Experience

Decrypt

• India
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Culture Editor, Hub Operations Lead

  • May 2023 - Present

  As Culture Editor and Hub Operations Lead, I am driving Decrypt's overall editorial strategy for its culture and gaming verticals, including planning, assigning, and editing content, managing staff reporters and freelancers, and writing some stories myself.Furthermore, I am supporting our Web3 gaming hub, GG, and working with the broader Decrypt team to help grow that vertical and launch future hubs dedicated to specific topics. I also regularly attend and cover conferences and events, where I've filmed interviews and moderated panels, and I co-hosted our earlier "gm" interview podcast. Show less

• Culture Editor

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023

  As Culture Editor for Decrypt, I am responsible for covering all things Web3 culture as well as editing and supporting our GG gaming hub. I co-run the U.S. news desk with our Markets Editor and manage full-time staff reporters and freelancers alike, with a mix of editing, assigning, planning, and some writing.

• Senior Writer

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  I was previously Senior Writer at Decrypt, a website focused on Web3 technology. My biggest focuses are NFTs and culture, including gaming and the metaverse. As part of my role, I have conducted interviews and/or moderated panels at events in New York, Miami, and Wyoming, as well as online conferences. I have also appeared on Decrypt's podcast and YouTube streams, as well as other podcasts and shows. I previously freelanced for Decrypt for two years before going full-time.



Various Book Projects

• Writer/Editor

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Since 2013, I've worked on an array of book projects as a co-writer, editor, or technical editor, both from independent and major publishers. Here's a list of projects I've been involved with: Upcoming Book Project (TBA) - Contributor Blockchain Data Analytics for Dummies by Michael Solomon (2020, Wiley) - Technical Editor Atari 2600/7800: A Visual Compendium (2020, Bitmap Books) - Contributor Esports for Dummies by Phill Alexander (2020, Wiley) - Technical Editor Sega Master System: A Visual Compendium (2019, Bitmap Books) - Contributor Game On! 2020 (2019, Scholastic) - Contributor Go Gaming! (2019, Scholastic) - Contributor SNES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium (2018, Bitmap Books) - Contributor Coffee is My Religion by Nathan Meunier (2014, Kung Fu Grip Press) - Editor Freelance Writing Hacks by Nathan Meunier (2014, Kung Fu Grip Press) - Editor Interview Fu by Nathan Meunier (2014, Kung Fu Grip Press) - Editor Up Up Down Down Left Write by Nathan Meunier (2013, Kung Fu Grip Press) - Editor + Guest Chapter Show less



Dotdash

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

  Wrote gadget reviews for Lifewire.com, including smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, VR headsets, and smart home devices. Wrote gadget reviews for Lifewire.com, including smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, VR headsets, and smart home devices.



G/O Media

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Contributing Editor and Producer

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  Updated a stable of deal and product roundups on a daily basis, as well as wrote occasional features and roundups. Previously also wrote deal posts and updated the daily deals roundup each weekday morning. Updated a stable of deal and product roundups on a daily basis, as well as wrote occasional features and roundups. Previously also wrote deal posts and updated the daily deals roundup each weekday morning.



VICE Media

• United States
• Marketing Services

• Freelance Writer

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2021

  Most recently wrote articles about cryptocurrency and related subjects for Motherboard, and have written other features for the publication in the past. I previously wrote numerous articles for Waypoint about Rocket League's competitive scene. Most recently wrote articles about cryptocurrency and related subjects for Motherboard, and have written other features for the publication in the past. I previously wrote numerous articles for Waypoint about Rocket League's competitive scene.



Grammatik

• Advertising Services

• Senior Content Consultant

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2021

  As the Content Manager from 2018-2020, I prepared case studies and other written content for Grammatik's clients, which included visual effects vendors and companies that produce software and technology for creative studios. I also contributed social media copy, edited writing from my colleagues, and helped ensure overall editorial consistency across all outward-facing comms. During the rest of the time, I contributed writing on a freelance basis. As the Content Manager from 2018-2020, I prepared case studies and other written content for Grammatik's clients, which included visual effects vendors and companies that produce software and technology for creative studios. I also contributed social media copy, edited writing from my colleagues, and helped ensure overall editorial consistency across all outward-facing comms. During the rest of the time, I contributed writing on a freelance basis.



