Reletter
Artwork for The Spieler

The Spieler

Trip Harrison

Incautiously probing the artistic horizons of game design.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues67Foundeda year agoLast Issue7 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

tripharrison.substack.com
Artwork for The Spieler

Latest Issues

Razing Interstellar Megacities for Fun and Profit

UP-ARMORED

“Nobreans are proving more resistant to the present SNC economic restructuring than expected,” euphemizes the mission briefing in its characteristically portentous manner. “The SNC has selected four statues of Great Leader for...

7 days ago
12
7

The Minimum Viable Wargame

THE MALE URGE TO ENCIRCLE GERMANS

Regular readers know that wargames of various flavors have historically occupied a lot of the free time I could’ve spent on studying or other kinds of tangible self-improvement. There’s an irreplicable s...

14 days ago
41
3

Humanity is the Best Horror Game Monster

CALL ME FISHMEAL

It’s hard to write effective horror these days for the same reason it’s hard to write effective satire. Just as The Onion struggles lately to invent headlines more asinine or ribald than the world it satirizes, it takes...

21 days ago
14
5

Sports Video Games that Should Exist but Don’t

SPORTING CHANCE

Man, whatever happened to sports games? That is, video games designed around the joyful exuberance of participating in an athletic pursuit, and particularly those sports from which the core gaming audience is traditionall...

a month ago
18
11

The Inimitable Game Art of Philippe Druillet

FRENCH CONNECTION

Apologies for my tardiness this week, folks. It’s been a busier one than usual, split between appointments and a welcome but sudden influx of contract work. This edition is therefore being written in the small pockets o...

a month ago
9
3

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Spieler.

SubscribersEngagement75Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Trip Harrison

    Informatics industry veteran and armchair gaming historian. By and by a post-ironic Jewish Millennial.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for The Spieler?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by The Spieler on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does The Spieler have?

    To see how many people subscribe to The Spieler, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in The Spieler?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Spieler as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Spieler?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Spieler using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to The Spieler?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Spieler. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact The Spieler?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.