Steven Asarch

Steven Asarch is a writer and editor who lives on Twitch and YouTube. After graduating from Baruch College, he wrote for IBT Media, Newsweek and Insider. In 2021, he executive produced the docu-series "Onision in Real Life" on Discovery +.

Opinion

'Diablo 4' Reinvented Loot and Now I Can’t Stop Playing

Invest in yourself.

By Steven Asarch
Retrospective

25 Years Ago, Minecraft Pillared Its Way To Became The GOAT Of Open Worlds

In 2008 one simple — and kind of boring — Beta test became the one, the only, Minecraft.

By Steven Asarch
Retrospective

20 Years Later, Kirby’s Still Got It

Kirby and the Amazing Mirror doesn’t reinvent the classic formula, but it does find ways to improve it.

By Steven Asarch
Retrospective

How an Underrated Pokémon Spinoff Changed My Relationship With Video Games

Pika Power!

By Steven Asarch
Retrospective

Was the Most Frustrating Pokémon Spinoff Game Just Ahead of It’s Time?

Pikachu isn't a very good listener.

By Steven Asarch
Preview

'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' Is Already Impossible Not to Love

To the surprise of literally no one, Elephant Mario rules.

By Steven Asarch
Game Guides

All 5 Classes in 'Diablo IV,' Ranked From Wimpy to Mighty

For Sanctuary!

By Steven Asarch and Samuel Tolbert
Retrospective

'Postal 2' Remains One of the Raunchiest Shooters Ever 20 Years Later

Postal dude!

By Steven Asarch
Anniversary

15 Years Ago, the Jankiest Mario Kart Game Changed Nintendo Forever

Shortcut to victory.

By Steven Asarch
Retrospective

'Monument Valley' Remains One of the Most Hypnotic Mobile Games Ever

Nearly a decade later, its elegant beauty and simplicity still stand out.

By Steven Asarch
Retrospective

One Iconic Fighting Game Beat 'Smash Bros.' to the Punch 21 Years Ago

21 years ago, a fighting game broke ground in the multiverse.

By Steven Asarch
Retrospective

22 Years Ago, Nintendo Changed Portable Game Consoles Forever

A purple game-changer.

By Steven Asarch
Retrospective

19 Years Ago, 'Monster Hunter' Changed Video Games Forever

Gotta crush ‘em all.

By Steven Asarch
News

Everything You Need to Know About the 'Pokémon Go' Festival of Colors

The event is full of unique rewards that won’t be available for the rest of the year.

By Steven Asarch
Pokémon

One Elusive Chameleon Is the Herald of a New 'Pokémon Go' Generation

Karma Chameleon

By Steven Asarch
Review

'Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe' Doesn't Need to Reinvent a Nintendo Classic

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Steven Asarch
Game Guides

Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a Hogwarts Legacy House

Find your tribe.

By Steven Asarch
Harry Potter

Here’s exactly how long it takes to beat Hogwarts Legacy

Avada Kedavra!

By Steven Asarch
Gaming

Nintendo theory reveals a wild Kirby secret hidden in plain sight for decades

Eat up!

By Steven Asarch
Pika!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet breeding mechanics, explained

The birds and the bees, only cuter.

By Steven Asarch