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
Outbound Co-op: 4-Player Camper Van Exploration Reviewed
Outbound co-op game launched May 11 on PC and Xbox: 4-player camper van base, $25. What's in the launch build and whether it holds up for solo players.
· 10 min read
SimplePlanes 2 Mobile Release Date: Everything We Know
SimplePlanes 2 mobile release date has no confirmed window: the game launched PC-only in April 2026. Jundroo says mobile is planned for late 2026 or 2027.
· 5 min read
Farm to Table Game: Is This Early Access Worth It?
Farm to Table game launches May 9 in Early Access: indieGiant's farming and restaurant hybrid. Here's what's in the build and whether to buy it.
· 5 min read
ARC Raiders Anti-Cheat: Kernel-Level Testing Begins
ARC Raiders anti-cheat testing begins with kernel-level detection, targeting cheats that EAC alone can't catch. What Embark announced on May 7.
· 4 min read
Windrose SSD Bug Fixed: What the Hotfix Actually Changed
The Windrose SSD bug was writing up to 108GB per hour to your drive. What caused it, what the April 30 hotfix changed, and whether you still need to act.
· 4 min read
ARC Raiders Endgame Guide: Trials, Expeditions & Season 4
ARC Raiders endgame starts at purple loadout: Trials scoring thresholds, Season 4 challenge breakdowns, Expeditions, and Cantina Legend rank explained.
· 10 min read
Murim Survival Tips: Mastery, Builds, and Early Survival
Murim survival tips covering the mastery system that never resets, equipment synergies worth building toward, and how to unlock Ascension mode.
· 8 min read
In The Black Early Access: X-Wing Veterans' Space Combat Sim
In The Black early access launches May 5: nuclear-powered dogfights in Saturn's rings by X-Wing and MechWarrior veterans. Mixed reviews, explained.
· 6 min read
Blood Vial Launches: Solo Dev FPS Hits 100% on Steam
Blood Vial just launched on Steam: a solo-dev micro-FPS where you refill your leaking health vial by swimming through enemy blood. 100% positive.
· 3 min read
Dead as Disco Early Access Launch 2026: Worth Buying?
Dead as disco early access launches May 5 from Brain Jar Games: rhythm beat 'em up with 25+ tracks, custom music support, and ~1 year EA roadmap.
· 8 min read
NetHack 5.0.0 Released: What Changed After Three Years
NetHack 5.0.0 is out: the legendary roguelike's first major version in three years brings a built-in tutorial, 3,100+ fixes, and a balance overhaul.
· 3 min read
Windrose Faction Reputation Guide: Quests and Insignias
Windrose faction reputation guide: how Insignias work, which Journal quests give Letters of Favour, and the correct faction level order by biome
· 11 min read