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

Pokemon scarlet starters

Pokémon Presents is coming next week and could announce the next step for the franchise

By Cat Bussell published

Pokémon Presents will bring more announcements from Nintendo, but the specifics are still a mystery.

Troops prepare to embark a helicopter in Xenonauts 2

XCOM-'em-up Xenonauts 2 will be getting new aircraft and weapons in fresh update

By Cat Bussell published

Patch 1.3 is coming to Xenonauts 2 and features new UFOs, maps, weapons, and research options.

PS5 with PlayStation Studios in the background

Sony stock loses $10 billion in value as the company lowers PS5 sales predictions

By Cat Bussell published

Sony's stock value plunged by $10 billion after the company cut its predicted PS5 sales figures.

Pokemon Go

Weird Pokémon Go bug transforms player into raid boss

By Cat Bussell published

A Pokémon Go player suffered an unnerving yet hilarious bug before sharing it with the internet.

The Dark Urge's eerie butler

Baldur's Gate 3 player beats the game's toughest mode by using only its worst spell

By Cat Bussell published

YouTuber Fracture managed to complete Baldur's Gate 3's Honor Mode using only the RPG's most boring spell.

Explorer Emilie in Lego Fortnite

Epic Games Store coming to iOS in Europe thanks to new EU law

By Cat Bussell published

The Epic Game Store will be arriving on iOS in Europe thanks to the Digital Markets Act.

Skull and Bones key art

Skull and Bones is off to a rocky start with 'generally unfavorable' user scores on Metacritic

By Cat Bussell published

Skull and Bones has been off to a rough start with 'generally unfavorable' Metacritic reviews.

Clive Jill and Joshua explore ancient ruins

With Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth almost here, now’s the perfect time to play Final Fantasy 16

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 16’s high-drama and cinematic flair make it the perfect RPG to play before Rebirth.

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

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer says he can't 'rule out' Indiana Jones and Starfield coming to PS5

By Cat Bussell published

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer reveals his plans for Xbox's future including PS5 releases and hardware plans.

Asterion imposed over an image of Xanathar the Beholder as the latter inspects his goldfish

Dungeons & Dragons at 50: how D&D changed everything

By Cat Bussell published

Dungeons & Dragons gave designers the tools they needed to create the systems that underpin modern gaming.

Yuffie prepares a Ninjitsu technique

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be getting a pre-launch graphics update for Performance Mode

By Cat Bussell published

Square Enix plans to address graphics issues in the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo next week.

Harth Stonebrew celebrates Hearthstone's 10th anniversary

Hearthstone's 10th anniversary brings giveaways, Core Set updates and the first of three 2024 expansions

By Cat Bussell published

Hearthstone's 10th-anniversary celebrations have begun with the promise of free cards and the unveiling of a brand-new set.

A well dressed alien glares at the camera

Star Wars Eclipse - everything we know so far

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Star Wars Eclipse is on its way, though we may be in for a long wait. Here's what's been revealed about the game so far.

Protagonist in The Thaumaturge gets off a train in Warsaw

Historical fantasy RPG The Thaumaturge has been pushed back to March

By Cat Bussell published

Devs delay release of gothic RPG The Thaumaturge to "give it space" amidst a busy launch season.

Ichiban and Kiryu

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has some big points to make about poverty, justice, and environmentalism

By Cat Bussell published

Beneath its zany exterior, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has some important things to say about society and our planet.

Cloud scales a wall on a Chocobo

The infamous yellow paint discourse is back for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth uses yellow paint to signal its climbing sections leading to debate on social media.

Cloud and the party face off with Sephiroth at the Temple of the Ancients

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is right not to go full open-world

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has a chance to avoid the mistakes of its predecessor by steering clear of open-world bloat.

Steam Next Fest 2024

All the Steam Next Fest 2024 demos you should be checking out

By Rhys Wood published

Steam Next Fest 2024 is happening now, with tons of demos of upcoming games. These are our favorites.

Ichiban Kasuga in front of two screenshots from Final Fantasy 6

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the spiritual successor to Final Fantasy 6

By Cat Bussell published

With its ensemble storytelling and struggles against nihilism, Infinite Wealth carries a torch lit by Final Fantasy 6.

An assassin perches on a rooftop, showing off their hidden blade

Assassin's Creed Red set to launch before the end of March 2025 according to new earnings report

By Cat Bussell published

Assassin's Creed Codename Red is slated for release before the end of March 2025 according to Ubisoft earnings report.

A close up of Venom as they roar

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to get New Game Plus mode and 'new suits' next month

By Cat Bussell published

Insomniac Games is planning to add a New Game Plus mode to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with lots of "highly requested features."

Cloud and Sephiroth cross blades

The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo is out today alongside a brand-new preview trailer

By Cat Bussell published

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth got its own State of Play event which culminated in a brand new trailer and the release of a demo.

The Gold Saucer in FF7 Remake

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's card game isn't just fun, it's also everywhere if our hands-on preview is anything to go by

By Cat Bussell published

Queen's Blood is all over the world of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - if our time with a preview of the game is any indication.

Cait Sith poses in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's skill trees are full of promising decisions and flashy moves

By Cat Bussell published

We tried Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's skill trees. The 'Folio' system is full of dazzling attacks and meaningful choices.

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.

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