Hi, I’m Adam and I currently write reviews and perform some editing duties for Gamepeople. I’m open to all types of writing opportunities so feel free to contact me via AIM or Email. Check out my profile at LinkedIn for further details.
Experience:
Senior Editor - Gamepeople
February 2009 — Present
Writing reviews and editing content for Gamepeople website. Writing features and reviews for Soulful Gamer section.
Contributor - Wired Digital
January 2010 — May 2010
Posting weekly articles about videogames from a family perspective.
Contributor - Game Pro
April 2009 — December 2009
Posting weekly about new family game releases and other articles.
Contributor - The Game Reviews
July 2009 — September 2009
I wrote several editions of the Rumor Killers column over the 2 months I was at The Game Reviews. This involved researching industry rumours and establishing whether or not they were plausible.
I also wrote an article entitled 'Why games fail to emotional connect' which explored the lack of emotional depth in videogames and why they constantly failed to delivered meaningful experiences.
Author - Complete Gardens
January 2004 — August 2008
As author I contributed to the critically acclaimed plant database available on CD-ROM and Blackberry devices. I wrote over 500 descriptions of plants that described growing habit, flower colour, best location and design elements.
The CD has been highly reviewed by many publications including Computer Shopper, Garden Answers, Computer Active and the Sunday Times.
Wired UK - GeekDad
Nintendo's 'Pokewalker' is total genius
Astronomy for kids: It's not (quite) rocket science
Website pays for your junk or recycles it for free
GeekDad hunts for child-proof laptops, finds the iPad
Why Daddy and daughter disagree over 3D
Are children getting too used to touchscreens
Should kids grow up without real books
GeekDad introduces his kids to retro gaming
Domestic gadgets make kids love to eat
Medikidz help kids understand medical problems
Can technology ease car journeys without repercussions?
Why is my son addicted to Mario Kart Wii?
Highchair from yesterday's tomorrow
TheGameReviews
Why Games Fail To Emotionally Connect
TGR's 50 Best Games of the Decade - Contributor
Gamepeople reviews
GamePeople Calling column: Revisiting Our Demon Soul - A column about my Demon's Souls review
Soulful Gamer
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey - DS
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable - PSP
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - PSP
Star Ocean: The Last Hope - PS3
Splinter Cell Conviction - Xbox360
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories - PSP
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Xbox360
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - PS3
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood - Xbox360
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway – Xbox360
Soundtrack Gamer
Family Gamer
Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver - DS
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - DS
Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun - Wii
Nancy Drew: The Model Mysteries - DS
New Super Mario Brothers Wii - Wii
The Beatles: Rock Band - Xbox360
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box - DS
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite - PSP
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts – Xbox360
Lord of the Rings: Conquest - Xbox360
Lord of the Rings: Conquest - DS
Tech Gamer
Lord of the Rings: Conquest – Xbox360
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts – Xbox360
Wanted: Weapons of Fate – Xbox360
Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard – Xbox360
Scared Gamer
