Issy van der Velde
Issy van der Velde has been writing about video games professionally for five years, contributing to Rolling Stone, NME, GamesRadar+, IGN, and many more. He's been freelance and held editorial roles across news, guides, and features, and is now the deputy editor of the PC Gaming Show.
A lifelong gamer, Issy won the MCV 30 under 30 award for his work covering queer, Arab, and women's representation in the gaming industry.
His favourite games are narrative, story-driven adventures, arcade racers, roguelites, and soulslikes.
Latest articles by Issy van der Velde

Every game, trailer, and announcement in the PC Gaming Show 2026
By Issy van der Velde published
News Every Space Marine, vampire, and weird mushroom guy accounted for.

Oh, yep, that's a pregnant nun chasing you in the gameplay trailer for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy
By Issy van der Velde published
News I'd run away too.

Robots and matter-altering powers help you get the edge in combat and exploration, in a new Exodus extended gameplay reveal
By Issy van der Velde published
News Here are the highlights from the time-dilating sci-fi action RPG.

If you've ever wanted to play Geoguessr with a narrative twist, Locator: The Search for Abigail is what you've been waiting for
By Issy van der Velde published
News Put those detective skills to the test.

After half a decade, Valheim 1.0 finally has a release date
By Issy van der Velde published
News From reveal to release, it's been a hell of a journey.

About Fishing keeps reeling me in further with its creepy, nostalgic vibes
By Issy van der Velde published
News I have a sneaking suspicion this game isn't just about fishing.

From the creators of Mouthwashing comes a co-op tank game with a disgusting twist
By Issy van der Velde published
News Be prepared for some very weird sights.

Dave the Diver becomes a real boy in this new live-action trailer for the upcoming In the Jungle DLC
By Issy van der Velde published
News And look at the size of those animals!

Armatus, the demonic roguelite where you start strong and just get stronger, is coming this winter
By Issy van der Velde published
News I wonder if that warrior knows what a smartphone is?

This co-op clown cacophony crams over 80 minigames into a single videogame
By Issy van der Velde published
News That's game night sorted for the next few weeks at least.

Indie climbing game rebrands and debuts unconventional tools like pogo sticks to help you reach the Sunset Summit
By Issy van der Velde published
News I hope you aren't afraid of heights.

Action roguelite To Kill a God gets a new mage character, and a demo for you to try them out in
By Issy van der Velde published
News Put down the sword and bow, pick up a staff.

Co-op RPG Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent brings the board game to PC—and it's available to play right now
By Issy van der Velde published
News This is the game's first foray onto PC.

Beast of Reincarnation has some stellar voice actors, but one has to play protagonist Emma completely devoid of emotion
By Issy van der Velde published
News It's harder than you think.

Lovecraftian horrors and tough calls await you in roguelite climbing game Ascenders: Beyond the Peak
By Issy van der Velde published
News To save your team, you may have to sacrifice a member.

Citizen Sleeper dev's next game looks nothing like it, and that's what makes me so excited
By Issy van der Velde published
News From space-faring sci-fi to gritty punk on city streets.

Time Strike is a soothing balm in an age of twitch shooters and fast reflexes
By Issy van der Velde published
News Take as much time as you need to line up that headshot.

Planet Zoo 2's gameplay reveal shows how to manage the new aquariums and aviaries
By Issy van der Velde published
News Land, sea, and air all in one zoo.

Void/Breaker returns with another huge update that makes you an even more efficient killing machine
By Issy van der Velde published
News Gotta go fast.

Carve up foes with elemental combos in side-scrolling roguelite SlashZero
By Issy van der Velde published
News I don't know why it's called SlashZero when there are so, so many slashes in it.

Another Door is here to ruin your friendships with lies, treachery, and gambling
By Issy van der Velde published
News A lot of sins.

Virtue and a Sledgehammer has a new demo and a thought-provoking trailer that proves the game is about more than just smashing things (but you will still smash loads of things)
By Issy van der Velde published
News When virtue fails, you can always count on ol' reliable.

There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, but there is a reggae-punk singing cop who's going to die in 30 days
By Issy van der Velde published
News Get a look at more of the action and investigative gameplay on offer.
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