Rob Gordon
Contributing since October, 2017
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Author Details
Rob Gordon is a writer from the United Kingdom, and has extensive experience writing about video games and the video game industry. He has called Screen Rant his home since 2017. As well as this, Rob is also a musician and podcaster.
Industry Focus
Rob spends most of his time on video game reviews and previews, from racing and sports games through to RPGs and shooters. However, Rob will always find time for indie games that do something a little bit different.
Favorite Media
Rob's favourite video games, in no particular order, include Baldur's Gate, Kentucky Route Zero, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Stardew Valley, and Mass Effect. The original Unreal Tournament remains the best first-person shooter of all time in his book.
Latest Articles
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Review: "Gets What Warhammer 40,000 Is All About"
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader translates the world of the tabletop game into an isometric RPG excellently, even with the odd clunky moment.
Super Pocket Review: "A Brilliant Bit of Kit"
The HyperMegaTech Super Pockets are a fantastic and affordable way to play classic retro games on the go, whether with the Capcom or Taito version.
Spirittea Review: "A Fantastic Cozy Game"
Spirittea is a wonderful life sim, taking a Stardew Valley template and creating something satisfying to play with various compelling gameplay modes.
“A Fantastic Soccer Strategy Sim”: Football Manager 2024 Review
Football Manager 2024 is another excellent entry in the Football Manager series, giving statisticians the perfect simulation of the beautiful game.
WRC Review: “Emulating The Feel Of Rally Racing”
WRC is a fantastic racing game, taking the gruelling sport of rally racing and making it accessible to newcomers while still tough to veterans.
"A Compelling Indie Adventure": Jusant Review
Jusant's excellent climbing mechanics make it an enthralling game with a strong central purpose. Here's our review.
"A Bizarrely Relaxing Title": AirportSim Review
AirportSim is an adequate but fairly limited look at the work of the ground crew at an airport, but will likely satisfy those after its authenticity.
"An Interesting if Flawed Adventure" - Kona II: Brume Review
Kona II: Brume expands upon the original game's snowy murder mystery with a more bombastic approach, with comes with new strengths and weaknesses.
"A Gem To Be Found Within Its Dank Corners": The Fabulous Fear Machine Review
The Fabulous Fear Machine is an interesting and unique strategy game that could be a cult classic for those who overlook its clunkier moments.
"Light And Breezy Racing": Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged Review
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged is a fun entry point to arcade racing for newcomers to the genre, although it lacks depth. Here's our review.
"A Strong Sense of Pace": WRC Preview
EA Sports has taken on the World Rally Championship licence, and previews suggest Codemasters is up to the task.
"Just Escaping Relegation": EA Sports FC 24 Switch Review
EA Sports FC 24 is the best that EA Sports has shown on the Switch, but still falls below what's available on other platforms.
"A Triumph of Virtual Motor Racing": Forza Motorsport Review
Forza Motorsport is a wonderful racing game, with plenty of variety and thrilling racing gameplay.
"An Intriguing Metamorphosis": Cocoon Review
Cocoon is a fantastic puzzle game, combining an abstract world with a mind-bending, dimension-hopping core mechanic.
Forza Motorsport Preview: "Something More Immersive"
Forza is returning with Forza Motorsport, and fans of the racing franchise will be keen to find out exactly what developer Turn 10 has in store.
"A Truly Immersive Narrative-Driven Game": Under The Waves Review
Under The Waves is a powerful story with wonderful atmosphere, but a lack of polish holds it back from achieving its true potential.
"More Than Just an Excellent Turn-Based RPG": Sea of Stars Review
Sea of Stars is a fantastic turn-based RPG, with a refined and engaging combat system to keep players involved for its entire adventure.
Jusant Preview: A Meditative Climbing Puzzler
Jusant is gearing up to be a calming and intriguing climbing game from developer Don't Nod, based on a new preview build.
"Absolutely Fantastic Minute-to-Minute Combat": Immortals of Aveum Review
Immortals of Aveum has wonderfully moreish first person shooter gameplay, but is hampered by a poor plot and form over function aesthetic choices.