Joystiq Company

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Joystiq was a video gaming blog founded in June 2004 as part of the Weblogs, Inc. family of weblogs, now owned by AOL. It was AOL's primary video game blog, with sister blogs dealing with MMORPG gaming in general and the popular MMORPG World of Warcraft in particular. Date launched: June 16, 2004 Owner: AOL

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Joystiq Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Scott Jon Siegel Scott Jon Siegel San Francisco, California Details
Scott Jon Siegel's Joystiq Experience September 2006 - July 2008
Job User Experience, Product & Game Designer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
PopCap Games  August 2011 - Present
Playdom  September 2009 - July 2011
Zynga  June 2008 - September 2009
The Escapist  July 2007 - November 2008
Joystiq   September 2006 - July 2008
area/code  June 2007 - September 2007
area/code  June 2006 - August 2006
Game Politics   September 2005 - March 2006

Skills
Punning, Game Design, User Experience, Video Games, Game Development, Mobile Games, Social Games, Casual Games, Gameplay, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, User Interface Design, iPhone, Interaction Design, Photoshop, Food & Beverage, Online Gaming, Gaming, Facebook

Education
Bard College   2003 — 2007
B.A., Integrated Arts

University College Dublin   2006 — 2006
English, Linguistics

L'Institut de Touraine   2005 — 2005

Pennsbury

David Hinkle David Hinkle San Francisco Bay Area Details
David Hinkle's Joystiq Experience January 2008 - January 2012
Job Community Manager and Social Media Firaxis Games at 2K
Industry Internet
Experience
2K  September 2014 - Present
AOL  January 2012 - March 2014
DnA Foodcast   March 2011 - June 2013
Joystiq   January 2008 - January 2012
Joystiq   May 2010 - May 2011
Weblogs Inc  March 2006 - January 2008
Digital Entertainment News   May 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Blogging, Facebook, Social Media, Journalism, Creative Writing, Editorial, Video Games, Storytelling, Video Production, Video, Interviews, Entertainment, Management, Game Design, Game Development, Podcasting, Editing, Web Content, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Gaming, WordPress, Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Content Development, New Media, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, AP Style, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Community Management, Digital Media

Education
Delaware County Community College   2001 — 2002
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Coatesville Area Senior High School   1998 — 2001
High School Diploma

Arthur Gies Arthur Gies San Francisco Bay Area Details
Arthur Gies's Joystiq Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Reviews Editor, Polygon.com | Vox Media
Industry Online Media
Experience
Vox Media, Inc.   January 2012 - Present
Joystiq   September 2011 - December 2011
IGN Entertainment  March 2010 - August 2011
IGN Entertainment  November 2009 - March 2010
StubHub  September 2007 - September 2008
UC Davis  2003 - 2007

Skills
Digital Media, Editing, Video Games, New Media, Content Strategy, Journalism, Blogging, Editorial, Podcasting, Social Media, Facebook, Storytelling, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Press Releases, Video, Interpersonal..., Creative Writing, Entertainment, Publicity, Directing, Video Production, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Content Management, WordPress, Video Editing, Community Management, Web Content, AP Style, News Writing, Content Development, Online Publishing, Magazines, Media Relations, Publishing, Interpersonal Skill

Education
University of California, Davis   2002 — 2007
bachelor of arts, art studio, technocultural studies

Brian Shea Brian Shea Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Brian Shea's Joystiq Experience August 2014 - October 2014
Job Editor at Game Informer Magazine
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Game Informer Magazine  January 2015 - Present
IGN Entertainment  April 2014 - December 2014
Gawker Media  February 2014 - December 2014
Future US  January 2013 - December 2014
Video Game Writers  December 2010 - December 2014
Accenture  April 2010 - December 2014
Joystiq   August 2014 - October 2014
A&E Television  March 2014 - March 2014
Lyme Disease Research Foundation   August 2012 - December 2012
The Hero Feed   August 2010 - December 2012

