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

'Death Stranding' Hit A Huge Milestone Just Months Before Its Sequel’s Launch

20 million players take a hike.

By Robin Bea
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Octopath Traveler II Gives Game Pass A Must-Play RPG For Classic Final Fantasy Fans

Old meets new in Game Pass’ latest RPG.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Path of Exile 2’s New Class Lets You Tame Beasts And Fling Tornadoes Next Week

The thrill of the hunt.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Life Sims Are Still Alive And Well On Nintendo Switch With The Next Console On The Way

A healthy crop of life sims showed up at the recent Nintendo Direct.

By Robin Bea
Game Guides

Here’s Everything We Know About Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Cards

Nintendo’s new game-trading system looks convenient but could remove a big Switch feature.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Dreamhaven Reveals Sunderfolk Release Date And New Multiplayer Shooter Wildgate

A full slate for 2025.

By Robin Bea
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PlayStation 5’s Best New Action Game Is An Approachable Soulslike With Impeccable Style

More than just anime Dark Souls.

By Robin Bea
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Your House Hides A Tangled Mystery In A Familiar Place

An inventive new puzzle game hits close to home.

By Robin Bea
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The Epic Store’s Latest Free Game Gets You Up Close With A T. Rex

Life finds a way.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

It's Time For Assassin's Creed To Finally Ditch Its Boring RPG Mechanics

There’s no honor in skill trees.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

Half-Life: Alyx Still Hasn’t Been Topped As VR’s Most Exciting Game, 5 Years Later

No crowbar required.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

The Matrix Online Was An MMORPG Too Brilliant To Stay Online

Follow the white rabbit.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

33 Immortals Transforms MMORPG Raids Into A Stunning Co-op Action Game

A prison break of biblical proportions.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Brought Players Together When They Needed It Most

A home away from home.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

GDC's Biggest Surprise Is A Crucial New Union

Gaming’s first industry-wide, direct-join union just dropped.

By Robin Bea
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Reignbreaker Lets You Fistfight The Queen In A Medieval Punk Dystopia

Smash the state.

By Robin Bea
Game Guides

Here’s Exactly When You Can Start Playing Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

A massive sci-fi adventure awaits.

By Robin Bea
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One Btn Bosses Shows Just How Far A Single Button Can Take You On Nintendo Switch.

How many buttons do you really need?

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

Cult VR Hit Thrasher Is Ditching The Helmet For An Upcoming PC Release

Back to (non-virtual) reality.

By Robin Bea
Impressions

Atelier Yumia Feels Like An Identity Crisis For Its Cozy RPG Series

Atelier Yumia can’t find the magic in alchemy.

By Robin Bea