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David Roberts lives in Everett, WA with his wife and two kids. He once had to sell his full copy of EarthBound (complete with box and guide) to some dude in Austria for rent money. And no, he doesn't have an amiibo 'problem', thank you very much.

Latest articles by David Roberts

That 'Eureka' moment: what The Witness is really about

By David Roberts published 3 February 16

Features

Going episodic is the only option for the Final Fantasy 7 remake

By David Roberts published 28 January 16

Editorial

Games that treat you like dirt for playing on easy mode

By David Roberts published 25 January 16

Video

Final Fantasy 13 is the Fury Road of the series

By David Roberts published 15 January 16

Editorial

Before and after video shows the subtle special effects in The Force Awakens

By David Roberts published 14 January 16

News

This pigeon is not pleased with amateur Super Mario Maker levels

By David Roberts published 13 January 16

News

Backwards Compatible Game of the Week - Beyond Good and Evil HD

By David Roberts published 13 January 16

Features

Why I Love: Earning Trophies and Achievements in old games

By David Roberts published 1 January 16

Why I Love

Set-up tips to get the most out of your new Wii U

By David Roberts published 23 December 15

Features

Set-up tips to get the most out of your new Xbox One

By David Roberts published 23 December 15

Features

The Talos Principle is mature without being 'mature'

By David Roberts published 17 December 15

Editorial

Watch gaming's most satisfying character switches

By David Roberts published 16 December 15

Video

Splatoon isn't perfect, but it's my favorite shooter of 2015

By David Roberts published 15 December 15

Editorial

Yakuza 5 review

By David Roberts published 11 December 15

Review "Yakuza 5 finally arrives on Western PS3s three years after its Japanese release, but does it live up to the Dragon of Dojima's legacy?"

Review

To close the book on Metal Gear Solid 5, we need to work together

By David Roberts published 9 December 15

Editorial

The biggest announcements from PlayStation Experience 2015

By David Roberts published 5 December 15

Features

Grand Theft Auto 3 headlines PS2 games coming to PS4 tomorrow

By David Roberts published 4 December 15

News

Why I love: Star Wars Episode One: Racer

By David Roberts published 4 December 15

Features

Things I wish I knew before I started Xenoblade Chronicles X

By David Roberts published 4 December 15

Guide

The biggest Game Awards 2015 announcements

By David Roberts published 4 December 15

Features

Nintendo Badge Arcade represents Nintendo at its most cynical

By David Roberts published 2 December 15

Editorial

Xenoblade Chronicles X review

By David Roberts published 30 November 15

Review "Xenoblade Chronicles X offers a resplendent world, fantastic combat, and transforming mechs, but figuring out how everything fits together isn't always easy."

Review

What is the 'toys-to-life' genre, anyway?

By David Roberts published 23 November 15

Features

What is amiibo?

By David Roberts published 23 November 15

Features

What is Disney Infinity?

By David Roberts published 23 November 15

Features

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