Long time writer/editor, primarily covering the video games industry.

Axel Cushing

Long time writer/editor, primarily covering the video games industry.

Available to hire

Long time writer/editor, primarily covering the video games industry.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Professional Game Master at Die Cast Theatre
July 1, 2021 - Present
Self-employed, coordinated virtual tabletop roleplaying game sessions across multiple platforms to deliver a high-quality customer experience; created bespoke content for TTRPG systems including Dungeons & Dragons, Cyberpunk RED, and Savage Worlds licensed settings.
Content Writer / Editor at Game Luster
April 1, 2020 - Present
Pitched feature articles on the video games industry and history; edited contributions for grammar, mechanics, and tone; coordinated content releases for video and podcast on a regular basis.
Guest Advisor at GameStop
August 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Answered customer inquiries about stock availability, pre-orders, upcoming releases, and related information; assisted with marketing displays, stock updates, trade-ins, and general store functionality.
Support Analyst at Infor
March 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Communicated with clients about CRM deployments, updates, and functionality; updated internal knowledge base with verified processes and troubleshooting techniques.
Self Employed Professional Game Master at Die Cast Theatre
July 1, 2021 - Present
Coordinated virtual tabletop roleplaying game sessions across multiple platforms to deliver a high-quality customer experience. Created bespoke content for various TTRPG systems, including current editions of Dungeons & Dragons, Cyberpunk RED, and Savage Worlds licensed settings.
Content Writer / Editor at Game Luster
April 1, 2020 - Present
Pitched feature pieces relating to the video games industry and its history, ranging from top 10 lists to deep-dive analyses. Edited contributions from staff writers for grammar, mechanics, and tone prior to publication. Coordinated with editorial staff to plan content releases for video and podcast on a regular basis.
Guest Advisor at GameStop
August 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Responsible for answering customer inquiries about stock availability, pre-order status, upcoming releases, and related information. Assisted store management with updating marketing displays, logging in new stock, processing trade-in materials, and general store functionality.
Support Analyst at Infor
March 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Communicated regularly with various clients through phone and email contact regarding the status of CRM implementations, including deployments, updates, and functionality issues as they arose. Updated internal knowledge base with verified processes and troubleshooting techniques.

Education

English at Red Rocks Community College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
English at Red Rocks Community College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper Dawnbringer Sample
    This particular piece was offered up as a sample for potential projects related to Games Workshop's "Warhammer: Age of Sigmar" under their Black Library book label. Black Library periodically takes open submissions, with applicants given a brief prompt regarding setting and characters.
    paper Never Rad Pitch Ideas
    The Never Rad Miscellany was a Phoenix-based troupe involved in dramatic and comedy podcasts with a sci-fi bent. This document was part of my application process to the troupe, offering up short synopses of what would have been short podcast episodes.
    paper Apple v. Epic Overview
    This is a feature article written for GameLuster, giving a layman's analysis of the original filings by the litigants in the "Apple v. Epic Games" court case.