"Where is all the good writing about games?"
I’m excited to be hearing so much positive feedback about the new site design. I’ve been working hard to make this into a meaningful improvement to the experience of people coming here for the first time or checking in on a regular…
It’s December once again, which means we are opening the floor to recommendations for our annual end of year feature, This Year In Video Game Blogging. In addition to my own efforts, sublimated this year by a select curators on staff, we…
Hi everyone! Kris here. As many of you heard just moments ago via our Patreon newsletter, we are putting out an open call for a new Senior Curator. That’s right: my job. I am shifting my role here at Critical Distance to…
Here at Critical Distance, we often field questions from young and aspiring writers on where to go to get their work published. Obviously, you’re always able to go to a place like WordPress, Blogspot or Tumblr to start your own blog (send…
Hey folks! After some delays, we’re excited to reopen our call for pitches for two of our popular recurring features: Spotlights and Critical Compilations! Spotlights focus on particular writers, themes, or aspects of design, such as Hamish Todd’s guest feature on level…
Friends, we are excited to announce that Critical-Distance is branching out into new curation territory: Let’s Plays. For some time now, we’ve included Let’s Plays that engage critically with game content in our This Week in Videogame Blogging feature. As Let’s Plays…
Every year, Critical Distance produces a feature entitled This Year In Video Game Blogging. You’ll be seeing 2014’s roundup in just a few weeks, so let’s take a moment to talk about how the sausage is made. We have always endeavored at…
It’s that time of the year again here at Critical Distance! We are opening the floodgates to reader submissions for our annual end of year feature, This Year In Video Game Blogging. In addition to my own efforts and the work of…
Hey, folks. Kris Ligman here, with a special announcement! As many of you know, we’ve been community-supported since earlier this year. I’m pleased to say that we’ve reached a funding level that not only ensures the continued smooth operation of the site,…
Hello, Critical Distance readers! I’m pleased to announce that as of today, you can directly lend your support to Critical Distance through our Patreon page. Critical Distance has existed as a free publication since its inception in 2009. On a weekly basis…