Skills
Editorial, Feature Writing, Test Management, Oracle Applications, Product Testing, Retail, Staff Management, Staff Training, Website Management, Community Management, Program Management, Media Interviews, Podcasting, Public Relations, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Quality Center, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Wordpress, Journalism, SharePoint, Feature Articles, WordPress, Interviews, Video Games, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Publishing

Education
Salisbury University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Conflict Analysis & Dispute Resolution

Bob Mackey Bob Mackey Berkeley, California Details
Bob Mackey's Joystiq Experience March 2013 - August 2013
Job Senior Writer at US Gamer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
USgamer   May 2014 - Present
Retronauts   April 2013 - Present
Something Awful   December 2005 - Present
US Gamer   August 2013 - May 2014
Joystiq   March 2013 - August 2013
IGN Entertainment  June 2011 - February 2013
Atlus U.S.A., Inc.   August 2010 - May 2011
GameSpite   August 2007 - January 2011
UGO Networks  December 2007 - September 2010
Christie's International Real Estate  July 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Editing, Photoshop, HTML, Research, Web Design, Teaching, Web 2.0, Journalism, CMS, Video Games, Podcasting, Social Media, Magicians, Social Networking, Press Releases, Web Content

Education
Kent State University   2007 — 2009
M.A., English

Youngstown State University   2001 — 2006
B.A., English

Griffin McElroy Griffin McElroy Austin, Texas Area Details
Griffin McElroy's Joystiq Experience June 2011 - January 2012
Job Senior Editorial Producer, Polygon at Vox Media, Inc.
Industry Online Media
Experience
Vox Media, Inc.   January 2014 - Present
My Brother, My Brother and Me   April 2010 - Present
Vox Media, Inc.   January 2012 - January 2014
Joystiq   June 2011 - January 2012
Joystiq   November 2007 - June 2011
MTV Networks  2007 - 2008

Skills
Editorial, New Media, Blogging, Editing, Podcasting, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Press Releases, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Public Relations, Content Management, Video Games, Journalism, SEO, Photoshop, Media Relations, Facebook, Publishing, Video, Content Strategy, Freelance Writing, Storytelling

Education
Marshall University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism

Alexander Sliwinski Alexander Sliwinski Greater Boston Area Details
Alexander Sliwinski's Joystiq Experience March 2012 - January 2015
Job News Content Director at Joystiq, AOL/Huffington Post Media Group
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Joystiq (Engadget), AOL/Huffington Post Media Group   August 2006 - March 2015
Joystiq   March 2012 - January 2015
DnA Foodcast   March 2011 - June 2012
Joystiq.com   October 2007 - May 2011
Wii for Dummies (book)   May 2008 - July 2008
In Newsweekly   November 2004 - March 2007

Education
Northeastern University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), High Technology Management, Innovation Entrepreneurship Specialization

Hofstra University   1998 — 2002
BA, Broadcast Journalism, Political Science

Christopher Grant Christopher Grant Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Christopher Grant's Joystiq Experience September 2008 - December 2011
Job EditorinChief, Polygon
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Vox Media, Inc.   January 2012 - Present
Joystiq   September 2008 - December 2011
AOL  2006 - December 2011
Joystiq   November 2005 - December 2011

Skills
Podcasting, Video Games, Editorial, Blogging, New Media, Film, Content Strategy, Journalism, Editing, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Digital Media, Content Management, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Publicity, Screenwriting, Video, Public Relations, Social Media, Entertainment, Video Editing, Copywriting, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Copy Editing, Community Management, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Web Content, Content Development, Social Networking, Facebook, Feature Articles, Community Sites, Interactive..., News Writing, WordPress, Mobile Games, Multimedia, Magazines

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1998 — 2001
Bachelor's, English, History, Cinema

