Journalism & Culture Writing


All Ages of Geek

Staff Writer

My versatility allows me to produce in-depth roundtables and interviews, working closely with major PR firms and the studios/projects/creators they represent.

Press

Writing Arcs That Span Lifetimes: Rohil Interviews ‘For All Mankind’ Creators Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, Ronald D. Moore, Esther Marquis, Seth Reed & Garrett Reisman

Working with Apple TV+ and their selected PR firm, FerenComm, I conducted an in-depth roundtable interview with the core creative team of the Emmy-winning hit series 'For All Mankind' to promote their upcoming fourth season.

HBO’s ‘Scavengers Reign’ is A Religious Experience – Rohil Interviews Creators Joe Bennett, Sean Buckelew, James Merrill, and Benjy Brooke

Working with Warner Media & Max, I conducted a roundtable with the core creative team of ‘Scavengers Reign’ leading up to their series premiere. I was also selected to write a thorough analysis of the show’s early episodes.

Selected by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to interview honorees at The Carle Honors Annual Benefit Gala and Art Auction.

TOHO and Japan Society Celebrates GODZILLA MINUS ONE’s Release with 35mm Screening of The 1954 Classic (& Sake!)

Working with TOHO Godzilla and 42West, I was invited to press events and special screenings to provide coverage of Godzilla Day in promotion of the 'Godzilla Minus One' release.

Upcoming

Re-building An Iconic Browser Franchise: Rohil Interviews Neopets CEO Dominic Law

Features

Lena NW’s Nightmare Temptation Academy: Rap Battles & Subverting Dating Sim Tropes Through Active Consent

An Interview With Disney Character Designer John Jagusak

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle & Teach 11-Year-Old Me Not To Take Sh** From Racists

Game Journalism & Entertainment New

Kid Cudi & Mad Solar Are Ready for Launch with “Moon Man” Comic Book

Beam Me Up, Scotty: Kid Cudi Partners with Star Trek for “Boldly Be” Campaign

VoxPop Continues To Break Barriers In Indie Game Funding, Distro, and Community Building – Teams Up with GamerSky, MOME, and more!

Black Women Are Making The Coolest, Most Innovative Games

Watch: EXCLUSIVE Clip from THE GARDEN: COMMUNE OR CULT Season Finale Airing SUNDAY 11/26

Tall Vampire Lady Awoke Something In Me (Resident Evil Village)

Resident Evil Village Final Demo Impressions: Castle Dimitrescu, Mother Miranda, and The Four Lords

Gaming Masterpiece Resident Evil 4 RE-Worked for VR Oculus Quest 2

Mercenaries Mode Returns to Resident Evil Village With More Strategy and Fire Power

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart State of Play Impressions

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Gamescom Impressions

VENN Launch First Impressions: Grey Area, Dare Package, and Looking For Gains

G4 Returns With New Host Kassem G

Rebecca Black Drops ‘Friday’ 10 Year Anniversary Remix With Big Freedia, 3OH!3, Dorian Electra, 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady

Anime Review Column

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Paranoia Agent

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Gantz

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Elfen Lied

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Tenjou Tenge

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Hellsing

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Devil May Cry

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Negima! Magister Negi Magi

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Highschool of The Dead

Rohil Reviews 2000s Anime: Afro Samurai

Indie Game Reivew Column

“Outer Terror” Review

itch-lit with Rohil: Pikuniku

itch-lit with Rohil: Catlateral Damage

itch-lit with Rohil: Beglitched

itch-lit with Rohil: Magic Trick

Bonus Fun

Rohil’s Essential Video Game Soundtracks (Part 1)

Rohil’s Essential Video Game Soundtracks (Part 2)

Hyperallergic

Contributing Writer

Dissecting the role of video games in exploring masculinity, sexuality and relationship dynamics.

I worked with and was mentored by Seph Rodney (Senior Critic and Editor, author of the book The Personalization of the Museum Visit, and a frequent New York Times contributor).

The Gamification of Intimacy Through Dating Sims

Gender Dynamics and Consent in Dating Sims

The Violent Action Game That Deconstructs Violent Action Games


HuffPost x BroadbandTV’s OUTSPEAK

Contacted Content Producer

I produced a broad scope of social commentary with a comedic delivery. I also tackled in-depth feature pieces on the up-and-coming generation of movers and shakers.

I was mentored by and worked closely with chief editors and celebrated Marvel comic book authors Lonnie Nadler and Zac Thompson.

Hollywood Needs More Brown Superheroes

How Yethu Creates Safer Stokvels In South Africa

The 5 Sexiest Things In The Bedroom

How To Skip School, Go To Vegas and Get Straight A's

Daren Talks About His First Break And The Future Of Music

Daren is a notable filmmaker, musician and TikTok star with over 600k followers and tens of millions of views. He is the former producer of iconic Philip DeFranco-launched YouTube news network SourceFed.

Why Pokemon GO Is Also The Best Dating App

5 Things We Can Learn From South Africa’s Olympic Swimmer Calvyn Justus

I Made A Film About Diversity Because Nobody Else Would

In addition to The Huffington Post and HuffPost India, my articles were also published on Yahoo! News.


Supermaker

Contributing Writer

During it’s run, I was selected as a contributing writer for Supermaker, where I was paid to produce two articles.

I completed and turned in my writing. The site unfortunately shutdown before my work was published, and those pieces returned to me.

Checking In With International Students During The July 6 Directive (F-1 Visa Policy)

You Made The Cast In Your Company’s Woke Production — How To Navigate An Industry Trying to Exploit Your Identity


Elite Daily

Contributor Network

*Published when I was 19-years-old. Nothing “cancelable” here, but I am now pushing 30 and have thankfully developed into a far less-cringy, thoughtful adult person.


CollegeHumor

Contracted Freelance Writer

For CollegeHumor, I wrote observational, student and video game humor. Light, punchy, more whimsical comedy.

I received notes and mentorship from now Emmy-nominated Hallie Cantor (Arrested Development, Dollface, Magical Girl Friendship Squad) and Emmy-winner Will Stephen (Saturday Night Live).

10 Reasons It Would Suck To Live in The World of Pokemon

The 6 Passengers You'll Have to Deal with When You Drive

Editorial site shutdown as of 2020 — contact for Pdfs.



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