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Editor Glen Fox is leaving Pocket Gamer today

He's off to pastures new and we weep openly for our loss

Editor Glen Fox is leaving Pocket Gamer today
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Today, Steel Media says goodbye to Pocket Gamer's editor, App Army colonel and Switch aficionado: Glen Fox.

Glen started at Steel Media in 2015 as an intern. He went on to be a driving force on 148Apps.com, Pocket Gamer's sister site, before picking up the reins here in early 2016.

The lad has been at the helm of this beacon of mobile games journalism for almost two years, during which time our community has flourished (the App Army is now at almost 5,000 members, all of whom will no doubt want to wish him well in his next adventure).

A keen gamer and writer, Glen is leaving us to move forward with his career at another publisher. He will be missed, and here are some words to prove it:


EMILY SOWDEN

Glenda, we hardly knew ye - well, we did and that's why it'll be hard to say goodbye. With your dry humour, answer to every question under the sun, and endless, hardworking energy PG'll feel a little empty in 2018.

At least in our time together we've come to learn what the fox says, especially when you're talking about your love of terrible mobile games that are genuinely terrible. Best of luck with your new gig and all. We'll miss you, bud.


JAMES GILMOUR

I've seen Glen go from intern to staffer to editor while remaining roughly the same height throughout. This is no mean feat, as the PG crown is heavy and will often cause the spine of its wearer to snap in two like a quaver. But his spine, like his determination to convince us all that those RPGs that sort of play themselves are actually great and you should really give them a try, was strong and unyeilding.

We will miss you, Glen. Now go share your sublime skeletal structure with the rest of the world. xoxo


JON MUNDY

I don't meet many of the people I write for face to face, but sharing a city has given me the privilege of getting to know Glen a bit over the past year. I'm glad to report that he's as nice a guy in real life as he seems in his writing, with the same leftfield opinions on games.

I'd say I'm going to miss him, but as he's now a mate and lives around the corner that's not strictly accurate. Good luck and see you about, then!


DAVE AUBREY

In my short time working with him, I learnt that Glen is a man of conviction. A man of morals. A man of steely will and razor wit. A man with a burning determination and a "that'll do" attitude. His passing will forever leave a hole inside of all of us. RIP. x


HARRY SLATER

I once tucked Glen in, told him a bedtime story, and checked all the cupboards in his hotel room for monsters. He didn’t ask me to do this, but Glen is just the sort of person you want to make comfortable and safe. He’s quite good at writing and fundamentally wrong about almost every form of entertainment. I will miss him. Is he dead? I’ve not really been paying attention. Bye Glen.


DAVE BRADLEY

Farewell and good luck, Glen. I've enjoyed our coffee meetings in Bristol – it's likely we helped keep that café afloat last year. I'm certain our paths will cross at a games industry party or Bristol Games Hub evening before too long.


CRAIG CHAPPLE

Working with Glen has been a pleasure! I don’t work directly with Glen, and yet despite his incredibly busy schedule with Pocket Gamer, he’s always willing to help with other tasks whenever he’s asked. And he’ll do it swiftly. No complaints.

But the things I’ll miss most about him is ‘Glen’s Law’, forever changing how people commute to games industry events, and Glen’s absolute love for the Sonic franchise and fierce defence of the series in some truly heated debates.

Best of luck Glen!


LUKE FRATER

When not trolling Sonic fans, or flipping over his television for losing at Nidhogg, Glen has on occasion come across as mild-mannered and rational, and most importantly, likeable. He'll be missed.


CHRIS JAMES

Glen will always be remembered at Steel Media for his enthusiastic approach to a challenge be it as a staff writer or eventually editor of Pocket Gamer and he leaves us with a legacy of a fancy new Switch section plus the awesome App Army group.

However I think it his contribution to delegate safety at international events that most will ultimately remember.

It seems crazy to us now, but as little as 13 months ago, delegates were being shipped between hotels and venues on crowded buses, often in uncomfortable temperatures with many people standing and cramped together - it was enough to make some people sick… literally.

Thanks to the 'contribution' of a certain Mr Fox last November however, all that changed and with the passing of 'Glen's Law', the organisers of at least one major conference saw fit to ensure there was seating room only and adequate air conditioning was applied to each and every bus.

Thanks Glen from all at Steel Media and from the attendees of games conferences everywhere (although especially in South Korea).


ALEX CALVIN

Glen, it's been an absolute pleasure working with you these last few months. It's been a joy to have an ally in my continuing war against people who - despite mounting evidence - insist that Sonic is a better game franchise than Mario. Apologies also for leaving you in these fights when I get bored.

Good luck with your future ventures, sure you're going to absolutely smash it. Don't be a stranger.