I had just recently contacted Craig from TV and Lust for a quick interview. For those unaware, TV and Lust is a video gaming site dished full of content! It contains written/video reviews, podcasts, current gaming news and other featured articles.
Q&A
Q1:When did you first start your gaming?
"I was probably about 5 or 6, and it was when we got our first NES. We had Super Mario Bros, of course, but it wasn't until we got Zelda that gaming really started for me."
Q2:Do you have any other hobbies or activities you take part in other than gaming?
"I like to think I do, there are certainly things I'm interested in other than gaming, but I work so much, and between that, and other responsibilities and hanging out with friends, gaming and TV and Lust is about all I have time for."
Q3:What inspired you to start TV and Lust (both the site and YouTube channel)?
"I started the Youtube channel just because I wanted to try out making videos. I'm the sort of person who never really becomes adept at any one thing, but instead dabbles in a little of everything. I like trying new things. The videos eventually took off, and I wanted to expand from just videos, so the site was born."
Q4:Do you have any regrets about starting TV and Lust?
"I wish I was I little more prepared for the work and response, though I wouldn't call that a regret. Besides, I'm sure a lot of people wish they knew what they were up against before they were up against it!"
Q5:Will TV and Lust be attending E3 this year?
"We applied, but were declined for unstated reasons. I would guess it would be due to hits, but we had enough hits for one pass (which Seth was going to use). We were still offered to purchase a pass, but they're expensive. E3 is a tough gig to get into, and unfortunately, the current set up creates a loop: The bigger sites easily get passes, which in turn gives them access to content. With more content, comes more hits. With more hits come passes. It's stacked against the smaller sites from the get go."
Q6:As TV and Lust expands, do you plan to add additional staff openings?
"Probably, though we've sort of plateaued right now, both in terms of audience and in content output. I have a fantastic staff, but I'm the idea guy 9 times out 10, and it becomes exhausting managing the small crew we have now. Handling more would be difficult. It would be much easier if I didn't have a day job!"
Q7:What happened to your "Game Glimpse" segments? Will they be discontinued forever?
"Game Glimpses were a way to maximize the content for our audience, while simultaneously reducing our workload (the Glimpses were easier to produce than full video reviews). They were met with a lukewarm response, and they still took more time and effort than it was worth if many people weren't that interested in them. Glimpses were never officially discontinued behind the scenes, so they staff (and myself) may still do them, but I wouldn't count on it."
Q8:Do you have any other major plans for the future of TV and Lust?
I'm not sure. I'd love to expand our audience, but we've hit a wall recently that I'd love to knock down. I don't have any major plans to do that, but I aim to continue to produce the best content we can and hope people enjoy it!
I would like to thank Craig for taking his time to do this interview. If you want to find out more about him and his site, go here! I recommend the TV and Lust podcast, it's fantastic!
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