Melissa Matheson

Melissa Matheson is the Head of Editorial for Lifehacker Australia, Gizmodo Australia and Kotaku Australia. Throughout her career as a journalist and editor across digital, print, radio and TV she has covered news, politics, features, sport and lifestyle, including numerous Royal tours, Australian and international elections, and interviewed six Australian Prime Ministers. Prior to working at Pedestrian Group, Melissa worked at Nova Entertainment, Australian Radio Network, SBS, and spent 10 years at News Corp, working her way up from local newspaper reporter to editor of mX Sydney.
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  • The Atari 2600 Saved My Life

    The Atari 2600 Saved My Life

    Melissa Matheson

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    Sure, it sounds dramatic: an Atari console saved my life. But it’s a true story. When I was five years old I fell ill with encephalitis, a brain infection that can be life-threatening. A lot of it is still a blur, even after all these years. I remember eating a Rainbow Paddle Pop at my…