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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Nintendo Switch Just Added the Best Version of This Magical Shopkeeping Sim

Time to get to work.

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The Most Expansive Sci-Fi Adventure Ever Is Getting Extra Spooky for Halloween

In space, no one can hear you scream.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

‘Super Smash Bros.’ Creator Has Been Working On a Mysterious New Game Since 2022

End of an era.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Nintendo Switch Is Making a Vampire-Slaying Indie Hit Free Ahead of a Massive DLC Launch

What is a game? A miserable little pile of secrets!

By Robin Bea
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Steam Just Quietly Released the Most Bizarre Cozy Game That Lets You Fish and So Much More

I only say “morning” because if it were a good morning I’d be Webfishing.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Steam Deck Will Skip Yearly Hardware Updates to Focus on 'Generational Leap'

Don’t fix what isn’t broken.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

30 Years Later, Sega’s Strangest Hardware Innovation Still Seems Just As Wild

Gotta go fast.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Steam Just Released Sci-Fi RPGs and Chill Puzzles in These 10 Must-Play Free Demos

Play your fill of demos this weekend.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

5 Years Later, This Time-Travel Murder Mystery Is Just as Mind-Bending as Ever

Time is of the essence.

By Robin Bea
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Xbox Game Pass Just Got a Lighthearted Puzzle Game That's a Perfect Fit

The hole truth.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

This Year's Best PlayStation Exclusive Is Getting More Challenging with Free Speedrunning Stages

Astro Bot picks up the tempo.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Diablo IV's Latest Update is Nerfing a Broken Way to Play But Sweetening the Deal for Everyone Else

Spiritborn players are hitting a speed bump.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

5 Years Later, This Fascinating RPG Shattered One Studio and Inspired Four More

What role are you playing?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Nintendo’s New Alarm Clock Is a Bizarre but Enjoyable Way to Change Your Morning Routine

Wake up, Link!

By Robin Bea
Gaming

The Most Fascinating RPG of 2022 Has a Must-Play Demo Live This Week Only

Time to wake up.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Tron: Catalyst Is a Surprisingly Action-Packed Take on the Classic Sci-Fi Series from Bithell Games

Finish the game.

By Robin Bea
Review

'Neva' Never Lives Up to Its Stunning First Impression

Inverse Score: 6/10

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Here’s Exactly When You Can Start Playing 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard'

It’s an especially happy Halloween for RPG fans.

By Robin Bea
Preview

Tactical RPG Sunderfolk Wants to Bring the Joy of Tabletop Games to PC and Consoles

Gather ‘round for a new kind of tactical RPG.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Mech RPG Nitro Gen Omega Is Going All In On Anime Aesthetics and Custom Characters

Get in the robot!

By Robin Bea