Location
Brooklyn, New York
School
Gotham Writing School
Expertise
Developer interviews, Technology hardware, Game reviews
- Deven serves as a member of the New York Video Games Critic's Circle, working on their nominations committee and volunteering with students to help them learn about the industry.
- She's covered a myriad of industry events like Summer Game Fest, Gamescom, and developer previews across the world.
- She's interviewed venerable industry veterans like Shuhei Yoshida of PlayStation fame, Nintendo's Bill Trinen, and composer Austin Wintory, as well as many beloved indie creators like Stardew Valley's ConcernedApe.
Experience
Deven is a seasoned writer who has been working in journalism since 2021. She previously served as a senior writer for Screen Rant and Polygon, as well as contributing to sites like IGN and Gamespot, covering everything from news to interviews and product reviews. Alongside her gaming journalism, she's also covered a slew of junkets and red carpets where she's interviewed talent like Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, and Julia Roberts. Though she specializes in gaming and tech, this breadth of experience paired with an insatiable curiosity has made her uniquely suited to covering any topic.
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