The weather is getting colder, and our backlogs are getting bigger. That must mean it’s fall. With the changing of the seasons, we also have a new batch of Game Informer interns who will be helping us cover all the important video game news and gamer culture stories over the next three months. Come meet the new G.I. interns.
These young writers come from a variety of places across the country, but they all have one thing in common: a love of video games. Expect to see plenty of news, features, and more popping up on the website from Jill Grodt and John-Paul Gemborys. Below you’ll find a short bio of each intern, so you can get to know them better.
Jill Grodt – At the beginning of the year, I would have thought you were crazy if you said my name would be on a story on Game Informer. My love for video games started with a surprise Nintendo 64 at the ripe old age of six. Majora’s Mask and Super Mario 64 soon lead to Luigi’s Mansion and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 on the GameCube. When I got a PlayStation 2, I fell in love with God of War, Prince of Persia, Shadow of the Colossus, Suikoden III, Kingdom Hearts, and so many more. My parents unexpectedly gifted me a subscription to the Game Informer magazine when it became clear that this video game thing wasn’t going away. Somehow – even with my long exposure to the magazine – it never occurred to me that people make a living through video games. So, when I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with degrees in Art History and Visual Culture and Classical Studies, I got a relatively sensible job in the museum industry. After a decade working in museums and relegating video games to my limited free time, the idea began to gnaw at me: my life was passing by without following my passion. I decided to chase my dream. I am ecstatic to be a part of the GI team for the fall and could not be more thrilled to begin my game journalist career.
John-Paul Gemborys – As an avid gamer with stacks of Game Informer issues piling up in my living room, I have to say it’s both an honor and a bit of a trip to actually be here. Even after graduating from the UNC School of Media and Journalism this past December, it’s still surreal to have the curtain pulled back on what’s been an intimate part of my life for so many years, meeting all the individuals whose words have guided me through this industry.
My journey into gaming began at the tender age of seven when I first witnessed the greatness that is Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo 64 at a friend’s house. From there it was a steady climb, convincing parents who saw gaming as a pointless hobby to let my twin brother and I embrace what they thought was only a trend. After receiving a Game Boy Color and a copy of Pokémon Crystal from some generous uncles one Christmas, our lives were forever changed. A year later, I received my first console: a PlayStation 2, which my parents miraculously gifted my twin brother and I (more for its DVD functionality than anything). It was on the Xbox 360 with Fallout 3 that my video game addiction evolved into a passion. Today, you can find me playing any kind of open-world sandbox or RPG that includes a degree of customization. My proudest (and somehow most shameful) accomplishments include reaching 100 percent in GTA San Andreas and getting all the achievements for Assassin’s Creed II, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Fallout 3. My dad used to mock my twin brother and me for playing video games, so I looking forward to proving him wrong.
Are you considering a career in video games writing? If you’re looking to further your existing writing or journalism education through an internship at Game Informer, we’re currently accepting applications for the upcoming summer term. For more information, email me at the address below, or click here to learn more.
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