Matt Buckley
Number of publications: 857
Matt has been writing for Gamepressure since 2020, and currently lives in San Diego, CA. Like any good gamer, he has a Steam wishlist of over three hundred games and a growing backlog that he swears he’ll get through someday. Aside from daily news stories, Matt also interviews developers and writes game reviews. Some of Matt’s recent favorites include Arco, Neva, Cocoon, Animal Well, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Tears of the Kingdom. Generally, Matt likes games that let you explore a world, tell a compelling story, and challenge you to think in different ways.
Meaningful decisions through limited choice. How the devs behind Tiny Bookshop were inspired to design their hit cozy game
In a brief interview with the designer of Tiny Bookshop, I learned how Pokémon inspired their concept of meaningful decisions through limited choices.
My experience attending the 2025 Game Awards, and why I loved it
Every year, Geoff Keighley's Game Awards is a great opportunity to reflect on the past year, even if it often seems more preoccupied with what comes next.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke responds to generative AI backlash from fans
The CEO of the studio behind Baldur's Gate 3 and the recently announced Divinity has responded to backlash regarding AI comments made in a recent interview.
Ellie from The Last of Us inspired the creature in Bruce Straley's new game
Coven of the Chicken Foot was announced last week at the Game Awards, and today, we've learned that the creature was inspired by Ellie from The Last of Us.
Larian Studios CEO explains generative AI use in development of Divinity
Larian Studios has revealed its next game, Divinity, and in a recent interview, the studio's CEO explained how the team uses generative AI.
Six great game announcements from the Game Awards that you may have missed
With so many blockbuster trailers, it's easy to miss a bunch of smaller announcements from the Game Awards. Thankfully, we've got you covered.
Bungie's extraction shooter, Marathon, announces new release window for March 2026
Marathon, the upcoming extraction shooter from Bungie, has detailed major changes in a new 20-minute video along with a March 2026 release window.
PS Plus Game Catalog adds nine new games next week, including an Assassin's Creed title
Starting on December 16th, nine more games will be added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. This could be your chance to try out some great games.
Hear me out, what if the mysterious Game Awards statue is a Pokémon thing?
Yeah, probably not. But there is one new detail from today's Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A that looks surprisingly similar to that statue.
Everything announced during today's Day of the Devs presentation. Over 20 indie games you need to see
Today's Day of the Devs presentation lasted over an hour and features so many indie games you should know about. There's also a surprising amount of frogs.
Netflix reportedly „didn't attribute any value” to Warner Bros.' games business in the recent acquisition
When bidding to acquire Warner Bros., Netflix attributed no value to the video game business, despite successes like Hogwarts Legacy. Is this deserved?
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake could be revealed soon as new rumors surface
A PEGI rating for an Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake has been spotted online, leading to the theory that it could be announced later this week.
Menu bug in BF6? There may be a quick fix, but the team is working on a solution
Players are experiencing problems with menu tiles in Battlefield 6. The development team is aware of the issue and is working on a solution.
Where Winds Meet has skills inspired by a forgotten 20-year-old movie, and it's absolutely worth watching
A few short YouTube clips compare Where Winds Meet skills to moments from the 2004 movie Kung Fu Hustle. Any fan of this new game should check out this movie.
KOTOR 2 full remake for „modern hardware” with „updated graphics” has been in the works since March
A full remake of KOTOR 2 has been in the works since at least March of 2025, and it could potentially be the first official inclusion of the infamous cut DLC.
„Our proposal is superior” Paramount announces hostile takeover bid to acquire Warner Bros. over Netflix
Paramount Skydance is attempting to acquire Warner Bros., claiming it is a „superior” proposal to Netflix's. But how will this compare when it comes to games?
After 30 years, Tekken director announces departure from Bandai Namco. Katsuhiro Harada releases a DJ mix as a farewell gift
Katsuhiro Harada announces his departure from Bandai Namco after 30 years working on the Tekken series. But this may not be the end of a legendary career.
Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. has given fans hope that the Nemesis System could be saved
Fans of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's iconic Nemesis System start a petition asking Netflix to release the mechanic patented by Warner Bros.
Dawn of War 4 will dare what no predecessor has. For the first time, you can command a Primarch
The director of the upcoming Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 4 spoke about how the game will feature players' first opportunity to play as a god-like Primarch.
Netflix buys Warner Bros., potentially upgrading its gaming ambitions with new studios and IP
This will undoubtedly be a huge shift in the entertainment industry, but it could also be the solution to Netflix's efforts to break into the video game space.