Binge Gamer's James Walker, having been a games blogger for longer than he'd care to admit, gives a quick overview of what it takes to be a video game blogger. Patience and thick skin is just the tip of the iceberg...

…what, are you f'ing stupid? Starting a gaming blog isn’t as simple as just starting some random WordPress(.com) blog and rehashing gaming news from other sites. It’s a lot of hard work from dedicated and (often times) delusional people who have a love of games, a passion for writing, and a subconscious need to put themselves through hell by working long hours for little pay. But, if you’re dedicated and willing to limit your personal life while you go headlong into games “journalism” there are a few things you should be aware of.

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