The Games Press

Episode 1: Austin Walker (Waypoint)

Jun 4, 2021
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Trademark Researcher

  • After leaving academia, Austin Walker worked as a trademark researcher, a job he found unfulfilling.
  • The role involved both preventative research and policing existing trademarks, which contributed to his disillusionment.
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One Last Continue

  • Austin Walker wrote for a friend's website, One Last Continue, gaining experience in content creation and editing.
  • He broke a story about Six Days in Fallujah, uncovering inconsistencies in the game's development timeline.
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Return to Games

  • During the 2009 recession, Austin Walker faced unemployment and returned to his parents' home.
  • He worked at a comic shop before pursuing a master's degree at CalArts, reigniting his passion for game criticism through a paper on Flower, Sun, and Rain.
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