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Freelance writer

Jess Hardware Writer for PC Gamer, and is the former games editor of PLAY Magazine as well as previously writer for Official PlayStation Magazine, and is known for championing the weird, the wonderful, and the downright janky.

A fan of cult classic JRPGs and horror, her rants about Koudelka and Shadow Hearts have held many a captive audience.

Outside of writing about all things PlayStation, she’s also a lifelong fan of Nintendo’s handheld consoles. Having whiled away most of her college years playing The World Ends With You on the original Nintendo DS, she’s looking forward to uncovering all of NEO’s secrets too. Beginning her career as Official PlayStation Magazine’s staff writer in 2017, she’s since written for PC Gamer, SFX, Games Master, and Games TM.

Latest articles by Jess Kinghorn

Mario Kart World review; colourful game characters pose under a banner

Mario Kart World review: fun but baffling choices mean it won't replace Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

By Jess Kinghorn Published 10 June 25

Worth a few go-arounds at least – so why won't you let me enjoy another lap!?

Gaming

Anime characters to draw;A collection of popular anime characters, including Pikachu, Totoro, Sailor Moon, and a character resembling Lupin, are depicted in a vibrant and dynamic image.

The best anime characters to draw, from from Pikachu to Totoro

By Jess Kinghorn Published 26 February 25

Anime characters are great fun to draw and can inspire creativity.

Digital Art

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review; a pirate kicks a monkey

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review: not quite gold, but definitely still shiny

By Jess Kinghorn Published 18 February 25

Seaworthy shenanigans that go down easier than that inelegant name.

Gaming

Best anime; a black-haired character wrapped in a red and black cloak from the anime movie Redline

Best anime: the films and series every animator should watch

By Jess Kinghorn Published 6 February 25

I've hand-picked the best anime everyone needs to watch.

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Animation

Silent Hill 2 review; a man in a foggy street

Silent Hill 2 review: it's still a 'special place'

By Jess Kinghorn Published 27 October 24

A worthwhile retro game to revisit.

Gaming

Hands-on Silent Hill 2 remake; moody images from a haunted American town

Hands-on with Silent Hill 2 Remake - I visited Konami in Tokyo to spend four hours playing its ambitious horror remake

By Jess Kinghorn Published 14 September 24

Better than I could imagine.

Gaming

The art of making open world video games

By Jess Kinghorn Published 28 June 24

Game world-building masters from Larian Studios, Techland, HoYoverse, Billy Goat Entertainment and CD Projekt Red reveal what goes into crafting your favourite places on PlayStation.

Video Game Design