Gaming Reporters and Journalists - 2024 Contact List

469 Gaming Journalists from Leading Gaming Media

This comprehensive list includes 469 gaming journalists from top gaming publications and blogs, curated to provide you with verified emails, professional details, and social profiles for effective outreach.

  • Last updated on June 9, 2024

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Explore top Gaming journalists for 2024

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Immerse yourself in the digital world with our selection of top gaming journalists for 2024, chosen for their passionate coverage of gaming news and trends. Our PR experts have considered the scope of their readership, the consistency of their reporting, and the influence of their gaming media platforms. By having access to updated journalist profiles, your press releases can be finely tuned to the interests and current focus areas of leading gaming journalists.

J. Phillip Vogel

USA
Casino Player Publishing

Online gambling expert and author of a series of books including 'Internet Gambling: How to Win Big Online'Have published hundred of articles in most of the major US gambling publications and websites including: Trump magazineCasino Player magazineBluff magazineStrictly Slots magazineGambling Times magazineDoubleDown magazineGaming Express magazineWinhourly.comGambling Online magazineGaming Products & Services magazineCasino.comWorld Player magazinePartyLife magazineSpecialties: Marketing, sales, social media, editorial related to online gaming

Samuel Axon

USA
Conde Nast

I'm a strategist, writer, editor, and digital producer immersed in the new media worlds of entertainment, gaming, and tech.I've built and led teams of writers, community managers, communications professionals, social media marketers, editors, designers, front end devs, video producers, and on-screen talent producing content and driving revenue for top web and social properties like CBS.com, Mashable, Wired Media Group, the Grammys, and Yahoo!.I've conceptualized and launched branded properties and products, integrated marketing strategies, communications plans, and content packages for Samsung, CBS, Mercedes, Focus Features, Dropbox, Microsoft, and Hulu, to name a fewplus numerous video game studios and publishers.And I'm just getting started. Reach out and let's discover how we can work and learn together.

Braden Woodward

USA
Gamerspeak

Californian-based publisher and editor with a passion for all things spirits, coffee, gastronomy, gaming, movies, and entertainment. Utilizing a decade of experience in hospitality and restaurant/event management to refine a writing style that appeals to the modern millennial. Always looking to expand his editorial and copywriting skills with an exciting and creative media outlet providing relevant information on dining trends, travel locations, live and theatrical shows, entertainment, the gaming industry, and worldly events.Currently, I'm the Digital Managing Editor and Community Manager of GamerSpeak. Our company builds, creates, and manages various online communities for Game Publishers.We provide Game Publishers with providing authentic player insights, bug reporting, and community engagement/player retention. Our content creators help maintain this with relevant in-depth strategy guides, tips, and information on the individual games and engage in community outreach to help build and maintain interest in a healthy and fun community setting.My duties include setting writing, SEO, formatting, and marketing guidelines for all of our websites while discussing and troubleshooting issues that take place within each gaming community.Website: https://gamerspeak.ioLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/gamerspeakOur communities include:SDSGC - https://7dsgc.fandom.com/wiki/Seven_Deadly_Sins_Grand_CrossFinal Fantasy XV - www.ffxvanehub.comWorld War Rising - www.wwrcommand.comLineage 2 - www.playl2r.comIron Throne - www.ironthroneelite.comGame of War - www.gameofwarrealtips.comMobile Strike - www.mobilestrikehq.comSummoners War - www.summonerswar.coGamerSpeak Services: Game Community Management, Sentiment Reporting, Bug Reporting, Whale Relationship Management, Custom Website Development, Strategy Guides, Discord ManagementGamerSpeak Customers: Game Publishers, Game Developers, Game Designers, Customer Support, Live Ops, Production, EventsGamerSpeak Platforms: Mobile, PC, Console

John Wenzel

USA
The Denver Post

Reporter and critic John Wenzel has covered comedy, music, film, books, video games and other popular culture for The Denver Post for more than a decade. He's the author of the Speck/Fulcrum nonfiction book "Mock Stars" and an occasional contributor to Rolling Stone, Esquire, Vice, The Guardian, Splitsider and others. As a Dayton, Ohio, native, his love of Guided by Voices is about equal to his other obsessions, including Peter Jackson's Middle-earth, "Mr. Show" quotes and Onitsuka Tigers.