Haymarket Media Group

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Apr 2014 - Jul 2021

  I was a frequent contributor for Stuff (UK), a gadget website and magazine. My role was that of a "staff" freelancer, essentially, writing and updating an assortment of features, previews, and other content. I was the primary U.S. contributor, and given the time zone difference, I was often sent work to aid the UK-based team during their off-hours. Previously, I was a daily news contributor and handled an everyday morning roundup until Stuff shifted focus away from news. I was a frequent contributor for Stuff (UK), a gadget website and magazine. My role was that of a "staff" freelancer, essentially, writing and updating an assortment of features, previews, and other content. I was the primary U.S. contributor, and given the time zone difference, I was often sent work to aid the UK-based team during their off-hours. Previously, I was a daily news contributor and handled an everyday morning roundup until Stuff shifted focus away from news.



Future plc

• India
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2021

  Most recently, I covered tech news (and previously cryptocurrency) for Tom's Guide on a regular basis. I have done an enormous amount of work for Future US and UK over the years, including writing for several of their outlets for years at a time. In a few cases, I wrote for the publications right up until they shut down or lost their U.S. editorial team. I've written extensively for Mac|Life (2009-15), Official Xbox Magazine (2008-14), GamesRadar (2007-14), Nintendo Power (2008-12), PlayStation: The Official Magazine (2008-12), @Gamer (2010-14), TechRadar (2012-2020), and Tap! (2012-13). Additionally, I have written for Edge, PC Gamer, MacFormat, and iGamer. My work has appeared in upwards of 200 separate print magazine issues from the company. Show less

• Contributing Editor

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2014

  I was the Contributing Editor for Mac|Life magazine and Maclife.com, overseeing the iOS apps/games and Mac games coverage. I assigned and edited more than 1000 articles during this span and helped drive growth for the sections and improve the quality and quantity of the output.



Self-Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Mar 2006 - Jul 2021

  Freelance writer, journalist, and critic for a large number of publications, with a primary focus on video games, apps, and technology. My work has been published in 100+ outlets, spanning more 200 total print issues as well as extensive online work. In addition to the publications listed individually on this profile, I've also contributed work to The Daily, The Escapist, Gamasutra, Kill Screen, Mashable, Paste, SPIN, and many others, and have had my work syndicated to publications like ESPN and Yahoo Video Games. Show less



Esports Insider

• United Kingdom
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Lead

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  I was the Content Lead for The Esports Journal, a quarterly print and digital magazine covering the business of esports, as well as a contributor to Esports Insider. I was the Content Lead for The Esports Journal, a quarterly print and digital magazine covering the business of esports, as well as a contributor to Esports Insider.



Veritas Entertainment

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Editor

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  I was the Lead Editor for Rocketeers.gg, a website focused on Rocket League esports. In this role, I produced and published nearly all of the written content for the site, including player interviews, feature articles, and news stories. I also edited and posted a few pieces from contributors. I was previously a freelance writer for the site when it launched in 2018. I was the Lead Editor for Rocketeers.gg, a website focused on Rocket League esports. In this role, I produced and published nearly all of the written content for the site, including player interviews, feature articles, and news stories. I also edited and posted a few pieces from contributors. I was previously a freelance writer for the site when it launched in 2018.



Ten Point Oh LLC

• Media Production

• Story Editor

  • Dec 2017 - Nov 2020

  Worked as a Story Editor on Insert Coin, a feature-length documentary film about Midway Games' arcade dominance in the 1990s. I'm helping director Josh Tsui develop themes, emphasize clarity and consistency, and trim fat to produce the final feature. The film released in November 2020. Worked as a Story Editor on Insert Coin, a feature-length documentary film about Midway Games' arcade dominance in the 1990s. I'm helping director Josh Tsui develop themes, emphasize clarity and consistency, and trim fat to produce the final feature. The film released in November 2020.



Wiley

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Editor

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

  Worked as technical editor on Esports for Dummies and Blockchain Data Analytics for Dummies, both released in 2020. Worked as technical editor on Esports for Dummies and Blockchain Data Analytics for Dummies, both released in 2020.



Vox Media, Inc.

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2019

  I've written numerous feature articles for Polygon, including interview-based pieces, the 2015, 2016, and 2018 holiday gift guides, and other bits. I also oversaw and updated the site's listing of the best iOS and Android games for a span. Some of the earlier articles also appeared on The Verge (theverge.com). I've written numerous feature articles for Polygon, including interview-based pieces, the 2015, 2016, and 2018 holiday gift guides, and other bits. I also oversaw and updated the site's listing of the best iOS and Android games for a span. Some of the earlier articles also appeared on The Verge (theverge.com).



The Esports Observer

• Germany
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Wrote more than 600 stories for this business-minded esports publication, including numerous feature interviews with major players all across the industry, some performed onsite at events in Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, and Hamburg. Also wrote hundreds of daily news stories. Wrote more than 600 stories for this business-minded esports publication, including numerous feature interviews with major players all across the industry, some performed onsite at events in Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, and Hamburg. Also wrote hundreds of daily news stories.



