Matt Gardner
Games Writer at Forbes
Editor at GameTripper
Games at @Forbes. @BAFTA, @gamescom, @IndieCupHQ judge. Pretty much done with Twitter. DMs open. Find me via Linktree and at Bsky - same handle.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Matt Gardner
Nacon's Revolution X Unlimited might be the best third-party controller for the Xbox, and arguably ... More the best Elite-style pad outright. NaconWhen it was announced in August 2024, Nacon’s Revolution X Unlimited for Xbox and PC looked like it had the chops to become the best Elite-style pad yet. It has form; it’s based on the superb Revolution 5 Pro for PS5, which is one of the best third-party controllers out there.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Matt Gardner
'Siren's Rest' is a great DLC for 'Still Wakes the Deep', though it's not without it's foibles. The Chinese Room / Secret ModeStill Wakes the Deep wasn’t just an acting masterpiece — it was 2024’s best indie horror game, even in the face of a packed field. The fact that it finally received DLC with Siren’s Rest, released today (June 18), is no surprise, even if its announcement just last week proved to be.
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2 weeks ago |
flipboard.com | Matt Gardner
8 hours agoI thought Spine would kick my butt, but it made me feel like a weapon. When I was first asked to check out Spine at Summer Game Fest 2025, I hadn't heard of it yet. I looked it up on Steam and thought it looked pretty rad, so I booked an appointment, though I also expected it would kick my butt. …
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Matt Gardner
Still Wakes the Deep's follow-up, Siren's Rest, is landing on June 18. The Chinese Room / Secret ModeJust when you thought you were out of the water, The Chinese Room pulls you back in. Out of nowhere, the indie developer has announced and will soon release Still Wakes the Deep’s DLC expansion, Siren’s Rest.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Matt Gardner
'Big Walk' is among ten of the finest indie games set to land in the next year or two. House HouseYou know it’s a busy time for the industry when the first major console release for nearly five years is immediately overshadowed by days of showcases that throw brilliant game after brilliant game at your face. But with so many titles hitting you about the eyes, chin, and nose, it’s hard to figure out what needs to be wishlisted.
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