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

'The Witcher 3' Is Finally Bringing The Best Part Of PC Gaming To PS5 And Xbox Series X/S

Geralt is in for some big changes on consoles.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

The Quest To Revive A Summer Festival Is Off To A Strong Start In 'Danchi Days'

Will you be my neighbor?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Kunitsu-Gami’s Switch 2 Launch Will Make The Unique Strategy Game Better For Everyone

A 2024 sleeper hit gets a second act.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

A Gorgeous Point-And-Click Adventure With The Spirit Of John Carpenter Is Free To Try On Steam

Just drifting through.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'The Division 2' Is Ancient By Live Service Standards, But Still A Great Game Pass Addition

Loot ‘em up.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

To a T Feels Like A Saturday Morning Cartoon’s Rough First Season

To a T doesn’t follow through on its clever premise.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Deckbuilder As We Descend Is Full Of Tough Choices On And Off The Battlefield

Saving the city is only half the battle.

By Robin Bea
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‘Synergy’ Is A Slow-Paced Strategy Game For People Who Hate The Hustle And Bustle Of City Builders

A sunnier take on the post-apocalyptic world.

By Robin Bea
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'Creatures of Ava' Turns Its Familiar Premise Into A Surprisingly Original Story

What if the world doesn’t need saving?

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

'Lies Of P' Is Making An Important Difficulty Change Every Other Game Should Copy

A less painful P is on the way.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

'Monster Hunter Wilds' Will Soon Let You Beat Up Monsters With Your Bare Hands

Who needs a sword with arms like these?

By Robin Bea
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The Stalker Trilogy Lands On PS Plus With A PS5 Upgrade

Try to survive.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Infinity Nikki’s New Season Has Been Anything But Bubbly

The girls are in shambles.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Bungie Morale Is Reportedly In 'Free-Fall' After Marathon’s Plagiarism Scandal

Things aren’t looking good for Bungie’s upcoming shooter.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Final Fantasy XI' Is Still Courting New Players After Nearly Calling It Quits

Player support keeps Vana’diel open after more than 20 years.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

Umurangi Generation’s Ode To Art In The Apocalypse Feels Even More Relevant Today

What’s the point of making art at the end of the world?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Shroom and Gloom' Is A Gorgeously Grotesque Deckbuilder That Lets You Eat Your Enemies

You don’t have to be content with the hand you’re dealt in Shroom and Gloom.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Winter Comes Early In 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure’s Biggest Update

Island life doesn’t have to be tropical.

By Robin Bea
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'Into the Restless Ruins' Makes You An Architect And An Adventurer

Into the Restless Ruins makes you the architect of a deadly dungeon.

By Robin Bea
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'Wirelight' Is A Turn-Based Twist On 'Dark Souls' Set In A Tiny, Gorgeous World

Every step counts in Wirelight.

By Robin Bea