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HB Duran

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  • Freelance Writer and Editor, Freelance
  • Marketing Content Manager, EMOTIV
Denver, Silent Hill
As seen in: SteelSeries, The Esports Observer, VideoInk, AListDaily, Esports Insider, iGaming Business
Covers:  Video games, entertainment, marketing
Doesn't Cover: Celebrity gossip, politics
#Gamer, #Screenwriter, Professional writer for tech/entertainment/video games. Hope you like memes...

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HB Duran’s Biography

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H.B. Duran is a writer and artist with a passion for the video game and film industries. Her work has appeared in games and on screen as a video game journalist, screenwriter, artist, QA tester and consultant. She has contributed to a number of websites, including The Esports Observer, a.list, Gaming Street, the official SteelSeries blog, GirlGamer, and Video Game News Source among others.

HB Duran’s Journalist Portfolio

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Women and Equality in Esports - HB Duran on CGTN Global Business

Women and Equality in Esports - HB Duran on CGTN Global Business

Women in esports - should they be separated? Why are more women getting involved in esports? How much do espo…

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What Franchising Call of Duty Means for Pro Players and Their Agents | The Esports Observer

What Franchising Call of Duty Means for Pro Players and Their Agents | The Esports Observer

Mentioned in this article Companies: Activision Blizzard, United Talent Agency League/Tournament Brands: Call…

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From Trick Shots to Talk Shows: The Rise of Talent Agencies in Esports | The Esports Observer

From Trick Shots to Talk Shows: The Rise of Talent Agencies in Esports | The Esports Observer

Less than a decade ago, a long-term career in gaming was not just unheard of, but laughable to many in tradit…

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Spectra: Esports attracts non-gaming brand sponsorship - Gaming Street

Spectra: Esports attracts non-gaming brand sponsorship - Gaming Street

Marketers like to know what they're getting into but esports - with its varying titles, audiences, and schedu…

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Tech startup is unlocking esports potential through neuroscience - Gaming Street

Tech startup is unlocking esports potential through neuroscience - Gaming Street

Forget what your mother said. Video games do not turn your brain into mush, and neuroscience can prove it. Ju…

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Fortnite Champion Series Season X Features $10M Prize Pool, Controversial Mechs | The Esports Obs...

Fortnite Champion Series Season X Features $10M Prize Pool, Controversial Mechs | The Esports Obs...

Mentioned in this article Companies: Epic Games Games: Fortnite The Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) begins Au…

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Inside Complexity's all-girl VALORANT team, GX3

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| Esports Insider
TwitterLinkedinWhatsappFacebook With the changing of the seasons, a new chapter begins for esports team GX3. As the first all-women roster for Complexity Gaming, the newly dubbed Complexity GX3 will continue its 20-year mission of inclusivity as part of a bigger esports family. Esports Insider sat down with GX3 Founder and six-time Esports World Cup Champion Alice ‘Alimonstr’ Lew as well as Complexity Gaming COO Kyle Bautista to learn more about the team’s history and future plans.
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Hawks Talon promotes Wesley Acuff to Director of Esports

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By H.B. Duran, HB Duran Verified
| Esports Insider
TwitterLinkedinWhatsappFacebook Hawks Talon Gaming, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, has promoted Wesley Acuff to Director of Esports. In his new role, Acuff will be responsible for managing the affiliate’s daily esports operation and leading the organisation through the annual NBA 2K League Draft. He will also lead the search for Hawks Talon’s new Head Coach for the upcoming NBA 2K League season.
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A guide to: celebrities in esports – music, film, and TV - Esports Insider

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By H.B. Duran, HB Duran Verified
| Esports Insider
TwitterLinkedinWhatsappFacebook Celebrities have flocked to esports in recent years as a way to express themselves and expand their careers. Famous musicians, artists, actors, and more that have or continue to invest in or become involved in esports recognise the link between fandoms and competition, whether live or in video games. To help keep track of all the celebrities in esports, we have compiled a growing list of musicians, actors, and other entertainers who have entered the space.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first paying job was as a contributor for GirlGamer. They paid me with a monthly Gamefly subscription!

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I used to write short stories on an old typewriter before my parents could afford a used PC.

How is social media changing news?

Transparency and triple-checking sources must be at the forefront. Fake news travels at the speed of light!