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

Steam Cracks Down on Refunds With New Advanced Access Policy

No more freeloading on pre-release games.

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Gaming

Wizardry Brings A Forgotten Part of Gaming History Back to Life In May

Back to where it all began.

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Gaming

Video Game Libraries Could Aid Preservation — Unless the ESA Has Its Way

Game preservation could soon get a boost whether the ESA likes it or not.

ByRobin Bea
Gaming

Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Released Two Nostalgic Racing Games

Check out these overlooked racers this month.

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Horror and Romance Make Surprisingly Good Partners In Sucker for Love: Date to Die For

Love is scary.

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Fortnite Won’t Be Getting Metroid Skins Thanks to One Nintendo Demand

Nintendo and Epic Games disagree on exclusivity.

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El Paso, Elsewhere Is the One Game I Actually Want to See in Movie Theaters

A match made in hell.

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Is A Faithful PS1 Throwback for Better and Worse

They don’t make them like they used to.

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Potionomics Is Still A Delight 2 Years Later, And Its Biggest Update Launches This Fall

Still open for business.

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Dream Tactics Hides A Challenging Strategy RPG Behind Its Cuddly Aesthetics

Don’t sleep on this adorable RPG.

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Gaming

Fallout: New Vegas Is Still Canon After the Prime Video Show, But Who Cares?

This won’t be on the test.

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SteamWorld Heist 2 Could Be the Best Entry In An Underrated Indie Series

Robots on the high seas!

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Hades 2 Is Letting Select Players Explore the Underworld Ahead of Early Access

See you in hell.

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The Best New Mystery Game on Steam Is A Gorgeous Sci-Fi Thriller

Shooting for the stars.

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The Most Anticipated Switch Game Could Finally Appear At Nintendo Indie World

For real this time.

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PlayStation Plus Just Added the Wildest Fishing Game Ever

Try PlayStation’s catch of the day.

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FF7 Rebirth Slow Sales Could Prompt A Major Shift

The rebirth of indies at Square Enix.

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GTA Online Premium Membership Gets Its First Price Increase This Month

Crime doesn’t pay.

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The Kindest MMO Ever Launches on Steam Today

A kinder way to play online.

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'Fallout' Is a Hit on Amazon, but Don’t Hold Your Breath for 'Skyrim'

Don’t look for Tamriel on your TV.

ByRobin Bea