Articles by Alex Donaldson

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review

Zelda's first turn as the star of the show sees her given some truly exciting and thought-provoking gameplay systems that bring glorious Breath of the Wild vibes to a 2D Zelda game - but missed opportunities also offer up small frustrations.

review by Alex Donaldson on 25 September, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has some deliciously deep RPG systems - hands-on preview
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has some deliciously deep RPG systems - hands-on preview

We take a deeper dive into the RPG progression and character builds of The Veilguard as part of a 7-hour in-depth hands-on session.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 19 September, 2024

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offers up turn-based tradition, but with plenty of exciting twists - Preview
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offers up turn-based tradition, but with plenty of exciting twists - Preview

Expedition 33 takes turn-based tradition and tries to augment it with reactive, twitchy additions - showcasing this game isn't all style - it's got ambitions in substance, too.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 28 August, 2024

Elden Ring: Ruins Map Locations for the Finger Ruins & Count Ymir Quest
Elden Ring: Ruins Map Locations for the Finger Ruins & Count Ymir Quest

The looming Cathedral of Manus Metyr is where the quest of the Finger Ruins begins. Here's how to decode each Ruins Map and complete the quest.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 21 June, 2024

Elden Ring: Have Mercy for the spirited-away Shamans puzzle solution to access the north-eastern map area
Elden Ring: Have Mercy for the spirited-away Shamans puzzle solution to access the north-eastern map area

Have Mercy for the Spirited-Away Shamans' suggests that there is more to one specific room in Elden Ring than first meets the eye. Solving this puzzle opens up a whole new map area, in fact.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 21 June, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s director talks RPG systems, skill trees, and being inspired by Final Fantasy XII
Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s director talks RPG systems, skill trees, and being inspired by Final Fantasy XII

After an action-driven first gameplay showcase, the director of the next Dragon Age chats to us about its more hardcore RPG chops.

interview by Alex Donaldson on 13 June, 2024

Five take-aways from three hours with Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion DLC
Five take-aways from three hours with Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion DLC

An expansion to a good game is always an exciting proposition - but it’s obviously a little more so when it’s building on a past Game of the Year pick. Going hands-on with Elden Ring's DLC has only made that excitement all the greater.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 04 June, 2024

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II revealed, releasing later this year
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II revealed, releasing later this year

Warhorse Studios is back with a sequel to its break-out hit of 2018, continuing its realistic medieval action RPG series.

news by Alex Donaldson on 18 April, 2024

Fallout’s TV debut is a delight for fans - but better still, it stands tall alone - review
Fallout’s TV debut is a delight for fans - but better still, it stands tall alone - review

An RPG icon jumps medium with the Fallout TV series - and it's a winner. Here's our review of the full season.

feature by Alex Donaldson on 10 April, 2024

Dragon’s Dogma II: Saint of the Slums quest guide
Dragon’s Dogma II: Saint of the Slums quest guide

Apprehending the so-called Saint of the Slums will make Vernworth a safer place in Dragon's Dogma 2. This guide helps you unravel their schemes.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 23 March, 2024

Dragon’s Dogma II: The Arisen’s Shadow quest guide
Dragon’s Dogma II: The Arisen’s Shadow quest guide

No waypoints, no quest markers - it's just you and a mysterious pursuer. Here's how to complete DD2's The Arisen's Shadow quest.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 23 March, 2024

Dragon Ball, Dragon Quest, and Chrono Trigger legend Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Dragon Ball, Dragon Quest, and Chrono Trigger legend Akira Toriyama dies at 68

Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama (1955-2024).

news by Alex Donaldson on 08 March, 2024

Three hours of hands-on play proves it: now is the perfect time for Dragon’s Dogma 2
Three hours of hands-on play proves it: now is the perfect time for Dragon’s Dogma 2

The first Dragon's Dogma took time to become a cult hit. But the time is right for the sequel to take the world by storm.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 06 March, 2024

Explaining and analyzing what happens in the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Ending
Explaining and analyzing what happens in the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Ending

SPOILERS ahead as we examine and explain the ending of FF7 Rebirth... as best we can, anyway.

feature by Alex Donaldson on 04 March, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Relationship guide: How to Romance right to pick your Gold Saucer Date
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Relationship guide: How to Romance right to pick your Gold Saucer Date

The Gold Saucer date is one of the most iconic images of Final Fantasy VII - and it's back in FF7 Rebirth. Here's how to make sure you get your desired date on the night.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 03 March, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Best Party & Party Composition Setup Suggestions
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Best Party & Party Composition Setup Suggestions

Choosing the best party setup in FF7 Remake can be a head-scratcher, but we've got some suggestions for the best party members, setup, and composition to help you get started.

guide by Josh Tolentino and Alex Donaldson on 03 March, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Card Carnival Solutions for Puzzles, Collection Challenges, and Skill Drills
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Card Carnival Solutions for Puzzles, Collection Challenges, and Skill Drills

Card Carnival is a twist on FF7 Rebirth's Queen's Blood card game - offering challenging single-player puzzles. We've got all the solutions to every stage, so you can nab all of the rewards.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 03 March, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Materia guide: Full Materia List & Unlock Locations
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Materia guide: Full Materia List & Unlock Locations

There's more Materia in FF7 Rebirth than ever before - and this full Materia List tells you every one in the game, plus where to get multiple copies of each.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 02 March, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Cactuar Location List for the Cactuar Caper quest
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Cactuar Location List for the Cactuar Caper quest

One of the optional quests in FF7 Rebirth's Costa del Sol tasks you with finding four hidden Pink Cactuar drawings. This guide has all 4 Cactuar Locations for that Cactuar Caper.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 02 March, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Parade Formation guide: Best Formation to win the Junon Award & Commendation
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Parade Formation guide: Best Formation to win the Junon Award & Commendation

In FF7 Rebirth, you'll want to choose the correct Junon Parade Formation if you want to win over the President and Audience at home. This guide tells you how.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 02 March, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Queen's Blood Card List & Unlock Locations
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Queen's Blood Card List & Unlock Locations

Unlocking all of the Queen's Blood cards in FF7 Rebirth is a big task - but this guide will help you to know exactly where to nab each one.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 01 March, 2024

Persona 3 Reload Social Link Guide: Complete S-Link Walkthrough, Unlocks, & Answers
Persona 3 Reload Social Link Guide: Complete S-Link Walkthrough, Unlocks, & Answers

This Persona 3 Reload Social Link guide features all dialogue choices, unlock conditions, and everything you need to max out every S-Link and romance.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 09 February, 2024

Persona 3 Reload Missing Person quest: Missing People List, Locations, Deadlines, & Rewards
Persona 3 Reload Missing Person quest: Missing People List, Locations, Deadlines, & Rewards

As Persona 3 Reload progresses, you'll be faced with time-sensitive missions to rescue vulnerable Missing Persons from within Tartarus. This guide has the Missing Person locations, deadlines, and rewards.

guide by Alex Donaldson and Chao Min Wu on 04 February, 2024

Nobuo Uematsu's new music is a live concert exclusive - and comes with a chance to hear rare game scores live
Nobuo Uematsu's new music is a live concert exclusive - and comes with a chance to hear rare game scores live

Merregnon: Heart of Ice is a new concert series that brings together Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, Final Fantasy, Fantasian, and all-new music from the legendary Nobuo Uematsu.

news by Alex Donaldson on 03 February, 2024

Persona 3 Reload: All Romance Options & How to Start Them
Persona 3 Reload: All Romance Options & How to Start Them

Love is on the cards in Persona 3 Reload - and this quick guide to the Romance Options will help you to understand who with.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 03 February, 2024

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