Anna Koselke
After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she's not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she's probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she's spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you'll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.
Latest articles by Anna Koselke
![Ace Attorney Investigations Collection screenshot showing Miles Edgeworth, a man with lengthy graying hair, a ruffle white shirt, and red suit jacket](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GRwQre6HcLUWDrw2cp479S-320-80.jpg)
After 13 years stuck in Japan, the lost Ace Attorney spin-off is finally launching in English as part of the Investigations Collection this September
By Anna Koselke published
News It's about time
![Hello Kitty Island Adventure screenshot showing Hello Kitty, a chibi-style cat character with white fur and a pink bow, smiling while waving](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PPwqFU8r2qXZDLXmbZVv5c-320-80.jpg)
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is set to be my new favorite Nintendo Switch game, and it's basically Animal Crossing meets Sanrio
By Anna Koselke published
News New Horizons, who?
![Habbo Hotel Origins screenshot showing an open park area with a fountain and a parked white bus](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tvb9iB6Rd7GNWKrh6TakuC-320-80.jpg)
Habbo Hotel returns in Origins, a "lovingly restored" version of the iconic MMO as it was 19 years ago - but this time "with a fresh, community-led approach"
By Anna Koselke published
News We're so back, baby
![Elden Ring screenshot showing Ranni, a young woman with pale ice-y blue skin and a large brimmed witch-like hat](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vu9TP87krHb5eh4Cmd8qzC-320-80.jpg)
Elden Ring was an "enormous success," but Hidetaka Miyazaki says that doesn't mean the open-world genre will "become the new standard" for future FromSoftware games
By Anna Koselke published
News More open-world Soulslike chaos could arrive in the future
![Elden Ring screenshot showing Melina, a young woman with short coppery hair and one eye](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iBZqq45pyeknqH9FVzdXyn-320-80.jpg)
FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki addresses recent mass developer layoffs, assuring Dark Souls and Elden Ring fans "that's something I would not let happen"
By Anna Koselke published
News Miyazaki stresses staff retention amid industry struggles
![Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail screenshot showing a female Hrothgar with pale orange fur wielding a large weapon and charging forward](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MGqAQV4xD6GvEG8yRxWMdJ-320-80.jpg)
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P "would love" to see the MMO on Nintendo's Switch successor as everyone should have access to the game "regardless of device"
By Anna Koselke published
News Portable raiding, when?
![Starfield screenshot showing a distant man on an alien planet, standing between two massive obsidian-like walls with a ringed world visible in the distance](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SbYijPLz9Hj4x55U4gqSjT-320-80.jpg)
Todd Howard hopes for "annual" Starfield story expansions for "a very long time," with Bethesda now "planning for the one" after Shattered Space
By Anna Koselke published
News The story will get even meteor
![Final Fantasy 14 screenshot showing a male Viera - a rabbit-like race with lengthy ears - looking up, his eyes shining yellow and skin a deep grey-blue](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nbXoKLLFHpjoViuDmY2rQJ-320-80.jpg)
Final Fantasy 14 fans clear Dawntrail preview dungeon without any healers, leading the MMO's dedicated support mains to strike over "negligence towards the role"
By Anna Koselke published
News Damage first, healing second
![Official Half-Life 2 artwork from Valve showing protagonist Gordon Freeman wrangling with an alien creature](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yc2wKoUiyD86DutigUdy7Z-320-80.jpg)
$843 million lawsuit against Valve already has its own website: "The Steam Claim" accuses the biggest store in PC gaming of "overcharging" players
By Anna Koselke published
News The lawsuit is said to represent 14 million UK gamers
![Clockwork Revolution screenshot showing an older man in steampunk-y histroical clothing grimacing](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TAiBWhFvTF92kjbFSRFW66-320-80.jpg)
BioShock Infinite-esque steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution's release window may have leaked early, possibly confirming a 2025 launch
By Anna Koselke published
News That's just a year away
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay cutscene screenshot showing Neve Gallus, a human mage woman wearing a black cap with a lace veil](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BWg2hwVaPmtvZ3Qt9Cd6Yn-320-80.jpg)
Thank the Maker - Dragon Age: The Veilguard won't include pesky account linking or pricey microtransactions
By Anna Koselke published
News Breathe a sigh of relief
![Sun Haven 1.4 update screenshot showing a large octopus-like blue boss in an underwater region, The Brinestone Deeps](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pPSp37zNaERw6WwQduLXnE-320-80.jpg)
