Joe Donnelly
Joe is a Features Editor at 12DOVE. With over seven years of experience working in specialist print and online journalism, Joe has written for a number of gaming, sport and entertainment publications including PC Gamer, Edge, Play and FourFourTwo. He is well-versed in all things Grand Theft Auto and spends much of his spare time swapping real-world Glasgow for GTA Online’s Los Santos. Joe is also a mental health advocate and has written a book about video games, mental health and their complex intersections. He is a regular expert contributor on both subjects for BBC radio. Many moons ago, he was a fully-qualified plumber which basically makes him Super Mario.
Latest articles by Joe Donnelly
![The Crew](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iWqoiK2gFdXzeZnXNAtKdf-320-80.jpg)
The Crew Motorfest preview: Ubisoft keeps community spirit firmly in the driving seat
By Joe Donnelly published
Preview Hands-on | The Crew is ditching mainland America for Hawaii, and it looks and feels good for doing so
![Sub-Zero and Kenshin face off in Mortal Kombat 1 screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PAhe5cW5NVDUKpFSnHdyjY-320-80.jpg)
Mortal Kombat's Ed Boon reflects on 30 years of stomach-turning violence, and why rebooting is right for the series
By Joe Donnelly published
Interview Interview | The co-creator looks back on what makes Mortal Kombat special, and where it might go next
![Still Wakes the Deep](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MXt9EZWVhHNcSDUo2KpvfH-320-80.jpg)
The Chinese Room's Still Wakes the Deep could be the pinnacle of the current survival horror boom
By Joe Donnelly published
Opinion Opinion | Xbox nailed its showcase all told, but Still Wakes the Deep has jumped straight to the top of my most wanted list
![Mortal Kombat 1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QtRaYthJPmiH4JZJQzhSaM-320-80.jpg)
Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo system reinvents the series for a new generation of fighters
By Joe Donnelly published
Preview Hands-on | Kameo support alone proves Mortal Kombat 1 is more than a straightforward visual glow-up on the series almost 30 years old
![Lords of the Fallen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PPD4oc4NeGXRedi7y3THd7-320-80.jpg)
Lords of the Fallen dev wants to improve the "scarcity of AAA Soulslikes" while building a "World of the Fallen" universe
By Joe Donnelly published
Feature Interview | Hexworks has no plans to slow down after its forthcoming Lords of the Fallen successor
![Company of Heroes 3 appearing in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase powered by Intel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9HQY2YMd3bFuECZg4Bf8jY-320-80.jpg)
Company of Heroes 3 bursts from the trenches with an explosive console launch trailer
By Joe Donnelly published
News Relic Entertainment and Sega's war-torn RTS adventure showcases its Console Edition
![Paleo Pines appearing in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase powered by Intel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYo4X7u5g3aefLwiYhxzTd-320-80.jpg)
Gorgeous dino life sim Paleo Pines marks long-awaited release date with new trailer
By Joe Donnelly published
News Your prehistoric ranch adventure awaits!
![Punch Club 2: Fast Forward appearing in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase powered by Intel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ryVEB7iWxZC7Rzny9tF9HG-320-80.jpg)
Fighter management sim Punch Club 2: Fast Forward busts out new gameplay footage
By Joe Donnelly published
News Raise your hands, clench your fists, and check out the latest from Lazy Bear Games' fast-firing follow-up
![The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales appearing in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase powered by Intel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gWYd8pJmDLozDNGvuZMLFh-320-80.jpg)
Stunning adventure game The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales gets a release date and a demo
By Joe Donnelly published
News Get lost in a good book, literally, with this unique isometric fantasy adventure
![Highwater appearing in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase powered by Intel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eivstSLthho6JPeE5eXUbG-320-80.jpg)
Uber-stylish narrative adventure game Highwater is coming to consoles
By Joe Donnelly published
News Strap in and strap up on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S later this year
![Hauntii](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9CvHPLNacna5B8AFwWqvNL-320-80.jpg)
The ghostly, ghastly and gorgeous Hauntii is your new favorite upcoming twin-stick adventure game
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Hands-on | Hauntii is easily one of the prettiest, most intriguing games at Summer Game Fest 2023
![Nic Cage in Dead by Daylight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UeN2jkgyWEKuB84HdzKAYS-320-80.jpg)
Playable Nicolas Cage and Fortnite Transformers remind us of how fun E3 season can be
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | You might not get your most-anticipated game - but you are definitely getting Nic Cage in Dead By Daylight
![Tifa and Cloud fight back-to-back in screenshot from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bmzy7HsThTovRtTf3cphK8-320-80.jpg)
From Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to Mortal Kombat 1 – nostalgia wins at Summer Game Fest 2023
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | SGF 2023 was light on exclusives, but balanced old and new with great effect
![Unreal Engine 5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D448Hgg2m7siEsegm5Pygc-320-80.jpg)
5 of the biggest announcements from previous Summer Game Fest shows
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | Ahead of the fourth annual Summer Game Fest, here are some memorable moments from past years
![Viewfinder](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6TbSxNAigrxHqJteMtgo37-320-80.jpg)
Viewfinder is a stunning, intelligent mix of Portal and What Remains of Edith Finch
By Joe Donnelly published
Preview Hands-on | Viewfinder is a quiet underdog for indie Game of the Year
![Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UPjebJHWYvkhmn7nhiX5AL-320-80.jpg)
5 games we want to see at Summer Game Fest 2023
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | Summer Game Fest is around the corner – here are some games we'd love to see show face
![System Shock Remake screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RwgLRDR3jH7j8zSrLn9GyX-320-80.jpg)
The System Shock remake is a surprisingly massive win for video game preservation
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | The System Shock remake offers a tentative, if elaborate, solution to the video games preservation problem
![Marathon game PS5 reveal screenshots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sPg6YR4TmYGYJqtdcuoRxg-320-80.jpg)
Bungie's Marathon looks the part, but do we really need another extraction shooter?
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | I'm pretty burned out on extraction shooters, but if anyone can change my mind it's Bungie
![Phantom Blade 0](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fCoiRd8BwQ9ZmiHrkUzFxN-320-80.jpg)
Phantom Blade Zero is the perfect post-Elden Ring tonic I've been waiting for
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | With flavors of Sekiro, Souls and Sifu, Phantom Blade Zero is already one for the future
![MGS 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/erh9B3bnmd33ZMoTLAYd9i-320-80.jpg)
If you think the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake reveal was too cheesy you weren't there the first time around
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake reveal was awful and awesome, and I wouldn't have had it any other way
![Marvel's Spider-Man 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wp8y5uDExrzZQKG2PEnTZk-320-80.jpg)
I thought Spider-Man 2 couldn't match the first game – it took less than 10 seconds to change my mind
By Joe Donnelly published
Features Opinion | Symbiote Spider-Man and a trip to the suburbs helped stick the landing
![Marvel's Spider-Man 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kX9HHAdYXBinoXUmYRtUrH-320-80.png)
Spider-Man 2's spectacle looks amazing, but I want to see more of its GTA 5-style character switching
By Joe Donnelly published
Feature Opinion | If it's tied to story set-pieces that's cool, but I'd love to switch between characters on the fly
![Marvel's Spider-Man 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DVWdkgeshzoUCwx8wAUKod-320-80.jpg)
Sony simply turning up at the PlayStation Showcase will keep Xbox on the ropes
By Joe Donnelly published
OPINION Opinion | Keeping things simple at the PlayStation Showcase will be a huge success for Sony