Matt Blum

USA
GeekDad.com

Matt Blum is the Managing Editor of GeekDad. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and two kids, all of whom are also geeks. In his day job Matt is a software engineer, and his many geeky interests include science fiction, the Muppets, LEGO, board games, video games, and bacon.

James Davenport

USA
PC Gamer

At only 11 years old, James took apart his parents’ computer and couldn’t figure out how to put it back together again. As an Associate Editor, he’s embarked on a dangerous quest to solve Video Games. Wish him luck.

Tyler Wilde

USA
PC Gamer

Tyler has been writing about and editing writing about games for over 10 years. When he's not organizing his inbox, you can find him attempting to aerial in Rocket League, playing medic in Battlefield 1, or spending hours in RPG character creation screens instead of actually playing them.

Rory Young

USA
Game Rant

big nerd - so much love - video games/comics/movies/cartoons - freelance writer/editor since 2010.

Joseph Szadkowski

USA
Washington Times

A graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in communications, Joseph Szadkowski has written about popular culture for The Washington Times for the past 25 years. He covers video games, comic books, new media and technology.

Chris Kohler

USA
Kotaku

Hi, I’m Chris Kohler. I have been writing professionally about videogames for 20 years. I am currently Games Editor at WIRED, for which I have written since 2002. I founded WIRED’s gaming section Game|Life in 2005.

Keith Stuart

USA
The Guardian

Keith Stuart is the Guardian's games editor. He has written about video games, technology and digital media for 20 years.

Patrick Klepek

USA
VICE

​Patrick Klepek is the Senior Reporter at VICE Gaming, and he's been covering video games for more than 10 years. He secretly wishes he was writing about horror movies every day.​

Cameron Koch

USA
Tech Times

I'm a professional geek. Whether writing for print or for the web, my journalism training and experience helps me write and report about all the video games, movies and comics that I love both quickly and accurately. I'm always striving to inform the reader by adding my expertise to the conversation and providing important context.

Gieson Cacho

USA
San Jose Mercury News

Gieson Cacho is the video game columnist for the Bay Area News Group. He lives in Berkeley, roasts his own coffee and drinks craft beer.

Christopher Livingston

USA
PC Gamer

The first PC game Chris owned was Choplifter in 1982, and since then our staff writer has played at least three other games. He has a love/hate relationship with Early Access survival games and an odd fascination with the lives of NPCs.

Patrick O'Rourke

USA
MobileSyrup

Patrick O’Rourke became interested in video games, technology and writing at a young age while scouring the pages of retro gaming magazines like Nintendo Power and Electronic Gaming Monthly.

Brad Chacos

USA
PC World

Brad Chacos spends his days digging through desktop PCs and tweeting entirely too much. He covers gaming and graphics for PCWorld, and spends his mornings running the news desk for PCWorld, Macworld, Greenbot, and TechHive.

Ashley Reed

USA
GamesRadar

As an editor with years of experience in video game and entertainment media, I can put my extensive knowledge of many different kinds of content (from easy to understand buyers guides and setup videos to community engagement

Hayden Dingman

USA
PC World

Hayden writes about games for PCWorld and doubles as the resident Zork enthusiast.

Robert Kingett

USA
The Huffington Post

Robert Kingett is a gay blind journalist who is the Author of Off the Grid, Living Blindly Without the Internet. He actively contributes to blogs, magazines, and newspapers, alongside speaking about such things as video game accessibility.

Adam Rosenberg

USA
Mashable

Adam Rosenberg is a Senior Games Reporter for Mashable, where he plays all the games. Every single one. From AAA blockbusters to indie darlings to mobile favorites and browser-based oddities

Brittany Vincent

USA
Geek

Brittany Vincent has been covering video games and tech for over a decade for publications like G4, Maximum PC, Joystiq, Complex, IGN, GamesRadar, Polygon, Kotaku, Maxim, GameSpot, Shacknews, Yahoo and more.

Daniel Miller

USA
GameZone

Daniel writes as a Gaming journalist for ABC. Daniel reports from Australia. Find more about Daniel below!

Lucas Sullivan

USA
GamesRadar

Lucas likes his games like he likes his music: eclectic. With all the weird and wonderful stuff he's played over the years, the two of you are bound to feel the same way about something!

Dave Thier

USA
Forbes

I write about video games and technology. I'm a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, The New Republic, IGN.com, Wired and more. I cover social games, video games, technology

Evan Lahti

USA
PC Gamer

Evan Lahti is Editor-in-Chief at PC Gamer. His gaming specialties are shooters, multiplayer shooters, and indie games. His recent favorites are PlanetSide 2, DayZ, Tribes: Ascend, Far Cry 3, and Arma 3. Evan counts Starsiege: Tribes, MechCommander, Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Counter-Strike 1.6, and Team Fortress Classic as his most influential gaming experiences.

