Kat Bailey
Editor in Chief
Kat Bailey is a former freelance writer and contributor to publications including 1UP, IGN, GameSpot, GamesRadar, and EGM. Her fondest memories as a journalist are at GamePro, where she hosted RolePlayer's Realm and had legal access to the term "Protip." She is USgamer's resident mecha enthusiast, Pokemon Master, and Minnesota Vikings nut (skol).
@The_Katbot kat.bailey@usgamer.netLatest Articles
Blizzard is in an Even Bigger Mess Than the NBA on China, and It Has No One to Blame But Itself
Blizzard's handling of the Hearthstone controversy is an international mess of its own making.
The Secret RPGs of the Atari Jaguar, 3DO, and Neo Geo
Axe of the Blood God dives into one of the stranger periods of gaming history.
Blizzard is in an Even Bigger Mess Than the NBA on China, and It Has No One to Blame But Itself
Blizzard's handling of the Hearthstone controversy is an international mess of its own making.
John Wick Hex Review: Excommunicado
An amazing action series yields a one-dimensional tactics game.
The Secret RPGs of the Atari Jaguar, 3DO, and Neo Geo
Axe of the Blood God dives into one of the stranger periods of gaming history.
Starting Screen | Destiny Has Defined This Generation, For Better or Worse
Please enjoy your regular helping of content.
Medal of Honor is Back, and It's Conjuring the Ghosts of Wii Sports
Respawn's revival of the classic World War II shooter brings the series to VR.
The Axe of the Blood God Fall 2019 RPG Preview
From Pokemon to the Outer Worlds, Kat and Nadia talk about the big RPGs coming out this holiday season.
FIFA 20 Review: This Year's Version Takes to the Streets, But It's Strongest on the Pitch
A brand new mode and some much-improved gameplay highlight an ambitious update for FIFA.
At Last, FIFA 20's Career Mode is Interesting Again - Review Impressions
Some much-needed improvements have a major impact on FIFA 20's much-maligned career mode.
The 16-bit Console Wars Return on Axe of the Blood God
The Blood God drops listeners in a time warp back to 1994.
A PSA for the USG Community: Why We're Wiping Our Comments Archive
A note from the editor on why we're scrubbing the comments.
New Celeste DLC Includes an Affecting Revelation About Madeline That Casts Her Story in a New Light
Madeline's battle with depression and anxiety take on a new meaning in Farewell DLC.
Why the Dreamcast Still Matters
Why the Sega Dreamcast still resonates with game enthusiasts on its 20th anniversary.
Nintendo Direct Recap: A Deluge of Ports From September 2019 Onward
From Overwatch to Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, here's a recap of all the announcements.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Review
One of the generation's best action games gets a terrific expansion.
The Difference Between Ghost Recon Breakpoint and The Division 2: "We're a Shooter, They're an RPG"
Ghost Recon Breakpoint still wants to emphasize the "shooter" part of being a looter shooter.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint Producer On Emphasizing "Work and Life Balance" Over Crunch
Despite an ambitious content roadmap, Ubisoft executive producer Nouredine Abboud explains how Ubisoft is staying on track.
Final Fantasy 8 Was Always Good
Reexamining one of the most divisive games in the series on its 20th anniversary.
Axe of the Blood God on Oninaki and the Dragon Quest 11 Switch Demo
Plus, it's time for a mailbag!
NBA 2K20 is Still Very Committed to Switch: "The Flexibility Can't be Matched With That Console"
FIFA is scaling back on Nintendo's platform, but for the moment, Visual Concepts is here to stay.
Starting Screen | Sony's Insomniac Acquisition is Its First Major Salvo in the PS5 Generation
Exclusives matter more than ever... or do they?
Axe of the Blood God Celebrates the Sega Genesis' 30th Anniversary
The Console RPG Quest continues! Plus, our thoughts on Grandia HD and Witcher 3 on Switch!
Here's What Bathtub Geralt Looks Like in Witcher 3 for Switch - Hands-On Impressions
Witcher 3 on Switch is looking pretty good!
NBA 2K20 Teams Up With LeBron and World's Hottest Man Idris Elba For MyCareer
Idris Elba, Rosario Dawson, and the real star, Ernie Hudson, are in NBA 2K20's story mode.
Ice-T Revealed as Ornery Stuffed Bear in Borderlands 3
And he gets eaten by an alien T-Rex.
