Retcon was founded by Zhiqing Wan in April 2025. Zhiqing began her foray into video games journalism back in 2014, starting out as a freelancer at Twinfinite and became the site’s Reviews Editor in 2016. She went on to write for The Escapist and Destructoid in 2024 and 2025, before departing the network to start her own project.
After spending a decade writing for various publications, Zhiqing has decided that she’s no longer interested in writing for outlets and sites she has no control over, and thus, Retcon was born. We’re dedicated to delivering gaming and entertainment-related news and reviews. More importantly, we believe in dissecting the media we consume, identifying literary themes, and discussing them.
Why Retcon?
Retcon was founded as a response to the limitations often found in traditional, corporate-backed publications where editorial direction can be shaped by those with little understanding of gaming culture or the needs of a genuine readership.
Our mission is to create a space where we can freely explore the limitless possibilities of games and media, driven by curiosity and passion rather than external business interests.
In a way, Retcon is also an opportunity for us to rewrite a bit of our own story. We invite you to join us on this journey, and we hope you enjoy your time here.
Contact Us
For review and press inquiries, contact Zhiqing at zhiqing@retconmagazine.com.
Retcon is a fully independent and self-funded project, which means that we do not currently have the capacity to bring on freelancers and full-time staff, or to take on pitches.