Mark Methenitis Mark Methenitis Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Mark Methenitis's Joystiq Experience January 2008 - July 2011
Job Senior Corporate Counsel at TMobile
Industry Law Practice
Experience
T-Mobile  May 2013 - Present
Law of the Game   April 2007 - Present
MetroPCS  August 2011 - April 2013
Joystiq   January 2008 - July 2011
The Vernon Law Group, PLLC   September 2007 - July 2011
Munck Carter, LLP   June 2009 - July 2009
Vernon Goodrich, LLP   March 2007 - September 2007
Vernon Goodrich, LLP   May 2006 - February 2007
Carstens & Cahoon, LLP   June 2005 - August 2005
Broadlane  June 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Video Games, Compliance, New Media, Gaming Law, Import, Export, International Trade Law, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, International Business, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Writing, Business Strategy, Policy, Social Media, Transactional Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Trade Compliance, Entertainment, Contract Review, Blogging, Social Networking, Business Planning, International Law, Joint Ventures, Contract Negotiations, Licensing Agreements, Copyright Law, Corporate Governance, Software Licensing, Privacy Law

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   2003 — 2006
Juris Doctorate

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2003 — 2006
MBA

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2003
BA

JJ Pearce High School   1997 — 2000

Britton Peele Britton Peele Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Britton Peele's Joystiq Experience February 2012 - January 2015
Job Online Entertainment Editor/Producer at The Dallas Morning News
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Dallas Morning News  May 2012 - Present
GameSpot  May 2011 - Present
Christian Answers   January 2005 - Present
Freelance  January 2004 - Present
Joystiq   February 2012 - January 2015
Future US  May 2010 - January 2013
BubbleLife Media  February 2012 - May 2012
The Dallas Morning News  August 2011 - May 2012
The Daily Toreador  January 2008 - May 2011
Texas Tech University Department of Student Media   2008 - May 2011

Skills
Writing, Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Video Games, Fiction, Storytelling, Video Editing, Publishing, Creative Writing, Stories, Video, Newspaper, Web Content, Gaming, Entertainment, Podcasting, Journalism, Copy Editing, AP Style, Proofreading, Photoshop, Copywriting, Editorial, InDesign, Freelance Writing, Facebook, Social Networking, YouTube, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Press Releases, Magazines, Content Creation, Wordpress, Short Stories, Newspapers, Content Strategy, News Writing, Film, Books, Online Journalism

Education
Texas Tech University   2007 — 2011
Senior, English ­ Creative Writing

Jonathan Downin Jonathan Downin San Francisco, California Details
Jonathan Downin's Joystiq Experience January 2011 - February 2015
Job Audio/Video Producer and Game/Tech News Writer
Industry Internet
Experience
Gamers with Jobs   May 2010 - Present
Joystiq   January 2011 - February 2015
Tech Thing Daily   March 2011 - November 2012
Game Thing Daily   November 2010 - November 2012
GameSpot  October 2011 - December 2011
CastMedium   November 2008 - April 2011
Neowin.net   April 2010 - July 2010
Zenken   December 2002 - July 2004

Skills
Podcasting, Video Games, Blogging, New Media, Journalism, Editorial, Video Production, Audio Post Production, Web Design, Public Relations, Editing, Content Strategy

Education
上智大学   2000 — 2008
BA, International Business and Economics

Cornell University   2005 — 2006
Certificate of Completion, Chinese FALCON

New York Film Academy   2004 — 2005
Certificate of Completion, 1 Year Director's Course

Cornell University   1999 — 2000
Certificate of Completion, Japanese FALCON

Leda Clark Leda Clark Sterling Heights, Michigan Details
Leda Clark's Joystiq Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Contributing Writer at Place To Be Nation
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Place To Be Nation   July 2013 - Present
Joystiq   June 2013 - August 2013
International Academy of Design and Technology  September 2010 - August 2013
Sega/SatAM StH Roleplay Forum   2006 - 2011

Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Level Design, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Copy Editing, Microsoft Word, Characterization, Script-writing, Critical Thinking, Critical Analysis, World Building, Design Review, Video Game Journalism, Video Game Production, Creative Writing, Unity3D, Flash, Scripting, Texturing, Gameplay, Computer Games, Game Programming

