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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Opinion

‘The Duskbloods’ Is One Of The Strangest Switch 2 Reveals But It Still Feels Too Safe

We have Bloodborne 2 at home.

By Robin Bea
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Opinion

Switch 2 Editions Show The Best And Worst Parts Of Nintendo’s New Console

Pay to play.

By Robin Bea
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Opinion

Mouse Mode Is A Great Addition To The Switch 2 Even If It’s Doomed To Be Ignored

Nintendo switches it up again.

By Robin Bea
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Space Sprouts Makes Goofing Off At Work A Grand Adventure

What does this button do?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Baldur’s Gate 3' Lives On In 'Stardew Valley' After Near Ban

Baldur’s Village passes a crucial saving throw.

By Robin Bea
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'Guidus Zero' Is A Fun, Fast-Paced Take On Roguelike Design

Put a grid on it.

By Robin Bea
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