"No Current Plans" for Borderlands 3 DLC Characters, Gearbox Confirms
Four Borderlands 3 DLC packs are planned, but new characters will have to wait.
Borderlands 3 Puts a Bow on the Main Trilogy's Story: "Where We Go From Here, We Have No Idea"
The new game will also resolve questions from Tales From the Borderlands and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
Starting Screen | Can Sports Games be Fixed?
No one seems happy with otherwise popular games like Madden and FIFA. What's going wrong?
What Makes a Good RPG Romance? Axe of the Blood God Finds Out
With Fire Emblem: Three Houses now out, Axe of the Blood God takes a closer look at what makes good RPG romances.
Volta Feels Like the Missing Piece of the Puzzle for FIFA 20
We go hands-on with FIFA 20's new street mode, and we like what we see.
Axe of the Blood God's Console RPG Quest is Playing With Power... Portable Power
Kat and Nadia explores the noble RPG history of the Game Boy on its 30th anniversary.
Why I'm Not Reviewing Madden 20 This Year
What is there be said about this version? Not enough.
Obsidian Talks About Ways to be Really Evil in The Outer Worlds
How bad can you get? Pretty bad, it seems.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Romances Are Its Weakest Element, and I'm Kind of Glad
Fire Emblem makes a welcome course correction after Fates.
Madden 20's Franchise Mode Has Fallen Far Behind the Competition. Here's How to Fix It
Seven major improvements that need to happen for Madden's franchise mode to catch up with the competition.
Axe of the Blood God's Fire Emblem: Three Houses Roundtable
Kat is joined by GameSpot's Kallie Plagge and Gamesbeat's Mike Minotti to dig deep into Three Houses.
NHL 20 Interview: Why Planned Improvements to Its "Be a Pro" Mode Got Pushed Back and More
We catch up with creative director William Ho to talk improvements to the gameplay, online franchise, and Year 2 of World of Chel.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Review
Intelligent Systems' venerable tactics series finally returns to console, but is it a success? Our full review.
Axe of the Blood God Dives Into Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 on the Occasion of San Diego Comic-Con
And Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers too!
Axe of the Blood God: Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Switch Lite, and More!
Kat and Nadia finally have some new RPGs to play. Here's what they think of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Dragon Quest Builders 2!
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is Excellent, But Its Excellence Comes at a Cost
Three Houses solidifies the trends that began with Awakening, but in a good way (mostly).
Man of Medan Developer Already Working on the Fifth Game In Its Dark Pictures Anthology
Supermassive Games pushing ahead with its new interactive version of Tales From the Crypt.
The Axe of the Blood God Console RPG Quest Takes on the TurboGrafx-16
Kat and Nadia examines the RPG legacy of the PC Engine, Kat has an update on her Final Fantasy 7 playthrough, and Nadia talks about Bloodstained.
Niantic's Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Largely Misses the Point
A free-to-play jumble that misses what made Pokemon Go and its own source material so special.
Starting Screen | How the Second Half of 2019 is Shaping Up for Video Games Now That E3 is Over
We take a look at the upcoming release schedule and identify one potential juggernaut.
Axe of the Blood God Wraps Up E3 2019: Kat Loses Her Mind Over Pokemon
Kat goes temporarily insane, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is Game of the Show, and more.
Pokemon Sword and Shield's Limited Pokedex is a Stomach Punch for Longtime Fans Like Me
Why fans are so upset about the news that some Pokemon won't be available in Sword and Shield.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 1 Will be Set Solely in Midgar, Second Episode Being Outlined Now
Square Enix isn't sure how many episodes there will be.
Mario Maker 2 "Making Changes" That May Make it Possible to Play With Friends Online
Nintendo making some changes after outcry.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Won't Have Full National Pokedex, Locking Some Pokemon Out
Only monsters from the Galar Pokedex will be transferable through Pokemon Bank.
Nintendo Direct E3 2019 Recap: Breath of the Wild 2 Megaton Blows Everything Else Away
Also, a new Mana game, tons of ports, and lots more.
New Xbox One Backward Compatible Releases Ending After Final Wave That Includes Asura's Wrath
The spirit of retro gaming will live on with Project Scarlett though.
