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.

Gaming News

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Gives Players An Early Look With Its Upcoming Closed Beta

A beta for one of 2026’s most interesting games is almost here.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Nintendo Is Collecting Opinions On Controversial Game-Key Cards In A New Survey

Players can speak out on the most divisive Switch 2 feature.

By Robin Bea
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'Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking' Is Exactly As Great As It Sounds

Order up!

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Gaming

'Keylocker' Flew Under The Radar Last Year, But Now It’s Free To Grab On PC

Can’t stop the music.

By Robin Bea
Trailers

'Octopath Traveler 0' Takes Cues From Its Series’ Mobile Spinoff, Without The Annoying Gacha Elements

Go retro again.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Clair Obscur’s Latest Update Continues A Great Trend For Difficult Games

Let’s try that one more time.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Mario Kart World Walks Back A Controversial Change, But Players Aren’t All Satisfied

Back on track.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Hades 2 Is All But Finished After Its Second “Final Patch”

Is it the final final one?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Monster Hunter Wilds' Becomes A Summer Cookout In Its Strangest Update

Don’t forget the sunscreen.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Soma Is Finally On Switch 10 Years After Launch, With A Free Update For Switch 2

Exploring the depths of horror.

By Robin Bea
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Mario Paint Brings Its Playful Take On Art-Making To Nintendo Switch Online

The perfect mouse mode game is already out for Switch 2.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Developers Are Protesting As Adult Game Bans Come To Indie Storefront Itch.io

The indie storefront took drastic measures to meet payment processors’ demands.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

The Ten Best Elden Ring Nightreign Mods To Shake Up Your Game

Tackle Nightreign in a whole new way.

By Robin Bea
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Venba’s Heartwarming Cooking Story Is Free Now On Amazon Prime

Dinner is served.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Final Fantasy XI Is Getting Hammered With New Players 23 Years After Release

An oldie but a goodie.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Wheel World' Is A Gorgeous Bike Racer That Could Use A Tune-Up

Get ready for a bumpy ride.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Steam Banning Some Adult Games Is A Big Deal Even If You Don’t Play Them

Sex games won’t be the only victims of Steam’s censorship.

By Robin Bea
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City-Building Strategy Game 'The King Is Watching' Makes Your Attention The Most Precious Resource

Get back to work!

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Nintendo Switch Is Getting A Trial Of A Secret Game That Already Leaked Last Time It Tried This

Surely everyone will keep quiet about it this time.

By Robin Bea
Preview

Never's End Channels Environmental Chaos For A Spectacular Battle System

Playing with fire.

By Robin Bea