Alex Van Aken
Verified
(He/Him)
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
Interview
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.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I produced a mini-documentary about how Fortnite helped me to reconnect with my family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvwB8VasGA4
What's your favorite drink?
Iced Latte
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Behind a camera or watching reality tv with my wife.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The most common misperception about covering the video game industry is the notion that I play video games all day for my job.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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