Games Editor Oscar Taylor-Kent brings his years of Official PlayStation Magazine and PLAY knowledge to the fore. A noted PS Vita apologist, he's also written for Edge, PC Gamer, SFX, Official Xbox Magazine, Kotaku, Waypoint, and more. When not dishing out deadly combos in Ninja Gaiden 4, he's a fan of platformers, RPGs, mysteries, and narrative games. A lover of retro games as well, he's always up for a quick evening speed through Sonic 3 & Knuckles or yet another Jakathon through Naughty Dog's PS2 masterpieces.
Latest articles by Oscar Taylor-Kent

10 best Far Cry games of all-time, ranked
By David Meikleham last updated
Best List With Far Cry 6 and its expansions released, we explore the best Far Cry games you can play right now

Five years later, PS5 is in the best place it's ever been, but after 8 years covering PlayStation, I've never seen a console generation like it
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Opinion Opinion | PlayStation's strong points have never been better across a lineup of thrilling adventures, all while it struggles to shift gears – but does the publisher really need to?

Lumines Arise review: "Just as effective as Tetris Effect, block matching to a beat becomes a transcendent experience"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Review

On the Radar with The Outer Worlds 2 – going beyond our verdict with a deep dive on one of 2025's greatest RPGs
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
On the Radar | Speaking with Obsidian Entertainment, our post-review coverage digs into the long-awaited sequel RPG and how it's shaping the genre

The Séance of Blake Manor review: "Like horror Clue come to life, this supernatural mystery against the clock is incredibly immersive"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Review

Plant powers rule in Alruna: End of History, a grimdark Metroidvania about reclaiming industrial spaces, and I love the condensed approach to maps that still pack secrets
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on Hands-on | Alruna: End of History is a Metroidvania with blooming good powers

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment review: "Zelda is a fantastic lead in this action-packed Tears of the Kingdom prequel, but boring missions hold the magic back"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Review

Carimara: Beneath the Forlorn Limbs review: "Playing as a goblin thing to crack a gothic fairy tale mystery with magical cards has quickly become one of my favorite gaming short stories"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Review

Dishonored and Citizen Sleeper collide in Duskpunk, a dice-rolling steampunk RPG that has me trading secrets and picking pockets to survive
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on Hands-on | Duskpunk's steampunk city is powered by the dead, and I could be next

I kickflipped so hard I destroyed a moon in the demonic Skate Story, which is already my favorite skater of 2025
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on Hands-on | Move over Tony Hawk, I've got a new favorite skating game thanks to the underworld ollies of Skate Story

Pokemon Sword and Shield made me a lapsed fan but Pokemon Legends: Z-A has turned me back into a super nerd
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Now Playing Now Playing | Pokemon Legends: Z-A made me rethink my feeling that post-pixel catching was over after I bounced off the modern generations

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has stunning imagery, but falls flat on delivering on the promise of its presentation
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Opinion Opinion | Bloodlines 2 has some striking moments that almost work, but become completely unravelled, lacking impact in play

007 First Light: Everything we know so far about IO Interactive's new Bond game
By Bradley Russell, Oscar Taylor-Kent last updated
Guide The latest 007 First Light news and updates on the upcoming James Bond origins game

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a brawler that channels the energy of '90s superhero cartoons, and I can't resist a Spider-Man and Rocket Raccoon team-up
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on Hands-on | A Spider-Man and Rocket Raccoon brawler team-up is irresistible in Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and I can't wait to play more

After 15 hours of Bloodlines 2 disappointment, the embrace of Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong has healed my bloodied heart
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Now Playing Now Playing | Returning to Swansong has revealed it an underrated social RPG gem that lets the fangs do the talking, and the perfect cure for Bloodlines 2

After playing Reanimal's terrifying opening, it's filling the Little Nightmares void in my heart
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on Hands-on | There's nothing little about this nightmare – Reanimal brings some big, primal fears of the unknown to the fore

Once Upon a Katamari review: "Time traveling cowboy adventures, ninja thievery, pirate battles, and more make this the most inventive evolution of the series yet"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Review

"There's level design, and then there's Hitman level design": IO Interactive leads reflect on 25 years with Agent 47, and the "ramifications" of the World of Assassination
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Interview IO Interactive's Christian Elverdam and Matthias Engstrøm talk 25 years of Hitman, level design, and crafting a World of Assassination

Ninja Gaiden 4 review: "Thrilling action and deep blood powers make this the series' best and a stunning return to form"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Review

I spent an undisclosed but fireable amount of time playing games at work, and here are my 10 Steam Next Fest demos you shouldn't miss before they're gone
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
List With one weekend left, here are the unmissable Steam Next Fest demos you could be playing for free right now

Balatro but with dice has me hooked, Dice A Million keeps me rolling in this Steam Next Fest demo
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on Dice A Million replaces cards with bizarre dice, challenging me to reach progressively higher rolls

System Shock and PowerWash Simulator combine in Ambrosia Sky, an exploration sci-fi FPS with immaculate vibes and a Steam Next Fest demo you can play now
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on Ambrosia Sky has me fighting a fungal contamination with chemical sprays and a grapple tether, vibrant colors meeting intense melancholy

Eat fur, Super Mario Odyssey – my heart has been stolen by the '90s flavored Bubsy 4D thanks to a generous Steam Next Fest demo
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on I'm shocked my next platformer fave comes from a maligned '90s mascot – this Bubsy 4D Steam Next Fest demo cannot be missed
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