
Joe Chivers
Ever since getting a Mega Drive as a toddler, Joe has been fascinated by video games. After studying English Literature to M.A. level, he has worked as a freelance video games journalist, writing for PC Gamer, The Guardian, Metro, Techradar, and more. A huge fan of indies, grand strategy games, and RPGs of almost all flavors, when he's not playing games or writing about them, you may find him in a park or walking trail near you, pretending to be a mischievous nature sprite, or evangelizing about folk music, hip hop, or the KLF to anyone who will give him a minute of their time.
Latest articles by Joe Chivers

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred gives its devs "a chance to just get really horrible, and I say that the best way possible"
By Joe Chivers published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | The game's latest expansion dives deep into series lore and horrific gore

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy "changes almost everything" about the series – and its "more trained, more physical, more offensive" protagonist proves it
By Joe Chivers published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | A more capable character, new setting and stylistic changes make this one to watch

Dawn of War 4 has its sights set on "gameplay that feels authentic to the fantasy of each faction" in Warhammer 40k
By Joe Chivers published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of WAAAGH

Hellraiser: Revival has such sights to show you, but "most of them pretty visceral and gruesome"
By Joe Chivers published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | The first full Hellraiser video game hits next year and looks set to tear your soul apart

What to expect from Valve in 2026: the return of the Steam Machine, a new VR headset, and more Half-Life 3 rumors
By Joe Chivers published
Feature Opinion | As we all recover from the latest Steam sale, let's review Valve's ambitious plans

From Metal Gear Solid Delta to Silksong, the best action-adventure games of 2025 are a rollicking good time
By Joe Chivers published
Year in Review Year in Review 2025 | Like a fantastic action film, these titles kept our pulses pounding

From Avowed to Hades 2, the best RPGs of 2025 are the cream of the role-playing crop
By Joe Chivers published
Year in Review Year in Review 2025 | It's been a great year for RPGs, and these five are the absolute peak of the genre's last 12 months

From Citizen Sleeper 2 to Hollow Knight: Silksong, the best sequels of 2025 expanded upon their predecessors
By Joe Chivers published
Year in Review Year in Review 2025 | The best sequels should be that much more than the original

From Fortnite to Helldivers 2, the best ongoing games of 2025 have kept themselves fresh
By Joe Chivers published
Year in Review Year in Review 2025 | Whether they're in early access or are live-service titles, these games have seen continued updates

Forza Horizon 5 is one of gaming's greatest car modding games, and I'm flying like a Bulleit in my restomod monstrosities
By Joe Chivers published
Features Anniversary | I'm in love with my car(s)

Anno 117: Pax Romana review: "Whether dealing with rivals through warfare or diplomacy, there's a great deal to like in this engrossing city builder"
By Joe Chivers published
Review

10 Games like The Witcher 3 to play while you wait for The Witcher 4
By Jordan Oloman, Joe Chivers last updated
Best List From Baldur's Gate 3 to Skyrim, these are the best games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to play right now

Jurassic World Evolution 3 review: "Far from a fossil, this park builder is one you'll keep coming back to, despite its flaws"
By Joe Chivers published
Review

The best games like Battlefield you can play right now
By Joe Chivers last updated
Best List Here are the best games like Battlefield around right now

How to change your Borderlands 4 FOV
By Joe Chivers last updated
Guide PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X players can now change their FOV in Borderlands 4 with a slider

Dying Light: The Beast has put me in a huge zombie game mood, so here are the 10 games you need to play next after beating it
By Joe Chivers published
Best List Defeat the undead menace in these 10 zombie games to play next after Dying Light: The Beast

How to get Elevator Clearance in Borderlands 4 Recruitment Drive
By Joe Chivers last updated
Guide

Best Borderlands 4 Rafa build to become a one-man army
By Joe Chivers last updated
Guide How to make Rafa into a Peacebreaker powerhouse for solo and multiplayer in Borderlands 4

Hotel Barcelona review: "Everywhere better roguelike games go right, this hotel-set horror goes left"
By Joe Chivers published
Review

All Borderlands 4 elements, damage types, and enemy weaknesses explained
By Joe Chivers last updated
Guide Everything you need to know about elemental damage types in Borderlands 4 and how to use them to your advantage

Persona 4 Revival - Everything we know so far about the new Persona 4 remake
By Joe Chivers last updated
Guide The Persona 4 remake is heading our way, so here is all the latest news that you need to know about Persona 4 Revival

I love Red Dead Redemption 2 more than any other Rockstar game, and after 7 years it still has an important lesson to teach GTA 6
By Joe Chivers published
Opinion Opinion | Please, no South Park-style characters

I've been playing Need for Speed Underground 2 and Midnight Club 3 – 20 years later, they're still awesome
By Joe Chivers published
Now Playing Now Playing | These franchises may have run out of road, but they're well worth revisiting
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