Noah Smith

Los Angeles, Calif.

Education: University of Michigan, B.A. in Anthropology Noah Smith is a journalist focused on the business, political and cultural implications of video games. His reporting for The Post has also included national, political, business, sports and culture news. Noah's writing, photos and videos have previously appeared in NBC News, the New York Times, the Guardian, Fortune Magazine, and dozens of outlets across the U.S. He was based in Israel from 2012-2013, where he reported for Digital First Media outlets in the U.S. Midwest.

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The rise, fall and resonance of ESPN Esports

The inside story on the construction and elimination of ESPN's esports department.

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Virtual reality is starting to see actual gains in gaming

A series of signals in the VR market suggest the slow-growing platform may be on the rise for gaming.

Feb 4, 2021

'It's surreal': How an artificial-wave pool could revolutionize competitive surfing

The Surf Ranch Pro competition on Sept. 6-9 marks the first time an artificial-wave pool is part of the World Surf League’s Championship Tour.

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About Noah Smith

Noah Smith is a journalist focused on the business, political and cultural implications of video games. His reporting for The Post has also included national, political, business, sports and culture news. Noah's writing, photos and videos have previously appeared in NBC News, the New York Times, the Guardian, Fortune Magazine, and dozens of outlets across the U.S. He was based in Israel from 2012-2013, where he reported for Digital First Media outlets in the U.S. Midwest.