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Bobby Kent

(He/Him)
Manchester
As seen in: Game Observer, Can I Play That, Game Luster, FlickLuster
Covers:  Gaming, Nintendo, PlayStation, JRPGs, sales, industry, charts, accessibility, disability and more.

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Bobby Kent’s Biography

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I am a gaming journalist based in Manchester, England, with a lifelong love of gaming fueled by my experiences with disability since birth. For me, gaming was not an escape, it was my way to engage with the wider world. I might not have been able to kick a ball on the field with my friends, but I could secure our wins in Call of Duty. My taste for gaming grew as I got older, now being deeply experienced with practically every genre and impassionately engaging with the latest in gaming news, ind…

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Opinion: Cozy Gaming Is Being Taken Over By Companies And It's A Problem | GameLuster

Opinion: Cozy Gaming Is Being Taken Over By Companies And It's A Problem | GameLuster

Cozy gaming has a problem, as an emotion has become a marketing tool, and the products they're manipulating o…

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Donkey Kong Bananza Is Fixing Super Mario Odyssey's Biggest Problem | GameLuster

Donkey Kong Bananza Is Fixing Super Mario Odyssey's Biggest Problem | GameLuster

Nintendo's upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza doesn't just look similar to Super Mario Odyssey - it's fixing the bi…

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New Tales from the Borderlands Is Pushing Disabled Representation Forwards | GameLuster

New Tales from the Borderlands Is Pushing Disabled Representation Forwards | GameLuster

Not only is Fran Miscowicz a badass character on an epic adventure – she is also a wheelchair user.

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On Inaccessibility: A Case for Game Refunds

On Inaccessibility: A Case for Game Refunds

I'm certain game launches are complex beasts. Yet the disappointing, initial launch states of titles like Cyb…

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Wheelscares: The Problematic Use Of Wheelchairs In Horror

Wheelscares: The Problematic Use Of Wheelchairs In Horror

I and many other disabled people live and thrive in our wheelchairs. It does not represent my vulnerability, …

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Excellent Accessibility Options Should Be The Standard, Not A Bonus

Excellent Accessibility Options Should Be The Standard, Not A Bonus

Growing up with SMA [Spinal Muscular Atrophy] Type 2, l've struggled to play a lot of games. Some of the most…

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review – Struck Gold

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By Bobby Kent
| Game Observer Verified
The Assassin’s Creed series was a favourite of mine throughout childhood, but it’s one of those things that just seemed to get worse with time. Modern entries can feel bloated yet shallow, boring but packed with action, and just generally tedious. However, 2013’s Black Flag has, for me, always be when the franchise operated at its best.
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Xbox Game Pass Mid-May Update Adds The Outer Worlds, Remnant 2 And More

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By Bobby Kent
| Game Observer Verified
It’s the middle of May, and it’s time for some more games! Microsoft just dropped their mid-month Game Pass update to power us through the rest of what May has to offer, and they’re once again offering some lovely releases. Before we dive into what’s new, it has to be mentioned that Forza Horizon 6 is available right now on Game Pass along with a bunch of other games we shared in our last update. Moving on to what’s new though, we’ve got two big RPG additions to finish out May.
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Fortnite Returns To Apple App Store Globally, Except Australia

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By Bobby Kent
| Game Observer Verified
After years of legal scraps against Apple, Epic Games just announced that Fortnite is now back on the App Store across the entire world. Previously, Fortnite‘s mobile availability was restricted to certain regions through certain methods, but it’s now available to anyone around the world with an iPhone or iPad – except Australia.
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