Arturo Flores - Writer, Video Editor and Marketing Specialist

Welcome to my WORK IN PROGRESS portfolio, containing my articles, video essays and marketing material I’ve worked on.

Latinx in Gaming: “Increasing Latinx representation across the Gaming Industry”

11/5/22 Feature Article for DIG en Espanol (English and Spanish Versions available)

 Above is a story I worked on covering the importance and achievements of “Latinx in Gaming” a non-profit organization providing tools to the Latinx community to get their foot into the door of the video gaming industry. Published for CSULB’s “DIG en Espanol” in both English and Spanish.

Below is an episode of my “Let’s Talk” series, this time discussing my personal games of the year, some that didn’t even release last year.

Let’s Talk: Games of the Year 2023

2/15/2023 Games of the Year Discussion

Below you can find my latest video essays and reviews on video games and hip-hop music from my YouTube channel!

Featured Videos

Let’s Review: DEATHLOOP

Let’s Review Series, detailed reviews on some of the biggest titles

Revisiting My Thoughts on Halo’s Multiplayer

Retrospective Series, revisiting old favorites in a new light.

Player’s Pitch: The Order 1886 Reboot

Player’s Pitch Series, pitches, and ideas for future game titles.

Let’s Talk: Games of the Year 2023

Let’s Talk Series, discussing games, genres, and mechanics.

The Last of Us Experience

Analysis One-Offs, comprehensive thoughts on the latest titles.

Sessions 07: Vince Staples Album Review

Sessions Series, in-depth hip-hop album/EP reviews.

Games I Been Playing: July/August

GIBP Series, a quick rundown of reviews of the latest games I’ve been checking out and completing.

Below you can find a number of articles I worked on that were published for student publications.

Published Articles

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A new video game console generation on the horizon

This year marks the beginning of a new generation for console gaming, both Sony and Microsoft will be releasing their brand new consoles this November with their own individual game exclusives, features and specifications.

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‘Astro’s Playroom,’ an incredible love letter to the history of PlayStation

Alongside the release of the PlayStation 5, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Japan Studio, “Asobi Team,” developed a pre-installed free game available for all owners of the PlayStation 5, “Astro’s Playroom.

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Microsoft purchases ZeniMax Media for $7.5B for Xbox exclusivity

Microsoft made one of the biggest purchases in the gaming industry, purchasing ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion, parent company to some of the industry’s most successful game developers, Bethesda Softworks and Id Software. 

‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ sparks with heart and style

Sony Entertainment released their latest console, the PlayStation 5, on Nov. 12, alongside various incredible launch games, including “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.” The follow up to the developer, Insomniac Games’ 2018 title “Marvel’s Spider-Man,” acts as more of a spin-off story set a few months after the conclusion of the last game.

Below you can find some of the marketing material I’ve worked on and made on my own.

Marketing/PR Material

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