Meg Pelliccio

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review - One For The Ranger Records Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection raises the bar for the series and delivers and unforgettable adventure.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is the new peak of the series! I've played for over 150 hours and I won't be stopping now just because my review is done.

It's my favourite game of 2026 so far, and you can read about why I love it so much in my review: www.thegamer.com/monster-hunt...

David Gaider Reflects On 15 Years Of Dragon Age 2 - A Fan-Favorite Story That Was The Team's First Draft David Gaider talks us through a story that had to be written so quickly that his team had no time to doubt themselves.

It's here! This has been an utter joy to work on for Dragon Age 2's 15th anniversary. Huge thank you to David Gaider for taking me through how he and all of the writers managed to get this fan favourite story finished, with no time for redrafts www.thegamer.com/dragon-age-2...

A very lovely surprise from Mike and The Story Mob team ❤️ thank you so much!

And while I'm here, happy International Women's Day for Sunday to all the kickass women I know in this industry 🔥

I'm so ready!!

Planet Of Lana 2: Children Of The Leaf Review - Mui Bien Planet of Lana 2 is yet another touching tale in an unforgettable world.

I really enjoyed Planet of Lana 2, it builds well on what the first established and raises the bar:

www.thegamer.com/planet-of-la...

Sorry to hear that Chris

Today, as it turns out, was my last day at Polygon. I'm sure I'll have more to rattle on about later but I'm available.

I'm Mostly In Lesbians With Scott Pilgrim EX Scott Pilgrim EX is leaps and bounds ahead of the original game, but a few stumbles keep it from being the ultimate beat ‘em up.

Scott Pilgrim EX’s announcement was the last time a reveal truly surprised me, and I’m happy to say it mostly lives up to my high hopes! My review: www.thegamer.com/scott-pilgri...

Resident Evil Requiem's Return To Raccoon City Is Almost Everything I Wanted It To Be Capcom delivers its most nuanced combination of action and horror yet with Resident Evil Requiem.

Resident Evil Requiem combines utterly terrifying horror with action so ridiculous it had me smiling like a fool.

And somehow, despite some pacing missteps and a couple of irksome flaws, it all works. #ResidentEvilRequiem

My full review:

www.thegamer.com/resident-evi...

Life is Strange: Reunion Might Just Be The Perfect Antidote To Double Exposure Max Caulfield and Chloe Price return in this long-awaited supernatural sequel.

I’m still conflicted about whether Life is Strange: Reunion bringing Chloe Price and Max Caulfield back together is the right choice or simply an attempt to capitalise on the nostalgia of a classic sapphic story.

My full preview:

www.thegamer.com/life-is-stra...

Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse Review - More Like The Curse Of That Final Puzzle, Ammirite? Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is a fantastic follow up to the first title, but it might prove too challenging at the final hurdle.

If you loved the first Paranormasight, you'll love the second too.

The puzzle to unlocking the true ending in this one is an absolute doozy though, and I had to have a helping hand to get there so kudos to anyone who manages it alone

www.thegamer.com/paranormasig...

screenshot of the jukebox player at the top of the Wax Heads steam page

You like music? WELLLLLLL you can now listen to some never-heard-before songs on our jukebox preview on top of our refreshed steam page!!!!

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Demon Tides Is Exactly How You Do A Sequel Demon Tides is a phenomenal sequel that not only builds on everything Turf nailed, but also greatly expands its scope and quality.

Demon Tides is one of my favourite platformers in recent memory, and one with some surprisingly grand ambitions that it absolutely lives up to - roll on Bubsy 4D! www.thegamer.com/demon-tides-...

Romeo Is A Dead Man Review: A Gore-Soaked, Chaotic Romp Through Time Messy, bloody, and wonderfully bizarre.

Romeo is a Dead Man reviews are all over the place, and that absolutely tracks.

It's filled to the brim with odd moments and decisions. It's fun enough, but its frenetic and bewildering narrative choices made it hard to parse and difficult to score.

More from me: www.thegamer.com/romeo-is-a-d...

Nioh 3 Is A Brutal New Peak For The Series Nioh 3’s open levels, new Ninja form, and even tighter combat cement it as the best game in the series.

