Aaron Potter
Aaron is a freelance writer who appreciates a good video game story just as much as great visuals and gameplay. Having covered the subject for places like WIRED, Den of Geek, PLAY Magazine, NME, PC Gamer and more, he’s well equipped to discuss a range of topics and industry goings-on through in-depth features, developer interviews and thoughtful reviews. His favourite game ever is 2005’s TimeSplitters: Future Perfect, a madcap character shooter from the makers of GoldenEye 007 that he first played whilst on holiday in Butlin’s Minehead. Because who needs to have fun in the sun, anyway?
Latest articles by Aaron Potter
The best PS4 controllers you can buy in 2024
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide These are the best PS4 controllers you can get, with many supported by the PS5, and even more of them working as viable PC options.
10 best game companions to take with you on your digital journeys
By Aaron Potter published
Features A good hero is nothing without an equally awesome sidekick
The developers behind iconic Star Wars games talk Legends, the Force, and exploring a vast universe
By Aaron Potter, Retro Gamer Team published
Features Retro Gamer chats with Star Wars Legends video game developers
The making of Enter the Matrix, the game that defied the foundations of interactive storytelling with messy results
By Retro Gamer Team, Aaron Potter published
Features The creators of Enter the Matrix reflect on its messy and ambitious development
There's never been a better time to bring back the stealth multiplayer of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
By Aaron Potter published
Features As Ubisoft shifts its focus to 'high-end free-to-play', Assassin's Creed should reinvest in its stealth multiplayer
Razer Raiju Ultimate review: "Chock full of premium features, but also harbors a premium price"
By Aaron Potter published
Review
KOTOR'S Darth Revan is once again canon thanks to this Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Easter Egg
By Aaron Potter published
News The fan favourite Sith Lord resurfaces in another unexpected twist
Cheap Spider-Man deal: Swing your way to this PS4 exclusive’s GOTY edition for under £22
By Aaron Potter published
Deals Have yourself a Marvel-ous Christmas with this early boxing day offer
Is Kojima teasing the theme of his next project over on Twitter?
By Aaron Potter published
News The Metal Gear creator shows no sign of winding down for the holidays
Cheap Borderlands 3 deal: Save £20 on the looter-shooter’s typical price
By Aaron Potter published
Deals One of 2019's biggest shooters gets a big price drop
New job listing reveals that Ori dev is making an action RPG next
By Aaron Potter published
News Inspired heavily by the likes of “Diablo, Zelda, Dark Souls”
Why you should play… Marvel Champions: The Card Game
By Aaron Potter published
Board games Suit up as your favourite superheroes in Marvel Champions: The Card Game, and play like you're the strongest Avenger (whoever that is)
RIG 700HX Xbox headset review: "An exceptional choice for Xbox One players"
By Aaron Potter published
Corsair HS35 headset Review: "An expensive-looking yet reasonably priced over-ear headset"
By Aaron Potter published
Review
It was the gory dismemberments that helped Dead Space become a true survival horror classic
By Aaron Potter published
Features Dead Space reinvented survival horror by letting us tear enemies apart, one limb at a time
"If you try to be funny, it'll either work or it won't" – Exploring the games that are trying to turn everyday life into a slapstick comedy
By Aaron Potter published
Features Celebrating the games that are looking for hilarity in humdrum routines
Far Cry New Dawn proves that an Assassin's Creed-style reinvention for Far Cry is well overdue
By Aaron Potter published
Opinion Ubisoft's open-world shooter series has been playing catch-up for too long, argues writer Aaron Potter for Official PlayStation Magazine
Remakes like Resident Evil 2 are at their best when reimagining the original game, not slavishly recreating it
By Aaron Potter published
Opinion Remakes like Resident Evil 2 are at their best when reimagining the original game, not slavishly recreating it
Rarest and most expensive limited edition PS4 consoles (and where to buy them)
By Aaron Potter published
Features The best special editions of Sony's best-selling console
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