Luke Smith | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Luke_Smith_(writer)_(cropped).jpg) Smith in 2007 | |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Content Editor/Community Manager |
| Employer | Bungie |
| Known for | Video game journalism |
Luke Michael Smith is an American writer. He was a staff member at the video game development company Bungie, and is a former video games journalist. Smith wrote for a college newspaper and weekly papers in Michigan before being hired as one of the first new freelance writers for Kotaku. At Kotaku, Smith developed his writing style but soon left the site for a staff position as 1Up.com's news editor. Smith made a name for himself at 1Up, particularly through an article he wrote focusing on problems with the game Halo 2.
Smith was known for his direct approach to game journalism and scathing criticism of the video game industry. During his time at 1Up the site developed a greater profile and stepped out of its sister publication's shadow, but Smith grew frustrated with the contemporary state of gaming news and what he considered manipulation of journalists and readers into accepting promotional material as news. In April 2007 he left 1Up to become a Bungie writer and co-host of the developer's podcast.