James Bentley is a freelance writer / editor / musician who has had a deep love of games ever since his childhood. This love had led him to chase a career in writing about games, leading him to work in NME, GamesRadar and, most importantly, TechRaptor.
James loves indie experiences and huge RPGs. Anything that will take them 100 hours to finish or will confuse them will eat up all their time. James believes in the power of story and also believes games have the ability to tell stories that no other medium can.
If you have a new indie game coming out that aims to make him cry, there's a good chance he's already got it on his list.
Total Articles: 135
Deiland: Pocket Planet edition looks to the cosmos but gets pulled in by the inexorable pull of planets - leaving you to crash land after just a few hours. While the rebuild can be fun, the waiting often isn’t worth it
April 14, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Evil Corp grabs a little bit of Monopoly and adds a little philosophy. Does its theming pull up the game to notoriety or push it into infamy?
April 1, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Disco Elysium is a game about acknowledging mistakes and dealing with them. This sincerity helped make Disco Elysium the self-aware, smart game it is today.
March 31, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
As a player, I often felt appeased I Saw Black Clouds, like a child pretending to play their older siblings console. The controller is off and they’re really in charge but I certainly feel like I’ve done something. I Saw Black Clouds isn’t worth perpetuating that facade for. Sometimes, you’re just better off putting the controller down and walking away
March 30, 2021 | 09:00 EDT
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is quite expensive, fairly heavy, and uses two USB slots, but they are sacrifices I'm more than willing to make for one of the very best keyboards on the market.
March 27, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
With great customizability and lots of cool functions, the PowerA Fusion Pro generally just a very solid controller. Although it has a steep price tag, it is worth every penny.
March 27, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
This could be to Immortals what Spider-Man: Miles Morales is to Spider-Man — A fresh, tight, bite-sized piece of what makes the base game so likeable.
March 26, 2021 | 10:00 EDT
Neurodeck is a truly fascinating game. Playing against your own fears, it attempts to offer quite a lot. Does it pay off or does it fail to scare?
March 18, 2021 | 09:00 EDT
The World of Tanks Miniatures Game is complex with a high skill ceiling but can it last in the long run?
March 13, 2021 | 12:00 EST
If you're new to the market and are looking to get a Viper, I can't see a logical reason to not get the Viper 8khz for the exact same price. If you already have a Viper, it's not quite worth the trade-up just yet.
March 12, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife is another attempt at a good game in the World of Darkness. If it continues on the path it is on, it could actually do it
March 3, 2021 | 10:00 EST
PixelJunk Raiders pairs tough roguelite mechanics with the exploration of an alien planet. Is this Stadia exclusive worth playing? Here are our thoughts
March 1, 2021 | 03:00 EST
With a few weeks of the new Magic: The Gathering Kaldheim set behind us, we had time to properly acquaint ourselves with. here are our thoughts
February 28, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Yupitergrad is a great addition to the roster of Oculus Quest games, despite its issues
February 24, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Fights in Tight Spaces comes off strikingly unique, even if it could benefit from shaking up the moment to moment. It's stylish, fun and oh so replayable.
February 24, 2021 | 10:00 EST
It looks quite complicated from the outside but the month or so I’ve had it, it’s really proven to be worth the time to get accustomed to. The Naga x will likely be a little excessive for most but if this is the mouse you’re looking for, it’s quite great
February 23, 2021 | 01:00 EST
The Amazing American Circus combines Darkest Dungeon and Slay the Spire to great effect in its limited demo
February 19, 2021 | 11:30 EST
We recently had the opportunity to speak to Sarah Finnigan, an artist who worked on Magic: The Gathering Kaldheim, and we got some delightful answers
February 15, 2021 | 12:00 EST
In the first major DLC for Immortals Fenyx Rising, A New God offers a new area and a bunch of puzzles. Unfortunately, it's far too restricted to offer some of the best parts of the base game
February 4, 2021 | 10:00 EST
Roguelike deck-builder, Roguebook, offers and interesting Slay the Spire like experience that could do with a little bit more
February 3, 2021 | 04:00 EST
LGBTQ+ Space Opera, A Long Journey to an Uncertain End, offers an enticing, yet fairly stripped back demo
February 2, 2021 | 11:00 EST
January 12, 2021 | 10:00 EST
Mousepads serve a good purpose but are often overlooked. If you'd like to know our thoughts here's our Roccat Sense AIMO XXL Review
January 8, 2021 | 01:30 EST
Gaming Mice are often the unsung heroes of a good set up. If you're looking to see if it's for you, look not further than our Roccat Burst Pro Review
January 8, 2021 | 01:00 EST