Age, Biography and Wiki
Chris Stead was born on 6 April, 1979 in Sydney, is an Australian video games journalist. Discover Chris Stead's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
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| Occupation |
Video games journalist |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
6 April, 1979 |
| Birthday |
6 April |
| Birthplace |
Sydney |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Chris Stead Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Chris Stead Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chris Stead worth at the age of 44 years old? Chris Stead’s income source is mostly from being a successful journalist. He is from Australia. We have estimated Chris Stead's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
journalist |
Chris Stead Social Network
Timeline
Chris Stead (born 6 April 1979) is an Australian video games journalist, editor and publisher.
He is best known for founding the Australian editions of Game Informer and GamePro magazines and their websites.
Stead's first published work appeared in N64 Gamer magazine in 1997.
During this time he also contributed to Hyper, PC PowerPlay and GameSpot, amongst others.
He studied Molecular Biology and Genetics at Sydney University, graduating in 2000.
In 2000, he signed with ACP Magazines as Staff Writer for the launch of Official PlayStation Magazine.
In 2003 Stead signed on with IDG to launch the Australian edition of GamePro magazine as senior staff writer, with veteran editor Stuart Clarke.
Stead later become deputy editor, and then editor prior to his departure in 2007.
Soon after departing IDG, Stead signed on with Derwent Howard to launch a new gaming website called Gameplayer as editor-in-chief.
After two years, he left the site to contribute to IGN, Official PlayStation Magazine and the Australian version of Official Xbox Magazine.
In 2009, Chris Stead re-signed with Derwent Howard to launch an Australian edition of Game Informer magazine.
The magazine picked up the 2011 and 2012 Australian Magazine Award for the Computing & Games category, and the 2013 MCV Pacific Award for Print Publication of the Year.
In 2013 he won the inaugural MCV Pacific Journalist of the Year award.
In 2014, he launched Grab It Indie Games Magazine.
In January 2014, Stead left after completing the 51st issue.
In February 2014, Stead released the first issue of Grab It Indie Games Magazine.
In October 2014, Grab It was a finalist in the Digital Magazine Awards 2014, ultimately receiving a highly commended accolade.
Eight episodes of the magazine were released, as well as standalone episode based around the game Nihilumbra.
The eighth and final episode of Grab It Magazine is notable for also doubling as the indie guide to PAX AUS 2014.
Ahead of the launch of issue 1, Stead spoke with MCV about his motivations behind leaving Game Informer to launch Grab It Indie Games Magazine, noting that "it's difficult to talk about indie games in a commercial media outlet in any meaningful way.
In 2015 he launched the print and digital book publishing company Old Mate Media.
Stead was born in Sydney, Australia and is the oldest of five children.
In January 2015, Stead began publishing fiction and non-fiction print and digital books under his company name, Old Mate Media.
As well as publishing books authored by Stead, the Old Mate Media label provides editing, design and publishing services to independent authors.
Since February 2015, Stead has been active as an editor for Australian comparison site Finder.
In 2016, Stead was nominated for Best Gaming Journalist at "The Lizzies" (IT Journalism Awards).
The books written by Chris Stead have been published through Amazon and many other online stores.