First review of the year and kicking things off very strongly with the brilliant Nioh 3, which I’ve not put down over the past two weeks. My review: www.thegamer.com/nioh-3-review/

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Preview - Love Change Or Hate It, The Kiwami Series Has Always Been About Evolution Yakuza Kiwami 3 isn't just a remake, it's a reimagining. Combined with Dark Ties' focus on fan favourite Mine and a 'bad guy' perspective, I'm sold.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Preview

- Kiryu has a Daddy Rank.
- Mine singing Baka Mitai is everything I didn't know I needed.

No other notes.

(Well, other than my actual preview piece: www.thegamer.com/yakuza-kiwam...)

Congrats!!!

Story of Seasons box.

Story of Seasons hamper.

A big shout out to @marvelouseurope.bsky.social for ensuring I stay warm and toasty this winter 🐮 thank you!!

I finally opened them all! ❤️

The FF14 Community Has Spoken, These Are The Most Coveted Items We Want Under Our Starlight Celebration Trees The votes are in and these are the in-game items players want most this Christmas.

I can't believe none of the top five items chosen as the most sought-after FFXIV items this Christmas are minions. Is it just me who obsesses over them this much? 🤣

Can't fault the top pick though, we all saw that coming!

www.thegamer.com/final-fantas...

Larian Studios’ Swen Vincke On Divinity Following In The Early Access Footsteps Of Baldur's Gate 3 After the global success of Baldur's Gate 3, we sit down with Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke to talk all things Divinity.

Here's my big interview piece with Larian Studios' founder Swen Vincke on the development of Divinity, learning from Baldur's Gate 3, potential companions, and so much more 👀

Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com

www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...

Red Bull Tetris World Final Makes Gaming History With The Most Giant Version Of Tetris Ever The Red Bull Tetris World Final took gaming to whole new heights, literally.

I also had the pleasure of speaking with Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers, and you can read all about it here: www.thegamer.com/red-bull-tet...

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If you've got me on Insta, this will come as no surprise, but I went out to Dubai for the Red Bull Tetris World Finals!

It was absolutely incredible, you have to see Tetris being played on the Dubai Frame to really understand the scope of it!

Jonathan Blow Says Order Of The Sinking Star Has “Much Higher” Puzzle Quality Than Braid Or The Witness I spoke with Jonathan Blow about his upcoming puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star.

I also had the chance to speak with Jonathan Blow about his upcoming puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star!

You can check out the interview here:

www.thegamer.com/order-of-the...

Game Of The Year 2025 - Editor’s Pick, Meg Pelliccio Here are all the games I annoyed the team with this year because I wouldn't stop talking about them.

Forgot to post this as I'm away, but here's my GOTY list for 2025! No prizes for guessing which game is top...

www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-...

Day one in Dubai let's go! #redbulltetris

Kotaku Is Looking for Freelance Contributors - Kotaku We're looking for thoughtful writers to help with covering news, reporting, and more

Come help us write articles for the internet made by humans https://kotaku.com/kotaku-is-looking-for-freelance-contributors-2000650081

Octopath Traveler 0 Review - Stay For The Story Scattered gameplay issues aside, Octopath Traveler 0's bold storytelling and surprisingly decent town-building combine to forge a fantastic RPG.

My review is up for Octopath Traveler 0! It's got some blemishes, but hot damn, it's got heart. Easily the best story in the series, and unequivocally the boldest.

www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...

Marvel Cosmic Invasion Doesn’t Steal TMNT’s Crown, But It’s Still Marvellous Cosmic Invasion’s varied roster and standout tag team mechanic make it a fantastic brawler, even if it doesn’t quite reach the heights of TMNT.

Cosmic Invasion is yet another great beat ‘em up from the masters at Tribute, although Shredder’s Revenge still stands as my all-time favourite. My review: www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...

Big thank you and merry Christmas to @insertcoin.bsky.social who sent me this amazing advent calendar.

Presumably I'm meant to start the 12 days of Christmas on the 12th but it's so tempting to start now! 🤩