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
Pratfall Crossplay: PC Only, No Console at Launch 2026
Pratfall crossplay status: PC only via Steam at launch. No PS4, PS5, Xbox, or Switch versions announced. All 4 players need Steam. Console plans TBA.
· 8 min read
Windrose Pirate Camps Farming Guide: XP Loop & Respawn
Windrose pirate camps farming: island 2 clears give 250-350 XP each, reset on a real-time session timer. Best loop, Site Clear tips, co-op role split.
· 8 min read
Windrose Comfort Level Guide: Max Rested Buff, Decorations
Windrose comfort level guide: decoration categories, trophy stacking, and why comfort level 5 gives 2.5x stamina regen before you hit the trophy meta.
· 7 min read
ARC Raiders Electromagnetic Storm: What It Does and When
ARC Raiders electromagnetic storm: what the modifier does, which extractions it disables, and how to survive a lightning strike for 1,800 Trial points.
· 7 min read
ARC Raiders Contracts Guide: Rewards, Reset & Stacking Tips
ARC Raiders contracts guide: where to find missions in Speranza, how to stack them across raids, which types pay best, and exactly how the reset works.
· 7 min read
Legionbound Launches on Steam: 50 Heroes, 30 Classes
Legionbound launches April 27 on Steam: an autobattler where you field 50 heroes from 30 classes across roguelite runs by Spicy Garlic Games.
· 4 min read
Phantom Blade Zero Release Date: Oct 29, 2026, PS5 and PC
Phantom Blade Zero release date: October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC, delayed from the original Sept 9 date. Platform details and demo history inside.
· 3 min read
ARC Raiders Loot Guide: What to Keep, Sell, or Scrap
ARC Raiders loot guide: which materials to keep for crafting, which to sell for vendor XP, and which to scrap for components. Safe Pocket priority.
· 7 min read
shapez 2 1.0 Arrives April 23: Manufacture Mode and Mods
shapez 2 1.0 launches April 23 after 20 months in early access. tobspr Games adds Manufacture Mode, full Workshop support, and 83 achievements.
· 3 min read
Windrose PC Gamer Review Controversy: What Happened (2026)
PC Gamer dismissed Windrose after 4 hours on launch day. The game then sold 1 million copies in 6 days. Here is what happened and why it still matters.
· 6 min read
Windrose Roadmap 2026: Ashlands Biome, Ships & 1.0 Date
Windrose roadmap: Ashlands confirmed next, new ships and bosses coming, 1.0 targeting late 2027-2028. Full breakdown of what Kraken Express committed to.
· 9 min read
Kpop Demon Hunters Cards: Why Collectibles Are Rising
Kpop Demon Hunters McDonald's cards resell for $100,$200+ on eBay. Why prices keep rising, which characters are rarest, and what's driving the 2026 market.
· 12 min read