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

Yuffie, Tifa and Aerith perform a traditional dance in costume

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth preview - those who fight further

By Cat Bussell published

In our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth hands-on, we saw a slick, polished, and expansive RPG that does justice to the original.

Peacemaker fighting Quan Chi in Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1's third DLC fighter gets an early access release date

By Cat Bussell published

DC's Peacemaker's arrival in Mortal Kombat 1 finally has a release date for "early access".

Mads Mikkelsen close up in Death Stranding

Mads Mikkelsen will not be returning for Death Stranding 2 confirms Hideo Kojima

By Cat Bussell published

Death Stranding director Hideo Kojima confirms that Mads Mikkelsen will not be reprising his role as Clifford Unger.

Two Kith ready for battle with a magic staff and a blackpower pistol

Obsidian RPG Avowed will only let you pick between two races but it's for a good reason

By Cat Bussell published

Obsidian's upcoming fantasy RPG Avowed will only have two playable races according to director Carrie Patel.

Ichiban passes an exam and is thrown in the air by onlookers

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s powerful stories of trauma and recovery helped me unpack my own baggage

By Cat Bussell published

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's sensitive portrayal of grief and illness helped me on my own road to recovery.

Sam Porter Bridges cradles a child in his arms

Death Stranding 2 has a title, a release window and a gorgeous new trailer

By Cat Bussell published

Sony's January 2024 State of Play gave us a new Death Stranding 2 trailer as well as a release window and a full title.

Ichiban celebrates victory in a Sujimon battle with his team

The Pokémon parody in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth innovates more than Scarlet and Violet did

By Cat Bussell published

Infinite Wealth’s Pokémon parody may seem like a joke at first, but scratch the surface and you’ll find something special.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. steps up to the plate in the cover star reveal trailer

MLB The Show 24 will release in March and get day one Xbox Game Pass treatment

By Cat Bussell published

MLB The Show 24 has been revealed with plans for a March release and a day one Xbox Game Pass launch.

A character holding a torch in a cave

Best RTX games – enjoy ray-tracing at its fullest in these gorgeous titles

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated The best RTX games will have you admiring everything from gorgeous skylines to immaculately polished floors.

Statue of Illidan Stormrage, the Betrayer

Blizzard appoints former Call of Duty general manager as new president

By Cat Bussell published

Former Call of Duty general manager Johanna Faries is slated to become Blizzard's next president.

Avowed in-engine trailer

Don’t be fooled by Avowed’s dull-looking combat, Obsidian’s RPG has the makings of greatness

By Cat Bussell published

Avowed’s combat may look lackluster in trailers, but Obsidian’s rich storytelling means that you might not care while playing.

Two characters inspect some dog tags in Gears 5

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski 'down to consult' with Microsoft on series, 'it would be gold'

By Cat Bussell published

Cliff Bleszinski, one of the original creators of the Gears of War sci-fi shooter series, wants to help Microsoft with the series.

An airship pilot with a bird Temtem

These indie monster tamers are ideal for those tired of Pokémon and Palworld

By Cat Bussell published

Palworld doesn’t have a monopoly on improvements to the Pokémon formula, as shown by these indie monster tamers.

A pirate in Skull and Bones

A Skull and Bones open beta is coming in February promising ship battles and plunder galore

By Cat Bussell published

Skull and Bones is finally getting an open beta this February. Here's how to get involved as well as what to expect.

An explorer shows off an idol

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be a better game for its first-person perspective

By Cat Bussell published

The upcoming Indiana Jones game is right to keep things up close and personal.

Final Fantasy 14 characters battle in Crystal Conflict mode

Final Fantasy 14 is changing up its Moogle Treasure Trove event with new challenges and bad puns

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 14's upcoming Moogle Treasure Trove event adds some exciting new twists to the scramble for rare items.

A spliced image of Wyll as an Artificer, Minsc and Gale with Karlach in front

The best Baldur's Gate 3 mods - the DLC you always wanted

By Cat Bussell published

The best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods will help you get more life out of one of the greatest fantasy games ever made.

Part of a human face hidden behind a dark shadow

Immortality creator teases two upcoming games, promises a 'next level FMV' and the 'reinventing' of 3rd person horror

By Cat Bussell published

Sam Barlow of Half Mermaid Productions has teased the studio's next two projects with some tantalizing mysteries.

Husky by the Geek playing the guitar spliced next to an image of Sephiroth

YouTube musician to celebrate Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's release with massive 170-person cover of One Winged Angel

By Cat Bussell published

Husky by the Geek has a 170-person cover of One Winged Angel planned to celebrate Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's release.

A woman decides which lower jaw to wear before a night out

CD Projekt wants to use AI in development 'but not replace people'

By Cat Bussell published

CD Projekt CEO reveals plans to use AI in the development cycle and the status of Witcher and Cyberpunk sequels.

A large yellow electric Pal stands with outstretched arms

Trigger-happy Pokémon-alike Palworld passes 5 million sales and 1.2 million concurrent Steam users

By Cat Bussell published

Pocketpair's bizarre Palworld has been a hit, reaching 4 million sales and 1.2 million simultaneous users on Steam.

A solvier in yellow and red livery readies a strike against a foe

Crown Wars: The Black Prince preview - getting medieval

By Cat Bussell published

Preview This historical XCOM has good fundamentals, but dodgy voice acting and presentation issues show the game has a way to go.

Husky plays the guitar while G'raha Tia and Tataru cheer him on

Final Fantasy 14 may be in for a content drought, but it’s ‘the great community that keeps it fresh’

By Cat Bussell published

We spoke to members of the Final Fantasy 14 community about what the future holds for the MMO.

Indiana Jones talking to a friend in a university setting with a jaunty smile on his face

Troy Baker is playing Indiana Jones in Bethesda's upcoming game and he sure sounds like Harrison Ford

By Cat Bussell published

Renowned voice actor Troy Baker voices Indiana Jones in the upcoming action game and he sounds just like Harrison Ford.

Lt. Titus, a map from Pacific Drive and a samurai from Rise of the Ronin spliced behind a picture of Aerith from Final Fantasy

TechRadar Gaming’s most anticipated games of 2024

By Cat Bussell published

A new year means new games. Here’s what the TechRadar Gaming team is most looking forward to in 2024.

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