Matt Buckley
Number of publications: 164
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.
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.
15 Indie Games To Look Forward To in 2024
23 January 2024
From a horror game that takes place on an oil rig off the coast of Scotland to coaching a team of monsters to play volleyball, indie games have a lot to offer players this year. Here’s a list of what games to put on your wishlist.
Palworld Pokémon Mod DMCA’d By Nintendo
23 January 2024
In an unsurprising turn of events, the fan-made Pokémon mod for the hugely popular monster-catching game Palworld, will not be released publicly, largely due to legal action from Nintendo.
Surprise Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Causes Confusion
12 January 2024
This weekend during CES 2024, a statement involving the potential release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 caused a lot of confusion.
What to Look Forward to on Nintendo Switch in 2024
11 January 2024
New year, new Nintendo. After a great 2023, there’s still a lot to look forward to in 2024, from Princess Peach’s first starring role in a Switch game to an abundance of exciting indie games.
The Mixed Bag That Is The Game Awards
12 December 2023
Attending the Game Awards for the first time was an unforgettable experience. I was excited to celebrate an amazing year in video games, but the event seemed more interested in showing off the future.
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Highlights
15 November 2023
The latest Indie World Showcase featured over a dozen indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch including Outer Wilds, Planet of Lana, and a new game in the Shantae series.
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.
