De'Angelo Epps

De'Angelo Epps is a gaming writer passionate about the culture, communities, and industry surrounding gaming. His work ranges from reviews and retrospectives to interviews, news, and community coverage. He's especially well versed in the worlds of fighting games, hack n' slashes, and JRPGs. When he isn't writing he's either taking care of cats, talking with friends, or reading One Piece.

You can find more of his work on Digital Trends, Polygon, Fanbyte, Wired, and PlayStation.

Retrospective

How the Weirdest (and Best) Video Game Soundtrack of the Century Came to Be

20 years later, these songs still hold up.

By De'Angelo Epps
Retrospective

Remembering Grim Fandango, Lucasarts’ Most Overlooked Achievement

The noir-themed adventure earned praise and a lasting reputation, but it failed to find commercial success.

By De'Angelo Epps
Review

'Mortal Kombat 1' is a Near-Flawless Victory for the Iconic Fighting Series

Inverse score: 9/10

By De'Angelo Epps
Review

'Street Fighter 6' Is a Revolutionary Leap Forward for the Fighting Game Genre

Inverse Score: 10/10

By De'Angelo Epps
Inverse Game Reviews

Midnight Suns breathes new life into Marvel games, but there's a catch

Inverse score: 7/10

By De'Angelo Epps
Gaming

A brief history of video game poop

A trail of turds from Earthbound to Death Stranding.

By De'Angelo Epps
Fight!

The King of Fighters 15 beta pummels its competition with one secret

A keen appreciation for what makes this series unique.

By De'Angelo Epps
Inverse Game Review

Melty Blood: Type Lumina is 2021’s best new fighting game — with a catch

Inverse Score: 9/10

By De'Angelo Epps