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
Romestead Professions: All 8 Starting Classes Ranked
Romestead professions guide: all 8 starting classes ranked, what each gives at creation, and why Scholar and Mechanicus are the best picks for a first run.
· 9 min read
ARC Raiders Queen Boss Guide: Weak Points & How to Kill
ARC Raiders Queen boss guide: break a leg to expose the joints, burn the head core, and fight from inside the deactivated Harvester to survive the mortars.
· 8 min read
Do Mines Respawn in Windrose? Full Ore Timer Guide
Do mines respawn in Windrose? Yes, on a 24 in-game hour timer. Where each ore type appears by biome and how to plan efficient farming routes.
· 4 min read
Sunderfolk Pyromancer Guide: Fire Builds and AoE Tips 2026
Sunderfolk Pyromancer guide: fire spread hits multiple enemies but the class dies fast. Correct positioning, frontline requirements, and when to skip it.
· 16 min read
Sunderfolk Vanguard Guide: Grit, Retaliation, Best Builds
Sunderfolk Vanguard guide: the Update 2.0 retaliation tank with Grit passive. Counters 2 damage per hit. Best builds, party roles, and positioning tips.
· 7 min read
Windrose Armor Guide: All Sets, Stats, Upgrade Order 2026
Windrose armor guide: 6 named sets, Conquistador to Marksman, their 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses, and where to buy each one from faction vendors.
· 11 min read
Paralives Tips: 10 Things to Know for Early Access
Paralives tips for early access: career upgrade paths, trait synergies, and the money traps new Parafolk players hit in week one of the life sim.
· 9 min read
DRG Rogue Core Roadmap 2026: 3 Priority Fixes Confirmed
DRG Rogue Core roadmap: no dates, just priorities. Ghost Ship confirmed 3 balance fixes plus bosses, weapons, and new enemy factions before 1.0.
· 7 min read
Rune Dice Druid Unlock Guide: Blight Druid Boss Strategy
Rune Dice Druid unlocks by defeating the Blight Druid in Hard Mode. Three heroes, four exclusive dice types, and attrition-based playstyle explained.
· 8 min read
Windrose Leveling Tips: Max Level 15, Fastest XP Path
Windrose leveling tips: max level is 15 in Early Access. Journal quests and Site Clears give all XP; enemy kills give none. Solo cap: 8-15 hours.
· 9 min read
LegionBound Gold Farming: Coins, Gems, Economy Guide 2026
LegionBound gold farming: coins drop from enemies only, no TFT banking system. Tax Collector auto-picks coins; Skill Gems persist between all runs.
· 8 min read
Subnautica 2 Hotfix 2: Full Patch Notes and Changes
Subnautica 2 Hotfix 2 (May 22) adds Silver resource spots, fixes Hammerhead following players, patches Tadpole teleport bug. Full patch notes listed.
· 4 min read