Articles by Alex Donaldson
Obsidian's Brandon Adler is one of us - and he wants role-playing decision-making to matter again. He explains how in The Outer Worlds 2, consequences matter.
interview by Alex Donaldson on 21 June, 2025
Clive's quest is an infamous hidden storyline in Suikoden 2 - but it's easily missed. Here's how to start and complete it in both the original game and the new remaster.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 09 March, 2025
Here's our comprehensive guide on how to recruit every single character in Suikoden 2 - all 108 stars of destiny, all in one place.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 07 March, 2025
Elden Ring Nightreign is a very different type of game, but it certainly seems to nail the feelings and RPG mechanics commonly associated with Souls all the same.
preview by Alex Donaldson on 12 February, 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds is aiming to be an upgrade on Worlds in every way - but there's plenty here to excite newcomers as well as veteran hunters.
preview by Alex Donaldson on 03 December, 2024
Zelda's first turn as the star of the show sees her given some truly exciting and thought-provoking gameplay systems that bring glorious Breath of the Wild vibes to a 2D Zelda game - but missed opportunities also offer up small frustrations.
review by Alex Donaldson on 25 September, 2024
We take a deeper dive into the RPG progression and character builds of The Veilguard as part of a 7-hour in-depth hands-on session.
preview by Alex Donaldson on 19 September, 2024
Expedition 33 takes turn-based tradition and tries to augment it with reactive, twitchy additions - showcasing this game isn't all style - it's got ambitions in substance, too.
preview by Alex Donaldson on 28 August, 2024
The looming Cathedral of Manus Metyr is where the quest of the Finger Ruins begins. Here's how to decode each Ruins Map and complete the quest.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 21 June, 2024
Have Mercy for the Spirited-Away Shamans' suggests that there is more to one specific room in Elden Ring than first meets the eye. Solving this puzzle opens up a whole new map area, in fact.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 21 June, 2024
After an action-driven first gameplay showcase, the director of the next Dragon Age chats to us about its more hardcore RPG chops.
interview by Alex Donaldson on 13 June, 2024
An expansion to a good game is always an exciting proposition - but it’s obviously a little more so when it’s building on a past Game of the Year pick. Going hands-on with Elden Ring's DLC has only made that excitement all the greater.
preview by Alex Donaldson on 04 June, 2024
Warhorse Studios is back with a sequel to its break-out hit of 2018, continuing its realistic medieval action RPG series.
news by Alex Donaldson on 18 April, 2024
An RPG icon jumps medium with the Fallout TV series - and it's a winner. Here's our review of the full season.
feature by Alex Donaldson on 10 April, 2024
Apprehending the so-called Saint of the Slums will make Vernworth a safer place in Dragon's Dogma 2. This guide helps you unravel their schemes.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 23 March, 2024
No waypoints, no quest markers - it's just you and a mysterious pursuer. Here's how to complete DD2's The Arisen's Shadow quest.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 23 March, 2024
Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama (1955-2024).
news by Alex Donaldson on 08 March, 2024
The first Dragon's Dogma took time to become a cult hit. But the time is right for the sequel to take the world by storm.
preview by Alex Donaldson on 06 March, 2024
SPOILERS ahead as we examine and explain the ending of FF7 Rebirth... as best we can, anyway.
feature by Alex Donaldson on 04 March, 2024
The Gold Saucer date is one of the most iconic images of Final Fantasy VII - and it's back in FF7 Rebirth. Here's how to make sure you get your desired date on the night.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 03 March, 2024
Choosing the best party setup in FF7 Remake can be a head-scratcher, but we've got some suggestions for the best party members, setup, and composition to help you get started.
guide by Alex Donaldson and Josh Tolentino on 03 March, 2024
Card Carnival is a twist on FF7 Rebirth's Queen's Blood card game - offering challenging single-player puzzles. We've got all the solutions to every stage, so you can nab all of the rewards.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 03 March, 2024
There's more Materia in FF7 Rebirth than ever before - and this full Materia List tells you every one in the game, plus where to get multiple copies of each.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 02 March, 2024
One of the optional quests in FF7 Rebirth's Costa del Sol tasks you with finding four hidden Pink Cactuar drawings. This guide has all 4 Cactuar Locations for that Cactuar Caper.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 02 March, 2024
In FF7 Rebirth, you'll want to choose the correct Junon Parade Formation if you want to win over the President and Audience at home. This guide tells you how.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 02 March, 2024