Dexerto announces hiring of Lloyd Coombes as new Games Editor

26 August 2021, London, UK:  Dexerto, the leading voice in esports, gaming and online culture, has announced that Lloyd Coombes will join the team as Games Editor for the group’s flagship website, Dexerto.com

A former blogger, Coombes has gone on to write for some of the biggest websites in gaming and tech, including the likes of IGN, GamesRadar, as well as have his work published in prominent UK newspapers.

After joining Gfinity, he played a key role in growing the brand’s digital media portfolio, helping to earn Metacritic and NewsNow accreditation while also helping to encourage and nurture new writers into producing original content.

He said: “I’m incredibly proud to be able to join Dexerto. It’s a huge step for me in my career, and I’m looking forward to helping the network grow and to add to the already stellar gaming coverage that already exists here.”

Mike Kent, Co-Founder and Director of Content at Dexerto, added: “I’m delighted to have Lloyd on board. Dexerto is always looking to grow into new areas, cover more games, and give each of those game communities a voice. After a successful spell at Gfinity, we’re looking forward to seeing what he can add to our talented and passionate gaming team – accelerating our growth.”

David Purcell was previously the company’s Games Editor, but recently moved into a new position of US Editor. The addition of Coombes will be instrumental in growing Dexerto’s gaming offering, utilizing his experience to grow one of the company’s biggest verticals.

Lloyd joins shortly after Luís Mira’s hiring as new Esports Editor for Dexerto.com.

About Dexerto

Dexerto, the world’s largest esports and influencer media group, is an award-winning media company at the forefront of gaming culture, competitive gaming and influencer-driven entertainment, reaching over 100M fans each month. We champion professional gamers and social creators as the next generation of athletes and icons, fuelling fans’ passions for a new era of sports and entertainment.

To discover more, please visit https://dexerto.media and contact us on info[@]dexerto.com.

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