Ian Walker

Writer in California

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about me

hey, i'm ian. i'm a sometimes introspective, sometimes irreverent, always passionate writer capable of handling a steady stream of blogging, reporting, criticism, proofreading, and copyediting. my areas of interest range from phoebe bridgers to final fantasy xiv and everything in-between. let me write for you; i will almost immediately make your site better. thanks.

writing samples

romeo is a dead man: the kotaku review (kotaku)

death stranding 2 missed a great storytelling opportunity with one of its biggest cut features (tell them i died)

suda51 on 25 years of making strange masterpieces at grasshopper manufacture (game developer)

clair obscur's real heroes came before expedition 33 (aftermath)

elon musk’s nazi-like salute stunt prompts major gaming subreddits to ban links to x (polygon)

Endorsements
Ian's voice and perspective are invaluable.
Stephen Totilo (Founder, Game File | Former Editor, Axios)
Ian is a passionate thinker and searingly truthful writer, the kind that asks you to be a braver, and thus better, editor. And somehow he has the energy left over to be big-hearted to his team and colleagues. Any site would be lucky to have him.
Riley MacLeod (Founder, Aftermath | Former Editor, The Washington Post)
Ian rules. In a world that craves blogs, this is the person you've been looking for.
Chris Plante (Founder, Post Games | Former Editor-in-Chief, Polygon)
Ian is phenomenal. His work is smart, fast, and funny. Best of all, he approaches edits with gratitude instead of attitude. Work with him!
Zoë Hannah (Founder, Mothership | Former Games Editor, Polygon)
If you want someone reliable, talented, and likely to somehow include an image of a Koffing in any story, you should definitely hire Ian.
John Walker (Editor, Kotaku | Founder, Rock Paper Shotgun)
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