Author Profile
Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he's played 'em all. A little too much, some might say.
I grew up reading gaming magazines, and always wanted to write my own reviews about the games I loved. I got a chance to do just that while I was a college student, writing for several small gaming blogs in my spare time. I was also an avid reader of Push Square back when it was just Sammy. When the site came looking for new writers, I jumped at the chance. The rest is (ancient) history.
Experience
Robert began his games journalism career in 2012 as a freelance reviewer. In 2013 he joined Push Square as a Staff Writer, before moving into his current role as Deputy Editor in 2016.
In this role, Robert continues to write across the website covering news, reviews, guides and features.
More than anything, I just enjoy writing about games that resonate with me. There’s great satisfaction to be found in sharing your passion with a willing audience.
Timeline
- 2012: Begins his career as a freelance reviewer
- 2013: Joins Push Square as a Staff Writer
- 2016: Becomes Deputy Editor of Push Square
Expertise
The first console Robert ever owned was the PlayStation 1, followed by a suitably long list of PlayStations! He’s also owned all of the main Nintendo handheld and home consoles from the mid 1990s onwards.
He chose the PlayStation 4 as his favourite console of all time, simply because so many of its games went on to become some of his absolute favourites.
RPGs are my favourite genre, because they tend to focus on characters and world building, which immerse me more than anything.
Robert’s Favourite Games
From the Archive
We asked Robert to pick out his three favourite pieces of work from across his personal archive, and tell us why he picked them!
The Witcher 3: Best Character Builds
My most-read article ever is a character builds guide for The Witcher 3, which I slaved over back when the game was brand new. I thoroughly enjoyed putting it together, and it was amazing to see it perform so well over the years.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition Review
Mass Effect is my favourite trilogy in gaming, and I like to think I did the games justice by writing an in-depth review of the Legendary Edition, which basically encapsulated a decade's worth of my thoughts and feelings.
Interview: Falcom Boss Talks Everything Trails, Reverie, Importance of Western Fans, and More
As a big fan of the Trails series, interviewing Falcom's president was a big deal for me. This interview from 2023 is my favourite to date, thanks to some fantastic answers.
