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Emma Kent

Freelance games critic, consultant, copyeditor.

BAFTA Games juror 2023

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About me

After three years as a reporter for Eurogamer, in 2021 I decided to venture into the world of freelance. Journalism, copyediting, mock reviews - I do it all. Check out some of my articles below!

I'm an established reviewer and known for my highly creative, thoroughly-researched articles on everything from Team Fortress 2 to Elden Ring. I have also written a column for Eurogamer called Emma's Adventures, covering the strange shenanigans I get up to in online games. 

What I do

I take on a mixture of reviews, previews and feature work. My work as a game consultant includes writing mock reviews, and conducting evaluations midway through development. If you have a game that needs a look-over before release, do get in touch!

My ethos

I always seek to balance honest critique with kindness. Creating anything is hard work, so I always approach the review process with this in mind.

I have an endless thirst for knowledge, and am always eager to dive into the unknown to learn new skills.

Perhaps most importantly, I'm enthusiastic about my work: I always strive to make it the best it can possibly be. 



Get in touch

The easiest way to contact me is through my email address: efkwords@gmail.com

Or send me a message on Twitter (X): @GoneEFK

Some of my articles...

You can find more via the Reviews and Features tabs.

Eurogamer.net •

Selling Valheim, a real-estate saga

Emma's Adventures is a monthly column exclusively for Eurogamer supporters, written by Emma Kent, who has an uncanny knack for finding strange adventures in games. You can support Eurogamer for £3/€3/$3 a month and gain access to a whole variety of things. Better yet, we're currently offering a free trial so you can get a month's subscription for nothing!

We're also doing something slightly different with this instalment. This adventure took such an unexpected turn, and became so much longer th
gamesradar •

Elden Ring is an impossible mystery that absolutely deserves to be recognized for its narrative

If there's one thing the internet loves to do, it's argue about industry awards, and the past few weeks have been no exception. In early November, The Game Awards nominees were announced, and on the 'Best Narrative' shortlist was a rather surprising choice. Elden Ring, with its strange and ambiguous story, was named as a nominee in a decision that apparently caused notable outrage.

"Elden Ring for best narrative is truly a farce," one Twitter user said. "Honestly the funniest nominee today is E
Eurogamer.net •

I went on a ride-along with Valheim's Body Recovery Squad

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about Valheim's Body Recovery Squad - a group of players who risk virtual life and limb to help players get their items back, no matter the difficulty, and do it all for free. It's a wonderful community effort, but something you might not expect is that the BRS is also a well-oiled machine, with lots of work going on in the background to keep the wheels turning. Members file paperwork, take part in training exercises, and even carry out industrial-scale
Eurogamer.net •

Assassin's Creed Valhalla made my home a magical wilderness

If you live in London, New York or another global metropolis, you're probably used to the idea of your local area being represented in big-budget media. But if you're from Gloucestershire, the closest things get is Hot Fuzz. Though the county is frequently used as a filming location, it's rarely the focus of the spotlight, and the list of video games set in Gloucestershire is... rather sparse. All of which meant I was shocked to discover that Gloucestershire is not only visitable in Assassin's C
Eurogamer.net •

Before Fortnite and PUBG, there was Minecraft Survival Games

Ask a dozen different people when the first battle royale emerged, and chances are, you'll get a dozen different answers. Some will say it was DayZ: Battle Royale, others will highlight earlier deathmatch games like Dyna Blaster. A true pedant could technically point to the use of "battel royal" to describe cockfights and fistfights in 17th century England - although even here, the jury seems to be out on whether the term originates from cockfighting or fistfighting. Now that's a chicken and egg
Eurogamer.net •

Sexism and harassment in the games industry isn't just about big names: the entire culture must change

For the second time in less than a year, the games industry is experiencing a wave of Me Too allegations, and the scale of the problem is staggering. Esports, streaming platforms, game development, journalism: wherever you look, stories of sexism and harassment are finally emerging after years of silence and pain. At long last, some of those who abused their power are facing consequences for their actions.

The accounts are often shocking, but for many working in games - particularly women and n
Eurogamer.net •

I went Christmas carolling in Rust with a real piano - and got shot a hell of a lot

Quite frankly, I've been looking for an excuse to show off my piano skills on Eurogamer for some time - and this month the perfect opportunity fell right into my inbox. A few weeks ago, Rust - the survival game infamous for its anarchy and general brutality - added a surprisingly wholesome instruments DLC pack, allowing players to construct a variety of instruments such as trumpets, drums... and pianos.

This was already intriguing, but one line of the press release really caught my attention. T
Eurogamer.net •

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order review - solid combat mired in shallow storytelling and technical problems

The annoying thing is, for the first ten hours or so, I absolutely adored Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. What a wonderful feeling to finally plunge into a Star Wars game with carefully-crafted alien worlds, references to delight die-hard fans, and new lore to expand that galaxy far, far away. Since EA acquired the licence for Star Wars games in 2013, fans have been desperate for a really good story - and an enormous amount of hope has been riding on this game.

On paper, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Or
Eurogamer.net •

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the problem with its child soldier level

On Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's announcement day, I was excited. Not just for the usual reasons, but because this instalment promised to tackle some seriously mature topics. Articles were published describing a terrorist attack in London, civilian collateral damage, situations ripped "straight from the headlines" and a particularly challenging child soldier level.

It sounded like a recipe for controversy, sure, but also an opportunity for something a bit different.

I'm a great believer in th
Eurogamer.net •

"The world thinks we're making Titanfall 3 and we're not - this is what we're making."

It's now official: Respawn's been quietly working on a free-to-play, first person shooter battle royale called Apex Legends - and it's already available for players to download.

Although many of the game's details have been splashed across the internet, there's still plenty here to discuss: including how the game actually plays, monetisation, and what this means for the Titanfall franchise. At a closed-doors event last week, I was able to trial Apex Legends for a full six hours, and ask Respawn