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Lynette is a freelance writer and video editor for IGN.com. In her current role, she contributes to the IGN Guides team with publishing and syndication of video content. She also produces gaming content and livestreams on her channel, WizardPhD. As a PhD and former professor, Lynette loves to geek out about the ways that games provide interactive storytelling spaces and online communities. She enjoys diving deep into RPGs where she is notorious for accidentally killing her companions and loves finding indie gems that blur the boundaries of traditional genres.
Published 18 written guide features, updated several Wiki pages, maintained multiple hub pages, and produced one tips and tricks video feature in one month for IGN.com
Produced two post-launch trends videos: Patch 5 update and quest gameplay walkthrough
Produced 3 video guides for IGN.com and IGN YouTube channels, including 1 update patch notes video and 2 gameplay walkthroughs
Published 3 “How To” video guides for IGN.com and IGN YouTube channels in two weeks.
Provided editorial assistance to revise 40 pages and create 32 new Wiki pages for a 100% completion guide. Project turnaround: one month
Pitched and fully produced one patch update video in 48 hour turnaround time.
Published 12 written Wiki pages and 72 video walkthroughs for IGN.com and IGN YouTube channels in one month.
Collaborated with IGN Editors, Staff, and freelancers to coordinate and prioritize coverage of all 60 Side Adventures, 152 Shrines, and assist with content needs for trends.
Published 9 written “How To” Wiki pages in one week (pre-launch) and 28 video walkthroughs in three weeks (post-launch) for IGN.com and IGN YouTube channels.
Contributed to written guides for pre-launch planned content. Created comprehensive faction walkthroughs with branching options and consequences (post-launch).
Assassin’s Creed Mirage: All 12 Enigma Solutions and Locations - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition: How to Activate Cheat Codes on Mobile - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Palworld: 7 Things to Do First - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Spider-Man 2: Biggest Changes in Version 1.002 Update - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Sand Land: The First 15 Minutes of Gameplay - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Little Kitty, Big City - Full Gameplay Walkthrough (All Achievements) - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Stardew Valley: How to Get the Terraria Meowmere Sword in Update 1.6 - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Kingdom Hearts 2: 10 Tips Aspiring Keyblade Masters Need to Know - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Kingdom Hearts 3: 10 Tips New Keyblade Wielders Need to Know - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - How to Complete Hornsent Grandam’s Quest - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree - Colossal Hammer Dual Wield Build Guide - IGN.com and IGN YouTube
Case Study: Hogwarts Legacy Launch
Selected Pre-Launch Content
ALL 60 Spells From Hogwarts Legacy (so far) ⚡ Harry Potter Lore
23K+ views / 128.9K impressions (13.2% click-through rate)Every Hogsmeade Shop in Hogwarts Legacy so far! ⚡ Hogwarts Legacy Lore
5.1K+ views / 66.8K impressions (5.7% click-through rate)The Ultimate Preparation Guide for Hogwarts Legacy
22.8K+ views / 311.5K impressions (5.3% click-through rate)
Game Preview Content
I Tried EVERY HAIRSTYLE in Hogwarts Legacy's Character Creator!
99K+ views / 1.1M impressions (7.1% click-through rate)8 Spoiler-Free Beginner's Tips for Hogwarts Legacy
16.7K+ views / 206.6K impressions (5.7% click-through rate)
Selected Post-Launch Content
All 445 Gear Appearances You Can Collect in Hogwarts Legacy
2.8K+ views / 12.2K impressions (2.9% click-through rate)How to Claim and Equip Exclusive Robes in Hogwarts Legacy!
79.3K+ views / 269.6K impressions (11.8% click-through rate)A First Look at Hogwarts Legacy ARACHNOPHOBIA MODE! 🕷
68.4K+ views / 139.6K impressions (19.7% click-through rate)