Sun Haven is Stardew Valley's stunning magical twin sister, and the indie game just got its biggest update yet - adding a sand-sational underwater region, charming new bachelors to marry, and more
By Anna Koselke published
News It's o-fish-ally here
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveal trailer screenshot showing Lace Harding, a dwarven woman with long red hair and a freckled face](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VYgctpPKY4mzu9oph9vWh6-320-80.jpg)
Baldur's Gate 3 made short kings wait to properly kiss their tall girlfriends, but Dragon Age: The Veilguard is making sure "animations fit any character build" from day 1
By Anna Koselke published
News Justice prevails
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveal trailer screenshot showing two of the companions, Varric and Harding](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/89bqy3WV3hjBNmHuTVAuN8-320-80.jpg)
Former Dragon Age lead says the gameplay teaser is a "better introduction" to the RPG than the divisive reveal trailer: "I'm just eager to see where this goes"
By Anna Koselke published
News The king himself speaks
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard scene showing massive statues surrounded a long path, the RPG's companions walking along between them](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Hbusokb3Z6K4iGhtEexyj-320-80.jpg)
BioWare lead shares secret Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot in "unapproved" move - "I hope marketing doesn't see this"
By Anna Koselke published
News I won't tell if you don't
![Terraria art showing a short-haired blond man sitting atop a grassy field in metal armor, colorful slimes on either side of him](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JeU5metA69qhdBo25azDi-320-80.jpg)
Terraria's creator is "pleased to announce" a brand-new refund policy - beat him in PvP solo and you'll get your money back "for any reason, no questions asked"
By Anna Koselke published
News But what if you lose?
![Baldur's Gate 3 screenshot showing Auntie Ethel, an older woman with tied-back graying hair](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gTksnqzfi6CZingZd8YJfb-320-80.jpg)
As Baldur's Gate 3 devs cook away on what's next, the RPG's publishing lead is "glad" Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers fans "new fantasy characters to look forward to"
By Anna Koselke published
News The Veilguard hype is universal
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard art showing the RPG's companions grouped together](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Pcvz8iitDsh5irPN9GG6D-320-80.jpg)
Dragon Age isn't following in Inquisition's footsteps as The Veilguard won't be open world after all - instead, the devs say the new RPG is "mission-based" to offer "the best narrative experience"
By Anna Koselke published
News Some areas "have more exploration than others"
![Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail cinematic screenshot showing Alphinaud Leveilleur, an Elezen boy with short white hair, smiling](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MiPfQ8TQtoSTstYqfq2MTM-320-80.jpg)
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P says Dawntrail will finally return "more individuality" to the MMO's jobs, admitting "we're not in a good situation for that" after years of over-simplification
By Anna Koselke published
News He promises jobs won't become "more simple"
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot showing the RPG's companions standing as a united group, the main protagonist at front wielding a sword](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pv8fhUYcpCFYVhwTV6E7sY-320-80.jpg)
Dragon Age devs confirm that your choices in Inquisition may influence the beginning of The Veilguard as it pulls your protagonist in from the 10-year-old RPG
By Anna Koselke published
News Time to replay Inquisition
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot showing Emmrich, a necromancer man with short greying hair and green magic](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3ppz7acMjR6kkB5DtqvtpK-320-80.jpg)
Dragon Age stans are unapologetically "thirsty" for the RPG's companions, and The Veilguard's devs know it: "We should have just given them Tinder profiles"
By Anna Koselke published
News It's Baldur's Gate 3 all over again
![Assassin's Creed Shadows screenshot showing female protagonist Naoe](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2698EkxZkrnDj8H5VStkiV-320-80.jpg)
New Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay shows how the RPG's protagonists differ when it comes to assassinations, and I can't wait to slay as stealth queen Naoe
By Anna Koselke published
News Team Naoe, already
![The Rogue Prince of Persia screenshot showing a man running along the side of a wall as spikes are seen beneath him](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Sf7aeWivBBZWLAzC3yM3EN-320-80.jpg)
Dead Cells developer's Prince of Persia roguelike is getting a brand-new biome with enemies, weapons, and more in its first free update, Temple of Fire
By Anna Koselke published
News It's available right now