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Emily Morrow

Emily Morrow

Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 124 articles

Emily Morrow is a games journalist and narrative designer who has written for a variety of online publications. If she’s not playing games, writing about games, or thinking about games, she’s probably asleep. She also likes chasing thunderstorms, reading, and petting all the cats. You can read more of her ramblings on Twitter @thepokeflute.

GonGon rolls across a stage full of bananas.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania review: It won’t quite make you go ape

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania brings together a variety of stages from series history, but can't stick the landing.
Bowser holds Peach in Super Mario Odyssey.

Nintendo is erasing its music, and community, from YouTube

For these creators, sharing Nintendo music on YouTube isn't just a hobby. It's a community, a legacy, and an act of preservation.
A Villager drinks coffee at The Roost in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 2.0 update is gigantic

New Horizons' huge free content update is bringing back old characters, introducing new quality-of-life updates, and more.
Miles Morales and Peter Parker stand together in Spider-Man 2.

Spider-Man 2 is coming in 2023 — and it’s bringing Venom

Spider-Man 2 is officially coming and bringing Venom along, but not until 2023.
A player fishes in their local pond.

Stardew Valley is getting a competitive farming tournament

The Stardew Valley Cup competition will feature some of the game's most dedicated players and a hefty prize pool.
Samus stares at Kraid in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread trailer shows off Samus’ new arsenal and an old foe

A new Metroid Dread Trailer features one of Samus' oldest foes: The villainous Kraid.
Final fantasy XIV

The best live service games

These are the live service games whose updates and new content kept them fresh all year long.
OLED Nintendo Switch

The best gifts for Nintendo Switch owners

Looking to buy something fun for that special Switch owner in your life? Look no further.
Kirby on the beach in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Celebrate Kirby’s 30th birthday with a free concert

The pink and puffy star of Kirby and the Forgotten Land is getting his own concert later this year.
Bloodhound stands with their crow Artur in Apex Legends.

Apex Legends Mobile gets limited release in 10 countries

The highly-anticipated mobile port of the popular battle royale is being beta tested in several regions across the globe.
Even rolls Dicey to start combat.

Lost in Random review: Don’t be fooled by this Soulslike’s delightful exterior

Lost in Random's gorgeous art and inventive characters drew us in, but was the combat enough to keep us playing?
A tower reading "Hammond Robotics" stretches high above a futuristic city skyline in Apex Legends.

Apex Legends Warriors event brings back beloved Control mode

Control returns to Apex Legends for a limited time alongside a new Arena map, new cosmetics, and more.
The Dragon Lord in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands review: We’re not on Pandora anymore

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is a delightful Borderlands spinoff that paves a path toward new expansions of the franchise.
Four heist members band together in Monaco 2.

Humble Games showcase reveals Monaco II, other indies

The bundle seller-turned-publisher is working with a variety of indie developers to publish games, contribute to charity, and support social causes.
Cramorant eating Pikachu in Pokemon Unite

Pokémon Unite review: Not quite a slam dunk for Switch owners

Pokémon Unite is a fun multiplayer game, but bogged down by some odd design choices.
Mario Party players roll snowballs in Mario Party Superstars.

Mario Party Superstars collects boards and games from the series’ past

Nintendo has announced Mario Party Superstars, a collection of the series' best boards and minigames.
A living room in Unpacking.

5 games by female developers you should check out

In honor of Women's History Month, here are five games from female developers that you should absolutely look into.
Tracer, Mei, Reinhardt, Mercy, and Lucio pose in the key art for Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 closed beta is coming to PC next month

After a long drought of news and and an even longer development cycle, fans will finally be able to get their hands on an Overwatch 2 beta.
A Fortnite character sails through the air on the Diamond Pony Glider from Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands gets a sparkly Fortnite crossover

Players who purchase Tiny Tina's Wonderlands through the Epic Games Store will get an exclusive item in Fortnite.
A car following the racing line as it changes color around a corner in Forza Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5 is getting sign language support tomorrow

The addition of American Sign Language and British Sign Language subtitles is a big step forward for accessibility in games.
The player fights a mechanical dragon spewing hot flame.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is Borderlands and not Borderlands

After going hands-on with the upcoming looter shooter-turned-RPG, I came away wondering exactly what makes a game Borderlands.
Crunchyroll's mascot uses a Switch.

Crunchyroll is finally coming to Nintendo Switch

The Crunchyroll app's availability will help bolster the Switch's incredibly thin streaming lineup.
Two Sims walk down the aisle after getting married in My Wedding Stories.

The Sims 4: My Wedding Stories wants you to cry

The latest Sims 4 game pack aims to give players complete control over the happiest days of their Sims' lives.
Photos of the 3DS eShops

Nintendo is ending Wii U and 3DS eShop service

After a decade of service, Wii U and 3DS owners will no longer be able to make eShop purchases on those devices.
A Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck made of Legos.

Build a Tallneck with the Horizon Forbidden West Lego set

Ever wanted to have your own Tallneck stand sentinel in your room? Now you can.
Mario, Link, Isabelle, and a Squid Kid race down the track in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch.

Mario Kart 8’s DLC shows 9 isn’t coming anytime soon

Two years' worth of DLC for a game that's already five years old doesn't bode well for Mario Kart 9.
A bowler takes the top spot in Nintendo Switch Sports bowling.

Nintendo Switch Sports has a major Wii Sports vibe

Nintendo is finally bringing a sequel to the Wii's breakout title to the Switch.
Mario kicks a ball into the goal with a backflip.

Mario Strikers: Battle League brings soccer to the Switch

The long-awaited follow-up to the GameCube classic Super Mario Strikers lets eight players battle it out in high-powered soccer matches.
Two people playing a game on an OLED Switch.

NFTs should be the least of Nintendo’s priorities right now

Trying to jump into the future by selling NFTs is a bad move for the Big N. Here are three much more impactful ways that the company could modernize instead.
Nintendo Switch in tabletop mode.

Nintendo Switch passes Wii and PS1 in lifetime sales

Nintendo Switch sales keep going up as the console is buoyed by well-performing games like Metroid Dread.
The player character standing in a field with her Pokemon.

You can now use Pokémon music in your YouTube videos

The service, which allows anyone to use Diamond and Pearl's music for non-commercial purposes, comes after a very public barrage of copyright claims.
A monster attacks in Ark: Survival Evolved.

Xbox Game Pass adds Ark, but loses some heavy hitters

February's Xbox Game Pass lineup of titles includes a slew of indies, as well as a popular action-adventure game.
A Graveborn and Spore Warden run across a bridge.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will have RPG-like multiclassing

Gearbox's final class trailer for the upcoming game showed off two new classes, multiclass abilities, and more.
A player using a Steam Deck on a couch.

Valve’s Steam Deck will finally launch in late February

After facing delays, the Steam Deck has finally received an official release date from Valve.