Team
Mara 'Pixel' Velez — Editor-in-Chief
Veteran games journalist turning late-night sessions into sharp Nintendo stories that move the culture forward.
Kai Tomori — Community Lead
Connects fans, creators, and devs across Discord, Twitch, and IRL meetups, keeping the Street Team loud.
Devon Okafor — Visual Director
Designs every splash, banner, and thumbnail, blending retro pixel vibes with dark cinematic street aesthetics.
Suki Ren — Features Writer
Dives deep into lore, fan theories, and indie crossovers, delivering long reads worth every scroll and share.
Built From the Pavement Up
Nintendo Street Team started in a Brooklyn apartment with one Switch dock and too many opinions about Splatoon. Today we're a remote crew of writers, artists, and lifelong Nintendo obsessives.
Every article, guide, and feature passes through editors who grew up double-jumping through Hyrule. We treat gaming as culture, not just content worth chasing clicks.
Read Our Story →Checklist
- ✓10+ years covering Nintendo across every generation
- ✓Independent, fan-first editorial with no pay-to-play reviews
- ✓Active Discord with weekly game nights and AMAs
- ○Open contributor program for new writers and photographers
- ○Quarterly print zine shipped to founding supporters
Partners Who Roll With Us
We collaborate with indie developers, retro repair shops, tournament organizers, and streetwear brands who share our love for the Big N. These partnerships fuel giveaways, exclusive previews, and pop-up events.
From Tokyo thrift stores hunting for Famicom grails to NYC esports bars running Smash brackets, our partners keep the Street Team rooted in real community, not just algorithms.
See Our Partners →Want to Join the Street Team?
We're always scouting writers, editors, and visual artists who live and breathe Nintendo culture. Pitch us your wildest idea.
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