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

The best Prime Day PS5 deals 2025 still live: these Sony savings are holding on strong
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Deals These last minute Prime Day PS5 deals are still going strong even after the big sales event has come to a close.

Check out the best Amazon Prime Day gaming deals 2025 still available
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day gaming deals are back this month, so I've gathered all the best gaming bargains I've found so far

PSA: These two hidden Ghost of Yotei settings give the action absurd levels of aura
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Now Playing Now Playing | As someone who rolled my eyes at Kurosawa mode, the levels of sauce provided by Miike and Watanabe modes have made me regret my words and my deeds

The 10 best Digimon games of all time, ranked
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Best List Following Digimon Story: Time Stranger, we rank the best Digimon games you could play right now

Where should you start with the Atelier JRPG series? This cozy, witchy, crafting series is one I'm always eager to share with more people
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Guide Atelier is a long-running JRPG series that can be intimidating, but getting cozy with its witchy vibes is anything but once you finally jump in

Serial World is Pokemon meets Slay the Spire, meaning another roguelike deckbuilder JRPG is already vying for my heart
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hands-on Hands-on | Cute critter collecting makes Serial World a roguelike deckbuilder JRPG worth opening your heart to

I've spent five hours exploring the Steam Autumn Sale with our Games Editor, and these are the 10 best games on discount I'd recommend picking up while you still can
By Emma-Jane Betts, Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Best List Here's a list of the best Steam Autumn Sale games of 2025 that came our way during the seven-day event

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' Avatar and SpongeBob packs are a start, but I'm desperate for classic Sega rep – Crazy Taxi, when?
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Opinion Opinion | Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds needs the Sega All-Stars, and Shinobi, Jet Set Radio, and Crazy Taxi are what I crave most

Big Preview: The Outer Worlds 2 – Exclusive access and hands-on with the quirky sci-fi RPG
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Going hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and chatting with Obsidian Entertainment, we check in on this long-awaited spacey RPG sequel

Wolverine's mature-rated violent bliss is the palette cleanser I need after years playing Spider-Man's wholesome action
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Opinion Opinion | Marvel's Wolverine could be the best there is at not being very nice

Atelier is back – this JRPG got a non-gacha sequel to its divisive mobile game, and I'll take that as a win
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Now Playing Now Playing | Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian doesn't just have a long title, but it feels a long time coming for series fans like me

I've been playing the iconic horror franchise for 26 years, and these are the best Silent Hill monsters that are still haunting my nightmares today
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Best list From Silent Hill f to the iconic Silent Hill 2 on PS2, these are the 12 best Silent Hill monsters that I'm scared of to this day

Silent Hill f: Everything you need to know about the survival horror game
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide From Silent Hill f gameplay to guides, here's all the details on the horror game

After decades playing JRPGs, I'm always asked where to start with The Legend of Heroes: Trails – now, thanks to a stunning remake, it's easier than ever
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Guide Guide | The Legend of Heroes: Trails is a JRPG series that'll hook you with deep, interconnected stories – but with such a sprawling narrative, where do you begin?

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' portals are better than Mario Kart World's road trips, and some of y'all aren't ready to hear that
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Now Playing Now Playing | With zippy portals meshing laps together, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is exhilarating where Mario Kart World can often feel sedate

Silent Hill f review: "The legendary horror series' most unsettling atmosphere and writing to date butts heads with combat that's more irritating than scary"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Review

The perfect JRPG remake just dropped – Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter threatens to put Final Fantasy 7 and Persona 3 to shame with its masterful approach to revitalizing a classic
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Now Playing Now Playing | Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter isn't just a return of the blue sky, green grass JRPG style I love, but a masterclass in how remakes should be done

The 25 best strategy games to play in 2025
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List Plan your victory in the best strategy games of all time, from XCOM 2 to Into the Breach

The 10 best Call of Duty games of all-time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best Black Ops 6 gives the best Call of Duty games a run for their money

I briefly mistook the new Lego Batman for modded Arkham footage, genuinely bamboozling me while making me more excited for the game than ever
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Opinion Opinion | Holy optometry, Batman, time to get my eyes checked

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

I've played 100s of hours of Soulslikes, and I think Hollow Knight Silksong is harder than Elden Ring – but what makes games difficult anyway?
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Opinion Opinion | Hollow Knight Silksong is tough, but it offers up a very different kind of challenge to Elden Ring

Hollow Knight Silksong review: "Worth the wait and then some, this isn't just more Hollow Knight but an evolved, spindly beast all its own – even if it's fiddly at times"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent last updated
Review

Close enough, welcome back Anthem – I'm loving that Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion has shifted gears to smaller, nimbler mech suit action
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Now Playing Now Playing | Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion smartly trades in huge mech face-offs for faster paced clashes in a bigger world
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