Elie Gould
Elie is a news writer with an unhealthy love of horror games—even though their greatest fear is being chased. When they're not screaming or hiding, there's a good chance you'll find them testing their metal in metroidvanias or just admiring their Pokemon TCG collection. Elie has previously worked at TechRadar Gaming as a staff writer and studied at JOMEC in International Journalism and Documentaries – spending their free time filming short docs about Smash Bros. or any indie game that crossed their path.
Latest articles by Elie Gould
![Black Panther and Magik attacking](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ljfz3zBPqejVFXoVzobDFD-320-80.jpg)
Marvel Rivals isn't just an Overwatch 2 rip-off, and that sentiment does both games a disservice
By Elie Gould published
Double take More than meets the eye.
![Heroes standing together](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Ks2zG7n3oLJqjKvrxR23W-320-80.jpg)
Marvel Rivals is adding two new heroes before the end of the closed beta test: Thor, the god of thunder, and Jeff, a shark with legs
By Elie Gould published
News My money's on Jeff.
![Windows 10 Blue Screen Of Death](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jmuij42nFeFv6aNvgRqZqN-320-80.jpg)
After crashing 8.5 million computers, CrowdStrike says sorry to its partners with a $10 Uber Eats gift card, which was also broken
By Elie Gould published
News "Your next coffee or late night snack is on us!"
![Elden Ring Rellana](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7Ffc9eUDUuJbqBpd8j8EmF-320-80.jpg)
An Elden Ring speedrunner has a $10,000 reward for the fastest Shadow of the Erdtree completion at level 1 with limited Scadutree levels and DLC weapons only
By Elie Gould published
News The price of glory.
![Two sims in love](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iWdVG8YxhnPvRuawMEPo6d-320-80.png)
The Sims 4 latest patch notes open the doors to polyamorous relationships and a life free of jealousy
By Elie Gould published
News Turn it down a notch.
![A character with a gas mask on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KWB84u3xnXhLLd5wZcjFGk-320-80.png)
Warframe's upcoming 1999 expansion adds a romance system, and it's all thanks to Baldur's Gate 3
By Elie Gould published
News It was bound to happen.
![Ana shushing someone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/phmy6EPdYe7di2N92fPWi4-320-80.png)
Overwatch 2's new hacked event adds a feature that solves almost all of my problems as a support player
By Elie Gould published
Pick n mix That's what I've been saying.
![Minecraft 1.21 - Two players stand together in a copper Trial Chamber looking at a Trial Spawner block](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9CGbu87vb9Q6fDpa8DZafY-320-80.jpg)
Turns out it's possible to cause a nuclear meltdown in a Minecraft server, even after a real-life nuclear technician has given you their stamp of approval
By Elie Gould published
News Just your average day.
![Houses in Manor Lords](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zTfigSsdKzzyrx5XiQjhYG-320-80.jpg)
Manor Lords dev confirms that he's 'working on fishing ponds for the next update' which should only take a 'few weeks'
By Elie Gould published
News This will be excellent for the economy.
![Two characters standing back to back, one with red hair](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iPynnVaRjjW6FM3WEv4hGo-320-80.jpg)
Genshin Impact voice actors criticize design of new character named after African deity: 'If you're going to use real-world deities, respect them'
By Elie Gould published
News "People are absolutely within their rights to demand better representation."
![Swen Vincke](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NCHqKsgM3CPm3EhF2iwrAB-320-80.jpg)
'We can't stay here': Larian CEO opens up about relocating Russian developers otherwise, 'all of my team was going to go to war'
By Elie Gould published
News "I had already thought about what we were going to do."
![Swen Vincke accepting the Best Narrative award for Baldur's Gate 3 at the GDCA.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CxCExcWVeNKedn9bqgjVQg-320-80.jpg)
Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke says that all the awards actually started to obstruct development: 'It is surprisingly draining on the soul'
By Elie Gould published
News A good problem to have.
![Knight holding a sword and standing in front of a red flag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a6xK989wWEbPDqPdD2C6wZ-320-80.png)
Manor Lords publisher doubles down on protecting devs as CEO says 'developer sustainability' is more important than 'any perpetual growth'
By Elie Gould published
News "We can prioritise other things over profits, like artistic integrity and fair treatment."
![A man firing a shotgun as someone runs awa covered in blood](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MsE8jojKeoSV2rcpoY4DdK-320-80.png)
The Outlast Trials' new major update has given a deranged killer a shotgun because all the melee opponents weren't hard enough
By Elie Gould published
News Who gave this man a gun?
![Two people on a rollercoaster ride](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mFcSGgD7y2hL5zZSB7GH9T-320-80.png)
Planet Coaster 2's announcement promises 'gripping rides, spectacular slides', but I can't wait to see what ungodly contraptions the community makes
By Elie Gould published
News Rock and roll(ercoaster).
![Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss named Bayle the Dread summoning lightning from the sky in a red and black arena](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Eu65TmVGjqo7TYb8LQsaqW-320-80.jpg)
The actor behind Shadow of the Erdtree's best NPC didn't think videogame voice acting was all that until 'mysterious' Miyazaki opened his eyes
By Elie Gould published
News Local man literally too angry to die.
![Derelict city street with abandoned bus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ybtqxfak3tzdcBaKAVc7wA-320-80.png)
Fallout: London is waving goodbye to the next-gen update as the modders realise it 'isn't stable enough' at the 11th hour
By Elie Gould published
News Go back to the good old days.
![Hammond/Wrecking Ball shocked face](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K9VhfsmbkUojPJR33ZJmwC-320-80.png)
After a brutal Overwatch 2 mid-season balance patch, all I can think about is how desperately the game needs a ban hero button
By Elie Gould published
Git gud It's rough out here.
![Palworld - a pink cat pal Cattiva holds its arms out harvesting a farm](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4thtSQAMAwZZNYF24VjUiE-320-80.jpg)
Palworld announces merch after a new partnership with Sony Music, and I'm praying to Jormuntide Ignis that means plushies
By Elie Gould published
News Time for some cuddly pals.
![Optimus Prime Reinhardt skin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cghNejGamZ8LK75dkEW74d-320-80.png)
Overwatch 2's Transformers collaboration is a dream come true for Blizzard Korea's lead concept artist: 'The coolest gift I could give my childhood self'
By Elie Gould published
News Autobots roll out.
![Astarion smiling with sunglasses on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4FdwC9TcUffzNqfEy8wZ7n-320-80.png)
Baldur's Village, the Stardew Valley/BG3 mash-up mod that lets you kiss Astarion, has a new update and potential release window
By Elie Gould published
News Only a matter of time.
![Artwork of Kayle from League of Legends in his Pentakill skin.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EtiJzdMMn7NscvPvJ4Kyy7-320-80.jpg)
League of Legends game director asks the community how players who throw games should be punished: 'Immediately or some lenience?'
By Elie Gould published
News The price to pay.
![Sekiro prayer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eNDrnHbWWJR56do55x4MRP-320-80.jpg)
Parrying god defeats the hardest boss in Sekiro without moving, admits 'I really need a DLC'
By Elie Gould published
News This is what happens to someone with no DLC.