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In Playing with Reality, journalist and presenter Alex Humphreys, a passionate gamer herself, investigates the extraordinary boom in the gaming industry. Playing with Reality explores exactly what it was that made gaming a lifeline for so many, and whether the pandemic has sparked a new Golden Age of Gaming.
'Alexandra brilliantly chronicles the boundless creativity of an industry persevering through unprecedented times.' — Aaryn Flynn • 'Alex's work is a masterpiece in journalism. She demonstrates a thorough understanding of the big picture around gaming, technology, and society. Alex considers the implications for our future with a clear and thoughtful voice. To have collected so many useful perspectives from change makers is a gift to readers, and hopefully an inspiration to many.' — Jeremy Dela Rosa, Leyline (formerly Blizzard Entertainment)
Born in Chester, Alex Humphreys grew up in Flintshire in Wales. After studying music at Cardiff University, she joined the office of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, before moving into broadcasting, where she has worked in various roles, including presenting CBBC's Newsround, S4C's weather and various news programmes. She has previously worked as a researcher for Blue Peter and the BBC Proms, and has reported for the BBC's technology programme, Click, BBC Breakfast, Wales Live and Wales Today. Passionate about video games, Alex has presented several documentaries about gaming, including What's in a Game? for BBC Radio 4, In the Studio: World of Warcraft for the BBC World Service and Ydi Cymru'n Gem? for BBC Radio Cymru.
'Alexandra brilliantly chronicles the boundless creativity of an industry persevering through unprecedented times.' — Aaryn Flynn • 'Alex's work is a masterpiece in journalism. She demonstrates a thorough understanding of the big picture around gaming, technology, and society. Alex considers the implications for our future with a clear and thoughtful voice. To have collected so many useful perspectives from change makers is a gift to readers, and hopefully an inspiration to many.' — Jeremy Dela Rosa, Leyline (formerly Blizzard Entertainment)
Born in Chester, Alex Humphreys grew up in Flintshire in Wales. After studying music at Cardiff University, she joined the office of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, before moving into broadcasting, where she has worked in various roles, including presenting CBBC's Newsround, S4C's weather and various news programmes. She has previously worked as a researcher for Blue Peter and the BBC Proms, and has reported for the BBC's technology programme, Click, BBC Breakfast, Wales Live and Wales Today. Passionate about video games, Alex has presented several documentaries about gaming, including What's in a Game? for BBC Radio 4, In the Studio: World of Warcraft for the BBC World Service and Ydi Cymru'n Gem? for BBC Radio Cymru.