Ubisoft E3 2019 Press Conference Recap: Gods and Monsters, Watch Dogs Legion, and a Very Good Dog
All of Ubisoft's announcements from today's show.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 First Gameplay Trailer Reveals a Faithful Looking Sequel
We get a first hard look at the anticipated sequel in extended gameplay trailer.
FIFA 20 Hands-on: Slower, But Perhaps Better
We try out this year's version of EA's popular soccer sim.
Madden 20 EA Play 2019 Hands-On: 5 Observations and My Current Confidence Level
Madden 20 adds some new features to highlight the superstars, but is it enough?
All of Our E3 2019 Coverage: News, Rumors, and Hands-on for the Show's Biggest Games
Here's how to easily find all of our E3 2019 coverage so far.
Larian Studios Shares Its Vision for Baldur's Gate 3: "We Got the Keys to the Toy Box"
We talk to Larian founder Swen Vincke and D&D creative director Mike Mearls about reviving one of the greatest RPGs ever.
Starting Screen | E3 2019 May Be the Beginning of the End of Old Console Wars as We Know Them
As platforms give way to services, Microsoft is going back to its roots amid its new console reveal.
Axe of the Blood God Previews the RPGs of E3 2019
From Final Fantasy 7 Remake to Cyberpunk 2077, RPG fans have a lot to look forward to at this years show.
Starting Screen | Want Your Multiplayer Game to Succeed? Summer Could be the Key
Fortnite, Rocket League, and Overwatch have all found success by owning the summer. Is Dauntless next? Or will Apex Legends make a comeback?
The RPG Legacy of the Sega Master System and Game Gear
Axe of the Blood God examines Sega's 8-bit history while also discussing Final Fantasy 7 and Trails of Cold Steel.
Starting Screen | Why 2019 Has Thus Far Been an Underwhelming Year for Games
After being spoiled for two solid years, we've hit a major lull. Will it get better in the second half?
How the NES Changed RPGs Forever
Axe of the Blood God's Console RPG Quest continues!
Madden 20 Franchise Mode is Finally Getting Something It's Needed for Ages: Narrative
A closer look at the Scenario Engine, which could make Madden's franchise mode feel more alive than it has in years.
Axe of the Blood God Reviews Detective Pikachu and Reacts of Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Return
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Our valiant podcast crew reviews the new movie and reacts to the surprise trailer.
Tetris 99 Big Block DLC Will Feature New Offline Modes for $9.99
Former Nintendo Switch Online exclusive available to play offline starting today.
Detective Pikachu Roundtable: What We Think After Seeing the New Live-Action Pokemon Movie
Which Pokemon won Detective Pikachu? Is it the best video game movie ever? And who is the best human character outside of Bill Nighy?
Console RPG Quest: Axe of the Blood God Begins a New Series
Join Kat and Nadia for a new multi-part series in which they explore the RPG legacy of every major console to date.
Borderlands 3 Borrows a Surprising Amount From Mass Effect, And It Works
The familiar elements of Borderlands return intact, but the canvas is much bigger now.
Axe of the Blood God Presents: The 25 Best RPGs of All Time
From NetHack to The Witcher 3, we celebrate the greatest RPGs throughout gaming history.
Axe of the Blood God Reviews SteamWorld Quest and Picks the Best RPG Animal Buddies
Our RPG podcast reviews SteamWorld Quest and looks back on the long history of animal companions in RPGs.
"Shovel Knight is Not Done:" Yacht Club Games on the Road to King of Cards and Beyond
Five years after its original release, we catch up with Yacht Club's Sean Velasco to talk about delays, lessons learned, and the future of Shovel Knight.
Starting Screen | The Game Boy Was the Only Console I Needed Growing Up
On the Game Boy's 30th anniversary, how Nintendo's first true portable console defined a generation of gamers.
Switch Owners Getting Server Errors as Smash Bros. Fans Rush to Download Joker Update
Nintendo says it is aware of server problems and working to address them.
Axe of the Blood God: Top 25 RPG Honorable Mentions, The Outer Worlds, and More
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Our RPG podcast dives into the excellent RPGs that didn't quite make the cut.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider Devs "Super Happy" With Sales and Reviews as DLC Wraps Up
"I'd be extremely surprised if we didn't see more [Tomb Raider]."
The Outer Worlds Interview: Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky are Dreaming Big on a Budget
We talk to the team behind Obsidian's upcoming RPG about player choice, the challenges of making RPGs in the Ultra HD era, and more.
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