Brian Mazique

USA
Forbes

I'm a sports video game journalist. I made that up...I think. I earned a degree in Journalism so that I could write about the things I love.

Jessica Conditt

USA
Engadget

Jessica is a professional nerd, specializing in independent gaming, eSports and Harry Potter. She's written for online outlets since 2008, with four years as Senior Reporter at Joystiq.

Jeffrey Van Camp

USA
WIRED

As DT's Deputy Editor, Jeff helps oversee editorial operations at Digital Trends. Previously, he ran the site's Mobile/Wearables section for several years. Jeff has been writing about tech, video games, and movies on the Web for more than a decade and a half.

John Callaham

USA
Android Central

John was a newspaper reporter before becoming a technology and video/PC gaming writer in 2000. He lives in Greer, SC with his wife and five cats.

Best Practices for Contacting Gaming journalists

Gaming is all about engagement and excitement—qualities your press release should also embody. From our extensive experience, we know what catches the eye of gaming journalists. This section will guide you through the best times to reach out, how to craft compelling gaming press releases, and the etiquette of engaging with gaming media to maximize the impact of your campaign.

When and how to contact Gaming journalists

Contacting gaming journalists requires a nuanced approach, given the dynamic and passionate nature of the gaming community. Leveraging PressContact’s media list, which includes detailed profiles and contact information, can significantly improve your outreach efforts. Here’s how:

  • Game Launch Announcements: Reach out around the time of major game launches, offering journalists exclusive previews or early access to the game.
  • Major Gaming Events: Contact journalists before significant gaming events such as E3, PAX, or Gamescom, where they are actively looking for new stories.
  • Updates and DLC Releases: Inform journalists about significant updates, downloadable content (DLC), or expansion packs for existing games.
  • Esports Tournaments: Notify journalists about upcoming esports tournaments, highlighting key participants and potential storylines.
  • Industry Trends and Reports: Share insights and data from industry reports on gaming trends, player demographics, or market growth.
  • Developer Insights: Offer behind-the-scenes stories or interviews with game developers, providing a unique angle that journalists can explore.

Using our comprehensive and affordable media list ensures that your gaming-related news reaches the right journalists at the right time, maximizing your chances of coverage.

Writing press releases for Gaming coverage

Writing effective press releases for the gaming industry requires an engaging and informative approach. Here’s how to create compelling gaming press releases:

  • Engaging Storyline: Start with a captivating storyline about the game, its development process, or its unique features.
  • Visual and Multimedia Content: High-quality screenshots, trailers, and gameplay videos are essential to attract the attention of gaming journalists.
  • Developer Quotes: Include quotes from game developers or creative directors to add depth and credibility to your press release.
  • Gameplay Features: Highlight key gameplay features, mechanics, and any unique elements that set the game apart from others.
  • Community Impact: Discuss how the game engages with the community, including any social media interactions, fan events, or user-generated content.
  • Future Plans: Provide information on future updates, expansions, or additional content that will keep the game relevant and engaging for players.

These elements will help your press release stand out and attract the attention of gaming journalists who are looking for comprehensive and engaging content.

Pitching Etiquette to Gaming journalists

Pitching to gaming journalists requires a personalized approach and a clear understanding of their interests and audience. Here are some tips from my experience:

  • Personalize Your Pitches: Address journalists by name and reference their previous work. This shows that you understand their focus areas and interests.
  • Provide Detailed Information: Gaming journalists appreciate detailed and accurate information. Ensure your pitch includes all relevant details about the game.
  • Be Timely: Timing is crucial in the gaming industry. Ensure your pitches align with key dates such as game releases, updates, or major gaming events.
  • Follow Up Respectfully: If you don’t hear back initially, follow up respectfully and provide any additional information they might need.
  • Understand Their Audience: Tailor your pitch to reflect the interests of the journalist's readership, whether they focus on hardcore gamers, casual players, or industry professionals.
  • Offer Exclusive Content: Offer exclusive content or first access to new developments where possible. This can make your pitch more appealing and increase the likelihood of coverage.

Following these tips will help you build strong relationships with gaming journalists and increase the likelihood of your pitches being successful.

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