Matthew Keast
My new approach to play all games on Hard mode straight off the bat has proven satisfying. Sure there is some frustration, but I've decided it's the lesser of two evils when weighed against the boredom of easiness that Normal difficulty has become in the era of casual gaming.

Articles by: Matthew Keast

High Horse: Difficulty in games is broken

By Matthew Keast

Games have gotten easier over the past 20 years, but this trend has had an unintended side effect for people who grew up with games and look for a bit of challenge in their entertainment…

Syndicate hands-on video with Executive Producer commentary

By Matthew Keast

Last week we went over to Electronic Arts' studio to put in some hands-on time with four-player co-op FPS Syndicate. Executive Producer Jeff Gamon lays down some commentary on the action...

Zen Pinball 3D review

By Matthew Keast

The days of crappy digital pinball are in the past thanks to ZEN Studios and their excellent efforts, but does Zen Pinball 3D live up to its predecessors' level of quality?

Choplifter HD review

By Matthew Keast

If unrealistically maneuverable spaceships don't quite suit your fancy, consider a more measured shooting and flying experience where momentum actually matters...

The great GamesRadar headphones roundup

By Matthew Keast

Sick of your old crappy speakers/headphones? We're taking a peek at a slew of headphones out on the market and giving you the goods from a regular gamer's perspective...

10 cool things we discovered in the Starhawk multiplayer beta

By Matthew Keast

If you build it, they will die

Starhawk video preview - how to crush your enemies with your spawn pod

By Matthew Keast

Also: transforming mechs, terrible buggy driving, and serious jetpacktion!

LittleBigPlanet Vita preview world creation with the touch of a finger

By Matthew Keast

Will this be the fastest, most intuitive level creator yet for LBP?

MotorStorm RC Vita preview - taking things back to the NES days

By Matthew Keast

Is this MotorStorm only in name?

2011 Platinum Chalice Game of the Year nominees: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

By Matthew Keast

One of the finest PC exclusives get the nod as a Game of the Year nominee!

Resistance: Burning Skies Vita preview axe murdering across the Washington Bridge

By Matthew Keast

Aliens should know better than to mess with a fireman

Trine 2 review

By Matthew Keast

A downloadable 2D platformer that looks better than most AAA titles

Serious Sam 3: BFE review

By Matthew Keast

Where has all the goofy imagination gone? Never mind, there's shooting that needs doing!

The biggest prick in Skyrim

By Matthew Keast

Why save the world when you can ruin peoples' days?

Syndicate co-op hands-on preview work together or die

By Matthew Keast

Hack brains, get the goods... is this the future of crime?

Need for Speed The Run review

By Matthew Keast

A whole lot more driving than running

PixelJunk SideScroller review

By Matthew Keast

This is how to make a difficult game fun

Sound Shapes hands-on preview with the music/level creator

By Matthew Keast

No game design or musical knowledge required

Ruin hands-on preview - assassination invasion

By Matthew Keast

Build your own headquarters and violate those of your enemies

The War of the Worlds review

By Matthew Keast

Across the gulf of space, an alien game eyes your sanity with a covetous gaze

Escape Plan hands-on preview

By Matthew Keast

Much Vita tickling ensued

Payday: The Heist review

By Matthew Keast

It's just going to be a quick smash-and-grab, right?

Ace Combat Assault Horizon review

By Matthew Keast

Makes other games feel shame for being so boring in comparison

Ace Combat Assault Horizon - Full Access Preview

By Matthew Keast

It's not easy to fly a supersonic jet and make a running commentary

Rage review

By Matthew Keast

Drive, shoot, and slice a productive career after the end of the world