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Justin was a GamesRadar staffer for 10 years but is now a freelancer, musician and videographer. He's big on retro, Sega and racing games (especially retro Sega racing games) and currently also writes for Play Magazine, Traxion.gg, PC Gamer and TopTenReviews, as well as running his own YouTube channel. Having learned to love all platforms equally after Sega left the hardware industry (sniff), his favourite games include Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams, Zelda BotW, Sea of Thieves, Sega Rally Championship and Treasure Island Dizzy.

Latest articles by Justin Towell

Take a road trip across the globe with the best racetracks and locations in the Forza series

By Justin Towell published 7 December 16

Features

WRC 6 review: "Would be a lot more impressive if Dirt Rally didn’t exist"

By Justin Towell published 10 October 16

Review

Forza Horizon 3 review: "Moments of magic meet busywork and filler"

By Justin Towell published 20 September 16

Review

After Sonic Mania… here's 7 Genesis / MegaDrive classics that need to make a comeback

By Justin Towell published 28 July 16

Features

The Driveclub studio was failed by public perception, not a lack of talent

By Justin Towell published 23 March 16

Editorial

Hyrule Warriors: Legends review

By Justin Towell published 21 March 16

Review

Action Henk review

By Justin Towell published 3 March 16

Review

New Shenmue 3 screens and footage prove it does exist

By Justin Towell published 29 February 16

News

8 amazing remakes of P.T.

By Justin Towell published 26 February 16

Features

Quiz: How well do you know your video game quotes?

By Justin Towell published 25 February 16

Interact

Hitman Go: Definitive Edition review

By Justin Towell published 23 February 16

Review

6 signs you truly love your games console

By Justin Towell published 12 February 16

Features

Firewatch review

By Justin Towell published 8 February 16

Review

Valentine's Day gift ideas for gamers

By Justin Towell published 5 February 16

Features

Hey! Listen! Why do we never talk about game audio?

By Justin Towell published 2 February 16

Editorial

Why I love Day 1 of Military Academy in Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

By Justin Towell published 29 January 16

Why I Love

Gravity Rush Remastered review

By Justin Towell published 27 January 16

Review

Better than Gran Turismo? 7 reasons Assetto Corsa could reign on console

By Justin Towell published 20 January 16

Preview

Backwards Compatible Game of the Week - NiGHTS into Dreams HD

By Justin Towell published 20 January 16

Editorial

Resident Evil Zero HD review

By Justin Towell published 18 January 16

Review "Escaped convict Billy Coen is the most early-noughties character ever devised, complete with tribal tattoo down his arm."

Review

'The stealth bit' and 6 other game design fads we're glad are gone

By Justin Towell published 13 January 16

Features

Video game photo modes got me into real photography

By Justin Towell published 8 January 16

Features

Amplitude review

By Justin Towell published 5 January 16

Review "You'll be reaching for the Volume Up button so that you can envelop yourself still further in its cool aural waters. I did. There's a track about a magpie. What can I say? It's terrific."

Review

UK readers: Win a Fallout 4 Xbox One, game and snowboard

By Justin Towell published 17 December 15

Features

Console features no-one uses

By Justin Towell published 11 December 15

Features

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Constance review: "If Hollow Knight: Silksong seems too daunting, this wonderful paint powered adventure should do nicely"
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This enthralling team board game is perfect for playing with family this Thanksgiving
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Kirby Air Riders review: "This racer is also equal parts fighting game, minigame collection, and roguelike – and I'm shocked at how well that works"
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Demonschool review: "This Persona-inspired RPG is full of fun, flair, and ready to chomp away at your free time"
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Morsels review: "The Binding of Isaac style roguelike shooting gets somehow grosser, but struggles to set itself apart"

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Wicked: For Good review: "Builds to an incredibly cathartic conclusion, but isn't quite as captivating as Part 1"
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The Running Man review: "Some fun action and Glen Powell's star power aren't enough to energize this disappointing Stephen King adaptation"
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Predator: Badlands review: "Die-hard fans may be disappointed, but as a blockbuster action-adventure, Badlands kills it"
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc review "Storytelling just as compelling as the chainsaws, devils, and visually excessive fight scenes"
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Tron: Ares review: "Misses out by swapping the Grid for the real world"

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Pluribus season 1 review: "Easily one of the year's best dramas"
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The Witcher season 4 review: "The Henry Cavill-less fourth season is the best yet"
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IT: Welcome to Derry review: "A supremely confident step back into the history of Stephen King's cursed town and killer clown"
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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch review: "A pale imitation of the long-dormant stealth franchise"
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Marvel Zombies review: "A fun expansion of the What If episode with delightful MCU Easter eggs and truly gross R-rated kills"