Lucy James leaves GameSpot for Player.gg with new newsletter and Summer Game Fest role

Lucy James, known for her work with GameSpot, has announced that she is moving to Player.gg, a new platform focused on helping gamers discover new games. James, who was connected to GameSpot for more than a decade, will also co-host the upcoming Summer Game Fest Live alongside Geoff Keighley.

Transition to Player.gg

After 12 years as a video producer and on-air personality at GameSpot, Lucy James is making a major career move. Her decision to leave GameSpot comes from a desire to become more involved in the indie game space. Player.gg, which is set to go public soon, offers a game-discovery platform built around developing relationships with players.

James will launch her newsletter, 'lookingfor.game', where she will share PC game recommendations and demo codes for subscribers. The initiative is a response to the growing need for curation amid the huge number of games available.

The role of Summer Game Fest

Summer Game Fest gives Player.gg a prominent stage to showcase its services. The event, hosted by Geoff Keighley, is one of the most-watched gaming events of the year. James' role as co-host also marks her first major public appearance since leaving GameSpot.

The partnership between Player.gg and Summer Game Fest should help give the platform a strong start and boost its visibility. James said her newsletter will focus on bringing gamers and the wider gaming community together through a carefully curated list of recommendations for new releases.

The future of game discovery

With the gaming industry becoming increasingly fragmented, as players jump between platforms like PC, Xbox, and Switch, there is a growing need for easy ways to discover new games. Player.gg, co-founded by Robert van Hoesel, aims to fill that gap by creating a kind of 'Substack for games', where players can easily find games, build wishlists, and take part in playtests.

James spoke about her time at GameSpot and the impact it had on her career, highlighting the opportunities she had to travel the world and work with talented professionals. Her network in the gaming community will no doubt come in handy in her new challenge.

With Player.gg's focus on game discovery and community building, the future looks promising for both the platform and James in her new role. It could also have a significant impact on how gamers discover and appreciate new titles and indie games.