

Joey Brown
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About Joey Brown
Joey Brown is an interview reporter, editor, and lifelong gamer with experience in nearly every genre from space sims and MMORPGs to metroidvanias and city builders. He has sat down with industry legends like John Romero, Jennifer Hale, and countless indie game innovators.
Industry Focus
Interviewing indie and AAA game developers and the performers that voice interesting characters, reporting on impactful game updates, and diving into obscure lore.
Favorite Games
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, Hollow Knight, Half-Life 2, Dark Souls, Death Stranding, Dead Space.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Somehow beat the final boss of Elden Ring on the first attempt without prior knowledge of its mechanics. Also, countless WoW mounts and transmogs that took embarrassingly long to collect.
Latest

Interview: Diablo Immortal Narrative Designer on Upcoming Narrative, Choices, and Content
Game Rant sits down with Diablo Immortal senior narrative designer Ryan Quinn to discuss the upcoming year-long Epoch of Madness and its new content.

How Diablo Immortal Is Making Player Choices Matter in Upcoming Content
Game Rant speaks with senior narrative designer Ryan Quinn about how Diablo Immortal's upcoming content will face players with impactful decisions.

Diablo Immortal Dev Talks Telling a Diablo Story Without the Lord of Terror
Game Rant chats with senior narrative designer Ryan Quinn about telling Diablo Immortal's story where the eponymous villain has been defeated.

'Single-Player MMORPG' Erenshor Reveals Early Access Gameplay and Release Date in New Trailer [EXCLUSIVE]
In an exclusive trailer, Erenshor reveals its unique single-player MMORPG gameplay with simulated players and announces its Early Access release date.

Sins of a Solar Empire 2 Producers Talk New Scenarios and Features in Paths to Power DLC
Game Rant chats with producers behind Sins of a Solar Empire 2 about the content and key changes arriving with the Paths to Power DLC and free update.

Sins of a Solar Empire 2 Producers Discuss Modding Community's Impact on Development
Game Rant chats with Sins of a Solar Empire 2 producers about how modders have helped shape the game from within and without.

Interview: Sins of a Solar Empire 2 Producers Talk Upcoming DLC, New Features, and Modding
Game Rant sits down with Sins of a Solar Empire 2 producers to chat about the upcoming Paths to Power DLC, the free update's features, and modding.

Interview: Mecha BREAK Executive Producer Hopes to Fill the PvP Gap in Mecha Games
Game Rant chats with Mecha BREAK executive producer Kris Kwok about taking his lifelong search for a satisfying PvP mecha game into his own hands.

Why Mecha BREAK Doesn't Have Armored Core's Parts Customization
Game Rant speaks with Amazing Seasun Games CEO Kris Kwok about the decision to give Mecha BREAK's Strikers specific roles.

Mecha BREAK Hands-On Preview
Game Rant spends the day playing the blazing-fast mecha hero shooter Mecha BREAK, testing out its Strikers in 6v6 PvP and the massive PvPvE mode.

Interview: Crashlands 2 Creative Director Talks Making a True Sequel
Game Rant sits down with Butterscotch Shenanigans creative director Sam Coster to discuss Crashlands 2's massive improvements over the original.

Crashlands 2 Creative Director Discusses the Sequel's Biggest Improvements
Game Rant speaks with Butterscotch Shenanigans creative director Sam Coster about how Crashlands 2 has improved over its predecessor.

Crashlands 2 Creative Director Talks Why It's Not Really a Survival Game
Game Rant chats with Butterscotch Shenanigans creative director Sam Coster about how Crashlands 2 is a "thrival" game, not a survival game.

Interview: Hyper Light Breaker Dev Talks Roadmap, Listening to Feedback, and What's Next
Game Rant speaks with Heart Machine about Hyper Light Breaker's Early Access roadmap and how player feedback is shaping upcoming updates.

Hyper Light Breaker Developers Talk Upcoming Content
Game Rant speaks with Hyper Light Breaker's lead producer and community manager about plans to add new weapons, characters, and more.

Hyper Light Breaker Dev Talks Player Feedback and Early Access Priorities
Game Rant chats with Hyper Light Breaker's lead producer about how player feedback is guiding Heart Machine's next moves during Early Access.

Blade & Soul NEO Overview
Game Rant gets a look at Blade & Soul NEO, a comprehensive remaster of NCSoft's kung fu MMORPG with revamped visuals and all-new systems.

Elden Ring Nightreign Hands-On Preview
Game Rant gets an early look at Elden Ring Nightreign's co-op roguelike gameplay, trying every available class on the way to toppling the final boss.

Interview: Nintendo Legend Takaya Imamura Talks Omega 6: The Triangle Stars
Game Rant chats with Nintendo veteran Takaya Imamura to discuss Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, his debut original game that's based on his manga.

Takaya Imamura Talks Making Omega 6: The Triangle Stars after Leaving Nintendo
Game Rant chats with the legend Takaya Imamura about making Omega 6, his first independent game after 32 years at Nintendo.