Robin Valentine
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.
Latest articles by Robin Valentine
![Knights Of The Old Republic key art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jQiDWWQXbqxXkAx3zLTkmA-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9gp6EC7fmA5aZN3DhMRnrW-320-80.png)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6NqG574Erz5BUAccfU6aAb-320-80.jpg)
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened review: A perfectly grisly detective game that shows no scars of its development in a country under siege.
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wCHDNnx4GgCbyxzVSvUUyN-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bf7LxYoJz7A8Ae7cukvUqP-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AbbEWerLuJLbi3ujyGhW5H-320-80.jpg)
Wildfrost review: A deck-building roguelike with the strategy of Slay the Spire and the charm of Adventure Time
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AAfYG3Aq6sheEku95nHXvk-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hfReWo4VRfesL6h9kbTTkK-320-80.jpg)
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?
![Art depicting half of a Terminator's helmet juxtaposed with half of a Tyranid's face.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RMYjTMec9Y3WXCnx8LShbg-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y6z34GfyAyE9WuuuS3G344-320-80.png)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gUuNr6kCxv5TyUSb4TJpPB-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VpzAFLuR9GR6kJuBx3cw9C-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzTadFtnwWJnrLa3EtFrse-320-80.gif)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ba52AFLrv36miikgMFgS9T-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NfntWpr5sUkrf8moTJB26S-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHPDC9GBhU3wADe5GG5D7X-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wMwbTwSwfEaXLbiqDMzdwe-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vYiphwdGKoNVpXQFxr3ckb-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z6xe3J6RWYEyxJ8k6uamKF-320-80.png)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B7wRYFxsvLqBy7DxJrPoNP-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QcKpwv2zfRchGcSGW7rrxG-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9w7hAzJtBfWtgT7i98CWWR-320-80.jpg)
Returnal review: A roguelike shooter at war with its own identity
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cAXe52KCgp8SmgTaqVbGJk-320-80.png)
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.