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 Kotaku writer Willa Rowe.

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Matching Puzzle 'Mythmatch' Gets A New Demo Instead Of Waiting On The Big Showcases

It’s a long way to the top.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

'Chrono Trigger' Remake Rumors Keep Getting More Confusing

Square Enix is pouring cold water on the latest Chrono Trigger rumors.

By Robin Bea
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The Early Internet Is Even Weirder Than You Remember In 'Hypnospace Outlaw'

You wouldn’t download a dream.

By Robin Bea
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'Drop Duchy’s Tetris-Inspired Strategy Is A Fantastic Mashup I Never Would Have Expected

Building something new out of the oldest of old school.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

The First Xbox Handheld Has Leaked And It’s Not What You’d Expect

A new challenger appears.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Destiny 2' Gets A Surprising Star Wars Crossover With An Upcoming Expansion

Two galaxies collide in the next year of Destiny 2.

By Robin Bea
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'Dredge' Brings Its Shockingly Good Combo Of Fishing And Horror To Xbox Game Pass

The water isn’t as calm as it looks.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

‘Jump the Track’ Turns Pachinko Into A Visual Novel And Somehow It Works

A new narrative game finds inspiration in the last place you’d expect.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Puts Its Own Spin On Mech Combat

The Switch is a surprising home for one of the most exciting upcoming mech games.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Morrowind Sickos Are Getting Better Than A Remaster In Tamriel Rebuilt’s New Update

There’s more to Morrowind than Vvardenfell now.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Nintendo’s Fight Against eShop Clutter Could Catch Indie Games In The Crossfire

Nintendo cleaning house could have major drawbacks.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Fortnite' Will Return To iOS But Its Legal Battle Still Isn’t Over

Apple isn’t backing down even with Fortnite back on iOS.

By Robin Bea
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'The Horror at Highrook' Is A Slow-Burn Scary Story Told Through Cards

Cosmic horror meets card games.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Here Are The Most Exciting Games Launching In May 2025

May has a game for everyone from life sim players to shooter fans.

By Robin Bea
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Skin Deep Is An Ingenious Blend Of Immersive Sim And Slapstick Comedy

In space, no one can hear you sneeze.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth' Comes To Crunchyroll Game Vault — But That Could Make It Harder To Play

Locked in the vault.

By Robin Bea
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I Can’t Believe How Good 'StarVaders’ Deckbuilding Riff On 'Space Invaders' Is

A modern twist on an arcade classic works so much better than you’d expect.

By Robin Bea
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'Many Nights A Whisper' Lets You Decide What Wishes Are Worth Granting

Practice makes perfect.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

'The Legend Of Zelda: Majora’s Mask' Earned Its Place In Gaming Canon 25 Years Ago

Link met with a terrible fate in an unexpected sequel.

By Robin Bea
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'Kaamos' Is A Compellingly Dark Take On A Familiar Puzzle Genre

A sinister sin on match-3 puzzles.

By Robin Bea