Roy Blakely
| CONTACT: | (860) 989-0784 |
| roy@kotowari.org | |
| Twitter: @kotowari | |
| EDUCATION: | |
| 2003-2008 | Central Connecticut State University – International Education |
| Graduated with a B.A. in East Asian Studies and a minor in Graphic Design | |
| EXPERIENCE: | |
| Spring 2008 | Spent semester abroad in Osaka, Japan at Kansai Gaidai University. |
| 2006-2008 | 2+ years of college level Japanese combined with a high-immersion study abroad program in Japan. |
| 2008-present | Founder, writer and researcher for Kotowari.org, a site devoted primarily to Japanese RPGs. |
| RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: | |
| • Actively research upcoming games, translate new information and format articles with video and images | |
| • Contact software publishers and developers to request preview copies of unreleased titles. | |
| • Write in-depth reviews of titles with embargoes and/or deadlines. | |
| • Advertise and network through numerous social networking sites like Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, etc. | |
| • Actively add new features to the site, including vlogs, affiliate programs and overall site maintenance. | |
| • Recognize and predict trends in the localization of overseas titles. | |
| • Ability to multi-task and test games on various platforms simultaneously in order to achieve timely reviews. | |
| PROFICIENCIES |
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| • Highly proficient in Wordpress 2.5 and higher | |
| • Able to work on both Windows and Mac environments | |
| • Proficient with Adobe Photoshop CS4, and other image editing software | |
| • Skilled at using media capturing devices such as digital cameras, digital camcorders etc. | |
| • Quick to adapt to new technology | |
| • Knows basic HTML | |
| • Able to read, speak, and write Japanese at an intermediate level and high understanding of Japanese culture | |
| • Highly resourceful and self-motivated | |
| • Knowledgeable about the Japanese gaming industry including lesser well-known companies | |
| PROFILE | |
| I have loved video games with a passion since my mom mistakenly introduced me to them at a young age. Since then, they are the only thing in my life I can say without a doubt that I give 110% at in every way. During my last semester at college, my girlfriend talked me into creating a blog which would give me an outlet for my love of games. My website Kotowari.org has become a very important part of my life and has boomed in popularity.
The success of my site made me realize employment in the video game industry is a very real possibility. I am applying to publishers and developers which mean the most to me in hopes that I can use my talents to work with a company I am truly proud of. |
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My name is Roy and this is my blog about games that I enjoy. My favorite games are RPGs, but there are a few wild cards from time to time. I use my elementary knowledge of Japanese language and culture to translate info on upcoming games in Japan. When time (and publishers!) permit I also preview games and write reviews.
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by Level Five
Hours Played: 35-40
Recent Accomplishment:
Georama Level: 7
Clan Level: 7
Trying to make some of the higher level job parts, they take a lot of rare elements which has be questing my ass off. Should be able to reincarnate my character soon!