Robert Zak
Robert is a freelance writer and chronic game tinkerer who spends many hours modding games then not playing them, and hiding behind doors with a shotgun in Hunt: Showdown. Wishes to spend his dying moments on Earth scrolling through his games library on a TV-friendly frontend that unifies all PC game launchers.
Latest articles by Robert Zak

Get a superb Star Wars game and multiple Day One releases on PC Game Pass this April
By Robert Zak published
Jedi, dinosaurs, and a spiritual successor to one of the most ambitious JRPGs of all time are hitting Microsoft's subscription service.

The black sheep of the Thief series is free on Epic Games Store, and at that price, it deserves a second chance
By Robert Zak published
It's a steal 2014's Thief reboot certainly wasn't well-received on launch, but there's still a lot to like about it.

Diablo 4 and plenty more are hitting PC Game Pass in March
By Robert Zak published
The value of Microsoft's gaming service remains unrivalled, as the first Blizzard game makes its debut.

Classified: France '44 review: A suspenseful yet forgiving turn-based tactics game that lets you play a part in shaping history
By Robert Zak published
Vive La Resistance! Cause chaos for the Nazis in an XCOM-like campaign behind enemy lines.

Looking for a new game to binge post-Starfield? Here's the best of what PC Game Pass has to offer
By Robert Zak published
From claustrophobic spaceships, to neon-lit Japanese city-ships.

Diving into bronze age battle in Total War: Pharaoh
By Robert Zak published
War has changed.

Total War: Pharaoh lets you seek favour from three pantheons of gods in an ancient world on the brink of collapse
By Robert Zak published
Egypt is on the edge in Creative Assembly's latest grand strategy. Can the gods help?

Cities: Skylines 2 and Like a Dragon: Ishin! lead the charge in another strong month for PC Game Pass
By Robert Zak published
Whether you're in the mood to get spooked this Halloween or not, PC Game Pass is well stocked for October.

Meet the leaders of Egypt, Canaan, and Hattusa in Total War: Pharaoh
By Robert Zak published
Three factions, and a lot of big leaders with big egos.

7 things I wish I knew before playing Total War: Pharaoh
By Robert Zak published
Make your first run for the Egyptian throne a strong one.

Total War: Pharaoh's dynamic weather system lets you feel the heat of battle
By Robert Zak published
Creative Assembly's latest has several new features that affect the flow of battle.

Use schemes, intrigue, and even civil war to master Total War: Pharaoh's Royal Court
By Robert Zak published
Ascending the pyramid of power.

Total War: Pharaoh will let you emulate the great deeds of ancient kings
By Robert Zak published
Will you be a conqueror, builder, or heretic?

Starfield is the standout in the strongest PC Game Pass lineup of the year so far
By Robert Zak published
In what's been a big year for games, September is the biggest month of the lot. Just make sure you schedule some breaks.

The best space games to play on PC Game Pass ahead of Starfield's arrival
By Robert Zak published
Our August Game Pass showcase shoots for the stars.

How to become a master of combat in Jagged Alliance 3
By Robert Zak published
You're always outnumbered in Jagged Alliance 3, and we're here to make sure you don't get outgunned.

5 tips for getting started in the Jagged Alliance 3 campaign
By Robert Zak published
The campaign to reclaim Grand Chien can be unforgiving to the ill-informed.

Take-Two CEO doesn't want GTA 6 to stay stuck in the past
By Robert Zak last updated
news … but does that mean great new GTA games, or NFTs, or both?

Making the perfect campus in Two Point Campus
By Robert Zak published
Staff training, exercise, and Dragon Towers make for a strong school system.

Sample the student life in Two Point Campus
By Robert Zak published
Give your students a time to remember and they'll give you the grades you want.

The classes of Two Point Campus take their silliness very seriously
By Robert Zak published
Introducing the unique courses of Two Point Studios' school sim.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a cyber-stealth game that gives you shady powers
By Robert Zak published
News No need to sneak through the shadows when you can be the shadow.

A Plague Tale: Requiem trailer makes the Middle Ages look rather lovely
By Robert Zak published
news Swarming to Game Pass later this year.
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