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Willa Rowe

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New York, NY, United States

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Past articles by Willa:

‘Bayonetta Origins' Is a Picture-Perfect Puzzle Platformer

The transition from saucy action game to a family-friendly platformer is pulled off with surprising style and sincerity. → Read More

11 Years Ago, Sony Released the Most Innovative Multiplayer Game Ever

Thatgamecompany's seminal 2012 game remains a shining example of the potential of video games as a medium. → Read More

13 Years Ago, the Most Underrated Final Fantasy Game Changed the Series Forever

The black sheep of Square Enix's most popular franchise has a lasting legacy. → Read More

‘Starfield’ Still Looks Like a Lot of Empty Space

Despite being one of the most anticipated games ever, 'Starfield' hasn't yet shown why it is special — or what players should expect when it is released. → Read More

‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ PS5: Why It Could Star the Avengers as Friends or Foes

Voice actor Steve Blum teases a secret project and name drops a friend that could mean big things for 'Marvel's Wolverine'. → Read More

You Need to Play the Best Cosmic Murder Mystery on Xbox Game Pass Before It Leaves Next Week

This stylish murder mystery blends open-world exploration and visual novel cutscenes to form a strange and fascinating world full of clues to uncover. → Read More

'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' DLC Could Finally Give One Underrated Character Their Due

A new theory suggests that the long-awaited 'Elden Ring' DLC will reveal the secrets of one unexpected NPC. → Read More

6 Years Ago, Square Enix Released a Modern Masterpiece

Yoko Taro and PlatinumGames' masterpiece is a singular video game that shows what video games can do when they reach their fullest potential as a medium. → Read More

Play This Wildly Underrated Sci-Fi Thriller Before It Leaves Xbox Game Pass

The 2014 video game sequel to one of the most iconic horror movies ever made is a terrifying and terrific game that successfully emulates its inspiration. → Read More

State of Play: 'Tchia' Marks a Surprising Direction for PS Plus

Indie game 'Tchia' dropped some shocking news during Sony's State of Play that indicates big changes coming to PS Plus. → Read More

Microsoft Doubles Down on Not Letting Call of Duty Go

Confidence is key for Microsoft in anticipation on EU ruling over proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. → Read More

The Real-World Cost of ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Is Unforgivable

'Hogwarts Legacy' is a middling game bereft of any magic that also feeds into a very real agenda of anti-trans hate from the franchise's creator. → Read More

8 Years Later, the Greatest Alt-History Game Is Best Enjoyed Like a B-Horror Movie

This Victorian steampunk monster hunter was full of creativity but overshadowed by its flaws, eight years later it's a great B-horror game. → Read More

'Last of Us' Dina Tease Paves the Way for a Massive Finale Cameo

Episode 6 of 'The Last of Us' dropped a major easter egg for the sequel, but ultimately sets up even bigger things to come in the season finale. → Read More

Studio Élan on Doing Romance Right in Video Games: “Fans Want Nuanced, In-Depth Stories"

Inside the studio dedicated to bringing more queer stories for women to gaming, and teaching the industry how to do romance right. → Read More

You need to play the most underrated Zelda game on Nintendo Switch ASAP

The best Zelda game on the Game Boy Advance is now available on Nintendo Switch and is a must play title. → Read More

Microsoft Could Give Up Call of Duty To Keep a Surprising Game

The biggest FPS franchise in gaming might not be what Microsoft is after in the Activision Blizzard deal. → Read More

'Octopath Traveler 2’ Preview: One High-Octane Prison Break Is a Must-Play

The best opening chapter in 'Octopath Traveler 2' is a high-octane prison break that sets the stage for the long adventure to come. → Read More

Xbox Game Pass Confirms 6 More New Games Coming in February 2023

After a slow January, Xbox is bringing a handful of games to Game Pass for the month of February. Here's what you can look forward to playing soon. → Read More

‘Bayonetta Origins’ Has a Storytelling Gimmick More Games Should Steal

The surprise prequel to the 'Bayonetta' series has a massive tonal shift, but the use of a narrator pulls it all off without a hitch. → Read More