Kevin Cobban

Homewood, IL USA
1 Years Experience

Professional Experience

A video game journalist and copy editor from Chicago, I work on reviews, features, news, and anything else on the video game industry. I also bring my background in academic writing by offering copy editing and researching services.

Expertise

Copy Editor 1 YearResearcher 1 YearWriter 1 Year

Specialty

Education 1 YearOther, Specify 1 YearTechnology 1 Year

Industries

Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 1 YearVideo Games 1 YearNewspaper - National 1 Year

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Gamespresso (10+)
  • The Escapist Magazine (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Ultius Content Solutions (3-5)

Awards

Western Illinois University Departmental Scholar

Other Work History

Copy editing dissertation for WIU professor, writing and editing web content, and academic consultations for students.

Computer Skills

Word and Excel

Equipment

Laptop, desktop, hybrid SLR camera, Microsoft Office, GIMP

News

New mod turns Skyrim into a cartoon
(Gamesrpesso 8/9/2015)
See how this new mod changes Skyrim from a rugged landscape to a beautiful cartoon.
League of Legends Bilgewater patch live
(Gamesrpesso 7/27/2015)
Another quick update to the League of Legends servers. This story highlights big changes in the new patch and what players can expect to see when they start playing matches.
Fallout 4 advanced home builder gameplay
(Gamesrpesso 7/29/2015)
This story reveals new information on Fallout 4's home-building mode, and explains why fans should be getting excited.

Copy editing

The Origins of Radical Unionism in Hidalgo Mining District and Ciudad Juárez
(Andrez Hijar 5/15/2015)
An example of my copy editing work. This was a chapter in Dr. Andrez Hijar's dissertation. The copy includes notes and comments.

Features

The League of Legends Skills Newbies Must Learn to Succeed
(The Escapist 9/18/2015)
A beginner's guide to League Of Legends. This feature article goes over everything new players need to know in order to improve their performance and start winning.

Academic Writing

Ancient Greek Lives
(Lee Brice 12/9/2014)
Here is an example of my academic writing. This was done for a professor at Western Illinois University and demonstrates my ability to analyze text, connect research, and write to an academic level.