Malindy Hetfeld

Malindy Hetfeld

Malindy Hetfeld is a full-time freelance writer and translator specializing in game narrative, Japanese games, and, of course, music. You can find her work on Eurogamer.net, Unwinnable.com, Official Playstation Magazine and Techradar

Articles by: Malindy Hetfeld

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Best Assassin’s Creed games in 2025: every series entry ranked

By Rob Dwiar last updated

The best Assassin's Creed games have stood out from their rivals thanks to gameplay and stories that have stood the test of time.

Kratos stands in gold armor at the entrance to a fire-lit temple

Best single-player games 2025 - top titles for playing solo

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Our list of the best single-player games will help you make the most of flying solo.

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Best crossplay games 2025: top titles for cross-platform play with friends

By Vic Hood last updated

Buying guide The best crossplay games ensure that your fun isn't ruined by friends playing elsewhere. Here are our favorites that you can download and play right now.

Four Spartans face down waves of Covenant aliens in Firefight mode

Best Xbox Series X games 2025: smash hits for Microsoft's top console

By Vic Hood last updated

Buying Guide Here you'll find our picks of the best Xbox Series X games across genres to enjoy current-gen gaming to the fullest.

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Best PS5 games 2025 - top PlayStation 5 titles to play right now

By Rob Dwiar last updated

If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks.

Cloud, Tifa and Aerith stare at the Planetarium

The best JRPGs to play in 2025

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Our list of the best JRPGs will take you on fantastical journeys, full of memorable characters and iconic setpieces.

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Best free games 2025: gaming fun at no cost

By Kara Phillips last updated

Find the best free games you can play right now, whether its the latest RPG or a competitive multiplayer title.

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Underrated Switch games 2025: the best titles you might have overlooked

By Kara Phillips last updated

Buying guide These underrated Switch games may have been overlooked by you, but are worth checking out if you're caught at a loose end.

Sea of Stars cover art showing protagonists stand back to back against a moonlit forest backdrop

Best indie games 2025: the greatest titles from smaller studios

By Elie Gould last updated

The best indie games shine bright no matter the size

A close up of Alan Wake's face

Best horror games: the scariest titles to play in 2025

By Elie Gould last updated

These are our best horror games available now that'll provide fans with all sorts of scares on all sorts of platforms.

Three Guardians run alongside each other holding weapons. The background shows a mining facility on a desolate rocky planet

Best FPS games 2025 - essential first-person shooters

By Jake Green last updated

Buying guide Our pick of the best FPS games you can play right now on console and PC, including Titanfall 2 and DOOM Eternal.

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Best Xbox One games 2025: top titles to play right now

By Vic Hood last updated

Buying Guide Whether you own an Xbox One or Xbox One X, don't miss out on the best Xbox One games you can play right now.

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Best PS4 games 2025 - the essentials on PlayStation 4 you shouldn't miss

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide The best PS4 games give you the best experience on the console and demonstrate why the console was a global multimillion-seller.

Raz wears goggles as he runs towards the camera. Set against a psychedelic music background featuring a microphone and speakers

Best Xbox Game Pass games to play in 2025

By Nick Pino last updated

Buying Guide New to the service and wondering what the best Xbox Game Pass games are? Our curated list is here to help.

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Best Oculus Quest 2 games 2025: the VR hits you shouldn't miss

By Hamish Hector last updated

Updated From greats like Beat Saber to modern classics like Half-Life: Alyx, here are the best Oculus Quest 2 games to play in 2024.

A ship docked on a red and blue planet, littered with bulbs of glowing light and dense foliage

Best VR games 2025 - top virtual reality experiences to play on your headset

By Hamish Hector last updated

Explore a whole new world with the best VR games available to play now, no matter which platform and headset you use.

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Best Oculus Quest 2 fitness games: get moving with these VR gems

By Hamish Hector last updated

Playing games as a method to stay fit is no problem with these Oculus Quest 2 fitness games.

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Best battle royale games 2024 - be the last one standing in these titles

By Tom Bedford last updated

Buying Guide Whether it's Fortnite, Warzone or even Tetris, discover the best battle royale games available now.

A Tarnished in Elden Ring fighting a Tree Sentinel

Best RPGs 2025 - top role-playing games for PC and consoles

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Whether you're a sci-fi fan or a fantasy buff, our list of the best RPGs will help you find your next great adventure.

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Best PSP games - top PlayStation Portable titles

By Malindy Hetfeld last updated

Buying Guide The best PSP games ever still hold up, so take a trip down memory lane with our collection of the best the console had to offer.

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Best MMO games - multiplayer worlds to sink into on PC and console

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated The best MMO games are full of gripping stories and unexplored worlds just waiting to be discovered.

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Best co-op games 2025 - top titles you can share with friends right now

By Cat Bussell last updated

If you're looking for the best co-op games to play online or in person, we've got you covered with this stacked list of goodies.

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Best Lego games: the famous brick builder's finest

By Elie Gould last updated

Here are the best Lego games you can play right now, from Star Wars to Harry Potter and beyond.

Marvel's Midnight Suns

Best superhero games to play in 2025

By Cat Bussell last updated

Whether you're into Marvel, DC, or both, our list of the best superhero games will have you saving the day and wailing on villains in no time at all.

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Best Pokémon games: every generation ranked

By Cat Bussell last updated

Buying Guide The best Pokémon games are mainstays in the beloved franchise, but some stand taller than others.

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