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Alex Van Aken

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Minneapolis
As seen in: Game Informer, GameSpot, Flipboard, Giant Bomb, NewsBreak, se7en.ws, Upmytech
Covers:  Video Games, Game Development, Technology, Lifestyle, Photography
Doesn't Cover: Web3, NFT, GenAI
Senior Video Editor @GameInformer and making gaming documentaries @viewportvideo. not very active here

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Alex Van Aken’s Biography

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Since joining Game Informer in 2020, Alex Van Aken has traveled the world profiling video game developers and filming cover story features and documentaries about the craft of game design. He has previously collaborated with outlets like GameSpot, Giant Bomb, and Fandom, and also produces Viewport, a gaming documentary series, in his free time. He resides in Minneapolis, MN, with his wife and two cats.

Alex Van Aken’s Journalist Portfolio

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Game Informer Is Back And The Entire Team Has Returned

Game Informer Is Back And The Entire Team Has Returned

Game Informer is back! The entire team is returning and we can't wait to reconnect. Come join us to celebrate…

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Hades 2 Composer Darren Korb Spills His Songwriting Process

Hades 2 Composer Darren Korb Spills His Songwriting Process

Darren Korb, audio director at Supergiant Games, details his journey composing music for 2020's award-winning…

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Double Fine Looks Back At 10 Years Of Broken Age | Roundtable Interview

Double Fine Looks Back At 10 Years Of Broken Age | Roundtable Interview

In 2012, Double Fine launched a Kickstarter to make an adventure game. It raised $3,336,371, resulting in Bro…

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Exploring Caves With The Creator Of Spelunky | Mini-Documentary

Exploring Caves With The Creator Of Spelunky | Mini-Documentary

In this video game documentary, we fly to the west hills of Los Angeles to explore caves with Derek Yu, the c…

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How Capcom Designs New Enemies in Resident Evil 4 (Remake) | Interview

How Capcom Designs New Enemies in Resident Evil 4 (Remake) | Interview

Art Director Hirofumi Nakaoka breaks down the creative process.

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Overwatch 2 Devs Spent A Year Making Genji's Customizable Mythic Skin - Exclusive Interview

Overwatch 2 Devs Spent A Year Making Genji's Customizable Mythic Skin - Exclusive Interview

I recently interviewed Overwatch's Commercial Leader and VP about the business of transitioning the game to a…

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Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Roguelike Story Mode Is Surprisingly Good | New Gameplay Today

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By Alex Van Aken Verified
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Likely the game that surprised me most at Summer Game Fest, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is so much more than I first thought. While it has all the modes you'd expect: arcade, time trials, and online multiplayer, it's single-player story mode takes a sharp unexpected turn into roguelike sensibilities.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Cover Story + Xbox Game Studios In Trouble | The Game Informer Show

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By Alex Van Aken Verified
| Game Informer Verified
In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives into reports of several Xbox studios at risk of closure from Microsoft, including (but not limited to) Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, and Ninja Theory. After the 30-minute discussion, host Alex Van Aken and Brian Shea discuss the awkward timing of our new Halo: Campaign Evolved cover story before diving into exclusive details about Xbox's upcoming release.
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Splitgate Dev's New FPS Channels Titanfall 2 In The Best Ways

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By Alex Van Aken Verified
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This past weekend at Summer Game Fest 2026, I played a new movement first-person shooter from 1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate and its polarizing sequel. Empulse, the studio's new multiplayer title, channels Titanfall 2 in the best ways. Players fight over control of a hulking, pilotable mech by using grapple hooks, wall-running tech, and P.A.I.N.T. grenades that splatter the map with special effects.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I owned and helped run an indie video game website called OK Beast, which garnered industry praise for our commitment to quality.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter. It's cursed.