John Walker (journalist)
Encyclopedia
John Walker is a British
computer games journalist
, as well as a cartoonist
and TV critic.
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Walker is also a founding member and regular contributor to the PC gaming site Rock, Paper, Shotgun
, a games reviewer for Eurogamer
, and essayist for The Escapist
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, a podcast in which they pick a topic, then actively avoid talking about it.
United Kingdom
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computer games journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, as well as a cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
and TV critic.
Journalism
Walker has contributed to a range of print publications, including PC Gamer (credited since issue 75), Total Film, Linux Format, Cult TV, Edge, NGamer, Windows XP, PC Plus, Official Xbox Magazine, Gamesmaster and PC FormatPC Format
PC Format is a computer magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing, and licensed to other publishers in countries around the world. In publication since 1991, it is part of Future Publishing's Format series of magazines that include articles about games, entertainment and how to...
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Walker is also a founding member and regular contributor to the PC gaming site Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Rock, Paper, Shotgun is a UK-based PC gaming blog written by Alec Meer, Jim Rossignol, John Walker, and previously Kieron Gillen and Quintin Smith. Rock, Paper, Shotgun launched in July 2007. In 2010 the website partnered with Eurogamer...
, a games reviewer for Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Eurogamer is a Brighton-based website focused on video games news, reviews, previews and interviews. It is operated by Eurogamer Network Ltd., which was formed in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman. Eurogamer has grown to become one of the most important European-based websites focused on...
, and essayist for The Escapist
The Escapist (magazine)
The Escapist is an online magazine covering video games, gamers, the gaming industry, and gaming culture. Published by the Themis Group, it was edited by Julianne Greer up to June 30, 2009, then by Russ Pitts through September 2011, and is currently edited by Steve Butts. The Escapist was first...
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Rum Doings
He is also one half of the Rum Doings podcast, the other being Nick Mailer of Positive InternetPositive Internet
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, a podcast in which they pick a topic, then actively avoid talking about it.