Aaron Potter
@aaronpotter.bsky.social
Writes + talks about games for @mirror.co.uk | Former freelance writer at EDGE, NME, WIRED and more | Indie game book author | ✉️: [email protected]
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Aaron Potter
@aaronpotter.bsky.social
· Aug 20
Well, this is it. After two-and-a-half years of work, conducting interviews, playing so many games, and then writing it all up into something legible.
50 Indie Games That Changed the World by me and @bitmapbooks.com is out NOW!
Order your copy here: t.co/MolyUy9L35
50 Indie Games That Changed the World by me and @bitmapbooks.com is out NOW!
Order your copy here: t.co/MolyUy9L35
In aid of Reanimal's recent launch, I spoke to @tarsierstudios.bsky.social about how the game allowed them to step out of Little Nightmares' shadow.
www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/reani...
www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/reani...
‘Our monsters can't beat the real world’ – Tarsier talks Reanimal's small scares
We sit down with Tarsier's co-founder and narrative director about stepping out of Little Nightmares' shadow with Reanimal.
www.mirror.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 10:11 AM
In aid of Reanimal's recent launch, I spoke to @tarsierstudios.bsky.social about how the game allowed them to step out of Little Nightmares' shadow.
www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/reani...
www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/reani...
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One takeaway from the DICE convention here in Las Vegas, where game makers gather to pitch and schmooze?
Most video games should not cost $70.
This week’s column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Most video games should not cost $70.
This week’s column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Video Games Need to Be Cheaper to Buy
One way to get out of the video-game industry funk is to recognize that players aren’t spending $70 on most games
www.bloomberg.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:43 PM
One takeaway from the DICE convention here in Las Vegas, where game makers gather to pitch and schmooze?
Most video games should not cost $70.
This week’s column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Most video games should not cost $70.
This week’s column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Incredibly stacked week from us at All Out Gaming. SIX quality videos from a four-person team? It's nothing to sneeze at (and I am so, so tired).
Check us out if you haven't already: youtube.com/@alloutgaming
Check us out if you haven't already: youtube.com/@alloutgaming
February 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Incredibly stacked week from us at All Out Gaming. SIX quality videos from a four-person team? It's nothing to sneeze at (and I am so, so tired).
Check us out if you haven't already: youtube.com/@alloutgaming
Check us out if you haven't already: youtube.com/@alloutgaming
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God of War trilogy remake is the game you make when 12 live service projects didn't work out
February 12, 2026 at 11:13 PM
God of War trilogy remake is the game you make when 12 live service projects didn't work out
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New intro screen for Metal Gear Solid 4 in Master Collection vol 2
February 13, 2026 at 1:46 AM
New intro screen for Metal Gear Solid 4 in Master Collection vol 2
Pretty cool to have a GOW prequel with Deimos featured as a secondary protagonist. Ghost of Sparta is genuinely one of the best PSP games.
God of War Sons of Sparta from Mega Cat Studios/Sony Santa Monica announced, out today
February 12, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Pretty cool to have a GOW prequel with Deimos featured as a secondary protagonist. Ghost of Sparta is genuinely one of the best PSP games.
Video games are fucking cool, you guys.
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Video games are fucking cool, you guys.
MGS4 no longer being stranded on PS3? Praise the (outer) heavens! 🙌
February 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
MGS4 no longer being stranded on PS3? Praise the (outer) heavens! 🙌
Gonna play the shit outta that Kena sequel. What a great way to open the stream!
February 12, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Gonna play the shit outta that Kena sequel. What a great way to open the stream!
Courtesy of my sister's special makeup effects class final project, I can finally achieve my goal of becoming a Doctor Who villain.
RTD, give us a call.
RTD, give us a call.
February 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Courtesy of my sister's special makeup effects class final project, I can finally achieve my goal of becoming a Doctor Who villain.
RTD, give us a call.
RTD, give us a call.
Full review coming soon, but High on Life 2 delivers *exactly* what I wanted from a sequel. The new skateboard movement style is a game-changer, and this is some of the most fun I've had welding creative weapons since R&C: Rift Apart.
Humour aside, glad to see most critics giving it a fair shake.
Humour aside, glad to see most critics giving it a fair shake.
February 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Full review coming soon, but High on Life 2 delivers *exactly* what I wanted from a sequel. The new skateboard movement style is a game-changer, and this is some of the most fun I've had welding creative weapons since R&C: Rift Apart.
Humour aside, glad to see most critics giving it a fair shake.
Humour aside, glad to see most critics giving it a fair shake.
Out today in the UK, even those with a mere passing interest in Nintendo should pick up @mackeza.bsky.social's new book, Super Nintendo.
An easy recommendation.
An easy recommendation.
Super Nintendo is a brief but detailed history of gaming’s most playful platform
Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun is a brilliant read for anyone curious about how the Nintendo of today came to be.
www.mirror.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Out today in the UK, even those with a mere passing interest in Nintendo should pick up @mackeza.bsky.social's new book, Super Nintendo.
An easy recommendation.
An easy recommendation.
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I’m sure a certain subset of online shitheads is ecstatic right now, but what happened to highguard — and the many people who worked on it — is tragic. we can’t keep making games like this. a more sustainable approach is literally the only way forward
February 12, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I’m sure a certain subset of online shitheads is ecstatic right now, but what happened to highguard — and the many people who worked on it — is tragic. we can’t keep making games like this. a more sustainable approach is literally the only way forward
Finally loaded up Mewgenics only to immediately clock the "humping animations" slider in the game settings. Damn, what am I in for?
