Jeff Gerstmann Bio, Age, Height, Career, Personal Life, Net Worth

Jeff Gerstmann is an American video game journalist who is known as the co-founder of the largest online video game database, “Giant Bomb”. Gertsmann is also the former editorial director of GameSpot. For his contributions to the gaming industry, Jeff was named one of Complex Magazine’s Top 25 Gaming Celebrities.

Over the years, Gerstmann has established itself as one of the biggest names in the online gaming community. Besides his role in Giant Bomb, he is also very fond of music and theater. Let us now, without further ado, find out a bit more about this man, shall we?

JEFF GERSTMANN: EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION

Jeff Michael Gerstmann was born on August 1, 1975 in Los Angeles, United States of America. Although there is very little information about Jeff and his family, we do know that he lost his father in March 2014 when he took to Twitter to update his followers.

Jeff had a passion for the game from an early age. He was not very good with his academics, however, and it was his passion for the game that overshadowed his education. Luckily for Gerstmann, her parents were also extremely supportive of her life choices.

JEFF GERSTMANN: CAREER

Jeff started his career as a video game journalist when he was just 17 years old. He did, however, work for various print magazines and cinemas to make ends meet. Then in 1996 Jeff joined GameSpot as an intern and it marked the change in his life. Slowly but surely the young intern became the editorial director and after working with the company for just over a decade, he left GameSpot in 2007 due to a problem with the management team.

While working with the company, he did some of the most famous reviews. His review of Tempest X3 for PlayStation was his first of many to follow. Jeff also found fame for creating the video podcast, Points Report. However, for the past few years, Gerstmann has worked for Giant Bomb. He was the co-founder of the company and alongside his friend Ryan Davies he did an amazing job.

JEFF GERSTMANN: PERSONAL LIFE

Looking now at the personal aspects of Jeff’s life, he is married to his longtime girlfriend. While he has yet to confirm his wife’s name, rumors suggest that the lucky one is indeed Jessica Elliot. Jeff, however, announced his marriage on a Giant Bomb podcast with a delight in his voice.

Unlike Jeff, his wife Jessica makes beautiful, exquisite jewelry and accessories. After taking their vows in 2015, the two beautiful couples have been together for almost 5 years now. Things are sailing wonderfully between them and we wish them well.

JEFF GERSTMANN: FORTUNE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Jeff has been in this gaming industry forever. He started as a journalist when he was only 17 and was able to rise to the top. According to reports, he has a net worth of $800,000. Over the years Jeff has been a hard working personality and with his dedication and work ethic he has been able to accomplish a lot. His company, Giant Bomb, meanwhile, is valued at over $75 million.

Gerstmann is also quite active on social media platforms. He likes to share certain aspects of his personal and professional life with his fans. You can also go follow the journalist on Instagram where he goes by the @jeffgerstmann handle .