Journalist, editor. Bylines: @washingtonpost, @espn, @invenglobal, elsewhere. Opinions my own. Objectively married. Subjectively worthy.
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On this day four years ago, Activision Blizzard announced the end of the competitive @BlizzHeroes pro circuit.
Orgs, players, fans and even company employees weren't given any indication dozens were about to be unemployed and a scene flattened.
Long live the #HGC.
I couldn't help but crack a smile seeing so many old faces representing the competitive Heroes of the Storm scene. Seeing a bearded @BakeryGG was jarring but I cannot thank him, @Jaeben_, @POILKpls, @JayPL_hots and @Wubbyz enough for all the time they granted me over the years.
A big thanks to @GillyweedTV, @WadePenfold and all the staff behind the scenes as well.
I was figuring out the industry and made plenty of mistakes but they were generous with the media when asked and I'm forever grateful.
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The rematch is on.
Dignitas VS Gen.G
The rivalry that defined the 2018 HGC Finals returns to BlizzCon.
#HeroesOfTheStorm
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@MatthewColler bigger Tiny House Hunters pet peeve: When they complain how small a tiny house is or when they decide to just build their own and ignore the 3 they looked at? The former is frustrating but the latter feels insulting to the viewer.
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The devastating news at the Washington Post reminds me of this great @RealMichaelKay rant on the importance of journalism. Give it a watch if you have a few minutes.
youtu.be/cO3zb7z3fFM?si=QqUR…
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Having my byline in the Washington Post a few times will forever be one of my proudest accomplishments. This is how democracy dies.
The Washington Post has the best sports section in the country, and I don’t think it’s particularly close. Only a soulless corporate goon would think the paper is better without it. A short-sighted, cowardly decision. Shame is your legacy.
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Five years ago today, Blizzard shut down the competitive @BlizzHeroes scene with an email to orgs, players, and even employees working on the game itself.
Without warning, dozens lost their jobs.
This was the beginning of OG Blizzard's downward spiral.
Long live the #HGC.
A new PTR is available for Heroes of the Storm!
You can read more about the patch notes here: news.blizzard.com/en-us/hero…
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The recent layoffs at Wisdom Gaming, FaZe and 100 Thieves all have something in common:
The overpaid, underworked executives who cause the company to lose money keep their jobs while the underpaid, overworked employees who follow terrible orders get the axe in the end.
Shame.
Honestly, I think a 20 tweet per day limit is too high. I've never met anyone who has more than one or two interesting things worth tweeting per month.
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It was a pleasure working with the talented team at the @LauncherWP over the last year and giving me a platform to continue honing my craft.
Journalism is a hell of an industry.
Emphasis on "hell."
NYT reporting that The Washington Post is shutting down its video game vertical, just as the video game industry has spawned HBO's number one hit and is about to have one of its biggest years ever. Cruel and shortsighted. My heart goes out to everyone at @LauncherWP
Blizzard effectively kills the competitive Hearthstone scene.
Where have we seen this before? 🤔
Are you ready for the TENTH YEAR of competitive Hearthstone?! This year is going to look a bit different from the previous few, so let’s get into what is coming to Hearthstone Esports.
hearthstone.blizzard.com/en-…
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