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Alex Van Aken
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Senior Video Editor, Game Informer
Minneapolis
Beats
Biography
Since joining Game Informer in 2020, Alex Van Aken has traveled the world profiling video game developers and filming cover story features and documentaries about the craft of game design. He has previously collaborated with outlets like GameSpot, Giant Bomb, and Fandom, and also produces Viewport, a gaming documentary series, in his free time. He resides in Minneapolis, MN, with his wife and two cats.
photographyvideo games game development lifestyle technology
children, health, fitness
Content
By Alex Van Aken Verified, Charles Harte Verified| Game Informer Verified RuneScape: Dragonwilds is a solid survival game that brings a fresh perspective to the old-school MMORPG. In this episode of New Gameplay Today, Alex Van Aken and Charles Harte take a look at the crafting system, base-building mechanics, and early combat scenarios you might face while enjoying the stylized art direction defining this new iteration of RuneScape's world. If you missed the news, Dragonwilds surprised launched into Steam early access just two weeks after its official reveal.
By Alex Van Aken Verified, Kyle Hilliard Verified, Charles Harte Verified| Game Informer Verified In this episode of New Gameplay Today, we show off Haste, a blistering-fast action game that gives Sonic the Hedgehog a run for its money. Landfall, the developer behind Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and Stick Fight: The Game, shows off its physics-based game design chops yet again. Longtime fans may also compare this new release to Clustertruck, a first-person parkour title the studio launched in 2016, Haste offers polish and style not found in its predecessor.
By Alex Van Aken Verified| Game Informer Verified Announced during today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, GameShare is a new social feature coming to select titles when the highly anticipated game console releases on June 5, 2025. The tool allows the game’s owner to temporarily share the title with up to three other systems simultaneously to enjoy select multiplayer experiences. First-generation Switch games are available to share between Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and Switch Lite consoles.
Company Info
Game Informer
Game Informer is a well-known multimedia brand in the video game industry, originally launched in August 1991 as a newsletter by FuncoLand. It has grown into the largest-circulation video game magazine in the U.S., recognized for its in-depth cover stories and exclusive developer interviews. After a brief hiatus in 2024, Game Informer was revived in March 2025 under new ownership, focusing on editorial independence and gaming culture. The brand offers a print magazine that features game reviews, previews, and investigative journalism. It also provides digital content, including daily news and multimedia features, along with podcasts and video content that highlight developer interviews and industry trends. Game Informer aims to engage both longtime readers and new audiences by blending legacy content with modern digital experiences, all while prioritizing ethical coverage of game development and industry history.
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Founded: 1991