About NextGen Player

NextGen Player is the pulse of the Canadian gamer and the leading media outlet for Canadian gaming news.

We are dedicated to providing relevant and newsworthy video game content from a unique Canadian perspective. We pride ourselves as an independent media outlet that provides a fresh, unbiased view - and plenty of personality. Our writers are first and foremost video game enthusiasts and we believe in delivering stories that are original, engaging and often full of irreverent humour.

The site began in April 2008; managing partners Paul Hunter's and Andrew Shin's vision was to create a website devoted to sharing exciting Canadian-centric gaming news with the rest of the world. Since our launch, the site has grown to be the largest independent news outlet covering the Canadian gaming landscape.

Each month tens of thousands of gamers across the globe visit NextGen Player for the hottest Canadian gaming stories. Our site features coverage of breaking video game news, coverage of live gaming events, video game previews & reviews, developer spotlights and interviews, highlights of game promotions and retail sales, as well as game sales data & research.

NextGen Player is a site focused on bringing together gamers and fostering a community that is active and engaging. Our coverage focuses first and foremost on Canadian gaming culture with broad appeal to both the hardcore and the casual gamer.

Please use our general contact to get a hold of us or find our individual contact information below.

Meet The Team



Paul Hunter - Managing Editor and Partner



Currently Playing: Darksiders, White Knight Chronicles, Dragon Age: Origins, Left 4 Dead 2, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, Forza Motorsport 3, Rock Band 2, Scribblenauts, flOw, Braid, Wipeout HD, Halo 3:ODST, SingStar, Burn Zombies Burn

Contact: Paul







Andrew Shin - Managing Editor and Partner



Currently Playing: Fallout 3, Street Fighter IV, Gears of War 2, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Wii), Lips, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, bunch of iPhone games

Contact: Andrew





Clinton Ma - Writer



Currently Playing: Ninja Gaiden II, F.E.A.R. 2, Gears of War 2, Dead Space, PGR 4, Street Fighter IV, Braid

Contact: Clinton