Ruby Spiers-Unwin

Birmingham, Hove

Staff Writer and Editor at Pocket Tactics

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Lunar is an underrated RPG classic you need to play

1 week ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

Despite being true masterpieces of their time, there are many classic RPG gems shackled to ancient consoles with little hope of ever reaching a modern audience. GameArt’s Grandia was one of these titles, until it finally received a lovingly crafted HD release back in 2019, leaving fans hopeful that the devs’ other games would soon receive the same treatment. Finally, Lunar: The Silver Star and its sequel are getting their chance to shine, and boy, do they.
Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on - a portable powerhouse

3 weeks ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

Following yesterday’s super-exciting Direct, I was lucky enough to go hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time today. Not only did I get to see the hardware in all its glory, but I also had the chance to try Mario Kart World, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition, and the new Mario Party Jamboree mini-games to see just how well they perform on this impressive piece of kit. Let me set the stage for you.
Honkai Star Rail’s Annihilation Gang may not be as dead as we thought

3 weeks ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

During GDC 2025, we had the chance to sit down with Honkai Star Rail’s Lead Game Designer, Chengnan An, to discuss the exciting world of Amphoreus, the new Remembrance path, and all of our other burning questions. One thing we couldn’t help but ask about was the ill-fated Annihilation Gang. Will we ever get to actually meet the members? Or are they truly dead? If you’re unsure who the Annihilation Gang is, let me fill you in.
Honkai Star Rail's lead game designer has no comment on four-star character drought

3 weeks ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

As we edge ever closer to Honkai Star Rail’s 2nd anniversary, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Chengnan An, HSR’s Lead Game Designer, at GDC 2025. We spoke with him about the inspiration behind Amphoreus, the maybe not-so-dead Annihilation Gang, and even asked where our quantum husbandos are?!Before we dive in, make sure you grab some Honkai Star Rail codes and read up on the next Honkai Star Rail update so you don’t miss out on any of the anniversary festivities.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review - I love skells

1 month ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an open-world masterpiece with an intriguing story, hundreds of missions, and badass mechs to help you traverse the massive map. It's a must-play for RPG lovers who are yet to experience the series and existing fans alike. I love all things Xenoblade Chronicles. From the goofy, adorable Nopon to the serious story beats that have made me shed more than a couple of tears, it would be accurate to say that I’ve spent hundreds of hours in these worlds.
Blox Fruits Rabbit guide

1 month ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

In Blox Fruits, Rabbit is one of the starting races, and it’s likely to be a popular choice if you like Carrot in One Piece. Previously known as Mink, the Rabbit race is fantastic for traversal and traveling due to their immense speed, so let’s take a look at how you can become a Rabbit, what its stages are, and what abilities it has.
Blox Fruits Draco guide

1 month ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

The Blox Fruits Draco race is one of the three you need to unlock via a quest, meaning you have no chance of spawning into the game as one, and even if you did, the chances are you’re starting as a Human anyway. So, let’s dive into how you can become a Draco, the race’s abilities, and how to use them. If you want to learn more about the starting Blox Fruits races, make sure you read our Blox Fruits Angel, Blox Fruits Shark, and Blox Fruits Human guides.
Blox Fruits Human guide

1 month ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

Blox Fruits’ Human is one of the starting races in the game and is by far the one you’re most likely to get when you first spawn into the game, meaning you’re likely to belong to the same group as most of the Straw Hats, like Luffy, Nami, Zoro, and Robin. However, as there’s still a fair chance you won’t automatically become human, let’s look at how else you can unlock this race and what abilities it grants you.
Blox Fruits Angel guide

1 month ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

The Blox Fruits Angel race can be exceptionally useful during battles, especially if you’re trying to bide your time between hits. But how exactly do you become an Angel in Blox Fruits? Get comfortable and stick around, as this guide will get you up to speed with everything you need to know. Whether you’re starting your Blox Fruits journey or returning to this ace Roblox game, we recommend checking out this Blox Fruits tier list to see where all the fruits rank in-game.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a polished open-world beauty

2 months ago | pockettactics.com | Ruby Spiers-Unwin

I’ve been a massive fan of the Xenoblade Chronicles series since the original launched on the Wii in 2011 and in the 14 years since, I’ve replayed the first, second, and third games more than I care to admit. However, despite owning a Wii U and a copy of Xenoblade Chronicles X, I never played the game for no discernible reason outside of a general dislike for grabbing relics from my attic.