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

A quiet forest in World of Warcraft Seeds of Renewal

Blizzard reveals more about its plans for World of Warcraft's upcoming Seeds of Renewal patch

By Cat Bussell published

Blizzard has revealed more details about World of Warcraft's upcoming 10.2.5 patch including ambitious plans for Dragonriding.

Yuna Rikku and Paine on their airship posing dramatically

Final Fantasy 10-2 at 20: how breaking the series’ golden rule changed Final Fantasy forever

By Cat Bussell published

On the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy 10-2’s North American release weekend, we look back at this paradoxical RPG and how it reshaped the series.

A squad engages in a close-quarters street fight

Military sim Arma Reforger leaves early access

By Cat Bussell published

Developer Bohemia Interactive has announced that multiplayer FPS military sim Arma Reforger has left early access.

Erina faces off with a footsoldier

Persona 5 Tactica is missing the best thing about the series

By Cat Bussell published

Persona 5 Tactica is a fun strategy game incapable of capturing the emotional weight of its predecessor.

Baldur's Gate 3 keyart with Astarion, Shadowheart, and Lae'zel

Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming physical release promises to "fill your mantelpiece with feelies while you fill your heart with adventure"

By Cat Bussell published

Baldur's Gate 3 is getting its own deluxe physical release and it's full of goodies and treats.

Karlach speaks to Tav about murder

Baldur's Gate 3 loophole lets you complete Wyll's quest to kill Karlach without actually killing her

By Cat Bussell published

Turns out there's a way to complete Wyll's quest to kill Karlach without permanently ending everyone's favorite Barbarian.

Resistance HQ

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora already has two DLC story packs in the works

By Cat Bussell published

Upcoming sci-fi adventure Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora gets new season pass details including plans for story DLC.

Erina leads a Triple Threat attack

Persona 5 Tactica review - caught in the crossfire

By Cat Bussell published

Review Persona 5 Tactica is a rich strategy title that will delight fans of the original but may leave newcomers out of their depth.

Sigrun gives orders to her Stormcast Eternals

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin review - fighting fantasy

By Cat Bussell published

Review The first RTS in the Age of Sigmar universe is accessible, slick, and well-designed. However, the unadventurous combat mechanics will leave genre veterans in the cold.

Lara Croft, Tomb Raider Magic: The Gathering card art

Tomb Raider to get the Magic: The Gathering treatment in surprise crossover

By Cat Bussell published

The iconic Tomb Raider series is getting its own Magic: The Gathering cards as part of a special Secret Lair set.

Baldur's Gate 3

Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke hopes "there will be more games" like Baldur's Gate 3

By Cat Bussell published

After months of critical success for Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke hopes for more CRPGs in future.

A group of warframes pose dramatically underground

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.

Scorpion and Frost in Mortal Kombat 1

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.

Ramesses looks askance at a Slaanesh demon

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.

Mass Effect 2023 N7 Day teaser silhouette

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.

A party of raiders battle with Thaliak

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.

immortals of aveum

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.

Joker and the gang get ready to battle Marie

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.

Concept art for chaos agents characters

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.

Flying the Ikran

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.

A close up of Alan Wake's face

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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