Vikki Blake

Vikki Blake is a UK-based video game journalist and consultant with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Starting her career in civil service as an equality and inclusion adviser, she transitioned to games journalism where she's contributed to major outlets including Eurogamer (since 2015), IGN, BBC, GamesRadar+, and NME. A self-taught writer with no formal journalism training, Blake specializes in survival horror, shooters, and narrative-driven games, with particular expertise in franchises like Silent Hill and Destiny. Her work combines game criticism with advocacy for industry equality, collaborating with organizations like Ukie to improve workplace policies. Notable achievements include breaking industry news for IGN, maintaining a weekly NME column, and covering major franchises like Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout.