Luke contributed regularly to PLAY Magazine as well as PC Gamer, SFX, The Guardian, and Eurogamer. His crowning achievement? Writing many, many words for the last 18 issues of GamesMaster, something he’ll eagerly tell anybody who’ll listen (and anybody who won’t). While happy to try his hand at anything, he’s particularly fond of FPS games, strong narratives, and anything with a good sense of humour. He is also in a competition with his eldest child to see who can be the most enthusiastic fan of the Life is Strange series.
Latest articles by Luke Kemp

How long is Nioh 3?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Nioh 3 takes a long time to beat, especially if you're planning to 100% it

Nioh 3 review: "Brutal clashes across wide maps avoid retreading Elden Ring – this is all demon killer, no filler"
By Luke Kemp published
Review

"Balancing hacking and shooting" in Pragmata has been vital for "players to feel the tension", the director tells me
By Luke Kemp published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Capcom is cooking up unique combat and emotional depth for its moon with a view

There Are No Ghosts at the Grand's developer "tried to follow where the fun was," resulting in a very strange Steam demo
By Luke Kemp published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | We chat to Friday Sundae about its game built on childhood memories, ska, and classic British TV

Starsand Island let me be a skateboarding rabbit farmer, so you better believe it's at the top of my wishlist
By Luke Kemp published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Hands-on with the surprisingly deep and user-friendly life sim

Resident Evil Requiem's dual protagonists aim to marry "the most terrifying horror and the most thrilling action"
By Luke Kemp published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Capcom talks dual protagonists, turning the terror up to 11, and the impact of using two different approaches to telling the same story

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight aims to be the "definitive Batman story"
By Luke Kemp published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | TT Games explains how Batman has aged like a fine Wayne

Crimson Desert's hack and slash boss bottles "play a crucial role in shaping the game’s intensity", but there's more to the open world adventure – like fishing, cooking, and dragon-riding
By Luke Kemp published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | From MMORPG roots to an upcoming solo adventure, developer Pearl Abyss walks us through its journey

"What we wanted to depict was the figure of a young, rough-edged Musashi": Onimusha: Way of the Sword's protagonist melds a historical figure with a cinematic legend
By Luke Kemp published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | History, cinema, and dark fantasy clash – and the resulting explosion is dazzling

Suda51 says "game development for us is almost like playing a jam session at a live concert", and the electric action of Romeo is a Dead Man has me ready to rock
By Luke Kemp published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Suda51 talks to us about making Grasshopper Manufacture's first new IP for a decade

12 years in the making, here's how Warframe went from "Hail Mary" to ongoing success story
By Luke Kemp published
Feature Interview | "We're a little more stubborn in trying to zig when others are zagging," says creative director Rebecca Ford

The 10 best Games like Borderlands to play right now
By Jordan Oloman, Luke Kemp last updated
Best List From Helldivers 2 to Outriders, here are the best games like Borderlands to play today

Routine review: "This imperfect but wonderfully atmospheric moon-based horror leaves a strong impression"
By Luke Kemp published
Review

The best games like Skyrim that'll satisfy your need for adventure
By Heather Wald, Luke Kemp last updated
Best List Here are the best games like Skyrim to play right now while we wait for The Elder Scrolls 6

I can't afford to keep up with the best games of 2025, so I went back to Astro Bot for a shot of unadulterated joy
By Luke Kemp published
Now Playing Now Playing | Speedrunning, the best DualSense haptics, and a rocket-powered chicken: my time back in the world of Astro Bot

After Payday 3's fumbles, Fairgames just might turn out to be the heist game that I crave
By Luke Kemp published
Opinion Opinion | Done right, stealing digital dollars will bring in plenty of real ones

All signs point to Marvel's Wolverine being the Logan simulator I've wanted for decades, and the next step toward PS5's superhero universe
By Luke Kemp published
Opinion Opinion | Pay attention bub, this is gonna be something special

Spider-Man 2 isn't just gaming's best superhero fantasy – it proves the PS5 is home for Marvel fans like me
By Luke Kemp published
Now Playing Now Playing | Can't wait for Marvel's Wolverine? Revisit Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and get excited all over again

Baby Steps review: "If you craved a tougher hiking challenge than Death Stranding, this is for you – though prepare to get dropped from many great heights"
By Luke Kemp published
Review

Hell is Us review: "The lack of waypoints and explicit objectives is a double-edged magical sword that pulls me deep into its harsh world"
By Luke Kemp published
Review

Don't cry because The Order 1886 is over, smile because blasting werewolves with Nikola Tesla's high-tech weapons happened
By Luke Kemp published
Opinion Feature | 10 years on, The Order: 1886 deserves to be more fondly remembered thanks to its rollicking action and terrific acting

Splitgate 2 review: "A slick and enjoyable free-to-play FPS, but a disappointing sequel"
By Luke Kemp published
Review

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X review: "Bigger, better, and more user friendly than it's ever been – it's the perfect time to dive in"
By Luke Kemp published
Review
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