Robin Bea
Robin Bea is a gaming writer focused on the intersections of queer culture, TTRPGs, and indie games. She lives in Pittsburgh where she can be found cat-proofing her apartment, making coffee, and telling herself she’s just about to learn to sew one of these days. Robin produces and co-hosts Girl Mode, a gaming and media criticism podcast, with freelance critic Willa Rowe. You can follow her on Bluesky @robinbombus.bsky.social.
Islanders: New Shores Is An Improved Version Of One Of The Best Modern Puzzle Games
Home away from home.
Nintendo Is Cancelling Another Good Deal For Players Following The Switch 2’s Launch
The best discount on Nintendo Switch games is going away.
'Occlude' Turns A Common Card Game Into A Captivating Supernatural Thriller
It’s just a game, right?
There’s So Much More To ‘Everdeep Aurora’ Than Its Fantastic Retro Aesthetic
Dig deep.
‘Minami Lane’ Lets You Build The Walkable Neighborhood You Wish You Had In Real Life
Hit the streets.
A Perfect Mix Of Teamwork And Trolling Makes 'Peak' The Multiplayer Game Of The Moment
Scout’s honor.
'Ratatan’s Delay Could Revamp The 'Patapon' Successor’s Roguelike Turn
Ratatan is slowing the tempo on its release.
Xbox Game Pass Is “Unsustainable,” Developers Argue After Microsoft Layoffs
Game Pass may be hurting creators more than it helps.
'Backpack Hero' Proves Inventory Management Is Mightier Than The Sword
Organize ‘em up.
The Best Time To See What’s Actually Going On In ‘Star Citizen’ Is Right Now
Life in space doesn’t come cheap.
'Legend' And 'Trials Of Mana' Show Two Great But Different Ways To Remake A Classic
Blasts from the past.
'Scriptorium' Is A Medieval 'Mario Paint' With A Free Trial On Steam Now
Trade your sword for a quill in this medieval masterpiece-maker.
Before The Multiplayer Chaos Of ‘Peak’, ‘Jusant’ Was A Beautiful Solo Climb
Hold on tight.
The Plucky Squire’s Challenge Mode Update Addresses One Of The RPG’s Biggest Flaws
This storybook is getting a little more grown-up.
The Warcraft Trilogy Is Still A Must-Play Series Decades After Release
More than just a history lesson.
‘Lonestar’s New Crossover Showed Me I’ve Been Missing Out On One Of 2025’s Best Strategy Games
The power of math.
Sable Is A Rare Open-World Game That Makes Exploration Mean Something
It’s the journey, not the destination.
Co-op Hit ‘Peak’ Shows Games About Goofing Around With Friends Are Anything But “Slop”
“Isn't it a great thing to goof around with your friends?”
‘Stalker 2’ Could Get The Lifeline It Needs From Its Latest Update
A new update lets players remake the Zone.
'Against The Storm' Somehow Makes The Impossible Concept Of A Roguelike City Builder Work Flawlessly
Nothing lasts forever in this city builder.
