Mo Mozuch

Mo Mozuch is the former Gaming Editor for Newsweek magazine. His work has also been featured in Popular Science, Esquire, Player.One and Hard Drive. Now a proud papa with a lot less free time, he still loves a retro-style RPG, quirky indie games, and anything from Bethesda. He thinks the Yakuza franchise is criminally underrated and that hot dogs are sandwiches.

Retrospective

How Sega and Disney Made an All-Time Classic ‘90s Game

A legendary game worthy of one of the decade’s biggest hits.

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

30 Years Ago, This Legendary Sequel Changed Gaming Forever

‘Doom II’ was more than a follow-up, it was a formula for a whole new genre.

By Mo Mozuch
Inverse Recommends

One Of The Spookiest Games Of All-Time Just Hit PS Plus

Doki Doki Literature Club is a delightfully unsettling experience.

By Mo Mozuch
Gaming

14 Years Later, This Gaming Hotspot Is the Happiest Place on Earth

Galloping Ghost has more than 1,000 machines — and unlimited lives.

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

Nintendo’s Weirdest Zelda Game Keeps Redefining the Franchise

We wouldn’t have Tears of the Kingdom without this experimental Zelda adventure.

By Mo Mozuch
Inverse Recomends

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions Is Made For Muggles.

Play it now on PS+.

By Mo Mozuch
Gaming

Gaming’s Most Famous Failure Proves Luck Is OP

Sega’s most powerful and innovative console was also its last. So what went wrong?

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

The First Portable Zelda Game Was Not What You Think

A pocketful of potential.

By Mo Mozuch
Gaming

How a Small-Time Horror Game Changed A Generation

Five Night At Freddy’s was the perfect game for a growing streamer scene

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

The Most Controversial Doom Game Was Ahead of It’s Time

You need to take big risks to pioneer a new genre of gaming.

By Mo Mozuch
Gaming

How a Quirky RPG Changed the Course of Nintendo History

A literal game-changer thanks to its brilliant writing and devoted fanbase.

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

How the Most Innovative Dragon Quest Game Took a Huge Risk That Totally Paid Off

Sentinels of the Starry Skies wanted a Western audience — and it got one.

By Mo Mozuch

This Sci-Fi Looter Shooter Has All The Fireworks You Need

And it’s free right now with PlayStation Plus.

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

10 Years Ago, Larian Studios Got Lucky

We wouldn’t have Baldur’s Gate 3 without this overlooked RPG.

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

How a Kickstarter Sensation Sold Nintendo on Indie Games

Shovel Knight found an audience beyond first-party fandom.

By Mo Mozuch
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This Dead Space Successor Has Finally Dropped on Game Pass

Blood, guts, and linear gameplay.

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

The Forgotten Nintendo Masterpiece That Changed Mario Forever

1994 brought a brand new Mario to Game Boy.

By Mo Mozuch
Retrospective

It’s Been 20 Years Since The Most Underrated Sonic Game Divided the Fandom

Sonic Advance 3 impressed critics, divided fans, and ages beautifully.

By Mo Mozuch
Gaming

The Best Pirate Game Keeps Getting Better

‘Sea of Thieves’ knows which way the wind is blowing for its players.

By Mo Mozuch
Inverse Recommends

This New Soulslike On Game Pass Will Scratch Your Elden Ring Itch

It's not the most original setting for a Soulslike, but Lords of the Fallen still deserves your attention.

By Mo Mozuch