Authors

Onur Demirkol here, Content Writer for THESPIKEGG. You will see his name on a bunch of different articles here, whether they are breaking news or evergreen guides and content.

His journey in the industry has been marked by influential roles at esteemed platforms such as Flank Esports and 5Mid, where he served as editor-in-chief. Onur made significant contributions to their success in written content and social media, including a notable impact on an issue of the Turkish Esports Federation magazine. Currently, he serves as the Lead Editor for Gamelevate, taking pride in managing a global team of 12 talented writers. Additionally, Onur regularly contributes to Softonic, gHacks, Dataconomy, and Techbriefly. He has written thousands of articles, and that number continues to go up.

As a dedicated Behavioral Neuroscience student, I have immersed myself in the world of esports writing for the past five years. My journey began with a deep-seated fascination for the inherent dynamics of esports, coupled with a burning passion for professional writing. From humble beginnings crafting small blogs dedicated to League of Legends, I gradually expanded my horizons to cover diverse realms, including CSGO and Minecraft guides, and staying on top of Fortnite updates.

Throughout this adventure, my evolving interests ultimately converged on the captivating world of VALORANT of esports and embracing this challenge wholeheartedly, I've strived to provide comprehensive coverage at the highest level, delving into the intricate nuances of the game.

A man from Turkey who has been involved in computer and video games almost since he was born, and has made esports his life's fantasy for over 10 years.

So, with over 13 years of dedicated interest and experience in the gaming & esports industry, I possess a deep understanding of its dynamics and operations. I've been actively engaged in the field for the past 4 years, gaining invaluable insights into the workings of the esports world. During this time, I have had the privilege of writing over 800 articles in English & Turkish, covering a wide range of games such as Call of Duty, DotA2, Apex Legends, CS:GO, and VALORANT. Though my specialization has predominantly been in CS:GO news, I have also extensively researched and written about teams, players, and tournaments in VALORANT, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends.

Additionally, my comprehensive knowledge of the gaming industry encompasses updates, streamers, deals, commercials, and more, complemented by a solid understanding of SEO practices. Beyond my writing expertise, I am proficient in Photoshop, allowing me to create visually appealing content. In recognition of my passion for esports journalism, I founded an esports news media website in Turkey, where I currently serve as the editor-in-chief. Leading this platform has not only honed my editorial skills but has also enabled me to effectively manage social media accounts, collaborating with social media managers to amplify our online presence.

Based in Niigata, Japan, he has spent the past 10 years working across esports as a player, coach, manager, and industry professional. Today, he focuses mainly on THESPIKE.GG’s Japanese coverage, bringing together his esports background with his studies in Visual and Literary Culture at the University of Tokyo.

Full-time in esports since Luminosity won that Major.

A former ESL teacher with a Master’s degree in English Studies that found his drive in esports. Merging a passion for the craft of writing with a never-ending need to out-aim others in the game of VALORANT and Counter-Strike.

Naim began his esports-writing and reporting journey at DailyEsports (now Upcomer), where he was a contributor for CS:GO. More and more enamored with esports, he quickly received a chance to attend IEM Katowice 2019 as press and managed to interview Cath, Lekr0, FalleN, and jkaem, his first dive into covering an event on-site.

With the release of VALORANT, Naim saw potential in Riot Games’ take on a 5v5 competitive shooter and joined Run It Back as a writer. After 3 months, he got promoted to a Managing Editor, managing a team of contributors and held regular brainstorming meetings to get content pumping for 3 years straight. In that time he attended Masters Berlin 2021, as well as VALORANT Champions 2022 as press on-site press.

Now, Naim is a Content Manager & Editor at THESPIKE. He keeps tabs on news, features, and evergreen content production, as well as contributing himself from time to time.

Arnab is an esports journalist contributing to THESPIKE.GG and various other gaming publications. With over four years of industry experience and a background in managing esports teams and influencers in India, Arnab brings a wealth of operational insight and storytelling finesse to esports reporting.

Having attended prominent events like the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023, He has amassed firsthand experience and a deep understanding of global esports competitions. Now dedicated to journalism, he delivers engaging narratives, insightful analysis, and comprehensive coverage of Valorant tournaments and player dynamics across multiple platforms.

Beyond THESPIKE.GG, Arnab has significantly contributed to diverse gaming publications, sharing their expertise and expanding their reach within the gaming community. Committed to bridging the gap between industry intricacies and audience understanding, He strives to provide readers with the latest insights and analyses within the dynamic world of VALORANT and esports.

