Seamus Mullins

Video Game Journalism Portfolio

Australia

I'm a writer at heart with a passion to learn more about video games and the talented, hardworking creators behind them.

Previously I was the Editor-in-Chief for ModDB and IndieDB, helping to spotlight incredible and unique games/mods to the world and helping the provide a platform for developers to grow communities.

I've covered the video game industry in print, online, on radio and in video across several publications over the years including for IGN Entertainment, GameSpot, Red Bull Games, AusGamers, Press Start Australia, PC World AU and more. This has included doing news and covering game events, creating in-depth features, conducting interviews with video game developers from around the world, and of course reviews.

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Recent Work

Escapist Magazine
10/01/2019
Untitled Goose Game Lets You Get Away with Being a Jerk

Untitled Goose Game seems to have taken over social media in the past few weeks, inspiring fan art and memes based on the goose causing havoc. The game has been dubbed “Metal Gear Goose,” since you spend time sneaking behind the backs of simple townsfolk, causing mischief and mayhem wherever you waddle.

PC World
06/22/2018
20 Essential Party Games On PC And Console To Play With Family And Friends

Over the years we've played many great party games, from deadly co-op puzzlers to quirky competitive dating sims. This is our definitive list of the best party games out there, regardless of whether you play on a PC or a console. Be sure to consult this list before heading away for your next family trip or orchestrating your next games night. There’s something for everyone here.

IGN
05/07/2018
Why Dying Light Co-op Was the Perfect Way to Stay Close to My Brother

Video games can be a great way to connect and bond with others, especially over long distances. We were just finishing up a long mission and were heading back to one of the hubs, hoping to reach it ahead of the looming night, during which Dying Light 's most dangerous threats appear.

Features

Reviews

GameSpot
08/13/2018
Flipping Death Review: Scythe Life

Despite its focus on death and the afterlife, Flipping Death is a charming and wholesome adventure. Its zany and often eccentric characters bring the well-paced story to life with fantastic voice acting and a gorgeous 2D art style. Despite some frustrating platforming elements, its campy humor and satisfying puzzle mechanics make it a delightful journey throughout.

Ausgamers
07/06/2018
Vampyr Review

At its core Vampyr has an intriguing hook and setting. You take control of a renowned doctor who has recently been turned into a vampire, in a post World War 1 London plagued by the terrifying Spanish Flu epidemic

News

ModDB
09/23/2020
Frictional Games Have Made Amnesia: The Dark Descent Open Source

To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the release of their hit horror game this month, Frictional Games have made Amnesia Dark Descent open source as of today! To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their genre defining horror game Amnesia: The Dark Descent (ADD) this month, Frictional Games have made the game open source as of today.