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Current collaborations include an anime-style collectible figurine in development with [http://www.symbiotestudios.com/ Symbiote Studios], a representative of [[JiNX.com]] women's apparel line. |
Current collaborations include an anime-style collectible figurine in development with [http://www.symbiotestudios.com/ Symbiote Studios], a representative of [[JiNX.com]] women's apparel line. |
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Chobot is also writing the "Ask Jess, Dammit!" blog for Maxim<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maxim.com/gaming/bfg/70050/ask-jess-dammit-vol-1-who-dare-questions-wonder-chobot-you-do.html|title=Ask Jess, Dammit!|last=Chobot|first=Jessica|publisher=Maxim.com|accessdate=2009-05-15}}</ref>. She was named the 88th most desirable woman of 2008 by ''[[AskMen]]'' magazine<ref>{{cite web | publisher = [[AskMen]] | title = Top 99 women, 2008 Edition | url = http://www.askmen.com/specials/2008_top_99/jessica-chobot-88-5.html | accessdate = 2009-05-15}}</ref> and 14th hottest woman of business 2009 by Business Pundit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesspundit.com/25-hottest-women-of-business/|title=25 Hottest Women of Business|date=2009-01-01|publisher=Business Pundit|accessdate=2009-05-15}}</ref> Chobot also hosts a weekly show featured on Inside Xbox called IGN strategize. |
Chobot is also writing the "Ask Jess, Dammit!" blog for Maxim<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maxim.com/gaming/bfg/70050/ask-jess-dammit-vol-1-who-dare-questions-wonder-chobot-you-do.html|title=Ask Jess, Dammit!|last=Chobot|first=Jessica|publisher=Maxim.com|accessdate=2009-05-15}}</ref>. She was named the 88th most desirable woman of 2008 by ''[[AskMen]]'' magazine<ref>{{cite web | publisher = [[AskMen]] | title = Top 99 women, 2008 Edition | url = http://www.askmen.com/specials/2008_top_99/jessica-chobot-88-5.html | accessdate = 2009-05-15}}</ref> and 14th hottest woman of business 2009 by Business Pundit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesspundit.com/25-hottest-women-of-business/|title=25 Hottest Women of Business|date=2009-01-01|publisher=Business Pundit|accessdate=2009-05-15}}</ref> Chobot also hosts a weekly show featured on Inside Xbox called IGN strategize. |
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she is not liked by mainly people as her videos are cause everyone already knows what to do in the game. |
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==Personal Life== |
==Personal Life== |
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Revision as of 16:21, 21 December 2010
Jessica Chobot | |
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 Jessica Chobot at the Independent Games Festival | |
| Born | Jessica Lynn Horn |
| Occupation(s) | Presenter, staff writer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Jessica Chobot (born Jessica Lynn Horn) is an American on-camera host and staff writer for IGN.
Biography
Chobot was born on July 7, 1977, in Buffalo, New York. Her family moved from town to town frequently during her youth. Before entering high school, Chobot lived in several places on the East Coast and all around the Midwest.[1] She currently resides in San Francisco, California.
Career
Chobot gained exposure when a tongue-in-cheek modeling photo of her licking the Sony PSP appeared online in 2005. The photo has been widely parodied since, even appearing on Sony-branded advertising.[2] Supplementing her love of videogames is an obsession with Japanese culture, specifically anime and manga. In 2006 Chobot was hired full-time by IGN.com to take over hosting responsibilities for the network's IGN Weekly show which is no longer running. Her segments included stand-up introductions as well as "woman-on-the-street" pieces. Since 2009 she hosts a daily show entitled "IGN Daily Fix"; the first episode aired March 23, 2009. While Chobot is the main host of the show, Fran Mirabella and, more commonly, Daemon Hatfield have been known to host as well. The show does a weekly Friday giveaway asking questions about random video facts, the winner receiving a video game. In addition, she contributes columns, features and reviews and runs a blog on IGN. Chobot is also a former contributor to FHM UK, Mania.com, and has made multiple appearances on G4's "Filter" and "Attack of the Show!". She has also hosted a videogame preview segment for Fuel TV’s, “The Daily Habit,” and co-hosts on Lifeskool TV’s, “Gamer’s Dojo”. She also contributes as a weekly guest on Maxim Radio, where she answers caller questions for an hour each Monday.[citation needed]
Chobot has appeared on commercials for ADV’s Anime Network On Demand cable station, lent her likeness to Symbiote Studios Toy Company for two limited-edition anime-style sculptures. In addition, she has modeled for the J!NX female gamers clothing line. In 2006-2007, she co-wrote a sci-fi script with writer/director/creator of Tron, Steven Lisberger, for Soul Code.[3] Current collaborations include an anime-style collectible figurine in development with Symbiote Studios, a representative of JiNX.com women's apparel line. Chobot is also writing the "Ask Jess, Dammit!" blog for Maxim[4]. She was named the 88th most desirable woman of 2008 by AskMen magazine[5] and 14th hottest woman of business 2009 by Business Pundit.[6] Chobot also hosts a weekly show featured on Inside Xbox called IGN strategize. she is not liked by mainly people as her videos are cause everyone already knows what to do in the game.
Personal Life
Jessica Chobot was married while living in Detroit, but is now divorced. She kept the name 'Chobot' from her marriage. [7]
References
- ^ Askmen.com interview
- ^ Chobot, Jessica. "Biography". Symbioteststudios.com. Retrieved 2009-05-15. [dead link]
- ^ Diane, Garrett (2007-09-04). "Steven Lisberger to direct 'Code'". Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ^ Chobot, Jessica. "Ask Jess, Dammit!". Maxim.com. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ^ "Top 99 women, 2008 Edition". AskMen. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ^ "25 Hottest Women of Business". Business Pundit. 2009-01-01. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ^ [1]