The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1988-1998 Writer Spotlight - Brian "Civicminded" Lesyk

A machine. That’swhat comes to mind when I think of Brian “Civicminded” Lesyk. Other than me, hewrote the most essays for my most recent book, The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1988-1998, and he turned them all in well before the deadline. He’s alsocollaborated with me on several long-form articles when I was simply too busyto write them on my own, doing most of the heavy lifting and always turning thework in ahead of time. Not only is he punctual and prolific, he writes clean copy,and his words reveal just how much he cares and knows about the subject ofretro gaming.

Brian is a bundleof positive energy and a fantastic writer, and I’m super stoked that he’s startedwriting for Old School Gamer, a gig he definitely deserves. And I’m sure he’ssuper stoked as well--he's extremely enthusiastic about every writing projecthe takes on. Additionally, listeners can enjoy his insights on the Pass the Controller podcast. More importantly, he’s a staunch ally for various marginalizedcommunities, as you can see if you follow him on social media. If more peoplemirrored Brian's dedication and inclusivity, the retro gaming community would bean even cooler space to inhabit. I’m proud to call him my friend, and I alwayslook forward to running into him at the next convention. See you soon, Brian!