Kazuma Hashimoto

Writing includes introspective media criticism for websites like Polygon and IGN regarding topical discussions of popular and relevant media. Was nominated for the Game Journalism Award in 2019 for a piece about Ghost of Tsushima. Continues to provide detailed and thoughtful reviews and features for Polygon, Siliconera, GamesRadar+, Epic Games Store, and IGN.

• Has reviewed major game releases for Polygon and Siliconera, such as Yakuza: Like a Dragon, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Resident… Show more

Writing includes introspective media criticism for websites like Polygon and IGN regarding topical discussions of popular and relevant media. Was nominated for the Game Journalism Award in 2019 for a piece about Ghost of Tsushima. Continues to provide detailed and thoughtful reviews and features for Polygon, Siliconera, GamesRadar+, Epic Games Store, and IGN.

• Has reviewed major game releases for Polygon and Siliconera, such as Yakuza: Like a Dragon, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Resident Evil 4, and more, providing detailed written drafts that feature a more introspective look at a game's themes and narrative.

• Created detailed guides and features for both IGN and Polygon with a quick turnaround, with said features being turned into video content for IGN.

• Created comprehensive cultural analysis for major releases such as Ghost of Tsushima, which resulted in a Game Journalism Award nomination in 2019.

• Hosted interviews with several major Japanese developers at Capcom, PlatinumGames, and Square Enix on various titles for Siliconera.

• Helps find news beats for staff at Siliconera, and provides translations for Japanese news and interviews for relevant stories, while also providing a mentorship role to new employees, teaching them SEO copywriting and story formatting.

• Drafted and sent out pitches on relevant topics, while also completing freelance work in a timely manner according to deadlines set by editors. Show less

Assists in editing guides, reviews, and features for Siliconera. Additionally, helps create SEO ready guide content and plan coverage for upcoming AAA releases.

Provides media analysis, cultural criticism, and reviews of various pieces of media and pop culture. Has additionally provided reviews and guides for AA and AAA releases for Polygon.

• Reviewed major AAA and AA releases for Polygon. Reviews detailed various gameplay elements, while also focusing on cultural and narrative criticism from the perspective of a member of the Japanese diaspora.

• Nominated for a Game Journalism Award in 2019 for feature focused on cultural criticism and… Show more

Provides media analysis, cultural criticism, and reviews of various pieces of media and pop culture. Has additionally provided reviews and guides for AA and AAA releases for Polygon.

• Reviewed major AAA and AA releases for Polygon. Reviews detailed various gameplay elements, while also focusing on cultural and narrative criticism from the perspective of a member of the Japanese diaspora.

• Nominated for a Game Journalism Award in 2019 for feature focused on cultural criticism and propaganda found in modern media.

• Provided thorough guides for AAA titles such as Diablo, Monster Hunter, and Yakuza with a quick turnaround. Show less

Provides consultation on various AA and AAA titles under Sweet Baby Inc. Includes work on unannounced Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Insomniac titles, alongside researching and crafting characters for upcoming titles for both new and existing IPs.

• Assisted in foundational worldbuilding and character creation for new IPs. This has included writing lore for gameplay maps and backgrounds for major characters.

• Worked collaboratively with teams to create authentic representations of… Show more

Provides consultation on various AA and AAA titles under Sweet Baby Inc. Includes work on unannounced Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Insomniac titles, alongside researching and crafting characters for upcoming titles for both new and existing IPs.

• Assisted in foundational worldbuilding and character creation for new IPs. This has included writing lore for gameplay maps and backgrounds for major characters.

• Worked collaboratively with teams to create authentic representations of marginalized individuals with constructive criticism, offering suggestions for teams to implement through various brainstorming sessions and sensitivity reading.

• Helped localize game scripts to not only make sure the original intention of character dialogue stayed intact, but was also grammatically correct in English. Show less

Handled communication between clients, alongside coverage tracking and supporting existing client relationships. This includes the drafting, editing, and publishing of media alerts and press releases to be distributed for clientele such as Bungie and Tencent. Other responsibilities have included managing Discord servers for clients, creating social media outreach, and brainstorming activations for major events.

• Provided thorough coverage tracking through tools like Meltwater, and… Show more

Handled communication between clients, alongside coverage tracking and supporting existing client relationships. This includes the drafting, editing, and publishing of media alerts and press releases to be distributed for clientele such as Bungie and Tencent. Other responsibilities have included managing Discord servers for clients, creating social media outreach, and brainstorming activations for major events.

• Provided thorough coverage tracking through tools like Meltwater, and reported tracking to clients in a timely manner on a daily or weekly basis depending on the needs of a client.

• Written both press releases and media alerts for clients such as Tencent and Modiphius, focusing on upcoming events or major product releases.

• Helped manage and moderate Discord servers for clients, which included communicating and forming trust with players and sharing their needs with the client.

• Assisted in creating social media posts highlighting work done for clientele.

• Proficient in programs such as Meltwater, LevelUp, CoverageBook, MailChimp, MailShake, Adobe Photoshop, and the Microsoft Office suite. Show less

Translated Japanese to English articles for Siliconera, while writing features and supplementary guides for the website in a senior role.

• Hosted interviews with several major Japanese developers including Square Enix, Capcom, and PlatinumGames that focused on development, gameplay, and narrative.

• Helped find news beats for staff at Siliconera while also providing a mentorship role to new employees, teaching them SEO copywriting, story formatting, and assisted in brainstorming… Show more

Translated Japanese to English articles for Siliconera, while writing features and supplementary guides for the website in a senior role.

• Hosted interviews with several major Japanese developers including Square Enix, Capcom, and PlatinumGames that focused on development, gameplay, and narrative.

• Helped find news beats for staff at Siliconera while also providing a mentorship role to new employees, teaching them SEO copywriting, story formatting, and assisted in brainstorming relevant features.

• Has written guides on a variety of AAA and AA titles based on SEO searches with a quick turnaround to help bring consistent traffic to the site. Show less