Ali Arkani
Entertainment & Media Specialist
The world of video games has always been the land of wonderful magic for me; a world that I created myself just like a work of art and that’s why I have been working as an entertainment journalist for the past 5 years. I believe I am more than ready to interact with new audiences on a global scale.
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
Work Experience
Freelance Writer • Impulse Gamer
November 2022 - Present
Impulse Gamer is an Australian website covering different subjects in video games, cinema and hardware. As a new member of this talented team, I work as a reviewer and features writer on subjects regarding gaming and hardware.
Link: https://www.impulsegamer.com/ai-and-games-more-than-just-your-enemy/
Freelance Writer • Game Critics
November 2020 - Present
Game Critics gave me the chance to share my reviews and featured articles with other fellow gamers on a global scale. It is my first international experience as a writer.
Link: https://gamecritics.com/author/ali-arkani/
Freelance Writer • Film Threat
December 2020 - Present
Film Threat is my new home for cinema & TV related topics. I review short films as well as movies for this old and reputable American website.
Link: https://filmthreat.com/author/aliarkani/
Writer & Reviewer • Sargarme (Sourena Game Studio)
June 2019 - Present
During my time at Sargarme, we started one of the most successful digital entertainment websites in Iran and in less than 1 year, our audience has grown to millions. I have written featured articles as well as reviews in different fields such as video games, cinema and television.
Link: https://www.sargarme.com/author/ali_arkani/
ArkaniGaming YouTube channel • Myself!
May 2020 - Present
This is my personal space. I make my own exclusive video items, such as "UNHyPED" which covers the underlying elements that make games successful or unsuccessful. UNHyPED is also featured on Game Critics due to its informative value. .
Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22CxctT3P8vI8OvdfHgzyQ
Writer & Reviewer • Dbazi
June 2017 - June 2019
In Dbazi, I was responsible for writing dozens of articles in various fields which have always been a well-received component of the website and often branded as the most read articles of the week.
Link: https://www.dbazi.com/author/ali_arkani/
Managing groups for specialized content production • Dbazi
May 2018 - June 2019
In order to improve and accelerate the production of content, I suggested Dbazi officials create small and specialized groups for each field covered by the website (cinema, news, video games, featured articles, etc.). In my time at Dbazi, I was in charge of managing five such groups.
Education
2015 - 2018
University of Tehran, Master of Sciences
Geology, Paleontology and Stratigraphy
2011 - 2015
Damghan University, Bachelor of Sciences
Geology
Skills
Professional Skills
- Professional Writing
- Entertainment Journalism
- Event and workspace management
Computer Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite
- WordPress Environment
Language
- Farsi (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- Dutch (Beginner)
- Arabic (Beginner)
Personality traits
- Hardworking & persistent
- Punctual & Committed
- High-spirited & Playful
- Love playing my Guitar
Honors
The top cultural activist of 2013 award from Damghan University
On February 2013, after one year of service as the board secretary of the Geological society of Damghan University, the cultural division of the university honored me with their choice, and I was selected as the top cultural activist of the year.
Member of Young Critics at MOOOV Film Festival 2021
I had the chance to be one of the Young Critics and attend the workshops held by Chase and MOOOV.
