Fraser Brown
Fraser is the UK online editor and has actually met The Internet in person. With over a decade of experience, he's been around the block a few times, serving as a freelancer, news editor and prolific reviewer. Strategy games have been a 30-year-long obsession, from tiny RTSs to sprawling political sims, and he never turns down the chance to rave about Total War or Crusader Kings. He's also been known to set up shop in the latest MMO and likes to wind down with an endlessly deep, systemic RPG. These days, when he's not editing, he can usually be found writing features that are 1,000 words too long or talking about his dog.
Latest articles by Fraser Brown
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Cities: Skylines 2 has been delayed until 2024, but only on consoles
By Fraser Brown published
News The PC version is still on track for October 24, and the system requirements have been updated.
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Despite Cyberpunk 2077's multitude of fixes, I'm still dealing with a quest-breaking bug I first encountered in 2020
By Fraser Brown published
Broken record After the 2.0 update it feels like a new game, but some things never change.
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Capcom stirs the pot, saying 'game prices are too low'
By Fraser Brown published
News And doesn't think a recession will stop people spending money on games.
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This has been the best summer for RPGs and I want to live in it forever
By Fraser Brown published
RPG heaven I'm going to hide from autumn by starting another playthrough of Baldur's Gate 3.
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Cyberpunk 2077 tips: 12 things to know for Cyberpunk 2.0 and Phantom Liberty
By Fraser Brown published
Job seeker Essential quests and survival tips.
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Playing Starfield made me appreciate Cyberpunk 2077 so much more
By Fraser Brown published
nasapunk vs cyberpunk After my sojourn in space, returning to Night City feels like coming home
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CD Projekt recommends starting a new game when Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 drops: 'starting fresh will enhance your overall gameplay experience'
By Fraser Brown published
News It's very good advice.
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I'm excited about these Oblivion and Fallout 3 remasters, but what we really need is a return to New Vegas
By Fraser Brown published
Lost in the desert It's time for the best Fallout RPG to get a second chance.
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The best Starfield quests, from corporate espionage to Alien-inspired horror
By Fraser Brown published
Stellar Hop in your ship and hunt down these unmissable adventures.
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Starfield player spawns thousands of milk cartons in space and smashes into them, resulting in one of the most majestic scenes I've ever witnessed
By Fraser Brown published
News The Milky Way just got milkier.
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No Man's Sky is enjoying its 'biggest month in the last few years', coinciding with the launch of Starfield
By Fraser Brown published
News Space is big enough for both of them.
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If you find Starfield's NPC walking speed as infuriating as I do, try these mods
By Fraser Brown published
News Pick up the pace.
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How to recruit Starfield's strangest companion
By Fraser Brown published
Clone wars Add a historical celebrity to your crew.
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Starfield's disappointing intro is Bethesda's weakest, even if we do get a free spaceship
By Fraser Brown published
Start again The master of epic openings stumbles.
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Starfield's over-reliance on fast travel makes it feel tiny, but it's just part of a larger problem
By Fraser Brown published
Space race You can visit new star systems at the touch of a button, but exploration takes a backseat.
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Like all Bethesda RPGs, Starfield is a lot more fun once you get off the main quest
By Fraser Brown published
Leave your job Say goodbye to Constellation and find a better gig.
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It was a mistake for Baldur's Gate 3 to bring back companions from the old games
By Fraser Brown published
Out with the old I love Minsc and Jaheira, but this isn't their story.
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The BioWare layoffs include the writer responsible for Dragon Age's best character
By Fraser Brown published
News Varric would not stand for this.
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How to romance Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3
By Fraser Brown last updated
Burn, baby, burn Get yourself a hot tiefling girlfriend.
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Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC is getting more expensive and the community is rebelling: 'Remember they need us more than we need them'
By Fraser Brown published
News The inevitable review-bombing backlash has already commenced.
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Baldur's Gate 3 review: A dream RPG that was worth the 23-year wait
By Fraser Brown published
Pure magic The new pinnacle of the genre.
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Baldur's Gate 3 is the horniest RPG I've ever played and I love it
By Fraser Brown published
Dungeons & Dongs I'm too thirsty to fight mind flayers today, sorry.
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Baldur's Gate 3's second act features one of the most difficult choices I've ever had to make in an RPG
By Fraser Brown published
Regrets Larian, you're killing me.