Articles by Malindy Hetfeld

Malindy Hetfeld is a full-time freelance writer and translator specializing in game narrative, Japanese games, and, of course, music. You can find her work on Eurogamer.net, Unwinnable.com, Official Playstation Magazine and Techradar

Articles by: Malindy Hetfeld

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Best Pokémon games: every generation ranked

By Cat Bussell last updated 29 February 24

Buying Guide The best Pokémon games are mainstays in the beloved franchise, but some stand taller than others.

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Best Roblox games: top creations to play right now

By Elie Gould last updated 26 February 24

Updated The best Roblox games provide a fun, unique atmosphere for all to enjoy, so get your eyes down now for the best of the bunch.

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Best survival games: build, battle, loot, learn and live

By Elie Gould last updated 26 February 24

Updated The best survival games throw just about anything at you. From zombies to the weather, you can always expect the worse.

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Best Halo games: every mainline series entry ranked

By Adam Vjestica last updated 19 February 24

Buying Guide The best Halo games have stood the test of time, so here are the next titles you should be picking up to build your collection.

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Best Nintendo DS games: top titles for the handheld console

By Vic Hood last updated 6 February 24

Buying Guide The best Nintendo DS games are still well worth visiting, and these are the best of the best.

Best online browser games: top browser titles you can play right now

By Henrietta Rowlatt last updated 20 November 23

No console? Don't worry, because the best online games can be played with a regular PC or Macbook - no fancy GPU or graphics card needed.

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Best free web browser games: 10 browser-only titles you have to play

By Adam Vjestica last updated 3 November 22

Buying Guide Looking for the best free web browser games? You're in luck because we've collected the best free-to-play titles now available to play on any computer, anywhere.

A selection of the best Apple Arcade games

Best Apple Arcade games: great titles to play on your iOS devices

By Gerald Lynch last updated 25 October 22

Updated There are plenty of Apple Arcade games, but where to start? We're here to help you with our selection of the best games on the service

An elephantine creature fills the screen in Hohokum.

Stray publisher “shadow drops” a classic indie game on Steam

By Malindy Hetfeld published 28 July 22

Out for the first time on PC, Hohokum is about playing around in artfully crafted worlds. It's the antidote to games that push you to progress.

Lightyear Frontier asks: what if farming, but with a Transformer instead of tractors?

By Malindy Hetfeld published 14 June 22

Steer the ultimate heavy machinery and explore a peaceful alien planet in crafting sim Lightyear Frontier. No relation to the fella from Toy Story.

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Best Netflix Anime: 11 great shows you can stream right now

By Malindy Hetfeld last updated 27 April 22

The best Netflix Anime, from classic series to popular new shows, there’s something for everyone in Netflix's anime selection.

9 new anime series you should be watching in 2021

By Malindy Hetfeld published 14 March 21

Check out our top picks for the best new anime to watch in 2021.

2020's greatest anime shows

By Malindy Hetfeld last updated 28 January 21

Highlights of another great year in anime, from Great Pretender to Dorohedoro.

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