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Matthew Castle is the former editor of Official Nintendo Magazine and Official Xbox Magazine. He was also part of the team on the Nintendo Gamer magazine back in the day. Since then, he's worked at Rock, Paper, Shotgun as part of their video team, as well as for the official Xbox On YouTube channel. Nowadays, he's a freelance games critic and consultant, and one half of the Back Page podcast.

Latest articles by Matthew Castle

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild review: "It's taken 18 years, but Nintendo has done it again: this is the adventure game to beat"

By Matthew Castle published 2 March 17

review

Fallout's creator tells us how Torment: Tides of Numenera is bringing the weird back to the RPG

By Matthew Castle published 3 February 17

Interview

Microsoft Studios’ general manager on bringing together great minds and nurturing talent of tomorrow

By Matthew Castle published 15 December 16

Interview

Halo Wars 2 - how 343 Industries and Creative Assembly are building a strategy game for the impatient

By Matthew Castle published 13 December 16

Interview

Hack to the future: Watch Dogs 2 finally delivers on the hacker fantasy

By Matthew Castle published 8 June 16

Preview

Save over 75% on the bold, new-look Official Xbox magazine

By Matthew Castle published 8 April 16

Cool Stuff

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 review

By Matthew Castle published 18 February 16

Review

Your Metal Gear Solid 5 questions answered

By Matthew Castle published 9 June 15

Feature

Five days of exclusive access to Rise of the Tomb Raider: Day five

By Matthew Castle published 20 March 15

Feature

Cows, caves and camping: one hour in Final Fantasy 15

By Matthew Castle published 7 March 15

Feature

Top 100: Fable 2 poops all over the competition

By Matthew Castle published 1 March 15

Editorial

Welcome to Official Xbox Magazine's new home!

By Matthew Castle published 27 February 15

News

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker review

By Matthew Castle published 1 December 14

Review

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