Trone Dowd is a Games Writer at The Messenger. He covers a range of topics within the gaming industry, including consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, while also exploring the intersection of technology and arts in entertainment. Dowd's work has been featured in notable publications such as IGN Entertainment, Inverse, VICE Media, and Kotaku.
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Trone Dowd's focus is predominantly on the gaming industry, with a strong emphasis on announcements and press releases. Given this, he seems most likely to respond to pitches related to new game releases, major updates from gaming companies, or exclusive insights into the future of the gaming industry.
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