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Dani Torres

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
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84 articles by Dani Torres

Preview: Fatekeeper Patch 0.1.2: Windblast Rework and New Save Spot (General)
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Fatekeeper Patch 0.1.2: Windblast Rework and New Save Spot

Fatekeeper patch 0.1.2 reworks Windblast to scale with Spellpower, adds FOV settings, and hints at replayability content. Full notes plus what's next.

· 3 min read

Preview: Frog Sqwad: 8-Player Co-op Tongue-Swinging Chaos 2026 (General)
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Frog Sqwad: 8-Player Co-op Tongue-Swinging Chaos 2026

Frog Sqwad is an 8-player co-op extraction platformer where your tongue does everything. Grab food, hit the quota, grow into a Megafrog. Out June 11, 2026.

· 4 min read

Preview: Windrose Next Update: 40+ Building Pieces & 50 QoL Fixes (General)
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Windrose Next Update: 40+ Building Pieces & 50 QoL Fixes

The Windrose next update wasn't Ashlands. It was an interim patch that added 40+ building pieces and 50+ QoL fixes on April 30. Here's what shipped.

· 4 min read

Preview: Far Far West Voodoo Spells: All 5 & the Healing Rule (Guides)
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Far Far West Voodoo Spells: All 5 & the Healing Rule

Far Far West Voodoo spells: all 5 healing spells from Drain to Doll, the rule that healing only works near enemies, and the pairings that keep runs alive.

· 8 min read

Preview: Is Fatekeeper Multiplayer? Solo-Only in Early Access (Features)
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Is Fatekeeper Multiplayer? Solo-Only in Early Access

Fatekeeper multiplayer: there isn't any, and none is planned. Single-player only at EA launch. Here's why it's built solo and what the EA build offers.

· 6 min read

Preview: Kristala Elder Satine Boss: The Final Deflection Test (Guides)
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Kristala Elder Satine Boss: The Final Deflection Test

Kristala Elder Satine boss guide: the most deflection-heavy fight in the game, the jumpscare attack that breaks the rhythm, and the Eminence burst windows.

· 8 min read

Preview: Beastro Release Date: Cooking Deckbuilder Hits June 11 (General)
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Beastro Release Date: Cooking Deckbuilder Hits June 11

Beastro release date was June 11, 2026 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Game Pass. It launched to Very Positive Steam reviews (91%, 402 ratings) at $19.99.

· 4 min read

Preview: Abiotic Factor Pets Guide: Peccaries, DBNO, and Companions (General)
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Abiotic Factor Pets Guide: Peccaries, DBNO, and Companions

Abiotic Factor pets guide: how Peccary taming works, the DBNO survival mechanic, companion slot vs pet bed, and what changed in Hotfix v1.3.0.26036.

· 7 min read

Preview: DRG Rogue Core Falconer Build: The Co-op Anchor Class (Guides)
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DRG Rogue Core Falconer Build: The Co-op Anchor Class

DRG Rogue Core Falconer build: the Lightning Drone, the Thunder Rod electric zone, the in-run revive, and why Falconer plus Spotter tops co-op.

· 8 min read

Preview: Romestead Roadmap 2026: What Beartwigs Has Confirmed (General)
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Romestead Roadmap 2026: What Beartwigs Has Confirmed

Romestead roadmap: one more biome is confirmed for a winter release, still unnamed and described only as spooky. Here is everything else Beartwigs said.

· 5 min read

Preview: Killer Bean Early Access Launches June 8: What's in It (General)
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Killer Bean Early Access Launches June 8: What's in It

Killer Bean Early Access hits Steam June 8, 2026: $14.99 FPS roguelite from Jeff Lew's cult Flash animation. 4 biomes, 8 bosses, procedural islands.

· 7 min read

Preview: What Is Pratfall? The Cave Crawler With 90% Steam Reviews (General)
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What Is Pratfall? The Cave Crawler With 90% Steam Reviews

What is Pratfall: a $7.99 physics co-op cave crawler with 90% Very Positive Steam reviews. Covers biomes, player count, built-in voice chat, and solo play.

· 5 min read