Dani Torres
News Reporter
Dani Torres applies AP-style news instincts to games journalism: lead with the fact, explain the context, then the implications. With seven years covering industry moves, studio announcements, early access launches, and patch notes, she has developed a reputation for fast, accurate reporting that respects the reader's time. At GameBrief, she runs the news desk alongside breaking coverage of patch drops, developer announcements, and esports results.
- 7 years games journalism
- Industry and esports specialist
- Early access coverage
84 articles by Dani Torres
Rift Wizard 3 Spell Guide: How to Build from 500+ Spells
Rift Wizard 3 spell guide: what all eight schools do, which enemies resist fire and arcane, and how to fill the four spell roles before realm 10.
· 15 min read
Voidling Bound Beginner Guide: Tips for First Runs
Voidling Bound beginner guide: how genes and splicing work, which species to start with, early attribute priorities, and 6 mistakes to skip.
· 10 min read
Prime Monster Characters Guide: All 3 Builds and Who to Pick
Prime Monster characters guide: Chopper for beginners, Sucksworth for Elder Statesmonster runs, Rotilda for veterans. Build paths and co-op picks.
· 9 min read
Fears to Fathom Scratch Creek: Co-op Only, Duo Matchmaking
Fears to Fathom Scratch Creek is online co-op only, not solo. Rayll's newest episode needs 2 players, has duo matchmaking, and launched June 10, 2026.
· 3 min read
Romestead Updates: Every Patch Since Launch & What's Next
Romestead updates tracker: Beartwigs is patching daily, with automation priority fixes, auto gates, bigger storage, and launch hotfixes 0.25.1 logged here.
· 4 min read
SWAPMEAT Launch: Body-Swap Action Game Hits 93% on Day One
SWAPMEAT launched June 17 with 93% Very Positive reviews from day one. One More Game's body-swap co-op action game with a score by Austin Wintory.
· 3 min read
PAPERHEAD Demo: Cardboard Boomer Shooter (Next Fest 2026)
PAPERHEAD Demo is live in Steam Next Fest: cardboard horror, magic pencil mechanic, strong early reception. Full release September 18, 2026 on Windows PC.
· 3 min read
Denshattack Delayed to July 15 on PC, PS5, and Switch 2
Denshattack, the Tony Hawk-with-trains platformer from Undercoders, moves from June 17 to July 15, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2.
· 3 min read
Subnautica 2 Update: Hotfix 3 Changes & What's Coming Next
The latest Subnautica 2 update is Hotfix 3, live now. It cuts Interior Wall cost to a quarter, calms the Nibbler, and adds DLSS 4.5. Plus what's next.
· 4 min read
Steam Summer Sale 2026: Recap of the Best Indie Deals
Steam Summer Sale 2026 ended July 9 after two weeks. Slay the Spire hit 75% off, Stardew Valley 40% off ($8.99). A recap of the top indie deals.
· 7 min read
SPRAWL zero Demo: Boomer Shooter Prequel at Next Fest
SPRAWL zero demo is live for Steam Next Fest, June 15 to 22. The cyberpunk boomer-shooter prequel to SPRAWL brings Gravity Gloves and 40-plus weapons.
· 4 min read
Dark Scrolls: Devolver Co-op Roguelike Launches June 22
Dark Scrolls launches June 22, 2026 from doinksoft (Gato Roboto, Gunbrella) and Devolver. A co-op hack-and-slash roguelike with local and online play.
· 4 min read