Gamer Horizon Alumnus

Born in New Jersey, raised in New York, Sean’s love of video games is only rivalled by his love of movies and music. Growing up he kept himself busy with gaming, performing in hardcore bands and studying film by first absorbing as much as possible before even attending film school. He prides himself on being a master of time management by balancing work, life and entertainment – squeezing every single minute of his waking life dry.

In 2009 Sean left New York and his hardcore bands behind to pursue filmmaking in Los Angeles. Along the way his passion for video games lead him to writing about them. Having landed a gig at a small enthusiast site it wasn’t long before he was recruited by Gamer Horizon to help the upstart become a full-time gig. Within less than 9 months Sean was able to attend E3 for the first time as a member of the gaming media.

Sean is into shooters and action/adventure games primarily, but also loves him some RPGs and horror as well. He doesn’t PC game and immensely dislikes indie games that look like they were made for the NES.

Sean now resides in Downtown, Los Angeles, with his beautiful girlfriend and his two chihuahuas – Zippy, and GoGo (R.I.P. Zoe – you will be forever loved and missed).

 

 

First video game you ever played

I honestly have no idea. It was definitely in an arcade.

First video game you ever finished

Gyromite. I used R.O.B. exactly one time. Instead, I set both controllers down on a box on my lap and played both like a piano.

First video game system you purchased with your own money

Honestly, the PS3. I’ve managed to get every other console I have ever owned as a gift.

Systems played

• Atari 2600
• Intellivision
• ColecoVision
• Nintendo Entertainment System
• Sega Master System
• Super Nintendo Entertainment System
• Sega Genesis
• Sony PlayStation
• Nintendo 64
• 3D0
• PlayStation 2
• Xbox
• PlayStation Portable
• Xbox 360
• PlayStation 3
• iOS
• PS4

Genres, in order of favorites, with genre favorites

• RPG – Mass Effect 2, Skyrim, Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy III (SNES), Shadowrun (SNES), The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
• Modern Adventure – Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Saints Row 2, Resident Evil 2, Tomb Raider, The Last of Us
• Shooter – Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Rainbow Six Vegas, Far Cry 3, Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead
• Stealth – Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Syphon Filter, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist
• Platformer – Flashback, Mirror’s Edge, Super Mario Bros. 2
• Puzzle – Portal 2, Portal, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
• Traditional Adventure – The Walking Dead, Dracula Unleashed, Clock Tower
• Action Sports –  Skate 2, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2
• Fighting – WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain
• Music – MTV Music Generator, Rock Band
• Brawler – Double Dragon
• Classics – Rygar, Stryder
• Classic Shooter – Ikari Warriors
• Sports – None
• Racing – None
• Motion – None
• Social – None
• Strategy – None
• Party – None
• Simulation – None
• Fitness – None