Billy Givens
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
MSN,
MSN Brasil,
MSN Canada,
MSN Money Canada,
MSN Singapore,
MSN UK,
Yahoo Entertainment,
Yahoo Life,
For The Win,
The Guardian
and
Covers:
Gaming, technology, film/TV, psychology, health, food, automotive, world events, general news, politics, and more.
Words: IGN | GameSpot | Game Informer | TechRadar | Kotaku | The Guardian | Tom's Guide | USA Today | Sports Illustrated | Popular Mechanics | ScreenRant + more
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job as a journalist was working for XboxAchievements many years ago.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have not.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means unwavering integrity and dedication to written word and the power it carries.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
A few well-worded paragraphs that explain precisely what is expected.
Why did you become a journalist?
I love writing, and I love informing the public.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mid-afternoon.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A one-sentence pitch asking me to write a listicle about food people like.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the living room.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Gaming journalism is often thought of as less serious for some reason.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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