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 Bloomfield-Rowe. You can follow her on Bluesky at robinbombus.bsky.social or email her at robin.bea@inverse.com.

Gaming News

A Peaceful Pokémon Spinoff Is The Nintendo Switch 2’s Most Delightful Surprise

Pokémon is taking a break from battles.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Nintendo Could Be Making Its Biggest Reveals Since The Switch 2’s Launch This Week

Nintendo is showing off what’s coming in 2025 and 2026 in the biggest Direct of the year.

By Robin Bea
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The Relentlessly Fast Ghostrunner 2 Is Free For A Week On PC

Can’t stop, won’t stop.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

How To Easily Beat Moorwing In 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'

There’s more than one way to swat this fly.

By Robin Bea
Game Guides

'Silksong' Is Tough — Here Are 5 Crucial Tips For The Early Game

Make your trip to Pharloom a little less frustrating.

By Robin Bea
Opinion

Silksong’s Obsession With Difficulty Can’t Be Fixed With A Patch

There’s a thin line between challenging and frustrating.

By Robin Bea
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Taking My Dark Knight Girlfriend To The Corner Store Is The Silly, Sweet Romance I Needed Right Now

Sorry, you can’t park your steed there.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

30 Years Ago, Sony Turned A Major Failure Into One Of The Most Important Consoles Ever

A happy accident.

By Robin Bea
Game Guides

Silksong Is A Tough Game — Here Are 10 Mods To Make It A Little Easier

These mods make Pharloom just a little less deadly.

By Robin Bea
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Into the Breach Offers Its Inventive Spin On Turn-Based Tactics Free On Amazon Prime

Time-traveling tactics at their best.

By Robin Bea
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The Strangest Shooter On Nintendo 64 Is Now Available On Switch Online

Feel the freedom.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

There’s Still Nothing Like Paradise Killer Five Years After Its Launch

Which way to paradise?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

PlayStation Plus Just Added The Most Influential Cozy Game Ever Made

Count your chickens.

By Robin Bea
Game Guides

Here’s Exactly When You Can (Finally) Start Playing Hollow Knight: Silksong

The wait is over.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind Is Getting A New Life In Elden Ring’s Engine

Poison swamps included, of course.

By Robin Bea
Game Guides

Everything We Know About The Next James Bond Video Game, '007 First Light'

A bolder Bond is heading to PC and consoles in 2026.

By Robin Bea
Nintendo

Switch 2’s Best New Surprise Is Retro Robot Cleaning Sim Chibi-Robo

Plug and play.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Path Of Exile 2' Is Free For Everyone This Weekend As A Major Update Drops

It’s the best time yet to try Path of Exile 2.

By Robin Bea
Review

Kirby And The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Proves We Need More Kirby On Switch 2

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Lumines Arise’s New Demo Has Me Convinced It Could Recapture The Magic of Tetris Effect

A transformative sequel.

By Robin Bea
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