Latest articles by Joe Donnelly
Crimson Desert is what action-RPGs could look like post-Elden Ring and Tears of the Kingdom
Gamescom 2023 Gamescom 2023 | If Crimson Desert is half as exciting as its gameplay trailer then we're in for something special
Dustborn is a super-stylish blend of Borderlands, Telltale's The Walking Dead, and Kentucky Route Zero
Feature Gamescom 2023 | The latest from Dreamfall Chapters developer Red Thread Games wants you to choose your words wisely
What Barbenheimer could teach us about Starfield, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros Wonder, and Baldur's Gate 3
Opinion Opinion | Barbenheimer was a celebration not a competition – I want the same from video games in the coming weeks
Blasphemous 2 review: "A Soulslike sequel that's as unsettling as it is unpredictable"
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Red Dead Redemption on Switch transported me back in time to one of my favorite GTA moments
Feature Opinion | Playing Red Dead Redemption on Switch conjured a beautiful PSP memory in me from 18 years ago
Rockstar's acquisition of FiveM mod team could be absolutely massive for GTA 6
Opinion Opinion | FiveM is best known for its GTA roleplay servers, which makes the move an interesting one ahead of the next Grand Theft Auto
Meet the Dark Souls 2 magician whose masterful boss-killing spell combo will blow your mind
FEATURE Interview | From Elden Ring to Demon's Souls – this "so satisfying" Dark Souls 2 Hex magic combination is one of the best I've ever seen
From GTA 6 news to Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield and Spider-Man 2, 2023 might be one of the biggest years for games this century
Opinion Opinion | With time, I reckon this year could sit among history's very best
The Red Dead Redemption remake could pave the way for a return to Grand Theft Auto's best-ever story
Opinion Opinion | Love or loathe the Red Dead Redemption port news, it could open the door for more (re)adventures
Why has Rockstar brought Red Dead Redemption to the Switch and PS4 in 2023?
Opinion Opinion | Speculation is par for the course when it comes to Rockstar's games, so let's indulge in the latest news
I turned GTA 5 into a twisted vision of The Sims by taking my screaming adopted baby to work at my job in an abattoir
Feature The choice was simple: "Babys" or "Give Back Baby"
I've returned to Sekiro with one question: Does it need DLC?
Opinion Opinion | Elden Ring has since stolen the show, but where does that leave the pseudo Sengoku era ARPG?
This highly-anticipated JRPG with Pokemon and Game of Thrones vibes will be totally worth the wait
Opinion Opinion | Given its impressive lineage, the delay to Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is no big deal
This Bloodborne boss no longer haunts my dreams after reading one single item description
Feature To my surprise, the ability to read words in sequential order has pulled me from a rage quit-inducing hole
Doppelgangers in games are almost always horrifying – we asked an expert why
Interview Interview | I asked a psychologist why doppelgangers in games are so bloody terrifying
Meet the Minecraft modder rebuilding Bloodborne block-by-block
Interview Interview | Potomy and his team are crafting one of the most gorgeous crossover projects Minecraft has ever seen
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom made me feel helpless in its first few hours – and I'm still chasing that buzz
Feature I'm unsuccessfully chasing the thrill of Tears of the Kingdom's first few helpless hours
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's building is a game-changer, but Nintendo might have set its bar too high
Opinion Opinion | Ultrahand and Fuse have changed the game, but replicating them to the same standards won't be easy
Call me a masochist, but I'd love longer boss runs in the Elden Ring DLC
Opinion Opinion | Don't hate me, but longer boss runs is among my most wanted features in Elden Ring's incoming DLC
We've hailed the AAA horror renaissance, but it owes itself to the indie horror boom
Opinion Opinion | The indie horror scene of the past decade made a lasting impact
This breakneck FPS is Doom meets Hotline Miami after dropping acid
FEATURE Indie Spotlight | First launched on PC in 2020, and now finally on PS5, Post Void is a trip worth taking
