About
After years of tumult in both the games industry and the media, it’s clear that traditional models no longer function. Independent, worker-owned companies are increasingly the only path forward for those of us who don’t want to train AI models while being paid a pittance.
That’s why four friends with decades of experience, Aaron, Grant, Jack, and Jared, have teamed up to make an indie outlet that we can actually feel proud of.
And without further ado, we’d like to introduce ourselves.
Aaron Miller, Chief Technology Officer
Aaron has worked in various roles in tech for over 15 years. His specialties lie in solving technical challenges and leading strong teams. His focus in tech is on building reliable systems and making practical technology decisions that support the team’s goals.
Aaron spends his free time playing video games, building models, and visiting theme parks.
Some of his most-played games are “World of Warcraft,” “Mass Effect,” “Dead Cells,” and “Vampire Survivors.”
Grant Brunner, Editor-in-Chief
Grant has written professionally for the better part of two decades. With a focus in consumer technology, video games, and internet culture, he’s written for publications like Digg, PCMag, ExtremeTech, Geek, and more.
A Delawarean through and through, he spends his spare time taking long walks, participating in local politics, and enjoying regional theater.
“Day of the Tentacle,” “Dear Esther,” “Disco Elysium,” “Mass Effect 2,” “Ocarina of Time,” and “Phantasy Star Online” are a few of his all-time favorite video games.
Jack Miller, Chief Executive Officer
Jack holds a PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology, and has publications in scientific journals. With a focus on leadership development, team dynamics, and multi-team membership, he also serves as a program director at a large health system based in NYC.
In his free time, he can be found playing video games, learning Japanese, and playing “D&D” with friends.
Some of his favorite gaming franchises are “Monster Hunter,” “Pokémon,” “Elder Scrolls,” and “Fallout.”
Jared Russo, Chief Content Officer
Jared has been a writer, editor, and podcast host for over 15 years. His bylines have appeared in AOL Games, Vice, Waypoint, Google, Lifewire, Dotdash, The Business of Business, Digg, and Sherwood News. A lifelong New Yorker, he enjoys bagels and the Knicks.
His favorite games include “Katamari Damacy,” “Hearthstone,” “Sly Cooper,” “Street Fighter,” and anything involving Mario.
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