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GameTrailers.com founders changed video game hype culture

Geoff Grotz and Brandon Jones, two film graduates, created GameTrailers.com to replicate the excitement surrounding movie trailers. They utilized a TiVo set and various media sources to build hype for video games. Their efforts eventually garnered attention from major platforms like MTV and YouTube, significantly impacting how video game anticipation is generated. AI

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GameTrailers.com founders changed video game hype culture

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    🎮 How Two Film Grads, A TiVo Set And GameTrailers.com Changed Video Game Hype Forever Geoff Grotz and Brandon Jones wanted to replicate the ritual they had with

    🎮 How Two Film Grads, A TiVo Set And GameTrailers.com Changed Video Game Hype Forever Geoff Grotz and Brandon Jones wanted to replicate the ritual they had with Apple's movie trailer portal, plundering TV commercials and demo discs until they caught the attention of MTV 📰 Source:…