Keza MacDonald is one of the UK’s most influential video‑games journalists, currently serving as the video games editor at The Guardian, where she leads coverage of the global games industry, its culture, and its creative evolution. Known for her sharp critical voice and deep historical knowledge of the medium, she writes features, reviews, and industry analysis that reach a broad international audience across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. Her work also appears across outlets such as MSN, Yahoo, and Apple Podcasts, reflecting her role as a prominent public commentator on games and interactive entertainmentMuck Rack.

Before joining The Guardian, MacDonald built a pioneering career across major gaming publications. She served as UK Games Editor at IGN and was the founding editor of Kotaku UK, shaping both outlets’ editorial identities during pivotal years for games journalism. Her reporting and criticism have consistently highlighted the artistic, cultural, and social dimensions of gaming, helping to legitimize the medium within mainstream media. She is also a frequent presence on television and radio, where she brings accessible, incisive analysis to wider audiencesMuck Rack.

Alongside her journalism, MacDonald is the co‑author of You Died, a critically acclaimed book exploring the design and cultural impact of Dark Souls. She is currently working on Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun, further cementing her reputation as a leading historian of gaming culture. Based between Glasgow and London, she continues to shape conversations around games with a blend of expertise, curiosity, and a lifelong passion for the medium.