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.

The Inverse Awards

The 10 Best Video Games of 2024, Ranked

2024 was a great year for gamers.

By Shannon Liao, Hayes Madsen, Trone Dowd and Robin Bea
The Inverse Awards

The 10 Best Indie Hidden Gems, Ranked

It’s been a year full of excellent indie games that haven’t gotten their due.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

King's Field Set The Stage For Dark Souls 30 Years Ago

Passing the torch.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

Herzog Zwei Still Stands Out In The Genre It Created 35 Years Ago

There’s no StarCraft without Herzog Zwei.

By Robin Bea
Opinion

'Ico' and 'Okami' Creators’ Return Show Sequels Can Still Be Surprising

Sequels don’t have to be more of the same.

By Robin Bea
Gaming News

'Besiege' Brings Its Chaotic Simulated Combat To PlayStation At Long Last

Building to destroy.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

TankHead Offers A New Twist On Vehicular Combat With Shades Of Armored Core

Expect the unexpected.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Prisma' Blends 'Fantasian' With Magical Realism In An Intriguing Photography Adventure

Party of one.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Naiad Is A Chill Delight Shadow Dropped At Wholesome Snack

A relaxing river journey gets its long-awaited debut.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

Infinity Nikki Is A Dream Come True For Virtual Photographers

Say cheese!

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'Path of Exile 2' Is Already So Popular It’s Making Its Developer Nervous

If you’re in line, stay in line.

By Robin Bea
Inverse Recommends

After 15 Years, The Gloriously Bizarre Caves of Qud Finally Hits 1.0

You, too, can be loved by oozes.

By Robin Bea
Opinion

Dragon Age Doesn’t Need To Respect Your Choices To Tell A Good Story

This story doesn’t need a prologue.

By Robin Bea
Inverse Recommends

Infinity Nikki Is A Stylish Open-World RPG That’s Worth Dressing Up For

Succeeding with style.

By Robin Bea
Game Guide

How To Get The Best Score In Infinity Nikki’s Styling Challenges

Fashion is the endgame.

By Robin Bea
Game Guide

Here’s How Infinity Nikki’s Outfit Gacha System Works

Don’t go broke for fashion.

By Robin Bea
Game Guides

Here’s Exactly When You Can Start Playing The Open-World Fashion RPG Infinity Nikki

The most stylish game of the year is almost here.

By Robin Bea
Inverse Recommends

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Is An Unmissable Puzzle Game Now On PlayStation

Don’t forget your notebook.

By Robin Bea
Gaming

'League of Legends' Developer's Efforts to Fight Toxicity Reveal a Huge Flaw in Gaming

A welcome change to Riot’s TOS is more complicated than it looks.

By Robin Bea
Retrospective

We’re Still Living In The World The Nintendo DS Built, 20 Years Later

One console declared that gaming is for everyone.

By Robin Bea