Cat Bussell

Cat Bussell

Freelance contributor

An editor and freelance journalist, Cat Bussell has been writing about video games for more than four years and, frankly, she’s developed a taste for it. As seen on TechRadar, Technopedia, The Gamer, Wargamer, and SUPERJUMP, Cat’s reviews, features, and guides are lovingly curated for your reading pleasure.


A Cambridge graduate, recovering bartender, and Cloud Strife enjoyer, Cat’s foremost mission is to bring you the best coverage she can, whether that’s through helpful guides, even-handed reviews, or thought-provoking features. She’s interviewed indie darlings, triple-A greats, and legendary voice actors, all to help you get closer to the action. When she’s not writing, Cat can be found sticking her neck into a fresh RPG or running yet another Dungeons & Dragons game.

Articles by: Cat Bussell

The main character and two companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard review: old gods, new magic

By Cat Bussell published

BioWare’s fantasy RPG offers thrilling combat and memorable characters. However, thin side quests and an inaccessible main story prevent this strong title from reaching true excellence.

Keyart from Throne and Liberty depicting two warriors, one wreathed in shadow and the other in light

Throne and Liberty - everything you need to know

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Throne and Liberty has now released in the West. Here's everything you need to know before playing.

A Space Marine stands atop a pile of monster corpses

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 - here's what you need to know

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is out now, returning players to the grim darkness of the 41st millennium.

Hero artwork for Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 showing an Ultramarine atop a pile of Tyranids

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review: grim, glorious, and bloody brilliant

By Cat Bussell published

Ready to serve, again

Key art for Star Wars Outlaws featuring Kay and a commando droid

Star Wars Outlaws trailers, gameplay and what you need to know

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Star Wars Outlaws could be the open-world sci-fi adventure of your dreams. Here's everything you need to know now it's out.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 preview: large and in charge

By Cat Bussell published

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is shaping up to be a loud, proud and uncompromising reincarnation, but the occasional janky flaw may hold it back from true greatness.

A Tarnished in Elden Ring fighting a Tree Sentinel

Best RPGs 2026 - top role-playing games for PC and consoles

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Whether you're a sci-fi fan or a fantasy buff, our list of the best RPGs will help you find your next great adventure.

A warrior walks across a port deck towards a group of awaiting enemies.

Avowed - everything we know so far

By Henry St Leger last updated

Updated Here's everything we know about Avowed, Obsidian's next RPG, including the platforms it'll release on, and more.

Emily Hartwood in a shadowed room

Alone in the Dark review - no escape

By Cat Bussell published

Review Alone in the Dark’s compelling themes are overshadowed by shoddy graphics, lopsided presentation, and abysmal combat.

Primaris Spacemarine in blue Ultramarines power armor

Embracer Group sells off Saber Interactive studios and assets, including games like Space Marine 2 and Knights of the Old Republic remake

By Cat Bussell published

Saber Interactive has parted ways with Embracer alongside a range of Saber-affiliated studios and properties.

Cid flies the Tiny Bronco

Why Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Cid deserved better

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was a smashing success, but one of its most memorable characters got left behind.

A Helldiver poses with their squad while fighting bugs

Helldivers 2's next campaign is against the bugs, introduces flying enemies and massive pesticide towers

By Cat Bussell published

Helldivers 2's latest major order lets players use planet-wide pesticide, but new flying enemies complicate things.

Auron stands on a ledge in Zanarkand

Final Fantasy 10's main theme was never intended to be part of the game, confirms composer Nobuo Uematsu

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 10's iconic main theme 'Zanarkand' was never supposed to be in the game according to composer.

Soldiers ride horses in front of a brick building

Best MMO games - multiplayer worlds to sink into on PC and console

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated The best MMO games are full of gripping stories and unexplored worlds just waiting to be discovered.

Bile Spewers bombard Helldivers from range on a jungle planet

Helldivers 2 has bugs that can 'smell' you

By Cat Bussell published

Helldivers 2 game director Johan Pilestedt reveals how the sci-fi shooter's bug aliens can find you even when you're sneaking.

Horizon Zero Dawn

Former PlayStation chairman sees exclusivity as 'Achilles' heel' of industry, urges companies to 'get that funnel wider'

By Cat Bussell published

Ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden talks about how the games industry can weather tough times in new interview.

Aerith at a lantern ceremony

'I honestly wasn't sure that we could put it all together in time,' says Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's developers shine a light on the difficult yet rewarding development process in new interview.

A lion-man clad in plate armor looks stoic

You can design your Dragon's Dogma 2 character for free right now thanks to a new demo

By Cat Bussell published

Capcom has released a Dragon's Dogma character creator in the run-up to the RPG's full launch.

Three Helldivers in armor from the Cutting Edge Warbond

Helldivers 2's heavy enemies may be getting nerfed in future, according to community manager

By Cat Bussell published

Arrowhead Games Studios community manager announces plans to nerf heavy enemies after fans express concerns.

Three Helldivers attack the gates of Ahn’Quiraj

Helldivers 2’s persistent campaign echoes one of World of Warcraft’s greatest triumphs

By Cat Bussell published

Helldivers 2’s mass campaign is reminiscent of another bug-squashing enterprise from World of Warcraft’s past.

Cassidy in Cowboy Bebop style

Cowboy Bebop and Overwatch 2 crossover announced with an absurdly cool trailer

By Cat Bussell published

Blizzard announces Overwatch 2 crossover with beloved anime Cowboy Bebop by dropping a distressingly stylish trailer.

A mech advances forward in Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 tells players to save a planet before they can unlock mechs

By Cat Bussell published

Helldivers 2 is sending its players to defend the planet Tien Kawn - failure means that they may not get mechs.

Helldivers celebrate victory by impaling banner into a dead bug

Helldivers 2 studio CEO quashes rumors of a Sony acquisition

By Cat Bussell published

Arrowhead Games Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt dismisses rumor of a Sony acquisition with a spicy Tweet.

Hildebrand Smiling

Final Fantasy 14 will release on Xbox this month

By Cat Bussell published

Critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy 14 will arrive on Xbox this month after a successful open beta test.

A city in Frostpunk 2 teeming with industry

Frostpunk 2 gets PC release date and tantalizing new trailer

By Cat Bussell published

Frostpunk 2's latest trailer gives us a PC release date for the bleak strategy game and a look at some new features.

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