WRITING SAMPLES
In addition to my Game Design skills, I have years of experience writing, both in news journalism and video game criticism. Below are some samples of my games writing from horror website Bloody Disgusting and promotional articles I wrote for the Oculus blog on behalf of Twisted Pixel Games
BLOODY DISGUSTING
‘Cronos: The New Dawn’ Shines With Tense Combat and Oppressive Atmosphere
The team behind the successful Silent Hill 2 remake follow that project up with an original IP, one that managed to combine a series of influences into something that felt wholly its own.
Terminal Terror – Four New Games That Find Horror in a Computer Screen
A look at a recent set of game that all find ways of creating horror while putting you in front of an in-game computer screen.
‘Eat the Reich’ – Creators Preview Tabletop RPG Centered on Vampire Commandos Who Drink Nazi Blood
I spoke with the writer and artist of the tabletop RPG Eat the Reich to help them pitch their Kickstarter campaign, diving into what makes their action-packed system unique.
‘Silent Hill’: Looking Back on the Groundbreaking Classic 25 Years Later
A personal retrospective, mixing the history of Silent Hill with my personal experience of how Silent Hill shaped my tastes at an early time in my life.
Why ‘Control’ is at its Best When it Puts the Guns Down
While Control has wonderful action with its mix of shooting and superhero-like powers, the game's most interesting moments are when it takes away those verbs
How ‘Bloodborne’ Does Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror Right
Despite not being based on any Lovecraft stories, Bloodborne manages to capture the themes and ideas of the author better than direct adaptations
TABLETOP ONE-SHOTS
BEAM SABER
OPERATION: FOGGY XMAS EVE
A group of desperate mech pilots try to break into a secret facility to attempt to disrupt a global surveillance network.
SYSTEM: Beam Saber
DEATHMATCH ISLAND
OF MISFIT TOYS
Unwanted toys are given a chance to finally be delivered by competing in a deathmatch competition.
SYSTEM: Deathmatch Island
TALES FROM THE LOOP
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
While trick 'r treating, a group of children uncover a mystery that appears to be brainwashing their parents.
SYSTEM: Tales from the Loop
APOCALYPSE KEYS
ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE
A group of supernatural monsters working for the government enter a strange labyrinth on Christmas Eve.
SYSTEM: Apocalypse Keys
TWISTED PIXEL
The Road to ‘Path of the Warrior,’ Part 1 of 4
In order to promote our new VR Beat 'Em Up game Path of the Warrior, I wrote an interview series with various developers to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the game's production
Behind the Scenes of B-Team 1 of 3
When we ported B-Team from the Oculus Go to the Quest, we wanted to make sure new audiences had a chance to get to know the game, so I interviewed members of our team to give fans a sneak peak