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.

Gaming News

A Speedrunner Destroyed 'Elden Ring' with Just a Saxophone

Speedrunners raise $2.5 million for charity and bring audiences to their feet.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Toxic Final Fantasy Players Could Be Banned For Abusing Square Enix Devs

Play nice or else.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Half-Life 3': Release Date, Development Status, Leaks and Rumors

I want to believe.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

'The Witcher 4' Dev Reveals It Used A 'Witcher 3' Quest to Set the Vibe for New Designers

Ciri isn’t going to have an easier time than her dad, it seems.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Citizen Sleeper 3 Is Already In Development, And It’s Definitely Not What You Expect

From the screen to the table.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Valorant Tackles the Industry's Most Toxic Trend

Why isn’t keeping players safe a top priority everywhere?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

The Steam Deck Is Giving Away Its Biggest Advantages To The Competition

SteamOS could make the Steam Deck’s competition more enticing.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Sony Gets Adaptation-Happy With Helldivers 2, Horizon Zero Dawn Movies

To the big screen!

By Robin Bea
Gaming

The 15 Most Exciting Game Releases of 2025

Another year of anticipated launches begins now.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

A PS Vita Cult Favorite is Returning in the Creepiest Way Possible

Born to fight.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Skyblivion’s World Is Nearly Complete, Bringing The Skyrim Mod’s Launch Even Closer

A whole new world is coming to Skyrim.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

This Switch 2 Feature Could Be A Game Changer For Both New & Old Titles

Could we finally get the Breath of the Wild upgrade we’ve been clamoring for?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Minishoot’ Adventures Is One Of 2024’s Best, Most Surprising RPGs

Who needs a sword when you have a spaceship?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Here’s Everything We Know About 'Grand Theft Hamlet'

Something is rotten in Los Santos.

By Robin Bea
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This Beautiful New Strategy Game Takes The Drudgery Out Of Building An Empire

More than just a pretty face.

By Robin Bea
The Inverse Awards

The 10 Best Indie Games of 2024, Ranked

The best of the best in a great year for indie games.

By Robin Bea, Trone Dowd and Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Awards

The 10 Best RPGs of 2024, Ranked

An all-time year for the genre.

By Hayes Madsen, Shannon Liao and Robin Bea
The Inverse Awards

The 10 Best Video Games of 2024, Ranked

2024 was a great year for gamers.

By Shannon Liao, Hayes Madsen, Trone Dowd and Robin Bea
The Inverse Awards

The 10 Best Indie Hidden Gems, Ranked

It’s been a year full of excellent indie games that haven’t gotten their due.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

King's Field Set The Stage For Dark Souls 30 Years Ago

Passing the torch.

By Robin Bea