Extra: How are event articles created? A little behind-the-scenes look at the media such as the press room Taipei Game Show 2017 edition

When a game event is held, articles are published in various media, but how exactly are these articles created?

In this article, we will introduce a little behind the scenes of gaming event coverage articles, using Taipei Game Show 2017 as an example.

Media pass

To attend an event as a media member, you will need a media pass. Although you may be able to do interviews as a regular customer without a Media Pass, you can receive various benefits by having a Media Pass.
Generally, media pass holders receive free admission and have access to many areas of the venue.

Each event has certain criteria for registering as media, and in many cases there is a screening process.

Press room

Generally, a room called a “press room” is reserved for media personnel at game events.
The photo above shows the press room at Taipei Game Show 2017.
Very comfortable with power supply, WiFi, drinks and snacks available.

Many of the articles published in real time as the event progresses are created and published in this press room.

Interview situation

Customers have priority inside the venue.
Interviews and photos will be taken at the booth when customers are absent.
Sometimes interviews are conducted at a different location at a predetermined time.

A game, we try to play it and check it out.
I basically stand in the same line as other customers.

If possible, take photos of everyone at the booth.
Game events are a valuable opportunity to show everyone how the game production side is doing.

After doing some interviews, I went to the press room. Organize information and write articles in a calm environment. After finishing, I went back to the venue. Basically, I use the press room as my base and go back and forth.

Media support for Taipei Game Show 2017

The Taipei Game Show venue is very compact, but it is an event that attracts a large number of visitors. The exhibition period is long, 6 days, and it must be a big burden on the management.

At Taipei Game Show 2017, even though they were busy, the staff provided very thorough media support, allowing us to conduct interviews and write articles comfortably. Thank you to all the management staff!

In this way, our game event coverage articles are created with the help of event staff.
The help of behind-the-scenes staff who don’t usually appear in the media is indispensable to the media.

In this way, our game event coverage articles are created with the help of event staff.
The help of behind-the-scenes staff who don’t usually appear in the media is indispensable to the media.

If you see a press room at a game event venue, take a look around. I’m sure there are staff members who support the media.