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

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Warframe developer prepares to lay off staff as it cuts publishing arm

By Cat Bussell published

Digital Extremes has confirmed that there will be layoffs ahead of the closure of its publishing division.

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Warner Bros. to "drive engagement" by moving its games to a live service model

By Cat Bussell published

Warner Brothers Discovery CEO reveals that the company aims at "transforming" its games into live service products.

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Total War: Warhammer makes the likes of Total War: Pharaoh feel uninspired

By Cat Bussell published

Total War: Pharaoh struggles when compared to the scale and spectacle of Total War: Warhammer’s battles and campaigns.

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BioWare drops mysterious Mass Effect teaser as part of the N7 Day celebration

By Cat Bussell published

BioWare has released a short Mass Effect teaser trailer as part of its annual N7 Day announcements.

A reaper lands on Eden Prime , illuminated by a bright backdrop

Mass Effect’s gorgeous sci-fi style can trace itself back to a titan of the artistic world

By Cat Bussell published

This N7 Day, we celebrate the breathtaking futurism of Mass Effect and the art that inspired it.

A character stands with their back to a yellow wall, with 'THE FINALS' painted on it

7.5 million players took to gameshow FPS The Finals for its open beta

By Cat Bussell published

Competitive first-person shooter The Finals just concluded its open beta which boasted an impressive 7.5 million players.

High Elf character from World of Warcraft The War Within

World of Warcraft dev hints that MMO could be coming to consoles

By Cat Bussell published

World of Warcraft's executive producer has revealed that a console version of the MMO could be more than just a dream.

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Final Fantasy 14 is living proof that ‘JRPG’ is an outdated term

By Cat Bussell published

Speaking with Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida, it’s clear that so-called ‘JRPGs’ are part of a much broader gaming ecosystem.

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Spell-slinging FPS Immortals of Aveum to get bumper free content update

By Cat Bussell published

Immortals of Aveum will be receiving a free update this month, featuring new game modes, gear, and lore.

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Persona 5 Tactica preview - style and strategy

By Cat Bussell published

Preview Persona’s foray into the world of turn-based strategy games is an acid-jazz fever dream full of satisfying take-downs and charming brain teasers.

A character in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 brooding in an office high rise

Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2's main character will be voiced

By Cat Bussell published

Veteran developer Arone Le Bray reveals new details for Gothic horror RPG Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 in exciting new stream.

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Richard Garfield’s new strategy game will generate a unique character for every single player

By Cat Bussell published

Chaos Agents, an ambitious battle royale strategy title from Richard Garfield and Popularium Games, will give each player their own bespoke character.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora preview - lost in paradise

By Cat Bussell published

Preview Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a lusciously realized open-world experience, lending James Cameron’s world a new level of interactivity and depth.

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Alan Wake 2 release date, gameplay, trailers, and story

By Cat Bussell last updated

Alan Wake 2 is now out in the wild. Here's all the key information about its release date and everything else we knew before the game came out.

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Gorgeous Kingdom Hearts mobile game gets new trailer teasing 2024 launch

By Cat Bussell published

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link has received a stunning new trailer, showing off iconic worlds and characters from across the series.

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Final Fantasy 14 is “the queerest thing” but LGBTQ+ players deserve more from Square Enix

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 14’s London Fan Fest was a sanctuary for the game’s LGBTQ+ fans, but is the MMO itself doing enough? We spoke with a trio of queer Twitch streamers to find out more.

A farmer admires her crops in Moonlight Peaks

This farming sim adds vampires to the Stardew Valley mix - and you can try it today

By Cat Bussell published

Gothic farming sim Moonlight Peaks gets brand new demo, letting you spend a week living that cozy vampire lifestyle.

Erenville accompanies the Warrior of Light to the New World

I love Final Fantasy 14 but the Dawntrail expansion needs to do better

By Cat Bussell published

Despite a strong launch, Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker has resulted in disappointing patch content - Dawntrail needs to deliver more than its predecessor.

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Sony releases the soundtracks for several legendary games on Spotify

By Cat Bussell published

Sony has dropped the soundtracks for a range of iconic titles, including Shadow of the Colossus, Wild Arms, and Gravity Rush.

A Warrior of Light runs through a Fall Guys challenge

Final Fantasy 14's upcoming Fall Guys crossover gets new trailer and release date

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 14's upcoming Fall Guys crossover has a release date and a brand new trailer, showing off platforming antics with a JRPG twist.

The Warrior of Light as a Viper in the Dawntrail trailer

Final Fantasy 14 reveals new class ahead of upcoming Dawntrail expansion

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 14's latest class combines swashbuckling flair with lightning-fast swordplay.

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Why you should play Final Fantasy 7 Remake before Rebirth comes out

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be more than just a cinematic retelling of the original’s second act, but it took a Remake replay for me to figure this out.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 recorded the sounds of New York in a charmingly old-school way

By Cat Bussell published

Marvel's Spider-Man 2's audio director spilled the beans on how they got the game's virtual New York City to sound so authentic.

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Peanut Butter the dog will speedrun a Nintendo classic at AGDQ 2024

By Cat Bussell published

Intrepid canine Peanut Butter will attempt a run of old-school Nintendo puzzler Gyromite at the upcoming AGDQ speedrunning event.

Pikachu considers a problem

Detective Pikachu Returns is more punk than Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

By Cat Bussell published

Phantom Liberty may be a gripping spy thriller, but it could learn a thing or two about sticking it to the man from Detective Pikachu Returns.

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