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.

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Home away from home.

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The best discount on Nintendo Switch games is going away.

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It’s just a game, right?

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Dig deep.

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‘Minami Lane’ Lets You Build The Walkable Neighborhood You Wish You Had In Real Life

Hit the streets.

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Scout’s honor.

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'Ratatan’s Delay Could Revamp The 'Patapon' Successor’s Roguelike Turn

Ratatan is slowing the tempo on its release.

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Xbox Game Pass Is “Unsustainable,” Developers Argue After Microsoft Layoffs

Game Pass may be hurting creators more than it helps.

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Free Games

'Backpack Hero' Proves Inventory Management Is Mightier Than The Sword

Organize ‘em up.

By Robin Bea
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The Best Time To See What’s Actually Going On In ‘Star Citizen’ Is Right Now

Life in space doesn’t come cheap.

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'Legend' And 'Trials Of Mana' Show Two Great But Different Ways To Remake A Classic

Blasts from the past.

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'Scriptorium' Is A Medieval 'Mario Paint' With A Free Trial On Steam Now

Trade your sword for a quill in this medieval masterpiece-maker.

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Before The Multiplayer Chaos Of ‘Peak’, ‘Jusant’ Was A Beautiful Solo Climb

Hold on tight.

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Gaming

The Plucky Squire’s Challenge Mode Update Addresses One Of The RPG’s Biggest Flaws

This storybook is getting a little more grown-up.

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Gaming

The Warcraft Trilogy Is Still A Must-Play Series Decades After Release

More than just a history lesson.

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The power of math.

By Robin Bea
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Sable Is A Rare Open-World Game That Makes Exploration Mean Something

It’s the journey, not the destination.

By Robin Bea
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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?”

By Robin Bea
Gaming

‘Stalker 2’ Could Get The Lifeline It Needs From Its Latest Update

A new update lets players remake the Zone.

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'Against The Storm' Somehow Makes The Impossible Concept Of A Roguelike City Builder Work Flawlessly

Nothing lasts forever in this city builder.

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