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Alan Torres
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Local Government Watchdog Reporter, The Register-Guard
Local government reporter @registerguard. DMs open for tips. he/him
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Jordan Minor
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Apps and Gaming Analyst, PCMag
Author of VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR. Real creator of fake Street Sharks. Senior Analyst at @PCMag. NU @MedillSchool alum. Proud @zdcreatorsguild member.
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Brendan Sinclair
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Editor, The Logic
Managing Editor for GamesIndustry.biz. (he/him) brendan.sinclair at gamesindustry period biz Also: cohost.org/Bren mastodon.social/@BrendanSincla…
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Kenneth Shepard
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Freelance Writer and Critic, Freelance
writer @kotaku | kshepard@kotaku.com | @normandyfmshow | 🏳️🌈 he/him | ears still ringing, arms still swinging

David Lumb
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Reporter and Presenter, BBC
BBC reporter & presenter. Retweets not endorsements @bbcnews @bbcmtd @avfcofficial David.lumb@bbc.co.uk youtu.be/ld9BsMsGxus
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Dennis Scimeca
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Technology Editor, IndustryWeek
Technology Editor at IndustryWeek magazine.Bylines in Salon, NPR, Ars Technica, Kotaku, Polygon, GamesBeat, Daily Dot, Mic, Unwinnable. Opinions mine.
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Emma Keates
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Writer, The A.V. Club
staff writer @TheAVClub | @emmakeates.bsky.social
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Leon Hurley
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Managing Editor, GamesRadar+
Managing Editor for guides at @GamesRadar, formerly Kotaku & @OPM_UK. Likes horror games, Unity, music, drawing and tea. He/him.
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Jon Irwin
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Visiting Lecturer, Georgia Gwinnett College
PEN New England Discovery Award winner in... 2009. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Writes about games, culture, health &c. Words in @MensHealthMag @Variety @Billboard + more #GoBlue
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Lea Goldman
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Deputy Editorial Director, G/O Media
Reporter, editor, wordsmith. Instagram: @leajgoldman. Bylines: @Forbes @MarieClaire @Refinery29, @LifetimeTV. Former Shabbos Queen.
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Janet Garcia
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Game Critic and Content Creator, Freelance
Host & Video Game Consultant 💫| Head of @PenToPixels 🖊 | @MinnMaxShow cohort ↘↗| @IndieCouncil_ cohost👩🏽⚖️| @GamesAndNot cohost🎮 | 📧janet@pentopixels.com
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How do I find journalists featured in Kotaku?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to Kotaku. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at Kotaku?
Yes. Verified contact details (such as emails, LinkedIn, and X) are unlocked with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles, but contact fields are redacted.
Can I filter Kotaku journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from Kotaku working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from Kotaku?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — so you can see what they cover and where.
Can I export a list of Kotaku journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with Kotaku into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from Kotaku updated?
We refresh profiles regularly to ensure the outlet affiliations, roles, beats, and contact details remain accurate.
Why filter by outlet instead of only by beat or industry?
Outlets often signal audience, editorial style, and trust. Targeting Kotaku journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
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