BITMAP BOOKS LTD

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Writer

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2019

  I wrote game entries for SNES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium (2018), Sega Master System: A Visual Compendium (2019), and Atari 2600/7800: A Visual Compendium (2020), a trio of beautiful hardcover books about the games, history, and lasting impact of those classic console systems. I wrote game entries for SNES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium (2018), Sega Master System: A Visual Compendium (2019), and Atari 2600/7800: A Visual Compendium (2020), a trio of beautiful hardcover books about the games, history, and lasting impact of those classic console systems.



Red Bull Media House

• Austria
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2019

  I primarily covered Rocket League's competitive scene with frequent feature articles for Red Bull Esports, including RLCS World Championship events in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and London, and also the X Games in Minneapolis. I also covered events for Call of Duty, Quake Champions, Clash Royale, Vainglory, and The Elder Scrolls: Legends, and wrote articles about Splatoon esports. I primarily covered Rocket League's competitive scene with frequent feature articles for Red Bull Esports, including RLCS World Championship events in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and London, and also the X Games in Minneapolis. I also covered events for Call of Duty, Quake Champions, Clash Royale, Vainglory, and The Elder Scrolls: Legends, and wrote articles about Splatoon esports.



Ginx TV Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

  Writing esports feature articles for the website of GINX Esports TV. Writing esports feature articles for the website of GINX Esports TV.



Scholastic

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Wrote a considerable amount of content for two children's books about video games that released in 2019: Go Gaming, and Game On! 2020 Wrote a considerable amount of content for two children's books about video games that released in 2019: Go Gaming, and Game On! 2020



Penske Media Corporation

• Online Audio and Video Media
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  Wrote video game articles for Rolling Stone and Variety. Wrote video game articles for Rolling Stone and Variety.



IDG Consumer & SMB

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • May 2014 - Sep 2018

  I wrote various biweekly and monthly iOS and Mac game columns for Macworld, along with occasional other one-off pieces. I also previously wrote weekly Android columns for Greenbot, along with numerous features, and many of these pieces also posted at PCWorld. I wrote various biweekly and monthly iOS and Mac game columns for Macworld, along with occasional other one-off pieces. I also previously wrote weekly Android columns for Greenbot, along with numerous features, and many of these pieces also posted at PCWorld.



Streetwise Media

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

  Wrote articles with a local focus for Chicago Inno (http://chicagoinno.streetwise.co), including features about Chicago-based game developers and their projects. Also contributed to Austin Inno and DC Inno sites. Wrote articles with a local focus for Chicago Inno (http://chicagoinno.streetwise.co), including features about Chicago-based game developers and their projects. Also contributed to Austin Inno and DC Inno sites.



Thrillist

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Wrote feature articles about video games for Thrillist.com. Wrote feature articles about video games for Thrillist.com.



Modern Farmer Media

• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Wrote a few articles for Modern Farmer between print and web. Covered an autonomous farming robotics competition on-site in rural Indiana in May 2016. Wrote a few articles for Modern Farmer between print and web. Covered an autonomous farming robotics competition on-site in rural Indiana in May 2016.



IDG World Expo

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2016

  Covered the E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles for the E3 Show Daily print publication for six years, writing some stories in advance of the show but primarily writing large cover stories in very short timeframes during the convention week. Starting in 2015, I added editorial responsibilities for E3Insider.com, doing extensive data entry and content management work amidst my writing duties. Covered the E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles for the E3 Show Daily print publication for six years, writing some stories in advance of the show but primarily writing large cover stories in very short timeframes during the convention week. Starting in 2015, I added editorial responsibilities for E3Insider.com, doing extensive data entry and content management work amidst my writing duties.



Pixelkin

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  Wrote feature articles, reviews, and video scripts for this parent-focused video game website. Wrote feature articles, reviews, and video scripts for this parent-focused video game website.



IGN Entertainment

• United States
• Online Media
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Nov 2008 - Sep 2015

  Wrote smartphone, smartwatch, and other gadget reviews for IGN's Tech section. Had previously contributed game reviews, previews, and features in the years prior. Also wrote for 1UP, GameSpy, What They Play, Green Pixels, and MSN Game On, all of which fell under the IGN umbrella until they were closed or ceased updating. Many of my most notable contributions came for 1UP, for which I covered events in Liverpool, Montreal, and Miami, and wrote several other pieces. I also wrote a significant amount of content for What They Play until it was shuttered. Show less



Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Wrote a few feature articles about video games for Playboy.com. Wrote a few feature articles about video games for Playboy.com.



