Bitmob and GamePro are very pleased to announce that we are partnering together to nurture new editorial talent. Starting this month we are beginning a program that will reward one talented writer each month with having their Bitmob article appear in GamePro magazine.

Bitmob's Dan, Demian, Jason and I will pick the article that we think is most worthy each month, and it will be included as a full-page editorial in the magazine alongside articles from noted contributors such as Robert Ashley, John Ricciardi, and Joe Rybicki (among many others.)

Some guidelines for you:

With the relaunch of the new GamePro, our emphasis is as much on the culture of video games as it is on the products. As I mentioned in the editor's letter of the February issue (pictured), our goal is to provide mature, thought-provoking stories about games, but also (very importantly) about the people associated with them. In the coming months we will endeavor to shine a light on the talents that build the experiences we all love so much, and also on the people that play them and are inspired by them. This doesn't just mean developer interviews -- it also means essays about the way that games affect us personally, and how they change our views about the world around us. Take a look at Leigh Alexander's recent essay about Bayonetta as a great example.

To be considered, please write about 600-700 words right here on Bitmob. We'll select the first winner by January 20 for inclusion in the April issue, which will hit newsstands on March 9. We'll post reminders each month regarding deadlines for subsequent issues.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with for this - and also working with the Bitmob community to help develop the careers of new writers.

Thanks, everyone,

-- John Davison

EVP, content -- GamePro Media