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Here you can find a selection of my gaming related clips from publications like The Wall Street Journal, WePC, GamePressure, Fandom, and GameCrate. For a look at some of the video and social media work I’ve done for brands, head over to the video section.

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Review: Dying Light
Review: Dying Light

Techland takes another swing at the zombie genre but does this parkour horror game stick the landing?

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Alexander EriksenFebruary 7, 2015
Review: Telltale Game of Thrones
Review: Telltale Game of Thrones

Telltale games is taking on the GoT universe, but is the first episode worthy of the iron throne?

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Alexander EriksenDecember 15, 2014
Review: Far Cry 4
Review: Far Cry 4

Ubisoft is headed for the Himalayas, let's see if the latest Far Cry installment can reach Nirvana.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 28, 2014
Sony Settles Federal Trade Comission Lawsuit Over Misleading Vita Ads
Sony Settles Federal Trade Comission Lawsuit Over Misleading Vita Ads

Sony has settled a lawsuit with the federal trade commission over misleading PS Vita ads.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 26, 2014
Star Citizen On Track to Hit Record Kickstarter Goal
Star Citizen On Track to Hit Record Kickstarter Goal

From the creator of Wing Commander comes one of the most highly anticpated MMOs in recent history. And it's mostly thanks to crowd funding.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 24, 2014
Super Mario World Sells 10 Mil Units
Super Mario World Sells 10 Mil Units

The Mario Bros. brought it a serious haul of coins.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 21, 2014
Activision Blizzard Settle Buyout Lawsuit for $275 Mil
Activision Blizzard Settle Buyout Lawsuit for $275 Mil

Legal drama for the publishing giant has come to a close with a huge payout.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 20, 2014
Op-Ed: On the Power of Videogame Stories
Op-Ed: On the Power of Videogame Stories

A game then is, or should be like, a maze. Only the object is not to escape but to go deeper, get lost in it, and find the prize waiting for us at its heart.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 14, 2014
Gold Harvesting Exploit Tanks WildStar Economy
Gold Harvesting Exploit Tanks WildStar Economy

Good thing this can't happen in real life. Oh wait... NVM

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Alexander EriksenNovember 14, 2014
Ubisoft Stock Dips After Botched AC: Unity Launch
Ubisoft Stock Dips After Botched AC: Unity Launch

Bugs and game-breaking flaws have marred the reputation (and bottom line) of the developer and one of their flagship franchises.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 14, 2014
Videogame Industry Outpaces U.S. Economy in Growth by Four Times
Videogame Industry Outpaces U.S. Economy in Growth by Four Times

The industry added $6.2 billion in value to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product in 2014.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 12, 2014
Bungie Gives Exotic Scout Rifle to Destiny Player Recovering from Brain Surgery
Bungie Gives Exotic Scout Rifle to Destiny Player Recovering from Brain Surgery

The good folks at Bungie brought a special surprise to a convalescing guardian.

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Alexander EriksenNovember 7, 2014
Op Ed: The Future of Rocksmith
Op Ed: The Future of Rocksmith

Ubisoft's guitar teaching game is solid tech, but where do they go from here?

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Alexander EriksenNovember 4, 2014
The History of Prey 2, The Great Open-World Shooter That Almost Was
The History of Prey 2, The Great Open-World Shooter That Almost Was

Prey 2 was officially cancelled. Here's what happened.

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Alexander EriksenOctober 31, 2014
Nintendo Sales Surge
Nintendo Sales Surge

The company reports a big boost in sales and it's all thanks to Smash Bros.

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Alexander EriksenOctober 24, 2014
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