Chris Campbell

I joined the Victoria News hub as an editor in 2023, bringing with me over 30 years of experience from community newspapers in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. I graduated from Langara Journalism School and my career has taken me to various places, from Vancouver – where I worked for a commuter daily – to Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack.

My affection for community newspapers developed early due to their hyper-local focus and strong connections to the communities they serve. In my eyes, there's no such thing as a story that's too small to be told. As a father to a grown-up daughter, this perspective resonates deeply with me.

Having recently moved to Vancouver Island, I'm excited about this new chapter and the opportunity to explore and uncover all that this beautiful place has to offer.chris.campbell@blackpress.ca

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Email: chris.campbell@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Chris

Forza Motorsports 4 revs up the action

Similar to a successful car franchise that puts out a new edition each year that looks and drives the same but has a few new features, so goes Forza Motorsport 4.

Oct 24, 2011 8:01 PM Read more >

NBA is A-OK, X-Men is A-Z boredom

NBA fans, rejoice: This game is 100 percent labor-dispute free.I jest, but with little end in sight to the NBA lockout, this is the only chance hoops fans will get to play updated professional basketball in the near term.

Oct 14, 2011 8:03 PM Read more >

Improved defence makes FIFA Soccer 12 a winner

EA Sports has made significant alterations to FIFA’s core gameplay. These changes further solidify the FIFA franchise as the dominant soccer series on the market.The most noticeable modification is to how defences work on the pitch. Previously you controlled a defender and tried to shut down opponents individually using button combinations.

Oct 11, 2011 8:34 PM Read more >

Gears trilogy ends on a stellar note

Gears of War has been one of the best shooter franchises in gaming history, and the final installment of this trilogy offers strong, well-rounded and thrilling action.

Sep 23, 2011 8:42 PM Read more >

No need to ‘cherchez la femme’ — the heroines here will find you

Growing up, I always preferred Ms. Pac-Man to the original. The level design was more intriguing, and the cutscenes were injected with more humor.

Aug 25, 2011 5:16 PM Read more >

Phineas and Ferb simple fun

As summer stretches on, most gaming companies release fewer titles, preferring to wait for the fall/holiday bonanza. This gives me time to review some games I might have otherwise overlooked.

Aug 12, 2011 7:05 PM Read more >

Fear not, F.E.A.R. 3 lives up to billing

The F.E.A.R. franchise has seen its ups and downs. The series blends many of the best elements of military-themed shooters and horror titles, though the sequel was less successful than the original in delivering a well-rounded experience.

Aug 8, 2011 7:18 PM Read more >

Bastion creates a beautiful world; Potter magic fizzles

When Xbox Live Arcade first offered downloadable games, they were cute one-offs and short-lived experiences.

Jul 29, 2011 9:08 PM Read more >

Eden sings like nothing you’ve played before

Child of Eden is technically a shooting game — but in it, your weapon is filled with groovy bullets.

Jul 22, 2011 8:59 PM Read more >

Cars 2 takes you back to Mario-land, and that’s good

I’ve never cared much for the Cars movie franchise, but even I can admit that this namesake game delivers a top-notch experience.

Jul 18, 2011 7:46 PM Read more >

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