Airplay 2 Update and Announcement

The original Airplay, while not a total success, did manage to do one thing quite well. It started a conversation. By bringing together a group of media professionals, content creators, and concerned members from the gaming community, Airplay began a discussion that hoped to change the landscape not only in games media, but media across the spectrum.



The next logical step after Airplay, was to continue and expand that conversation. When the Games Journalism Network approached me to help organize the next Airplay, I went into this endeavor with the sincere hope to make the games industry a better place.



I’ve had the good fortune of speaking with many of the donors to the project, and I’ve worked tirelessly to do right by them. However, over the past few weeks it’s become clear to me there are obstacles too great to overcome. It was with a heavy heart and careful consideration that I came to the conclusion that I can not continue working on Airplay 2.



It is my deepest hope that the Games Journalism Network finds success in the future. Events like Airplay, SavePoint, and peaceful face-to-face conversations need to happen if we want to see the videogames industry become a better place.

Thanks again to everyone who showed interest in continuing the conversation.



-John Smith

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