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John Amodea , Editor , Media Director
John played his first game of paintball in 1985 , opened a field in 1989 , started his first paintball magazine in 1991 , played on professional team Bad Company , promoted early NPPL events , is a two time scenario general and was one of the original ASTM Paintball subcommittee members . John ’ s “ Survival Guide ” tech manuals sold more than 100,000 copies and he is the most published paintball writer in the history of the game . Born and raised in New York City , John moved to the Washington DC area in 1989 and still lives there today . He spends his rare spare time writing and recording music in his home recording studio .
Josh Silverman , Feature writer
Originally from and still living in Northern Virginia , Josh spent several years living and working in the Carolinas where he helped run businesses like the CFOA Tournament series at the height of its popularity and Adventure Beach Paintball . Josh got his start in paintball journalism with PCRI , Paintball News and Action Pursuit Games magazine in the mid-nineties before being hired by Crossfire Paintball Magazine . Josh ’ s first editorial position was as Assistant Editor with Paintball 2Xtremes Magazine where he worked until accepting a position as Associate Editor of England ’ s famed Paintball Games International Magazine , or PGi where he worked for several years . Josh has also written or contributed photography to Facefull Magazine , Splat magazine and Paintball Sports Magazine , and worked in marketing and Public Relations for such companies as Stiffi barrels , Pinokio Hoppers , DraXxuS , Tippmann and G . I . Sportz . A player of the game of paintball since
1993 , Josh and his wife Jennifer continue to play the game today when they aren ’ t shooting firearms or fishing .
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