Regarding the book -
The book will not be trying to compete with or replace the GWR gamers book series, at all.
The GWR gamers book series tries to cover a number of places / things. Buy it, it's different!
The TG book content will be comprised of a much more comprehensive set of only TG scores, as well as selected content from the member's Wall posts, photos, score discussions, etc.
Certainly there will be some professional editorial sections but I believe the book editorial should mostly reflect community contributions and highlight them.
This way, when someone takes the time to write something very useful / compelling on TG, it has an opportunity to get fully published and appreciated.
I think we can have an open discussion about what should and shouldn't go into the book - and in the end TG Admin will make the hard decisions, but the community can rest assured that its participation, thoughts and contributions will influence and guide the book (just as it has for the whole site.)
I think the book should also have special annual achievement recognition categories - with this hopefully evolving into the equivalent of the Academy Awards type event at some point.
The book will be a reflection of Twin Galaxies, and year on year it will evolve along with the interests of Twin Galaxies gaming community.
Obviously a book is going to take some time and money to execute, but it is well within our abilities.
In the meanwhile, CERTIFICATES will be coming much MUCH sooner.
On a different note - there are a number of very big things that are coming in the next 90 days or so that will continue to raise the profile of Twin Galaxies and its membership. We are working on them.
More info soon.
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