GAME RAVEN REVIEW is your go-to media source for overlooked and underrepresented indie games.
We love introducing gamers to hidden gems in the indie game world because we are passionate about small indie games that are outside of the mainstream indie genre.
We are proudly women-owned and led.
We never charge developers for reviews of their games — we pride ourselves on fair, honest, and unbiased writing.
If you are a creator looking for that first stepping stone to break into the indie game industry, please fill out our developer contact form here.
Contact us if you’re interested in supporting small indies by becoming a writer/reviewer, an intern, or one of our featured content creators.
EMILY KIND (SHE/HER) FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF (WA)
Based in the Seattle area, Emily Kind is the founder and creator of Game Raven Review. Growing up in the greater Seattle area, Emily always had a love for gaming. In 2020 after attending more than 6 years of her favorite gaming conventions, she was inspired and ready to dive into the gaming industry. Surrounded by family and friends who had already made the plunge, she decided to bring together a community of people who have a passion for small creators and indie games.
SARAH RAENS (SHE/HER) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NJ)
Based in New Jersey, Sarah Raens is a former science teacher who discovered her love of being involved in the gaming world after attending PAX East. She's a lover of Final Fantasy, Animal Crossing, and Stardew Valley who is always on the hunt for indie games that fit her tastes. She can often be found obsessing over attractive fictional characters. She lives by the mottos: never give up, never surrender. Sarah coordinates events, social media, and assists Emily Kind in making Game Raven Review’s dreams happen!
AUTUMN SKYE (They/Them) EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & Community Liaison (FL)
Born in Texas, placed in New York, and now residing in Florida, Autumn is a theme park photographer and avid gamer. Since their ever-expanding love for games, they have been able to find their love for photography, which made them pursue a career in it. Each and every day Autumn is exploring more and more creative outlets, new games, and what makes their heart warm. Each day brings a new project, adventure, and everlasting love for those who have brought the best memories, will bring the newest ideas, and the video games that will change the world. Autumn leads and manages our incredible team of content creators and our community discord here at Game Raven Review.
Kelsey Jetter LEAD EDITOR (WA)
Kelsey is originally from Utah but has called the PNW her home for the last four years. She has a degree in English Literature and has a passion for storytelling. Since graduating in 2016, she has delved into the world of games and has a deep love for the Mass Effect franchise (if you couldn’t tell by the picture). Kelsey loves any game that tells a good story and wants to share those stories with anyone who will listen. Her top five games after Mass Effect are Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age Franchise, Animal Crossing, Pokemon Sapphire, and Destiny 2. Kelsey edits reviews and other written content for Game Raven Review.
FRANKIE ZAMORA (He/Him) PODCAST EDITOR (WA)
Frankie ‘Taz’ Zamora has been gaming since his hands were big enough to hold a controller. It wasn’t until he got to college that he knew he wanted to do something within the gaming industry. He pursued the studies of computer sciences and psychology and later found a way to share his passion for gaming and experiencing different worlds on a virtual plane. He knew he had found his calling and the virtual avatar ‘Taz’ was born. Frankie is a variety streamer but his personal favorite video game genre is Open-World RPG. Here at Game Raven Review, Taz coordinates our weekly Raven Parties on Twitch and co-hosts and edits our weekly podcast.
SAM P PODCAST HOST (TX)
Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Sam P started playing games around the age of 5 after receiving a Super Nintendo. As a child, Sam enjoyed countless hours of Super Mario World. Sam fondly remembers days in school when his friends would bring over their N64 to play Super Smash Bros (he's a Link main). The joy of competition and being around friends still burns as a fire within him to this day. Sam has always loved learning new things. This love led him to study Computer Science and begin a career in IT. For the last two-plus years, Sam has developed and SOMEWHAT maintained a podcast named Sam Said It which is about his love for movies, comics, and anything else that pops into his brain that week. He now bravely hosts The Game Raven Review Podcast, a weekly podcast where our writers roost and let their opinions fly around freely.
Find out more about the rest of our amazing team here.