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Troy   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Game Design

Erik Sagen Erik Sagen Rochester, New York Area Details
Erik Sagen's Joystiq Experience June 2007 - Present
Job Web/Graphic Designer & Voice Talent
Industry Online Media
Experience
Pomona Productions   2012 - Present
AOL Tech   2007 - Present
Joystiq   June 2007 - Present
Erik Sagen Designs   August 1996 - Present

Skills
Web Design, Illustration, User Interface Design, User Experience, Graphic Design, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Graphics, Digital Media, Dreamweaver, Information Architecture, Logo Design, User Interface, Web Development, Creative Direction, Layout, XHTML, Multimedia, Newsletters, Copywriting, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Voice Coaches, Creative Voice Development Group, LLC   2010 — 2010

Monroe Community College
BAS

Riverside City College   1998 — 2002

David Touve David Touve Charlottesville, Virginia Details
David Touve's Joystiq Experience January 2004 - January 2005
Job Assistant Professor; Director, Galant Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Virginia  July 2013 - Present
STRTG   March 2000 - Present
Washington and Lee University  July 2009 - June 2013
Joystiq   January 2004 - January 2005
Community Development Venture Capital Alliance   June 2004 - August 2004
Whirligig   2002 - 2002
Kick, Inc.   March 2001 - November 2001
MyFilms.com   March 2000 - March 2001
Terra - Lycos  July 1999 - March 2000
Sonique   January 1999 - July 1999

Skills
Organizing, unknown, opportunity, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Entertainment, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Management, Music Industry, Music, Digital Media, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Software, Online Music

Education
Vanderbilt University   2004 — 2010
Ph.D.

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   2004 — 2004
Non-degree program

Australian Graduate School of Management   2003 — 2004
MBA

Northwestern University   1986 — 1990
BA

JC Fletcher JC Fletcher Austin, Texas Details
JC Fletcher's Joystiq Experience January 2012 - May 2013
Job Freelance video game journalist/critic, Tiny Cartridge coeditor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Tiny Cartridge   2008 - Present
Joystiq   January 2012 - May 2013
Joystiq   2011 - January 2012
Joystiq   2007 - 2009
Rice University  March 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Blogging, Copy Editing, Journalism, Research, Content Strategy, Management, Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Content Management, Creative Writing, Web Content, Content Development, Social Media, Copywriting

Education
University of North Texas   2006 — 2007
MS, Library Science

Rice University   2004 — 2006
MA, Linguistics

University of Oklahoma   1999 — 2003
BA, Linguistics

Basim Usmani Basim Usmani Brooklyn, New York Details
Basim Usmani's Joystiq Experience June 2014 - June 2014
Job Broadcast Media Professional
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Boston Globe Media  July 2014 - Present
Joystiq   June 2014 - June 2014
VICE Media, Inc.   October 2012 - July 2013
VICE Media, Inc.   March 2011 - May 2013
Guardian News & Media  January 2007 - July 2011
Express Media Group   September 2008 - 2009
Daily Times Pakistan   May 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Web 2.0, Reporting & Analysis, Music, Final Cut Pro, Facebook, Film, Journalism, Editing, New Media, Proofreading, Editorial, Management, Social Media, Blogging, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Publishing, Producing, Interviews

Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell   2002 — 2006
BA, English, communications

lexington high school

Tony Carnevale Tony Carnevale Los Angeles, California Details
Tony Carnevale's Joystiq Experience 2007 - 2007
Job Senior Writer at Gawker Media
Industry Media Production
Experience
Gawker Media  September 2015 - Present
BuzzFeed  2013 - 2014
Cline Davis & Mann  July 2008 - January 2012
Fox Business Network  October 2007 - December 2007
AT&T  May 2007 - August 2007
Joystiq   2007 - 2007
The Onion  2007 - 2007
MTV Networks  2002 - 2006

Skills
Television, Screenwriting, Advertising, Copywriting

Education
University of Arizona   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts, English

Amherst College   1995 — 1996
English