Jess is a published author and gaming enthusiast with a background in creative writing, nurtured by a lifelong love of PC games. She is particularly interested in competitive play in fighting games and MMORPGs. Her other passions include Egyptian and European history, meteorology, metal music, tabletop and text-based role-playing and a variety of eclectic interests. She is fascinated by games that tell a great story and immerse the player in a living world, but she also loves snappy fighting games which reward players for quick reaction times and strategy on the fly.