Hello everyone,
It’s December 1st, which means it’s time to start compiling Critical Distance’s annual This Year in Videogame Blogging roundup. Through the rest of this month, we’ll be looking out for the best examples of games criticism that came out in 2024. And you can help! To submit, simply shoot us an email, reach out to us on Facebook, Bluesky or Mastodon (use the tag #TYIVGB if you want your submission to be considered), or join our Discord server! The deadline for submissions is Midnight, Pacific Time, December 22nd.
Here’s what you need to know about submissions:
What Qualifies
- Games criticism, analysis, commentary, etc which was first published in some form in 2024.
- Works on videogames, computer games, interactive fiction, board games, tabletop, word games, card games, literally any kind of game.
- Written works.
- Audio works (must have transcript available).
- Video works (must have transcript available).
- Works not in English (must have an English-language summary available).
- Things we have previously featured on TWIVGB.
- Things we have not previously featured on TWIVGB.
What Does Not Qualify
- Works first published before 2024.
- Works that don’t have anything substantially to do with games.
- Works that are not web-hosted and open-access, e.g., works locked behind a paywall with no gift link.
- Anything which violates our inclusivity statement.
This year has once again been incredible for games criticism, and Critical Distance has caught over 700 stellar pieces in our roundups since January. But there’s always a chance we missed something phenomenal, and that’s where you come in! Make sure to get your submissions in, and don’t be afraid to submit your own work!