Tim Rizzo

Freelance writer, editor, reporter

United States

I've worn many hats while working in the journalism industry over the past decade. From breaking news at events abroad to managing a staff of writers to building rapport with sources in a wide variety of beats, there's little I haven't experienced firsthand.

With bylines at world-renowned publications such as ESPN, The Washington Post, WTNH, and Inven Global, I'm comfortable handling any task laid on my plate.

Contact: [email protected]

Portfolio
Washington Post
06/30/2022
Review | 'Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course' is a culinary masterpiece

Available on: PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 Developer: Studio MDHR | Publisher: Studio MDHR Release: June 30, 2022 Studio MDHR's debut title, "Cuphead," sold millions of copies, won numerous awards, reinvigorated a popular game genre and blossomed into its own Netflix series. It's a tough act to follow.

Washington Post
04/04/2022
Semantle is like the Dark Souls of Wordle

In recent months, Wordle, now owned by the New York Times, became the latest fad to sweep the globe. The daily puzzle draws millions of users to their mobile devices or computers for a shot at guessing the mystery five-letter word within six guesses.

InvenGlobal
01/29/2019
Meet Aydan: How an average teenager found fortune in Tilted Towers

Everywhere you go, you can't escape Epic Games' groundbreaking title, Fortnite. At the mall, in movie theaters, out to dinner with friends, even on jumbotrons at sporting events, you see dozens of kids showcasing dance moves featured in the game itself. Heads are no longer tilted in wonder when it's talked about.

InvenGlobal
04/19/2021
Sexism, abuse and harassment: Just another day as a female Hearthstone streamer

The 2019 Hearthstone World Champion was a woman. Arguably the most successful competitive Battlegrounds player in the world is a woman. Numerous other women currently stand among the most-viewed streams in the game's category on Twitch, have had competitive success, finish each ladder season in the top 0.01%, and have built brands with little to no help from anyone else.

InvenGlobal
07/10/2020
Nohandsgamer's journey through darkness and shame to Hearthstone glory

12-years-ago, the world was Luke Kooken's oyster. He dabbled in standup comedy, played poker at a high-level and his passion at the time was dancing. Salsa, tango, swing, breakdancing, and jazz all occupied any free time he did have when his college workload was not in the way of doing what he loved.

ESPN.com
07/06/2022
The cavalry's here - How Tracer impacts HoTS's meta

A new hero enters the nexus. Her name is Lena Oxton--better known as "Tracer" from the Blizzard first-person shooter Overwatch. She's making her debut in the Heroes of the Storm franchise and notifying everyone of her presence in the process. "Don't worry, loves.