Matt Buckley
Number of publications: 142
After studying creative writing at Emerson College in Boston, Matt published a travel blog based on a two-month solo journey around the world, wrote for SmarterTravel, and worked on an Antarctic documentary series for NOVA, Antarctic Extremes. Today, for Gamepressure, Matt covers Nintendo news and writes reviews for Switch and PC titles. Matt enjoys RPGs like Pokemon and Breath of the Wild, as well as fighting games like Super Smash Bros., and the occasional action game like Ghostwire Tokyo or Gods Will Fall. Outside of video games, Matt is also a huge Dungeons & Dragons nerd, a fan of board games like Wingspan, an avid hiker, and after recently moving to California, an amateur surfer.
2023 Game Awards Nominee Predictions
10 November 2023
This month the nominees for the annual Game Awards will be announced. There are plenty of categories, and many games are vying for nominations. Here are some of our predictions.
Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling
26 October 2023
Alan Wake 2 stands out as a sequel that builds on the strong foundation laid by the original some thirteen years ago and takes the series in an exciting, new direction.
Alan Wake 2: In-Depth Interview & Hands-On Impressions!
27 September 2023
After thirteen years, the sequel to the original Alan Wake is set to release this October. We had the chance to try a hands-on demo and talk to the Game Director, Kyle Rowley, and have him answer a few questions regarding the upcoming hit.
Pokemon, Mario and Pikmin! - Nintendo Direct Highlights
22 June 2023
From Pokemon to Pikmin to Super Mario, there were a lot of exciting announcements in today’s Nintendo Direct. With around thirty different announcements, there is a lot to cover.
Is Summer Game Fest the New E3?
22 June 2023
For years, E3 has been the primary gaming conference of the summer. But E3 was canceled this year. Does a new event like Summer Game Fest have what it takes to replace it?
Eternights: Dating in the Apocalypse: Hands-On Demo at Summer Game Fest
20 June 2023
The combo of action RPG and dating simulator might not seem intuitive, but trying out the Eternights demo at Summer Game Fest might have shown otherwise.
Stampede Racing Royale: A 60 Player Free For All
15 June 2023
Perhaps the most chaotic experience at Summer Game Fest was the chance to try Stampede: Racing Royale, a 60-player racing elimination game.
Wayfinder: Impressions From Hands-On Demo at Summer Game Fest
15 June 2023
Gather a few friends and prepare to delve into the dungeons of Wayfinder, a new MMO RPG set to come to Early Access this summer.
Finally Redeemed? Phantom Liberty Makes Cyberpunk 2077 the Game it Was Supposed to be
15 June 2023
While at Summer Game Fest, CD Projekt Red gave me the opportunity to try a brief demo of their upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty. The impressions are good.
Will Armored Core VI Be Tougher Than Dark Souls? Impressions from Summer Game Fest
14 June 2023
Summer Game Fest gave me the opportunity to get an early look at gameplay for the upcoming FromSoftware title, Armored Core VI. To put it lightly, this game won’t be a walk in the park.
Monster Hunter Now: Mobile Hunting at Summer Game Fest
12 June 2023
A quick hands-on demo of Monster Hunter Now at Summer Game Fest let me learn a lot about the upcoming game that will be bringing the world of Monster Hunter to mobile devices this fall.
Alan Wake 2 Looks Incredible: Impressions from Summer Game Fest
10 June 2023
A thirty minute demo of Alan Wake 2 at Summer Game Fest is all the experience needed to know that this game will be incredible.
System Shock Review: Shockingly Good
09 June 2023
System Shock is a reboot of the critically acclaimed 1994 video game of the same title. Nearly thirty years have passed since the original release, which means there is a long legacy to live up to. Read our review.
This Tears of the Kingdom Feature Will Change the Game Forever
09 May 2023
Tears of the Kingdom promises to bring a lot of new features to the beloved Legend of Zelda franchise. But there are two of these new features that will have more of an impact than the others.
Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
08 May 2023
Darkest Dungeon II continues the original’s legacy, thrusting the player into incredibly dark, brutal, and complex strategic turn-based combat.
Final Fantasy XVI Looks Awesome But Is It Still Final Fantasy?
15 April 2023
The recent State of Play showed that Final Fantasy XVI will drop all pretense of turn-based combat, instead becoming a full-fledged real-time action RPG.
New Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Reveals Ganondorf and Much More
14 April 2023
A brand new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had a lot to show off, including Ganondorf’s first appearance, fighting alongside allies, rocket jumping, and a column of lasers.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Video Shows New Abilities
29 March 2023
Over ten minutes of gameplay from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom showcased four incredible new powers that will change the way the game is played.
Terra Nil Review: Reclaim the Wasteland At Your Own Pace
27 March 2023
Reclaim a barren wasteland from the grips of toxic ruin in Terra Nil. From the temperate river valley to a volcanic glacier, restoring the natural environment has never been more relaxing.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet vs Pokemon Legends Arceus - How Are They Different?
01 March 2023
In the year 2022, two major Pokemon games were released. Pokemon Legends Arceus was a game changer in a lot of ways, and then in November, Scarlet and Violet changed even more. But how are these two games different?