February 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Finally loaded up Mewgenics only to immediately clock the "humping animations" slider in the game settings. Damn, what am I in for?
Had a real heart-vs-head debate with Reanimal. Ultimately, it scratches that same Little Nightmares itch I love and would happily take more of, but I wanted Tarsier to give me just a *bit* more new within the format.
Here's my review:
Here's my review:
Reanimal review – cinematic horror platformer is a creepier but familiar beast
The team behind the first two Little Nightmares games returns with yet another scary, although somewhat similar, portion of bite-sized platforming scares.
www.mirror.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Had a real heart-vs-head debate with Reanimal. Ultimately, it scratches that same Little Nightmares itch I love and would happily take more of, but I wanted Tarsier to give me just a *bit* more new within the format.
Here's my review:
Here's my review:
Three back-to-back reviews in as many days? Surely not. And yet... 👀
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Three back-to-back reviews in as many days? Surely not. And yet... 👀
Went into my Pokemon Pokopia demo with an incredibly sceptical attitude. Came out thinking this could be Nintendo's first GOTY contender.
Here's my full preview:
Here's my full preview:
Pokopia’s mix of town building and renovation makes for a wholesome spin-off
Pokemon Pokopia is shaping up to be a wholesome blend of life simulation and creature nurturing sure to satisfy any Animal Crossing fan.
www.mirror.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Went into my Pokemon Pokopia demo with an incredibly sceptical attitude. Came out thinking this could be Nintendo's first GOTY contender.
Here's my full preview:
Here's my full preview:
Too many games to play, not enough time. Hoping I can make time to play Mewgenics eventually. Seems like a perfect fit for Steam Deck!
February 11, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Too many games to play, not enough time. Hoping I can make time to play Mewgenics eventually. Seems like a perfect fit for Steam Deck!
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Did not expect the story of Mario Tennis Fever to basically begin with “Daisy is on her deathbed.”
February 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Did not expect the story of Mario Tennis Fever to basically begin with “Daisy is on her deathbed.”
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If your review average is a 7 because everybody gave you a 7, that's one thing. If your average is a 7 because it's half 10s and half 4s, that is how you know it's The Good Stuff
ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN | Reviews
9 - PSU
9 - CGM
9 - Console Creatures
8 - VGC
8 - Slant
8 - Gameliner
8 - TechRadar
8 - Noisy Pixel
8 - GameReactor
7 - IGN
7 - TheSixthAxis
6.5 - GamingTrend
6 - PSX Brasil
6 - WellPlayed
6 - Push Square
5.5 - ZTGD
5 - Gamespot
4 - MonsterVine
MC: 74
OC: 71
9 - PSU
9 - CGM
9 - Console Creatures
8 - VGC
8 - Slant
8 - Gameliner
8 - TechRadar
8 - Noisy Pixel
8 - GameReactor
7 - IGN
7 - TheSixthAxis
6.5 - GamingTrend
6 - PSX Brasil
6 - WellPlayed
6 - Push Square
5.5 - ZTGD
5 - Gamespot
4 - MonsterVine
MC: 74
OC: 71
February 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM
If your review average is a 7 because everybody gave you a 7, that's one thing. If your average is a 7 because it's half 10s and half 4s, that is how you know it's The Good Stuff
Me and the Mrs have been watching The Walking Dead on/off again since we moved in. We've somehow made it to S10 and fuck me, it's so blatant they should've killed it, like, two seasons ago.
Honestly, the zombies in this world have it made, not having to suffer through this plodding.
Honestly, the zombies in this world have it made, not having to suffer through this plodding.
February 10, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Me and the Mrs have been watching The Walking Dead on/off again since we moved in. We've somehow made it to S10 and fuck me, it's so blatant they should've killed it, like, two seasons ago.
Honestly, the zombies in this world have it made, not having to suffer through this plodding.
Honestly, the zombies in this world have it made, not having to suffer through this plodding.
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and we have made back our development budget after 3 hours. Thank you all :)
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
and we have made back our development budget after 3 hours. Thank you all :)
Sadly couldn't quite muster the time for a review at embargo. In the meantime, however, here's the video version of my interview with @sssuda51.bsky.social.
From creative 'bastard' mechanics to the design of Romeo himself, we touch upon it all:
From creative 'bastard' mechanics to the design of Romeo himself, we touch upon it all:
Suda51 talks embracing the MADNESS of Romeo is a Dead Man
YouTube video by All Out Gaming
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Sadly couldn't quite muster the time for a review at embargo. In the meantime, however, here's the video version of my interview with @sssuda51.bsky.social.
From creative 'bastard' mechanics to the design of Romeo himself, we touch upon it all:
From creative 'bastard' mechanics to the design of Romeo himself, we touch upon it all:
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HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: “.. In our in-progress research, we discovered that AI tools didn’t reduce work, they consistently intensified it.”
hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d...
hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d...
February 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: “.. In our in-progress research, we discovered that AI tools didn’t reduce work, they consistently intensified it.”
hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d...
hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d...
Mario Tennis Fever is good not great. Looks absolutely stunning on Switch 2 and Fever Rackets are fun (although they break the game). Adventure mode, though, is a big miss.
My full review:
My full review:
Mario Tennis Fever review – sports spin-off isn’t quite the outright smash
Mario Tennis Fever's new central gimmick is a fun way to disrupt and catch your court rival off guard, but it comes at the cost of a less technical style of play.
www.mirror.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Mario Tennis Fever is good not great. Looks absolutely stunning on Switch 2 and Fever Rackets are fun (although they break the game). Adventure mode, though, is a big miss.
My full review:
My full review: