Aaron Potter

United Kingdom

Writer and Critic at Freelance

Gaming Content Creator at The Daily Mirror

Writer and talker: @MirrorGaming | Previously seen: @WIRED, @NME, @Edgeonline + more | Ask me about Resistance 3 | ✉️: [email protected]

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The Last of Us Part 2 on Steam Deck is a reliable way to play its underappreciated roguelike mode

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

The Last of Us Part 2 on Steam Deck is a reliable way to play its underappreciated roguelike modeJoel and Ellie's journey finally continues for players who don't have a PS4 or PS5 thanks to this mostly switch version of The Last of Us Part 2 on PC. PC players who want to play this former PlayStation exclusive sequel portably will be in for a treat, thanks to multiple visual options and a seriously great roguelike mode.
‘Compact games are a good way to go’ - Nicolas Doucet on what publishers can learn from Astro Bot

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

‘Compact games are a good way to go’ – Nicolas Doucet on what publishers can learn from Astro BotI caught up with Astro Bot's creative director and Team Asboi studio head in the midst of the PS5 exclusive's continued success on the awards circuit. In celebration of Astro Bot’s Game of the Year win at this year’s BAFTA Games Awards, I spoke to game director Nicolas Doucet about the PS5 exclusive’s continued positive impact.
Crimson Desert’s bosses are dazzlingly spectacular - but I have questions about its open-world

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

The upcoming open-world fantasy RPG from Pearl Abyss is a feast for the eyes and should satisfy fighting game fans, even if there are still uncertainties about what you'll be doing outside of boss fights. Crimson Desert could easily give the likes of Dragon's Dogma 2 and Assassin's Creed a run for their money by the time it launches later on in 2025. It wouldn’t be hyperbolic to say that Crimson Desert has the potential to be one of the most ambitious open-world games I’ve ever played.
Drag X Drive is a good showcase of Switch 2's mouse controls - but lacks the variety to stand out

2 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

Drag X Drive is a good showcase of Switch 2's mouse controls – but lacks the variety to stand outWheelchair-based basketball is a pretty great way to show off the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls, but seemingly very little else at present. The Nintendo Switch 2’s new mouse control functions are brilliantly showcased in this wheelchair sports game, but it still feels far from fleshed out.
South of Midnight release time - here’s when you can play Xbox’s latest charming exclusive

2 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

South of Midnight release time – here’s when you can play Xbox’s latest charming exclusiveThe official South of Midnight release time arrives later this week, with players on PC and Xbox both able to jump in. If you’re wondering when you can jump into the new action-platformer from Compulsion Games, we’ve got you covered with the details.
Mario Kart World’s increased racer count and new Knockout mode is already a recipe for chaos

2 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

Mario Kart World’s increased racer count and new Knockout mode is already a recipe for chaosAfter a solid hour or so of hands on time, Mario Kart World is already shaping up to be the perfect launch title for Nintendo Switch 2It really is a bold new world for Nintendo’s much beloved karting series, as we take Mario Kart World for a spin on both handheld and docked mode. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect game to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on day one. I know this.
Metroid Prime 4 is a graphical powerhouse on Switch 2 - and I seriously enjoyed its mouse controls

2 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

Metroid Prime 4 is a graphical powerhouse on Switch 2 – and I seriously enjoyed its mouse controlsThose who have waited nigh on two decades for a brand-new entry in the Metroid Prime franchise will be more than happy with this fourth mainline entry. Eight years after its initial announcement, we went hands on with Samus Aran’s latest first-person adventure with roughly 20 minutes of playtime.
South of Midnight review - a snackable gothic fairytale adventure direct from the Xbox 360 era

3 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

South of Midnight review – a snackable gothic fairytale adventure direct from the Xbox 360 eraThe latest title from Compulsion Games is wonderfully inspired in the way it looks and sounds, yet greatly disappoints with how simple the act of moving through it turns out to be. This darkly gothic action-platformer is a graphical powerhouse packed with plenty of charm, but severely lacking when it comes to the gameplay department.
Donkey Kong Bananza is the type of colourful 3D platformer Nintendo’s king of the jungle deserves

3 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

Donkey Kong Bananza is the type of colourful 3D platformer Nintendo’s king of the jungle deservesThose hoping to scratch that classic 3D platforming itch during the Nintendo Switch 2 launch window will find exactly what they're looking for with Donkey Kong Bananza. The spiritual successor to 1999’s Donkey Kong 64 should make the absence of a dedicated 3D Mario platformer at the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch go down a lot easier.
I played Nintendo Switch 2 for 4 straight hours - and so far it feels like a solidly slick evolution

3 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Aaron Potter

I played Nintendo Switch 2 for 4 straight hours – and so far it feels like a solidly slick evolutionAfter getting extensive hands on with the Nintendo Switch 2 and some of its launch games, there's every reason to be excited for the much-anticipated sequel console. Following extensive hands-on time with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario Kart World, and more, the Nintendo Switch 2 seems like a new-and-improved way to continue the hybrid fun.

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11 Apr 25

Got to go hands on with Crimson Desert again earlier this week. The boss fights and visuals are ace, but I left still being painfully curious about what its open-world will offer. Some thoughts: https://t.co/69cDLNN4OU

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Articles

The Last of Us Part 2 on Steam Deck is a reliable way to play its underappreciated roguelike mode

‘Compact games are a good way to go’ - Nicolas Doucet on what publishers can learn from Astro Bot

Crimson Desert’s bosses are dazzlingly spectacular - but I have questions about its open-world

Drag X Drive is a good showcase of Switch 2's mouse controls - but lacks the variety to stand out

South of Midnight release time - here’s when you can play Xbox’s latest charming exclusive

Mario Kart World’s increased racer count and new Knockout mode is already a recipe for chaos

Metroid Prime 4 is a graphical powerhouse on Switch 2 - and I seriously enjoyed its mouse controls

South of Midnight review - a snackable gothic fairytale adventure direct from the Xbox 360 era

Donkey Kong Bananza is the type of colourful 3D platformer Nintendo’s king of the jungle deserves

I played Nintendo Switch 2 for 4 straight hours - and so far it feels like a solidly slick evolution

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