The Freelance Game

• Co-Host

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Helped conceive, launch, and co-host a podcast called The Freelance Game with colleague Nathan Meunier. Across 25 biweekly episodes, we interviewed successful writers and editors, offered tips and other constructive feedback to writers, and provided anecdotes and solutions from our own careers. I departed to focus on other things, but Nathan has continued the podcast with a new co-host. Helped conceive, launch, and co-host a podcast called The Freelance Game with colleague Nathan Meunier. Across 25 biweekly episodes, we interviewed successful writers and editors, offered tips and other constructive feedback to writers, and provided anecdotes and solutions from our own careers. I departed to focus on other things, but Nathan has continued the podcast with a new co-host.



AOL

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Freelance Writer

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2014

  Wrote occasional articles for Joystiq prior to its closure, primary with a focus on interview-based features based on original pitches. Articles are now found at Engadget instead. Wrote occasional articles for Joystiq prior to its closure, primary with a focus on interview-based features based on original pitches. Articles are now found at Engadget instead.



Kung Fu Grip Press

• Book Editor

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  I am the editor for Up Up Down Down Left Write: The Freelance Guide to Video Game Journalism, Interview Fu: The Game Journo Guide to Conducting Killer Interviews, and Freelance Writing Hacks: 55 Tips for Word Mercenary Success, a trio of books written by Nathan Meunier. In all three cases, I performed a copyedit on the book, as well as a general edit, and worked with the author to best present his material, cut unnecessary elements, and expand upon what he started with to result in the best possible product. I also wrote a guest chapter for Up Up Down Down Left Write, the first and largest of those books. Show less



Sovereign Media

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2014

  Wrote video game reviews for Otaku USA Magazine, a bimonthly anime and Japanese pop culture print magazine. Wrote video game reviews for Otaku USA Magazine, a bimonthly anime and Japanese pop culture print magazine.



Source Interlink Media

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • May 2012 - Sep 2013

  Contributed articles about video games and pop culture to Geek Magazine, a bimonthly print publication. Contributed articles about video games and pop culture to Geek Magazine, a bimonthly print publication.



Clutter Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

  Wrote large features for multiple issues of the designer toy-centric print magazine, plus contributed regular blog posts on both video games and toys (plus related culture) to cluttermagazine.com. Wrote large features for multiple issues of the designer toy-centric print magazine, plus contributed regular blog posts on both video games and toys (plus related culture) to cluttermagazine.com.



G4 Media

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

  Contributed written game reviews to G4TV.com, which were at times repurposed as scripts for video reviews that aired on the cable television series and were posted online. Contributed written game reviews to G4TV.com, which were at times repurposed as scripts for video reviews that aired on the cable television series and were posted online.



EGM Media

• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

  Contributed articles to the relaunched Electronic Gaming Monthly and EGMi digital magazine. Traveled to Canada twice for large feature previews, and wrote an EGMi cover story. Contributed articles to the relaunched Electronic Gaming Monthly and EGMi digital magazine. Traveled to Canada twice for large feature previews, and wrote an EGMi cover story.



IDG Entertainment

• Freelance Writer

  • Apr 2009 - Nov 2011

  Wrote extensively for GamePro magazine and GamePro.com before both were shuttered in late 2011. Contributed reviews of high-profile games, along with features and other coverage. Wrote extensively for GamePro magazine and GamePro.com before both were shuttered in late 2011. Contributed reviews of high-profile games, along with features and other coverage.



UGO Networks

• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Contributed reviews, previews, features, interviews, and event coverage to UGO's 1UP.com until it was acquired by IGN. Covered events in Sweden, Liverpool, Vancouver, Montreal, Miami, and Los Angeles. Continued writing for the website following purchase in May 2011. Contributed reviews, previews, features, interviews, and event coverage to UGO's 1UP.com until it was acquired by IGN. Covered events in Sweden, Liverpool, Vancouver, Montreal, Miami, and Los Angeles. Continued writing for the website following purchase in May 2011.



What They Like Inc

• United States

• Freelance Writer

  • Dec 2007 - Aug 2009

  Contributed daily blog posts, features, product write-ups, and event coverage to What They Play. Continued freelancing following sale to IGN. Contributed daily blog posts, features, product write-ups, and event coverage to What They Play. Continued freelancing following sale to IGN.



Ziff Davis Media

• United States

• Freelance Writer

  • May 2007 - Jan 2009

  Contributed video game reviews to Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine until it was shut down in 2009. Wrote, edited, and posted news stories for 1UP.com. Also contributed reviews and previews, and covered events in London, Montreal, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Contributed video game reviews to Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine until it was shut down in 2009. Wrote, edited, and posted news stories for 1UP.com. Also contributed reviews and previews, and covered events in London, Montreal, San Diego, and Los Angeles.