Hirun Cryer
Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.
Latest articles by Hirun Cryer
![Astro Bot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PxytvpeMpQPLs8dS35ULJG-320-80.jpg)
Astro Bot's lack of PSVR 2 compatibility isn't going down well with VR fans: "It should at the very least be a hybrid game"
By Hirun Cryer published
News Come on, Sony, flick the 'PSVR 2 compatibility' switch on
![Destiny 2 The Final Shape art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SWdjToWFcHoV4tmiFD8W3S-320-80.jpg)
RIP your backlog: Destiny 2's The Final Shape needs 300GB of free space on Steam
By Hirun Cryer published
News The total Steam size dwarfs the console versions
![Diablo 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5V4Z8kUniV2yc6XZCrJy4c-320-80.jpg)
Off the back of a strong Season 4 launch, Diablo 4's anniversary event introduces roving packs of Treasure Goblins with staggering amounts of loot
By Hirun Cryer published
News There's also bonus XP and gold on offer
![Monster Hunter Wilds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AB2m9i2QTaPmDxzge9Wy8a-320-80.jpg)
Monster Hunter Wilds is trying something brand new for Capcom's series – your mount will automatically find its way around the open world
By Hirun Cryer published
News This could be a game-changer for tracking monsters
![Astro Bot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XhWVzWQqziAF2i9nGiZhTo-320-80.jpg)
Astro Bot has every single PlayStation cameo you could think of - except Bloodborne
By Hirun Cryer published
News Sorry, Bloodborne fans
![Destiny 2 The Final Shape art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KW762zPoCZUWxTCpBFyrUR-320-80.jpg)
Bungie dev asks "F***ing... how?" as Sony seemingly leaks the entire Destiny 2: The Final Shape expansion via PlayStation's own streaming service
By Hirun Cryer published
News It's not been a great string of weeks for Sony
![Silent Hill 2 Remake screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/poAiT9PGbEZjNZHHDGieX5-320-80.jpg)
Silent Hill 2 remake's James looks "kinda meow" now after what appears to be a slight redesign
By Hirun Cryer published
News The new Silent Hill Transmission leaks a new James
![Marathon key art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BFbEVmp3R8LaY9Vr7JPuCm-320-80.jpg)
Marathon dev nervous for "all eyes" to be on his Bungie team after Destiny 2's Final Shape expansion launches next week
By Hirun Cryer published
News Everyone be chill, please
![Wildermyth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4fd2uRVsDnoM5CcNFoL6cG-320-80.jpg)
After making one of the best RPGs in years, Wildermyth's studio is going into "hibernation"
By Hirun Cryer published
News But existing goals like a soundtrack release and localization will still be met
![Final Fantasy 16 PS5 screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ePS3dzW5zThcjniatYfVD6-320-80.jpg)
PS5 is Sony's most profitable console gen ever after just 3 years, beating PS4 by over $36 billion in sales
By Hirun Cryer published
News It's already generated over $10 billion in profit
![Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond helldiver firing pummeler smg](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PNgWWDYrE8DoWiNgRek9C-320-80.jpg)
New Helldivers 2 CEO says "we don't think weapons are as fun as they could be," but also "I don't think it's reasonable to threaten people over weapon inbalance"
By Hirun Cryer published
News "The ship will stay on the same course, despite the change in captain"
![Elden Ring DLC weapons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lhsh7QJxMjbJcXxsUDsdcL-320-80.jpg)
Ahead of the Elden Ring DLC, veteran Tarnished advise all players to level the most important stat in the whole RPG: "Having Vigor is crucial"
By Hirun Cryer published
News You need to get Vigor to level 60
![No Man's Sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8C9Pa7o8zqWuUg3MbyQpib-320-80.jpg)
No Man's Sky's new Adrift update puts you in an alternate galaxy without help - or other players - but at least there's a ghostly frigate to bargain with
By Hirun Cryer published
News It's a new turn for the multiplayer adventure game
![XDefiant gameplay screenshot showing gunfight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A5V9hn8SnAhqMW9KytnU4F-320-80.jpg)
XDefiant dev agrees that with no SBMM, if you're not finding "easy enemies" in Ubisoft's shooter, it's because you are the easy enemy
By Hirun Cryer published
News And there's room for improvement
![Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 key art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AM8JZFgpsKnGquHkzQyL87-320-80.jpg)
Call of Duty publisher wins huge lawsuit against cheat maker EngineOwning, set to receive $14.5 million in damages
By Hirun Cryer published
News This isn't the first time Activision has sued EngineOwning
![Baldur's Gate 3 mind flayer with pale purple skin and facial tentacles stares ahead with glowing yellow eyes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9TP8yZXz95tELo2zguuJzL-320-80.jpg)
Baldur's Gate 3's lead writer worried he'd joined the dev "on the downward curve" as he "thought that Divinity: Original Sin 2 may be the best game Larian will ever make"
By Hirun Cryer published
News Adam Smith felt under a lot of pressure
![Resident Evil timeline - Resident Evil: Code Veronica](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xe2Kz5QoawZcmwZHB58eQT-320-80.jpg)
Resident Evil Zero and Code Veronica remakes are reportedly in development as Capcom continues its horror remake streak
By Hirun Cryer published
News Capcom isn't remaking Resident Evil 5 (for now)
![Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 teaser](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vr2RjfR9geHg83pNLBenuP-320-80.jpg)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a day one Xbox Game Pass release in a major move for Microsoft's subscription service
By Hirun Cryer published
News It's now confirmed
![Kristala](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UKhU5PNt9mgK6CiayjFtYP-320-80.jpg)
Feline soulslike with Sekiro vibes made by Bloodborne-obsessed devs finally gets its early access release next week
By Hirun Cryer published
News Kristala is out on June 6
![Hollow Knight: Silksong](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FhHQfMSTDkoTGBVxtucmtY-320-80.jpg)
Hollow Knight Silksong: Everything we know so far
By Hirun Cryer last updated
Feature Could 2024 be the year of Hollow Knight: Silksong?
![Team Fortress 2 by Valve](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dMakEdm6eWhTr8rZJkBAT5-320-80.jpg)
Valve's unannounced hero shooter had nearly 1,000 concurrent PC players over the past 24 hours - but the developer is staying silent
By Hirun Cryer published
News Valve isn't letting anything slip - officially
![Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond helldiver chargin purifier plasma weapon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zqSn8oFkqzJVYjvzhhiNG-320-80.jpg)
Helldivers 2 director believes "live service is a good thing" for the industry, but only if games don't "nickel and dime" for skins after charging $70 upfront
By Hirun Cryer published
News Johan Pilestedt speaks on live service trends
![Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vaejr7GxnnJ4WYWTBW4YzL-320-80.jpg)
JRPG legend Yuji Horii hopes Dragon Quest 12 will be a fitting posthumous work for two beloved developers who passed away
By Hirun Cryer published
News But there's still not much news to share on the game itself