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Christopher Cruz

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New York, United States
As seen in: MSN, MSN Malaysia, MSN Singapore, Yahoo Entertainment, Terra, Yahoo Canada, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone En Español, Rolling Stone Nashville Now, SFGate and
Covers:  Music, film, television, gaming, pop & internet culture.
Doesn't Cover: Sports.
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Creative professional and journalist with 15 years experience in broadcast and digital media | Open to work

Formerly:
-Senior Gaming Editor @ Rolling Stone
-Executive Producer, Content Studio @ Rolling Stone
-Head of Livestream Production @ Rolling Stone

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Everything We Know About 'Grand Theft Auto VI'

Everything We Know About 'Grand Theft Auto VI'

GTA VI is launching in May 2026, but there's plenty of questions around Rockstar's return to Vice City

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20 Best Video Games of 2026 So Far

20 Best Video Games of 2026 So Far

It's been a tough run for the industry, but there's plenty of strong contenders for game of the year, from ol…

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How 'PUBG Mobile' Built a Cross-Generational Global Empire

How 'PUBG Mobile' Built a Cross-Generational Global Empire

The competitive game turned creator platform 'PUBG MOBILE' continues to innovate in its live-service model.

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James Bond's Brightest Future Could Be in Video Games

James Bond's Brightest Future Could Be in Video Games

The long-running franchise's newest release, '007 First Light,' combines cinematic action and literary depth …

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A History of Mario, Nintendo's Golden Boy

A History of Mario, Nintendo's Golden Boy

In 45 years, Mario has gone from a nameless avatar in arcades to a pop-culture icon - and maybe saved gaming …

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'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Creators Tease 'Expansive World' for Nintendo Movies

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Creators Tease 'Expansive World' for Nintendo Movies

Nintendo movies are getting bigger, thanks to producers Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri, who discuss th…

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20 Best Video Games of 2026 So Far Original

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'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight,' 'Mixtape,' and ' 007 First Light' are among the best games of the year so far. To put it lightly, 2026 has been rough for the gaming industry. Amid wall-to-wall layoffs and studio closures, highly anticipated titles like Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia revival have been canned and long-running live-service games like Destiny 2 have been shuttered, leaving dedicated communities without closure.
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How ‘PUBG Mobile’ Built a Cross-Generational Global Empire Original

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In today’s gaming landscape, players have a nearly bottomless buffet of choices for how to spend their time. Free-to-play and seasonal live-service platforms are everywhere, all competing for people’s attention and prolonged engagement by way of perpetual updates and shiny IP collabs to break through the noise.
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Eine Geschichte von Mario, Nintendos Goldjunge

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Zu Beginn des Jahres 1981 steckte der japanische Spieleentwickler Shigeru Miyamoto in der Klemme. Bei einem seiner ersten Spiele überhaupt wollte er Popeye, den berühmten Matrosen aus Cartoons der 1930er-Jahre, als Helden einsetzen. Doch obwohl Nintendo die Rechte für Popeye-Spielkarten und Handheld-Spiele hielt, wurde ein vollwertiger Titel aus unbekannten Gründen nicht genehmigt. Die Lösung: eigene Figuren erfinden.
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