Kazuma Hashimoto

Kazuma Hashimoto is an award nominated journalist and culture critic who has written for the likes of Polygon, IGN, Inverse, and GamesRadar+. When he isn't diving head first into a new game, book, or working on interactive fiction, he can be found streaming on his Twitch channel as a VTuber.

Gaming

2024’s Video Games, Ranked From Worst to Best

It’s already been a big year for gaming. Here’s every title Inverse has reviewed so far.

By Robin Bea, Hayes Madsen, Shannon Liao, Kai Tatsumoto, Diego Arguello, Josh Broadwell, Willa Rowe and Kazuma Hashimoto
Feature

Palworld Comes Under Fire for Potential Pokémon Plagiarism

Palworld is a shameless rip-off, with guns,” one developer tells Inverse.

By Kazuma Hashimoto
Review

‘The Last of Us Part II’ Didn't Need a Remaster But It Got One Anyway

While 'The Last of Us 2 Remastered' may be a too-young re-release of one of the most technically impressive games of its generation, it still manages to make my palms sweat and is a masterclass in atmosphere and tension.

By Kazuma Hashimoto