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GamingUnion.net

GamingUnion.net serves as the centre of the Gaming Union Network. It publishes news, interviews, previews, articles and reviews. Thus, it needs day-to-day management in order to make sure there is a steady stream of content, as well as key focus on direction and quality.

Darryl

Darryl Position: Editor-in-Chief, Software Engineer, Podcast Co-Host

Darryl is the Co-founder of GamingUnion.net, and the network as a whole. He handles much of the content on the site and network, a large amount of coding and co-directs business development, advertising and the staff. He holds a BSc in Computer Graphics, and has worked as a composer on freeware video games. Darryl is based in the United Kingdom and heads European affairs.

» Contact: darryl @ gamingunion.net
» Twitter: twitter.com/darrylgu

Kyle Wynen

Kyle Wynen Position: Managing Editor, Podcast Director, Podcast Host (Final Fantasy Union, MiniGUP)

Coming from a Broadcast Journalism background, Kyle is also a Co-founder of GamingUnion.net. Kyle directs much of the staff on the network, as well as content and interviews. Kyle also manages Gaming Union's podcasts, and co-directs business development and advertising. Kyle heads the Canadian office, and runs North American affairs.

» Contact: kyle @ gamingunion.net
» Twitter: twitter.com/kylewynen

Colin Tan

Colin Tan Position: Art Director, Associate Reviews Editor

The man behind all of the network's graphic design and artwork, Colin has over a decade of experience in illustration and design. He also handles reviews, as well as news and features when duty calls. He hails from Canada, but is currently finishing his National Service in Singapore in time for E3 2010.

» Twitter: twitter.com/unartifex
» Personal: Unartifex.com

Shawn Collier

shawn Position: Software Engineer, Associate Reviews Editor, Associate News Editor, Tales Union Site Manager

Shawn originally joined the network after Kyle hosted his website, SymphonicHeaven.com, a large "Tales Of" resource. Shawn now also handles a large amount of coding, does reviews and is currently completing his Masters in Computer Science.

» Twitter: twitter.com/ShawnCollier

Adam Ma

Adam Ma Position: Associate Reviews Editor, Associate Features Editor

Adam joined the GamingUnion.net team in September 2009, when Kyle brought him on as a reviewer for the Canadian Gaming Union office. Adam now writes many of the site's features, as well as news and reviews. Adam is a New York native, but now hails from Canada as he studies Marketing.

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Brian Arnold

Brian Arnold Position: Sonic Brand Manager, Audio Engineer, Music/Sound Creative Director

Starting February 2010, Brian handles all of the network's podcast production. He holds a BA in Theatre and Film Studies and is an extremely proficient composer and sound designer. He also currently leads Tweex Music, his very own music and sound production company.

» Contact: brian @ tweexmusic.com
» Twitter: twitter.com/tweexmusic
» Personal: tweexmusic.com

Jamie Courts

Jamie Courts Position: Associate Reviews Editor, Podcast Co-Host (Final Fantasy Union)

Being one of Gaming Union's original staffers, Jamie largely handles reviews at the Canadian office. He is also a fan favourite among podcast listeners for his constant humour, and veteran gamer's perspective.

» Twitter: twitter.com/jamjams

Nelson

Nelson Position: Associate Reviews Editor

Nelson has been a reviewer for GamingUnion.net since the start. Working alongside Darryl he has also helped to build up Gaming Union's sub-sites, like FinalFantasyUnion.com.

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Jordan Douglas

Jordan Douglas Position: Associate News Editor

Although he's relatively new to the team, Jordan looks to excel within the staff as a news writer, and reviewer when needed. He is currently studying for his MA in Business.

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Nick

Nick Position: Associate News Editor

Nick has been a supporter of Gaming Union since before it was opened, and when opportunity arose for him to join the staff, he quickly proved himself a worthy staffer. Nick now writes news for GamingUnion.net, and retains his news writing position on network sub-site, KingdomHeartsUnion.com.

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Gaming Union Podcasts

Gaming Union currently hosts three podcast series: Final Fantasy Union, Kingdom Hearts Union, MiniGUP. Each of the shows has some unique hosts, as well as some constants.

Lauren McFadden

Lauren McFadden Position: Podcast Host (Kingdom Hearts Union), Podcast Co-Host (Final Fantasy Union)

Before Gaming Union was even conceived, Lauren was working alongside Kyle, Jamie and David as a co-host of The FXN Final Fantasy Podcast. That show has since become Final Fantasy Union, and while still co-hosting that show, Lauren also now hosts the Kingdom Hearts Union podcast.

» Twitter: twitter.com/VintageAerith

Fozzie

Fozzie Position: Podcast Co-Host (Kingdom Hearts Union, MiniGUP)

Her real name is Lauren, but with her staple nickname, Fozzie is a Kingdom Hearts Union podcast co-host. Alongside KH Union, Fozzie also frequently appears on the MiniGUP podcast, and participates in the Gaming Union community forums.

» Twitter: twitter.com/fozzness

Marina Fondin

Marina Fondin Position: Podcast Co-Host (Kingdom Hearts Union)

After being a longtime listener and supporter of the Final Fantasy Union podcast, Marina was recruited by Kyle to be a co-host of the Kingdom Hearts Union podcast. She is also now a guest co-host on Final Fantasy Union.

» Twitter: twitter.com/summonerumi

David Turner

David Turner Position: Podcast Co-Host (Final Fantasy Union)

The original Final Fantasy Union podcast series, called The FXN Final Fantasy Podcast, was actually an idea of David's. He has since co-hosted the podcast series alongside Kyle, Jamie and Lauren. David also heads the Final Fantasy XIII resource, FF-XIII.net

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