Bustle UK
Having introduced gaming coverage for Bustle UK, I published over 70 articles between June 2019 to March 2023, ranging from new releases to deep dives into the industry’s most popular titles, consoles, and other media.
Below is a feed of my work.
Everything We Know About The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Launched with the Switch in 2017, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild has become one of Nintendo’s crowning achievements. Fans have been eager to continue Link’s journey in Hyrule’s open-world since its release and were finally given the word in 2019 that a sequel was indeed in the works. Here’s everything we know about The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom.
The Real Reason Pedro Pascal Axed Joel’s Iconic Line In The Last Of Us
In Episode 6 of hit series The Last Of Us, fans of the game finally saw the moment they'd been waiting for — that exchange between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey). However, this line was cut from the TV series for a very valid reason.
Horizon Forbidden West’s DLC Takes Place In A Ravaged Los Angeles
Horizon Forbidden West ends with Aloy facing yet another threat to humanity. Aloy instructs her allies to split up and find help to defeat their latest foe, while she heads off on a mission of her own within the Burning Shores. This brand new area is the subject of an upcoming expansion to the Forbidden West, and will see players explore a ravaged Los Angeles. Here’s everything we know so far about Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores.
9 Of The Most Exciting Video Game Launches Of 2023
Whatever your thoughts are on 2023 thus far, one thing’s for sure: it’s set to be a bright one for gamers. With a number of remakes and new releases on the horizon, we have a whole lot to look forward to. This includes the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & Idris Elba’s role in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.
These Last 5 Words In The Last Of Us Ep 2 Have A *Major* Impact In The Future
As viewers become more and more familiar with the post-apocalyptic world of The Last Of Us, tragedies continue to have an impact on its characters. In Episode 2, Joel and Ellie discover that Tess was bitten by a Runner as they escaped the museum. As she convinces them to carry on their journey and leave her behind, she has an important message for Joel that will stay with him for the rest of the series.
The Last Of Us Has Revived The Inspirational “Hopepunk” Trend
Dystopian shows continue to grip audiences, and 2023 has shed even more light on the apocalyptic genre. In HBO's The Last Of Us, the video game adaptation brings a surprising amount of optimism to a world plagued by a fungal pandemic that transforms humans into cannibalistic monsters. Some have even gone as far as labelling The Last Of Us as "Hopepunk," a term you may not be familiar with. So what does hopepunk mean, and where did the term originate from?
The Song At The End Of The Last Of Us Ep 1 Has A Deeper Meaning
A lot happens in the premiere episode of The Last Of Us, which documents life before and after the Cordyceps infection takes hold of humanity. Now a smuggler inside a quarantine zone in Boston, Joel works with his partner Tess to escort Ellie, a 14-year-old girl immune to the infection, with hopes that she is the key to a cure. The episode ends on a cryptic note, with Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again” playing. But what’s the song’s significance, and how does it foreshadow the rest of the series?
UK Viewers Will Be Able To Enjoy The Last Of Us, But There’s A Catch
TV and film adaptations of popular video games often get a bad reputation. So when it was announced that HBO would be adapting The Last Of Us into a television series, gamers were understandably apprehensive. Thankfully, the show is in the hands of Chernonbyl’s Craig Mazin, and the game’s creator Neil Druckmann has been involved in the process at every step. So here’s how you can watch The Last Of Us in the UK, and what you can expect from the series.
The Best Video Games To Play Over The Holidays
2022 has been a big year for games, and with people having time off over the holidays, now is a great time to catch up with some of the year’s best titles.
Everything To Know About The Last Of Us TV Adaptation
The emotional bond a player can create with fictional characters is unbreakable. Joel and Ellie’s journey in The Last Of Us is one that places you in a third-person perspective but makes you feel like you’re right there with them traversing a dreary yet hopeful post-apocalyptic landscape. In that sense, it’s the perfect blueprint for a series adaptation. So here’s everything you need to know about The Last Of Us TV series, and how it will tackle the process of being translated to the small screen.