Articles by Matt Cabral, Freelance contributor

A full-time writer and game consultant hailing from Lizzie Borden's hometown of Fall River, Massachusetts, Matt has been covering video games, tech, film, television, and theme parks for nearly 20 years. When not contributing to the likes of IGN, CNN, Forbes, Fandango, Netflix, Entertainment Weekly, StarWars.com, and many more, Matt can be found in the basement of a haunted asylum hoarding all the med-kits, ammo crates, and canned goods.

Articles by: Matt Cabral

A Marvel's Wolverine promotional screenshot.

Marvel's Wolverine's claw-fueled combat doesn't feel as deep as its systems suggest, but that didn't stop me from grinning ear to ear carving through its lengthy campaign

By Matt Cabral Published 10 September 26

Insomniac Games trades open-world web-swinging for scripted blood-spilling in a solid superhero romp.

Combat in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Resonance: A Plague Tale's action-adventure focus feels a bit safe compared to the franchise's previous entries, but it still offers an infectious combination of combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration that's hard to put down

By Matt Cabral Published 26 August 26

This A Plague Tale prequel pivots to action-adventure formula, forgoing plague rats and oppressive atmosphere for a lighter, swashbuckling romp.

A Starfield promotional screenshot taken on a recent build of the game showing some of its recent content.

I've spent over 30 hours customizing my ship, recruiting crew members, collecting bounties, and combating aliens in Starfield on PS5, and I've still barely scratched the surface of Bethesda's sci-fi RPG

By Matt Cabral Published 12 June 26

Bethesda's spacefaring RPG finally has its definitive version on PlayStation 5.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch 2.

I never knew pummeling Nazis on a handheld could be so much fun, but Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Nintendo Switch 2 debut proves fortune, glory and punching fascists can be even more entertaining on the go

By Matt Cabral Published 1 June 26

The legendary archaeologist's greatest gaming adventure sacrifices little in its leap to Nintendo's hybrid hardware.

A screenshot of Hazel from South of Midnight holding a glowing bottle

South of Midnight is even better on PS5 than it was on Xbox — PlayStation gamers, you no longer have to miss out on a sublime and underrated mix of fighting, platforming, and Southern Gothic folklore

By Matt Cabral Published 24 April 26

A magical blend of folklore-based storytelling, beautiful visuals, and immersive music all shine on PS5

God of War: Sons of Sparta screenshot showing young Kratos on a plateau of statues

God of War Sons of Sparta review: This series' metroidvania prequel is serviceable, but shines like a red orb on PlayStation Portal

By Matt Cabral Published 8 March 26

Sons of Sparta shines on the PlayStation Portal

I've spent 40 hours cracking skulls and casting spells from behind Avowed's Quarterstaff, and Obsidian's action role-playing game is better than ever on PlayStation 5

By Matt Cabral Published 6 March 26

Thanks to an awesome anniversary update, the PS5 version of Avowed gives Obsidian Entertainment's excellent action role-playing game a second chance to find the audience it deserves.

Landscape screenshot from Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl

I’ve spent nearly 50 hours barely surviving in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and its PS5 release is the most fun I've had trying not to die in a post-apocalyptic open-world

By Matt Cabral Published 21 November 25

Thanks to months of updates and patches – coupled with plenty of PlayStation 5-specific upgrades - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PS5 is the game at its best.

I've spent 40-plus hours punching Nazis, deciphering puzzles, and platforming with my bullwhip in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and can safely say the PS5 version is the definitive way to play the game

By Matt Cabral Published 21 July 25

The definitive version of an already great first-person action-adventure, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle shines brighter than an ancient relic on the PlayStation 5.

An Until Dawn screenshot that shows one of its characters.

Until Dawn review: the horror classic gets a scary-good visual and technical update

By Matt Cabral Published 15 October 24

Until Dawn offers an impressive visual overhaul, as well as a host of subtler enhancements that easily make it the definitive version of the fan-favorite horror game.

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9 big Disney Plus show announcements at D23 Expo 2024: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Marvel's Agatha All Along, and more

By Matt Cabral Published 12 August 24

Disney's fan expo delivers crowd-pleasing details on returning Star Wars shows, new Marvel series, and much more.

Logitech looks to the pros to perfect its peripherals

By Matt Cabral Published 13 December 14

In Depth Matt Cabral talks to the eSports athletes who put pro gaming mice and keyboards through their paces.

Building a better mouse: inside Logitech's Swiss testing facility

By Matt Cabral Published 12 December 14

In Depth Logitech gave Matt Cabral a behind-the-scenes look at the science behind its gaming peripherals.

Hands on: Xbox One Gamepad review

By Matt Cabral Published 23 May 13

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The powers that be at Microsoft finally let us get our mitts on the Xbox One's new controller.

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