Alex McCumbers
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(He/Him)
As seen in:
Forever Classic Games,
MSN,
Popular Mechanics,
Twin Galaxies,
Marooners' Rock,
The Outerhaven,
Fearzine Magazine
Covers:
Gaming from NES to modern primarily with a keen interest in Capcom, Square Enix, Atlus, and various indies. I primarily love interviewing people such as designers, musicians, and high-level players.
Doesn't Cover:
Usually, I avoid sports, politics, and crime though I have done work on those topics in the past. I mostly love human stories.
Available for Opportunities, Writer, Co-Owner of @ForeverXClassic, Email: acmccumbers (@) g mail - He/Him
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Alex McCumbers’s Biography
Read Full Bio →I learned to be humble through 25 years in WV, spent three years in Juneau, AK to experience something new, and now reside in MN. I love learning new things and the less I know about something the more interesting it becomes. Through that mindset, I've been able to tell hundreds of stories through my journalism in written, audio, and video work. Every job I do adds to my skill set. Now I am working during the day as an Account Coordinator at Stride PR, boosting titles through communication and …
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See all 15 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
First paid writing job was to establish beats for the start of Twin Galaxies but some of my first games writing volunteer gigs were reviews.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No! I would love to have a keyboard with typewriter keys or get a chance to use one though!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Taking in a story, research, insight, and transforming it into the best, most honest version of that story that you can tell.