About:
Neil Long started his media career almost 20 years ago on UK games industry publication MCV, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become editor at the tender age of 24.
He then moved into consumer journalism as editor of Official Nintendo Magazine, and later became editor-in-chief of all Nintendo products at Future Publishing.
After creating and launching interactive iPad magazine iGamer, he moved into online journalism as editor of edge-online.com.
In 2014, he took up a role at Apple as App Store games editor. There he assumed responsibility for featuring decisions and editorial strategy across Europe, and was part of the team that helped launch App Stores on the Apple Watch and Apple TV, as well as the App Store’s UK Today tab and Apple Arcade.
Neil was responsible for the editorial launch of countless games, including Clash Royale, Monument Valley 2, Brawl Stars, Candy Crush Friends Saga, Beatstar and more. He was also part of the team that debated and selected Apple’s Game of the Year and Apple Design Award nominations.