Branden Lizardi

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Location
Columbus, Ohio
Expertise
Entertainment hardware, Accessibility technology, Virtual reality
  • Branden's secondary education in Software Development evolved into a career in digital entertainment journalism, utilizing his behind-the-scenes level of savvy to offer new editorial perspectives.
  • He developed a fascination with digital technology after being introduced to video games at a young age, which expanded into writing code and building robots in his spare time.
  • He grew invested in accessible technology after befriending a schoolmate with muscular dystrophy, advocating for it through his work like with his interview with Owlchemy Labs' creative director regarding hand functionality in VR spaces.

Experience

After obtaining a degree in software development, Branden instead found himself drawn to journalism at the advice of a friend. In 2017, he began his career as a news reporter, covering the latest PC software, hardware, and peripherals on the market. Over the next five years, he advanced to lead managing editor, covering annual events like the Consumer Electronics Show and reporting on new sustainability tech. In 2022, he shifted focus to evergreen content at TheGamer, where he remained until a restructuring in 2025. Now he has committed to freelancing, writing product reviews, technical support guides, and critical commentary for indie and major outlets. Branden joined Static Media to continue his contributions to tech journalism through industry news coverage at BGR.

Education

Branden earned an Associate of Applied Science degree for Software Development with a minor in game design at Columbus State

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