Robin Valentine

Robin Valentine

Senior Editor

Formerly the editor of PC Gamer magazine (and the dearly departed GamesMaster), Robin combines years of experience in games journalism with a lifelong love of PC gaming. First hypnotised by the light of the monitor as he muddled through Simon the Sorcerer on his uncle’s machine, he’s been a devotee ever since, devouring any RPG or strategy game to stumble into his path. Now he's channelling that devotion into filling this lovely website with features, news, reviews, and all of his hottest takes.

Articles by: Robin Valentine

Knights Of The Old Republic key art

You haven't got much time left to grab 14 classic Star Wars games for just $21—including both KOTORs, all the Jedi Knight games, and more

By Robin Valentine published

NEWS You can also pick up X-Wing and TIE Fighter for a steal.

A negotiation with an alien prisoner in Space Prison.

Survive prison by recruiting an army of alien rats in this turn-based RPG

By Robin Valentine published

NEWS Space Prison is a "social survival" game about climbing the ranks of alien criminal hierarchies, brawling with anyone who gets in your way, and, er, befriending the local vermin.

Sherlock Holmes and Watson investigate by the light of a lantern in Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened.

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened review

By Robin Valentine published

CULT CLASSIC Short but wonderfully engrossing, this horror detective game is doubly impressive for having been developed in the chaos of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Beowulf, Little Red Riding Hood, and other characters fighting monsters in Ravenswatch.

This clever action-RPG is like playing a whole Diablo adventure in 24 minutes

By Robin Valentine published

UNDER THE HOOD Ravenswatch puts the genre on fast forward—and lets you play as a werewolf Little Red Riding Hood.

Artwork of the three classes available in the Diablo 4 closed beta—Barbarian, Sorcerer, and Rogue—fighting off hordes of enemies.

Diablo 4 class impressions: Sorcerers are OP and Barbarians need more time in the gym

By Fraser Brown published

Adventuring class We pass judgement on the Diablo 4 classes from the beta.

A battle against yetis and chilli pepper monsters in Wildfrost.

Wildfrost review

By Robin Valentine published

COLD COMFORTS A charmingly approachable yet fiendishly tricky deck-building roguelike.

A painting of Lilith and Inarius from DIablo 4 in a traditional religious style.

Diablo 4's story is intriguing, but I wish it didn't keep killing the momentum

By Robin Valentine published

INFERNAL AFFAIRS Don't talk to me, I'm looting.

A split image of Lilith from Diablo 4, and Lilith from Marvel's Midnight Suns.

Hold on, I already beat Lilith with Spider-Man three months ago

By Robin Valentine published

MOMMY ISSUES Am I the only one feeling demonic déjà vu?

A Barbarian fighting the giant werewolf Den Mother in Diablo 4.

Want to test your build in the Diablo 4 beta? You should go fight this big, horrible werewolf

By Robin Valentine published

WOLF MOTHER The Den Mother is an optional boss ready to shred the unworthy.

Art depicting half of a Terminator's helmet juxtaposed with half of a Tyranid's face.

Warhammer 40,000's new edition looks accessible, nostalgic, and perhaps a bit less appealing to Nazis

By Robin Valentine published

NEWS 10th edition is making lots of changes—including what seems like a subtle but important shift in tone.

A close up of Senua's face, showing off the facial animation work being done for Hellblade 2.

Unreal's new MetaHuman Animator can turn an iPhone video into a scarily accurate game animation in three minutes

By Robin Valentine published

NEWS Footage from Ninja Theory's upcoming Hellblade 2 is nothing short of astonishing.

Art of the heroes of Diablo 4 fighting a horde of enemies.

The Diablo 4 beta makes it feel like Blizzard hasn't learned anything about action-RPG combat in the 11 years since Diablo 3

By Robin Valentine published

FIGHT LIKE HELL My time in the beta so far has me seriously doubting that the long-awaited sequel is going to deliver.

A close up of sniper Jacob in Redfall.

Vampire FPS Redfall feels like a sad stumble from iconic studio Arkane

By Robin Valentine published

BLOOD SIMPLE My 90 minute hands-on reveals limp combat and a lifeless world.

A fight with a cultist and a plague frog using the shotgun in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.

Meet your new favourite shotgun in this Warhammer boomer shooter

By Robin Valentine published

SHOT STUFF Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun mixes nostalgia with clever modern design and a heavy metal attitude.

An evil wizard shoots lightning in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

The D&D movie is a blast—and a surprisingly faithful adaptation of the tabletop game

By Robin Valentine published

MOVIE MAGIC Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves may play fast and loose with the rules, but it really feels like a tabletop campaign on the big screen.

An alien cyborg doctor treating a patient in Galacticare.

This management sim is basically Theme Hospital in space

By Robin Valentine published

NEWS Galacticare, from the creators of War for the Overworld, asks you to "Save the galaxy—one patient at a time!"

A zombie being kicked through a glass wall in Dead Island 2.

Dead Island 2's zombie fights quickly wear out their welcome—and its short, linear story has little else to offer

By Robin Valentine published

ALL GORE It's impressive that the long-in-development sequel is coming out at all—but it's a very thin experience for its premium price tag.

Close-up art of Niss, a demonic ninja in Wayfinder.

Fast, action-packed and endlessly replayable: This MMO from the teams behind Warframe and Darksiders is a feast of co-op dungeoneering

By Robin Valentine published

THIS IS THE WAY Even in an early beta, Wayfinder's bite-sized adventures are wonderfully satisfying and replayable.

The four members of the Suicide Squad looking confused.

Superheroes and live service is a dreadful combination

By Robin Valentine published

OUT OF SERVICE Developers I am begging you, stop trying to make this happen.

A wizard talking to a huge red dragon.

I've been playing tabletop RPGs for 20 years, and these are the D&D alternatives I recommend

By Robin Valentine published

ROLL CALL If you're done with Dungeons & Dragons, let me help you find your next favourite TTRPG.

An orc Blood Bowl player from Blood Bowl 3.

Blood Bowl 3 is a hot mess, and not just because of its game-breaking bugs

By Robin Valentine published

FUMBLED The game is shaping up for a disastrous launch, and its insidious microtransactions have me sceptical about its future.

Sherlock Holmes holding up a lamp in Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened.

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened delay announcement doubles as a short war documentary

By Robin Valentine published

NEWS Ukrainian developer Frogwares is fighting to complete the game amidst bombings and power cuts.

The hero of Returnal standing in front of a blue laser beam.

Returnal review

By Robin Valentine published

SUPER LOOPER This PS5 port is a blast in the heat of battle, but feels trapped between two genres.

Three weird enemies square up to hero Pseudo in Clash: Artifacts of Chaos.

Warthog fistfights, barrel goblins, and wooden ghosts: This action-RPG is 10 times weirder than Elden Ring

By Robin Valentine published

FIST CLASS Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is unapologetically unique—and absolutely uncompromising.

A row of adventurers from Darkest Dungeon 2.

Play Darkest Dungeon 2 for free with a new limited time demo

By Robin Valentine published

NEWS You can try it for the duration of Steam Next Fest, and the game's full release is coming May 8th.

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