Michael Beckwith

London

Games News Reporter at Metro (UK)

Freelance games journalist currently writing for @MetroUK/@GameCentral. Bylines at @Destructoid, @TechRaptor, @GameRant. He/him. All opinions are my own.

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The six strangest games Hideo Kojima ever made

1 week ago | msn.com | Michael Beckwith
The six strangest games Hideo Kojima ever made

1 week ago | msn.com | Michael Beckwith

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You can buy one of the best games ever for the price of an ice lolly

1 week ago | metro.co.uk | Michael Beckwith

The GOG summer sale is live and a discount on one of our favourite games is so good it feels almost criminal. We've highlighted some fantastic sales deals for video games recently (such as Sony's Mid-Year Deals sale, which went live yesterday) but we don't think we've ever seen a discount as generous as this one.
The six strangest games Hideo Kojima made before Death Stranding 2

1 week ago | metro.co.uk | Michael Beckwith

Death Stranding 2 is out soon but Hideo Kojima's gameography is full of weird games, from Penguin Adventure to a stock market simulator. It would be reductive to describe Hideo Kojima's video games simply as weird, but it's the obvious place to start. He's very much aware of how they come across, and plays up to the commentary about them, to the point where he was worried the upcoming Death Stranding 2 wasn't divisive enough.
The six strangest games Hideo Kojima made before Death Stranding 2

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Michael Beckwith

The release date for the new Silent Hill movie, Return to Silent Hill, has been announced and it’s not too far away. Up until very recently, Silent …
Nintendo can put your Switch 2 permanently offline if you use mods

1 week ago | metro.co.uk | Michael Beckwith

People are learning the hard way what happens if you try to run modified games on Nintendo Switch 2. The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 may mark a new era for Nintendo, but one thing that will never change is the company's dislike of pirates and modders. Nintendo is fiercely protective of its hardware and software, which is why it has routinely forced emulators to be shut down.
Review | Lost In Random: The Eternal Die – Roguelike Rules — startmenu

1 week ago | startmenu.co.uk | Michael Beckwith

It’s always a delight when a game you enjoyed that you feel not many others played gets a sequel or follow-up. Case in point: 2021’s Lost in Random by Swedish studio Zoink, which was published by EA as part of its EA Originals label for indie games. I was almost immediately enamoured with its stop motion-esque visuals, dark fairytale atmosphere, and a world and gameplay systems themed around the very concept of games and randomness.
Switch 2 owner loses 20 years’ worth of save data

1 week ago | msn.com | Michael Beckwith

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The highest rated Metacritic game of 2025 actually came out in 2023

1 week ago | metro.co.uk | Michael Beckwith

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been knocked from its spot as Metacritic's best reviewed game of 2025. The fight for 2025's best reviewed video game has been a tight one so far, with the number one spot being regularly overtaken by new entries. AAA games like Monster Hunter Wilds and indies like Blue Prince have all vied for the crown, though surprise hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has held the top spot quite comfortably (and rightly) since its April launch.
Nintendo Switch 2 owner loses 20 years' worth of save data in botched transfer

1 week ago | metro.co.uk | Michael Beckwith

One unlucky player's Nintendo Switch 2 experience will make you cautious about transferring save data to the new console. Transferring all your data from the Nintendo Switch to your shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 console should be a simple process. Not only can it sometimes not work though, but Nintendo 's confusing messaging led some to think it could only be done during the initial set-up process.