Matt Buckley
Number of publications: 178
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.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review: A Beautiful Blend of Action and Strategy
22 July 2024
Fight waves of horrific monsters and cleanse the mountain of defilement in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a unique blend of action and strategy with a gorgeous Japanese backdrop.
Flock Review: The Power of Observation
17 July 2024
Find and collect strange fictional creatures in Flock, a relaxing multiplayer game with an emphasis on exploration, observation, and soaring through an open-world on a giant bird.
Marvel Rivals Hands-On - Not There Yet
19 June 2024
Last week at Summer Game Fest I played a demo of Marvel Rivals for the first time. Overall I think the game is set up for success, but it’s not quite there yet for me.
Day of the Devs at SGF: Find Love, Solve a Mystery, Or Just Wait
19 June 2024
Day of the Devs is a nonprofit company that helps promote independent games through online and in-person showcases. This year at Summer Game Fest, they had five strange and wonderful titles to show off.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves; Grand Return of Old Classic. Interview with Devs
17 June 2024
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a triumphant return of a classic arcade fighting game starring Terry Bogard. At Summer Game Fest I sat down with the game’s producers to talk about this upcoming game.
Phantom Blade Zero: The Fastest Deaths at SGF: Hands-On Impressions from Summer Game Fest
17 June 2024
This past weekend at Summer Game Fest, thanks to developer S-Game, I was among the first to try the demo for Phantom Blade Zero. To summarize: I was killed many times.
LEGO Horizon Adventures: The Next Evolution of LEGO Games: Summer Game Fest Hands-On Impressions
14 June 2024
LEGO Horizon Adventures was the very first trailer during the Summer Game Fest Showcase. A few days later, I had the opportunity to play the game. Here are my many thoughts.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess: A Hidden Gem of Summer Game Fest?
14 June 2024
Trying a hands-on demo of Capcom’s vibrant and original Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess over the weekend at Summer Game Fest surprised me with how fun its unique combination of genres could be.
Monster Hunter Wilds Brings A Stunning Open World: Impressions from Summer Game Fest
14 June 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds has already shown incredible footage of its open world in several trailers, but being able to sit in on a gameplay presentation at Summer Game Fest took it to another level.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: An Unforgiving Experience: Hands-On Impressions from Summer Game Fest
13 June 2024
After seventeen years since the original, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally set to arrive this Fall. Speaking from hands-on experience at Summer Game Fest, it’s going to be brutal.
Astro Bot is Pure Joy: Hands-On Impressions from Summer Game Fest
12 June 2024
Astro Bot, the upcoming 3D platformer staring an adorable robot, was an absolute blast to try out at Summer Game Fest. Here are my hands-on impressions.
Path of Exile 2: Difficult and Violent: Hands-On Impressions from Summer Game Fest
12 June 2024
Whether you’re a fan of the original or just action RPGs in general, Path of Exile 2 promises a dark and dangerous experience. You’ve been warned.
Hyper Light Breaker: A Worthy Successor? Hands-On Impressions from Summer Game Fest
11 June 2024
After playing the highly anticipated action rogue-like Hyper Light Breaker at Summer Game Fest, I am happy to report that it was easily a highlight of the show.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Earns Its New Name: Impressions from Summer Game Fest
11 June 2024
This past weekend at Summer Game Fest, I was able to sit in on an hour-long gameplay presentation of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. I now appreciate the recent name change.
The Best Creature-Collecting Games That Aren’t Pokémon or Palworld
10 February 2024
Palworld is the latest game in the creature-collecting genre to be compared to the long-reigning monarch, Pokémon. But in the last few years, there have been some unique and innovative games in this genre.
Opinion: The Pokémon Company Doesn’t Need Defending From Palworld
09 February 2024
Palworld’s recent popularity has grown to a point where it could actually rival the long-reigning monarch of the creature-collecting genre, Pokémon. Is this a good thing?
Developers Walk Through Nine Minutes of Pacific Drive Gameplay
29 January 2024
Pacific Drive is a unique survival indie game set to release this February. Players must venture into the Olympic Exclusion Zone with nothing but a trusty station wagon to carry them through.
The Pokémon Company Releases Statement About Palworld
26 January 2024
Finally breaking their silence on the matter, The Pokémon Company has finally released a statement regarding the ongoing comparisons to the hugely popular new game, Palworld.
Nintendo Announces Discontinuation of 3DS and Wii U Online Services
26 January 2024
Nintendo has finally announced the inevitable. After many years, the online services for the previous console generation, the 3DS and the Wii U, will shut down.
Ninja Peach & Cowgirl Peach Showcased in New Princess Peach: Showtime! Trailer
24 January 2024
In a brand new trailer for Nintendo’s upcoming game, Princess Peach: Showtime!, two new power-ups were revealed: Ninja Peach and Cowgirl Peach.
