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sphorti@gmail.comFreelance editor and reporterPreviously at BBC News, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and Business Insider Scroll through my home page for writing examples organised by type, or click on the …
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When I was in 7th grade, I thought Mega Man Star Force’s themes about friendship and brotherhood were profound. Its villains were cartoonishly evil, spouting lines like, “who needs friendship when you have power?” I ate all of that up! Playing through the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection almost …

Marathon’s Absurd Pickpocketing Drone Shows How Bungie Is Doing Extraction Shooters Differently | IGN
My early days with Marathon have reminded me of how I fell in love with Apex Legends. Respawn's battle royale famously dropped out of nowhere in early 2019 and I was instantly in awe of its maps, its guns and, above all, its heroes and their unique abilities. Marathon is …

Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro Review: Shape-shifting earbuds with fresh ideas but weak ANC | IGN
The Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro are a true novelty: they are open-ear earbuds that, with a quick pivot, become in-ear noise-cancelling ones. It makes them one of the most flexible headphones I've ever tried, and I'd be surprised if they don't start a trend. They're packed with bonus features including …

Keychron M3 Mini Review: Tinny Clicks Mar an Excellent Budget Gaming Mouse | IGN
How important is a left click? Your answer might determine whether you love the Keychron M3 Mini, a wireless lightweight gaming mouse with impressive specs for less than $70. Its pinpoint sensor, fast polling rate, low click latency and marathon battery life match those of more expensive devices, and make …

Honkai: Star Rail - Planarcadia Region Guide
Here's what you can expect to see in Star Rail's new world, Planarcadia.

Code Vein II - Walkthrough
Here's my full walkthrough for Code Vein II, complete with links to each main quest.

Netflix's The Rip Review - IGN
The Rip may stumble at times due to an uneven script and forgettable action scenes, but its interesting premise, talented cast – lead by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck – and twist ending make for a mostly enjoyable experience.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Review
When a series such as Trails lasts as long as it has, sometimes things start to get weird. We’ve seen giant mechs, supernatural beings, and even multiversal time travel. After all of that, where else is there to go? Oh yeah, outer space! The vast, unknown territory of the final …

I Tested 15 Gaming Mice This Year – These 3 Stand Out, for Very Different Reasons | IGN
I've had the privilege of becoming IGN's "mice guy" in 2025, and since then I've amassed enough delivery boxes to build a small castle, covered my desk in dongles, and, most importantly, clicked new gaming mice tens of thousands of times. I've tested 15 mice this year (you can read …

I Tested 15 Gaming Mice This Year – These 3 Stand Out, for Very Different Reasons - IGN
I've had the privilege of becoming IGN's "mice guy" in 2025, and since then I've amassed enough delivery boxes to build a small castle, covered my desk in dongles, and, most importantly, clicked new gaming mice tens of thousands of times. I've tested 15 mice this year (you can read …

SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Wireless Review | IGN
Steelseries' Rival 3 Gen 2 wired mouse is, as we said in our review, the budget master: cheap, reliable, well-built, and precise in twitchy FPS games. There’s a reason it’s one of our favorite gaming mice. For the past week I've been testing the Rival 3 Gen 2 wireless, and …

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - All Suit Upgrades
Samus can get 25 suit upgrades, which are all listed here, along with links to pages detailing how to obtain them.

Corsair Sabre V2 Pro Gaming Mouse Review - IGN
Corsair strips the Sabre V2 Pro ultralight wireless mouse back to the very basics; you get no Bluetooth connection, a relatively small battery, no DPI button and small skates on the bottom – all those weight savings means it's a mere 36g, lighter than almost any other gaming mouse. But …

The 7 Signs of an Arc Raiders Traitor: How To Spot the Folks Who Will Shoot You in the Back - IGN
"Don't shoot!" Forget Wolfpack grenades and Snaphooks: those two words can be your most powerful tool in Arc Raiders. My favorite runs have all started with that voice line, such as the time when I spent 15 minutes hunting an espresso machine in Buried City with a South African guy …

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - All Logbook Scans
There are over 100 objects, items, and creatures to scan in this game, and I've listed them all here.

25 Years of PS2: ‘It Was Really the Beginning of Narrative-Driven Gaming’ - IGN
The PlayStation 2's meteoric journey to become the best-selling console of all time transformed not just gaming, but culture at large. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, God of War, and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty started a new era of interactive stories – one where games competed with …

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Earbuds Review – Still Some of the Best - IGN
The $299 price tag on the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds demands top-tier audio, comfort, customization, and longevity, and if you're spending this much on earbuds, you’ll want them to last for years and years. Sennheiser's excellent track record and the buds' specs sheet – including support for high-quality …


Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review
With last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Square Enix managed to successfully tow the line between recreating that authentic, old-school RPG experience while still offering plenty of modern adjustments so it didn’t feel outdated. Now it’s rounding out the original Dragon Quest trilogy with Dragon Quest I & II …

‘They Complained, Then Left With the Best Exclusivity Deal of All Time’ – The Story of PS2’s Blockbuster GTA Deal | IGN

Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Walkthrough
Here's my walkthrough for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with links to guides for each mission!

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review
Like so many ‘90s kids, I watched my fair share of monster taming TV shows growing up, Digimon included. And while an 8-year-old George enjoyed Digimon World 3 on PlayStation 2, it was 2015’s Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth (and 2017’s more refined Hacker’s Memory) that renewed my current interest in …




About IGNs Borderlands 4 Guide Writers - Borderlands 4 Guide - IGN
Angie is IGN's Weekend Guides Editor and has been playing first-person action shooters for as long as she can remember, with some of her earliest and favorite gaming memories coming from her time spent in Unreal Tournament and Call of Duty. With over 65 hours invested into Borderlands 4, Angie's …

Borderlands 4 Walkthrough
Here's my complete Borderlands 4 walkthrough, with links to guides for each main mission.

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini Review – Our Favorite Compact Gaming Mouse So Far | IGN
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini is one of the few wireless gaming mice designed for smaller hands that can stand up to some of the best gaming mice out there today. It's a shrunken version of the excellent Pulsefire Haste 2 and it's powered by the same impressive tech. …

Grounded 2 Walkthrough - Grounded 2 Guide - IGN
IGN's Grounded 2 complete strategy guide and walkthrough will help you complete every quest in the game, whether it's hatching your very own buggy, tracking down Optical Disks, or beating bosses.
