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

Your Best Chance To Get Into The Most Cozy RPG Series Is Coming Next Year

Better late than never.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Final Fantasy XIV' Is Heading Back to Simpler Times

Now you don’t have to leave your chocobo at home.

By Robin Bea
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This New Open-World Zombie Game Has A Weird, But Brilliant Trick Up Its Sleeve

Keep it moving.

By Robin Bea
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PlayStation Plus Just Added the Perfect Horror Game for Fans of Campy ‘80s Slashers

Don’t turn that dial.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Game Awards 2024 Winners List: The Nominees Thus Far

Here’s who is in the running for 2024 Game of the Year.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

20 Years Later, One of the Best Shooters of All Time Just Got a Massive Update

It’s time to revisit a classic.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

20 Years Later, One Notoriously Troubled Game Still Feels Revolutionary

One of the most beloved games ever seemed destined to fail.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Everything You Need to Know About the SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike

Here’s where SAG-AFTRA and the games industry stand four months into a strike.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

30 Years Ago, One Real-Time Strategy Game Revolutionized How We Play Today

Lok’tar Ogar!

By Robin Bea
Preview

Dungeon Inn Is the Chill Strategy Hybrid I Need Right Now

Why fight a dragon when you can strike a deal instead?

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Diablo 4' Plans to Bring One Huge, Game-Altering Change to Everyone

Get your kicks while you can.

By Robin Bea
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Xbox Game Pass Just Added A Criminally Underrated, Fire-Breathing Legend

Spyro gets a glow-up.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

It’s a Shame the Best-Looking Steam Deck Is Only Around for a Limited Time

Beauty at a cost.

By Robin Bea
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One of Steam's Hottest Indie Games Is So Dreadful, It's Perfect

Ironically, it’ll leave a horrible taste in your mouth.

By Robin Bea
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I Will Not Rest Until I Find This Infinitely Replayable Puzzle Game’s Every Last Secret

How could I sleep with gems left to match?

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

'Webfishing’s New Update Gives a Reactionary Troll What They Asked for In the Funniest Way Possible

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

The Latest Pokémon Game Is Worth Playing Even If You Never Enter Battle

A more peaceful way to play Pokémon.

By Robin Bea
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The Complete Version of One of the Best Stealth Games Ever Is Free Right Now

Don’t let this great stealth game sneak by.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

‘Overwatch 2’ Is Finally Giving Players What They What — But Only for Another Week

A Halloween treat is sticking around a little longer.

By Robin Bea
Opinion

‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ Makes Me Feel Seen As a Trans Player, But Still Disappointed

Better than most still leaves a lot of room for improvement.

By Robin Bea