Accolades & Praise

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What you're doing with Game & Word is a rare joy. I read a lot of newsletters, and nobody's doing a better job than you are.

~Mike Sowden, Everything is Amazing (+100s of paid subscribers!)


Informative and inspirational… Jay’s insightful writing on geek culture and society celebrates games and illustrates the draws they bring to the table. Not just for gamers, but for everyone.”

~Dr. Anthony Bean | CEO of Geek Therapeutics


“Game & Word elevates the discourse around gaming, uncovering the medium's artistic, storytelling, and educational merits. Expect stories exploring the intersection of video games and the arts, sciences, and humanities.”

~Substack, Inc. (Featured Publication 2022: Recommendation Text)


It’s quickly become the highlight of my week. Thoughtful and insightful gaming newsletter that has stopped me hating checking my emails.”

~@andrewvalentine, Twitter


“If you enjoy reading insightful deep dives on video games, both modern and retro, check out the thought-provoking essays on Game & Word.”

~Geoffrey Golden, Adventure Snack


Your newsletter has been instrumental to my own understanding of the medium. Please keep up the good work! 😁”

~Sneha Das (@deoedipianized)


“Jay’s so good at firing up curiosity with nothing but words. [His] writing iscompelling, well-crafted, and persuasive, and he’s opened my eyes to how deep and interconnected games really are. His subscribers are in for a treat!”

~Theo Slater, JD


“If you love thoughtful commentary on video games, look no further than Game & Word.”

~Adam Cecil, Night Water


“A really interesting look at lesser spoken about aspects of gaming, highly recommend this!

~The Casual Gamer’s View


Game & Word is an excellent read if you want to dive into serious analyses of human interactions in how we game. I recommend checking out the whole blog!”

~Matt McLaine (@MattMcLaine), Twitter


“There's something undeniably special about the way Jay writes.

Whether he's geeking out about video games, exploring the science behind our fascination with technology, or sharing heartfelt stories about being a father, he knows exactly how to draw you into a world of his own making, one that you can't help getting lost in.

His passion and (dare I say) almost child-like sense of wonder are infectious, and his authenticity comes across with every word he writes. He's simply a pleasure to read.”

~Nico Ryan | Copywriter, Consultant, Writing Coach, and Philosopher


“[Game & Word] succeeds in terms of both form and content. In terms of form, the website is easy to navigate and presents like an online magazine. In terms of content, it is an inter-disciplinary approach to video games that bridges fun with sophisticated topics.”

~Michael Wingert, Ph.D. | Host of “The Mousion” Podcast, Professor & Dean of Agora University’s Holy Transfiguration College


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~Jay

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