Sushant Jha is a hardcore data enthusiast. He loves to code and play competitive games and is currently a data analyst for a professional VCT Team. Sushant continuously attempts to explain game situations and metas through numbers, graphs, and more.

Sushant initially started off working as a scout and data analyst for a local football team. Later on, he made a valiant effort to translate his skills into esports and VALORANT in particular, something that really worked in his favor.

Sushant loves to spend his time working with data content and data-driven articles in his free time some of which are regularly posted on his Twitter. Sushant stronlgy believes that we can achieve the same impact data has in traditional sports in esports and beyond.

Luke has been a professional writer since 2016, beginning as a technical author for a POS company. He journeyed from there deeper into the world of content creation for software companies, while writing his debut fiction novel, which he self-published in early 2019.

He has since spent many years weaving words as a freelance writer for a smorgasbord of industries, honing razor-sharp SEO skills, exploring the persuasion psychology behind copywriting, and dabbling on different social media platforms.

Most recently, Luke’s writing journey has involved ghostwriting for various personalities and writing riveting content for THESPIKE that hits page 1 in Google time after time.

Lanson's a licensed copyeditor with five years' experience in the writing and editing industry, working on books, magazines, web content, and the occasional light novel. Now, he writes evergreen content for THESPIKE.GG.

He got his gaming start on League of Legends, maining top-lane Pantheon on a Macbook Pro that barely reached 30 FPS. Since then, he's branched out to many different game genres, including card games with Magic: The Gathering, fighting games with Super Smash Bros., and-his most recent obsession-tactical shooter games with Valorant.

In his spare time, he enjoys... well, playing Valorant... and hitting the gym, chasing a four-plate deadlift, four-plate squat, and three-plate bench press. He also streams coworking sessions on Twitch, where you can often find his chat roasting his hairstyle, height, and choice of music.

Meet Eray, a tech enthusiast passionate about AI, crypto, gaming, and more. Eray is always looking into new developments, exploring unique topics, and keeping up with the latest trends in the tech industry, and gaming is the sweetest spot.

Eray has been rocking it as a news manager and content creator at spots like Dataconomy, TechBriefly, Gamelevate, Softonic, and various tech realms. Crafting over 2k tech articles, Eray captivated millions of readers for over three years.

Now, over at THE SPIKE, Eray's the content writer, blending a love for spinning stories and helpful guides with a serious knack for all things tech. AI, games, you name it-He is all about digging into the latest and greatest.

Yousef A. Zain, Evergreen Content Writer for THESPIKE.GG, is a seasoned content writer with a passion for crafting engaging and informative stories on the ever-evolving gaming industry. He boasts a wealth of experience in the field, having worked as a Features Writer at DualShockers, Freelance Features Writer at WhatIfGaming, and Freelance Writer at KeenGamer, among many other gaming and entertainment outlets.

Currently, Yousef continues his pursuit to hone his craft and share his insights with a broader demographic-targeting League of Legends and VALORANT (his most played online games) and the vaster audience of eSports this time.

A lover of video games through and through, his passion for games began at an early age when he fell in love The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. After honing his skills with years of practice, Martin competed at a semi-professional level in World of Warcraft, both in PvE and PvP. He now enjoys all things esports, from VALORANT and Counter-Strike to League of Legends and StarCraft II. A writer at heart, Martin majored in English Literature before finding that the best way to combine his two passions was to start writing about video games. Also happens to be a bit of a sucker for stats and traditional sports. Martin currently works as an editor and writer for Strafe Esports, while also writing for TheSpike when he has the chance.

• Sage Datuin has been covering esport since 2015 where he got his start covering CS:GO and League of Legends before making the switch to VALORANT in 2021. Sage's work can be found on Red Bull, Esports on SI, Inven Global, Akshon Esports, and now THESPIKE.GG.

Sofia is an esports journalist from Porto, Portugal, with two years of professional experience and a background in college newspapers and local TV. She has always loved telling people’s stories, making interviews her favorite part of the job. Her passion for gaming started by watching her older brother play Pokémon, but it was discovering VALORANT during the pandemic that made her want to work in esports.

She mainly covers League of Legends and VALORANT, but she also has a soft spot for TFT and Overwatch. She’s a workaholic, always smiling, and easily recognizable by her curly hair.