About Us

Everything

Esports,

For everyone

To bring quality Esports content, written and digital, to Toronto and the world. At Rated Esports, we strive to provide Esports stories that everyone can enjoy. Every male and every female. Every kid and every senior. Every noob and every pro.

At Rated Esports, you are represented, no matter the game you play. Whether you’re a battle-hardened CS:GO-er, a FIFA debutant, or an Overwatch Squishy, we have content that speaks to you and your tastes.

At Rated Esports, the “e” stands for everyone and everything. Whether you’re a long-form journalism fanatic or just someone looking to get into the industry, we cover all angles of competitive gaming and connect everyone to the scene.

After all, it’s in our name. Everything Esports, for everyone.

Staff

Brandon Wong

My first video game memory was playing Duck Hunt when I was six-years-old. Since then, I’ve been interested in video games, whether it’d be exploring post-apocalyptic worlds or swinging through New York City in Marvel’s Spider-Man. I’m usually talking about video games with my friends and that’s what led me to pursue a career in journalism. When I’m not busy meeting a deadline, I’m catching up on the recent Spider-Man issue or playing NBA 2K online.

Nationality: Chinese-Jamaican 🇨🇳🇯🇲

Favourite video game: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Fun fact: I've rented Spider-Man (2000) video game from Blockbuster too much and replayed it multiple times. I now realize it was because I didn't have a memory card. Still worth it!

Mouhamad Rachini

Growing up, I didn’t have many video games to enjoy. I didn’t get my first system until I was 10-years old (a Game Boy Advance SP) and I didn’t get my first console until I was 13 (a GameCube). Whatever I could get my hands on though, I enjoyed. I can’t recount how many hours I spent catching Pokemon on my handheld or beating my siblings at Mario Kart: Double Dash. Even in today’s stressful world of journalism, I can always find the time to compete against my brother in FIFA and Super Mario.

Nationality: Canadian-Lebanese 🇨🇦🇱🇧

Favourite video game: Super Mario Bros.

Fun fact: I once caught a Shiny Marill on Pokemon Emerald. I haven’t deleted the save file since.

Justin Chan

From watching my brother play the PS1, to building my own PC, gaming has always been a big part of my life. Gaming for me is about enjoying the shared experience being able to talk to friends that are half the world away, or to a stranger you just met about something you both enjoy is what makes video games an important part of my life. When I’m not busy being a journalist, I can be found playing League of Legends or playing guitar.

Nationality: Chinese-Canadian 🇭🇰🇨🇦

Favourite video game: Ratchet & Clank (PS2)

Fun Fact: I have 100%'ed Lego Star wars on three different platforms. Wii, Xbox 360 and mobile. In that order. It was worth every minute, change my mind.

Aileen Zaraineh

Hello, I’m Aileen Zara. A former competitive gymnast now coaching the sport I love. Journalism has been a passion of mine from years of watching breakfast television on CP24. As a freelance content creator, I like to uncovered the beauty behind the madness in every story I communicate.

Nationality: Persian-Canadian 🇮🇷🇨🇦

Favourite video game(s): Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Little Big Planet.

Fun fact about me: I grew up with two older brothers who loved to play video games. We would often stay up late over the weekend to play Call of Duty, God of War and many more action filled violent combat games, against our mother’s best interests.