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
Tainted Grail Fall of Avalon: free DLC 5, patch 1.23
Tainted Grail Fall of Avalon free DLC 5 out now: Birthday Quest, Lancelot summon, fish vendor fix, and patch 1.23 notes. One year since 1.0 launch.
· 4 min read
Beyond The Dark malware: Valve removes free horror game
Beyond The Dark malware removed by Valve: free Steam horror game hijacked to steal crypto wallets and browser passwords. What happened and what to do.
· 5 min read
Windrose Faction Guide: All Factions and How to Progress
Windrose faction guide: all four factions covered, Journal quest XP system explained, Insignia types, which to prioritize first, and what each sells.
· 9 min read
Wax Heads Tips: Research, Records, and RAD! Ratings
Wax Heads tips: how to use Phonogram and liner notes before customers arrive, match their mood to the right record, and earn RAD! ratings consistently.
· 8 min read
Zero Parades For Dead Spies: ZA/UM's Espionage RPG Arrives
Zero Parades For Dead Spies launches May 21: ZA/UM's first game in 7 years brings a spy CRPG with 15 skills, Fail Forward, and full English VO.
· 3 min read
Scoundrel Card Game: 44 Cards Is the Whole Dungeon
Scoundrel card game on Steam: 44 shuffled cards, 2-5 minute runs, blades dull after kills. No meta-progression. $2.99 dungeon crawler by senator.ovh.
· 6 min read
Early Access Weekly May 19: Subnautica 2 Launch Recap
Early access weekly May 19: Subnautica 2 at $29.99, Outbound 7.8, Windrose endgame builds, Gambonanza past 1k reviews, Farever Mostly Positive.
· 6 min read
Gold Gold Adventure Gold Hits 1.0 After Nine-Month EA Run
Gold Gold Adventure Gold: Can Can Can a Man's city-builder roguelite exits nine months of EA at $14.99, down 40%, with Godbeast raising in 1.0.
· 3 min read
Subnautica 2 How Long to Beat: EA Story Length (2026)
Subnautica 2 how long to beat: Chapter 1 story: 8-10 hours solo, 6-8 in co-op. Completionist with DNA mods: 20-25 hours. Full 10-chapter 1.0 in 2028-2029.
· 7 min read
Windrose Patch Notes May 2026: All Updates Tracked
Windrose patch notes: every update from the April 30 SSD hotfix through the July 8 ship-projectile fix, with what changed and what to know now.
· 4 min read
ARC Raiders 1.27.0: Riven Tides Map and All Changes
ARC Raiders 1.27 dropped May 5: Turbine visibility fixes, grenade exploit patched, audio overhaul, and Embark's direct response to Riven Tides backlash.
· 5 min read
Subnautica 2 Early Access: May 14 Launch Details and Price
Subnautica 2 Early Access launches May 14 at $29.99: 1-4 player co-op, no map, and Unknown Worlds back in charge after a Krafton court battle.
· 7 min read