About Us

About Us:

From its launch in 2008, BrutalGamer has had a top notch team of writers and critics. The BG team is always ready to report, review, and otherwise bring readers the best in gaming, comics, toys, and all things pop culture.

We strive to cut through fanboyism to bring our readers truly honest takes on the industries and media we cover, and yes, that includes positivity when we feel like it’s called for. BrutalGamer doesn’t do ‘hate’ for the sake of it, or the clicks, we’re more interested in telling you what we really think, even if it’s not popular.

Look, we get it that you’re not crazy about corporate press, but that’s not us. BrutalGamer’s content is fan-powered. We are independent and enthusiast-made, and we hope you like it.

About our reviews:

At BrutalGamer, our reviews are judged on a 100 point scale, measured in a percentage. 0 is -of course- awful, while anything 50% to 80% is average to good/very good. High 80s to 100? That’s as close to perfect (in the eyes of the reviewer) as possible. Remember, nothing is an absolute.

• Games are judged on presentation (visual and auditory), control, and story.
• Books and comics are judged by presentation as well, but with a much heavier tilt towards content and writing (natch’).
• Hardware and technology items are reviewed based upon ease of use, design, bells and whistles, and functionality.
• Movies of both the theatrical and home video variety are critiqued in much the same way as books, and DVDs/Blu Rays are additionally scored for their ‘extras’ selection.

Just looking for a quick take on something, but a little more than just a number? That’s what our Final Thoughts are for. Each review ends with one of those summations, located right next to the score. They sum up the bulk of the preceding work, both for good and bad, and will tell you in no uncertain terms if what you’re reading about is worth your time.

Brutal Gamer is…

Jason Micciche | Editor-in-Chief, Writer

About me: I’ve been a gamer since Moon Patrol on the Atari 2600… let that sink in. I also have a monster-sized place in my heart for comic books, dig action figures of the vintage and modern variety, and have a deep love of 80s/90s nostalgia.
Favorite Games: Doom (franchise), Halo (series), Super Mario Bros 3, Diablo II, Super Punch-out!!, Crash Bandicoot, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Mortal Kombat 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Batman: Arkham City, Resident Evil 2.
Favorite Genres: First-person shooters, adventure, hack’n slash
X: @jason_tas

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Mack | Senior Editor

About me: Gaming since Atari, I’m a fan of media on multiple platforms. I am always watching or playing something! Who knows what I will be on to next?
Favourite genres: RPG, Puzzle, Platform, FPS, TPS
Steam: Mackeyp42
X: @Mackeyp42

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Michael Stebbins | Writer

About Me: I was raised on a healthy diet of local multiplayer, Nintendo focused gaming.  With the release of the PS3, that diet extended to include Sony’s consoles, and even the odd JRPG on the Xbox 360.  Nowadays, I play everything I can get my hands on, whether the latest Nintendo great, the next big FPS, or the quietly released indie classic.  I graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in English and enjoy the quiet things in life (like skim boarding, backpacking, and sweet, satisfying headshots).
Favorite Games: The Legend of Zelda (series), Tales of (series), Fire Emblem (series), Shin Megami Tensei (series), Super Mario (series), Call of Duty (series), Battlefield (series), Metroid (series), Super Smash Bros (series), Pokemon (series), Warcraft III, Lord of the Rings: Conquest
Favorite Genres: First-Person Shooters, Strategy RPGS, Japanese RPGs, Western RPGs, Fighting Games, Adventures…really all of them.
Nintendo ID: Cloudtoucher

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Nadia Adalath | Writer

About me: Hey there I’m Nadia! I’m from the wonderful country of Canada and a graduate of Journalism. My goal with my work is to give people a helping hand with getting the word out about their projects, as well as learning about the individuals that create them. In my spare time I love to play video games, collect Pokemon cards, and read.
Favorite Games: Pokemon Alpha Sapphire,  the Tales of Series, Professor Layton Vs Phoenix Wright, Resonance of Fate, OSU (A rhythm game)
Favorite Genres: RPG, Adventure, Visual Novel
Steam: angeleyes127
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadia.adalath?fref=ts