Michael Hassall
Verified
As seen in:
Medium,
NewsBreak,
Fanbyte,
WIN.gg,
GINX Esports TV,
Pro Game Guides,
Esports.net,
Esports.gg,
EsportsBets,
Jaxon.gg
and
Covers:
Primarily esports, video games, streaming culture. Occasionally dipping into movies, pop-culture, and music
Editor and Journalist | win.gg, @rdygg_lol | Prev. Esports.net @THESPIKEGG, esports.gg, @HotspawnEsports | Contact: mikehasswriting@gmail.com
Interview
Who do you wish followed you?
Artosis and Tasteless are two of my esports heroes. Their documentary Sons of Starcraft is how I explained to my parents about esports.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I founded my highschool's newspaper in sixth-form, called the Fairfax Vigilante. The teacher in charge left the school and it died.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My profiles of top Dota pros are some of the things I've enjoyed researching and writing the most.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time of the day of night, as long as it's through email or Twitter DM.
What's your favorite drink?
My favorite soft drink is Dr.Pepper but if I'm at a bar I love weissbier - although its hard to find at home.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Taking my chronically ill cat to the vet
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's just watching people play video games. It's a lot more about crafting narratives and bringing them to life.
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