Rob Keyes

I'm the Editor-in-Chief of Game Rant and the world's greatest X-Wing Alliance player. I'm also an Editor for Screen Rant so I've got all of your entertainment needs covered! While I have a Masters Degree in Economics and other studies in marketing, computer programming and accounting, I spent every waking minute pursuing my passions of media entertainment instead. I play games on PC and all of the consoles. I'm a big advocate of co-operative multiplayer and I hate the "streamlining" of console games.

Guillermo del Toro Would ‘Wholeheartedly Support’ A ‘Pacific Rim 2′ Oculus Rift Game

Thankfully, the day of obligatory overpriced movie tie-in video games came to a halt in recent years. Now we get cheaper, downloadable titles and mobile…

by Rob Keyes | Jul 30, 2014 | 1 Comment
‘Star Citizen’ Crowdfunding Hits New Milestone; $50 Million Stretch Goal To Add Alien Languages

Chris Roberts and Cloud Imperium Games Corporation hit the $48 million crowdfunding mark for ‘Star Citizen’ after unveiling the Gladius fighter.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 15, 2014 | 3 Comments
Battlefield Hardline: Visceral Answers Questions on Price; Single Player To Be Shown at Comic-Con

Visceral Games is coming to Comic-Con 2014 to showcase the single player campaign of ‘Battlefield Hardline’. Also, find out what they have to say about the game’s value.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 14, 2014 | 2 Comments
Sony is Considering ‘Early Access’ For PlayStation Games – Should We Be Concerned?

Sony’s Adam Boyes talks about how they’re considering taking advantage of early access games on PlayStation platforms.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 11, 2014 | 8 Comments
EA Reveals ‘Battlefield Hardline’ Beta Statistics & ‘BF4′ Battlefest Event Details

Electronic Arts aims to appease ‘Battlefield 4′ players with a month-long Battlefest event full of prizes, while also highlighting the crazy stats from the ‘Battlefield Hardline’ closed beta.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 10, 2014 | No Comments
GR Giveaway – Win an Xbox One and FIFA 14

Get into the spirit of the summer of football with this awesome competition to win an Xbox One and the FIFA 14 game.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 3, 2014 | 241 Comments
‘Transformers Universe’ Open Beta Goes Live This Weekend

Jagex announces the official open beta launch date for ‘Transformers Universe’ and it begins on Independence Day.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 2, 2014 | 3 Comments
‘Grass Simulator 2014′ Is A Thing And It’s A Generic FPS?

First, ‘Rock Simulator’ and now ‘Grass Simulator’ – a genre is quickly going downhill.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 2, 2014 | 8 Comments
Gioteck’s Gaming Chair & New Headsets Arriving In Time For Holiday

Gioteck unveils a pair of new headsets and a gaming chair as part of their large 2014 lineup of gaming accessories.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 26, 2014 | 2 Comments
Roccat Sova May Solve Your Couch PC Gaming Needs

Roccat unveils the couch-friendly Sova, a hardcore PC gaming solution for using a mouse and keyboard in the living room.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 26, 2014 | 11 Comments
Polk Striker Aims To Be Affordable, Comfy Wireless Xbox One Gaming Headset

Polk Audio came to E3 2014 to unveil the Striker, their latest wireless gaming headset designed specifically for the Xbox One.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 26, 2014 | No Comments
Crytek Reportedly in Financial Trouble; ‘Ryse 2′ & Other Projects Canned

Mounting evidence backs up reports that Crytek Studios is in financial trouble, losing staff and cancelling projects.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 25, 2014 | 3 Comments
First ‘Grand Theft Auto Online’ Heist Missions & Independence Day Pack Details Leaked

Details on the long-awaited Heist missions for ‘Grand Theft Auto Online’ and another content pack may have leaked. Read about them here.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 25, 2014 | 15 Comments
‘Star Citizen’ Crowdfunding Hits $47 Million As Alien Scout Ship Is Revealed

The crowdfunding campaign for ‘Star Citizen’ hits another milestone as the Xi’An Khartu-al scout is revealed and made available for sale.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 24, 2014 | 4 Comments
Visceral Addresses Criticisms For Battlefield Hardline’s Similarities To ‘Battlefield 4′

‘Battlefield Hardline’ may appear like a mod or expansion to ‘Battlefield 4′ but Visceral Games’ Lead Multiplayer Designer explains why it’s not.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 23, 2014 | 4 Comments
‘Battlefield Hardline’ Closed Beta Extended To Thursday; All Content Unlocked

EA and Visceral extend the PC and PS4 closed beta for ‘Battlefield Hardline’ to Thursday, June 26th and unlock all of the available content for players to try.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 23, 2014 | 1 Comment
Clan Invasion Represents Major Milestone For ‘MechWarrior Online’

Free-to-play ‘MechWarrior Online’ changes up the formula and wins players back with the introduction of Clan mechs from Battletech lore.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 19, 2014 | 3 Comments
Phil Fish: YouTube Ad Money on Gameplay Vids Should Be Shared With Developers

‘Fez’ developer Phil Fish expresses controversial thoughts on YouTube gameplay video revenue sharing and ends up shutting down his Twitter account.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 19, 2014 | 21 Comments
‘Battlefield: Hardline’ Does Not Necessarily Represent Annualization of Series

Despite Visceral’s ‘Battlefield: Hardline’ coming just a year after DICE’s ‘Battlefield 4′, EA boss Patrick Söderlund claims the series isn’t annualized.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 16, 2014 | No Comments
‘Destiny’ Gameplay Videos; Updates on Splitscreen Support & PC Version

Bungie offers a little bit of hope for a PC version of ‘Destiny’ but no hope for splitscreen support. Watch us play the game to see how it’s shaping up!

by Rob Keyes | Jun 16, 2014 | 13 Comments
Let’s Play ‘Battlefield: Hardline’ – Heist & Blood Money Modes In Action

We play the 2 new modes (Heist and Blood Money) coming to Visceral’s ‘Battlefield: Hardline’. It’s the police versus the criminals in downtown LA. Go!

by Rob Keyes | Jun 16, 2014 | No Comments
SteelSeries Unveils Sentry Eye Tracker, iOS Game Controller & ‘Sims 4′ Peripherals

SteelSeries unveils a lineup of PC peripherals for ‘The Sims 4′ alongside a brand new iOS game controller and the first built-for-gaming eye tracker.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 2014 | No Comments
Razer Expands With Colored Hardware Options & Third-Party Licensing For PC Cases

Razer announces their first range of color options for their top-selling Kraken headsets along with a licencing program for third-party PC cases.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 2014 | No Comments
Watch Live: Nintendo E3 2014 Digital Event [Recap]

Watch Nintendo’s E3 2014 lives show right here and find out what’s coming up for the Wii U and 3DS.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 10, 2014 | No Comments
Recap: These Are The NEW Games Announced Yesterday At E3 2014

Watch ALL the new trailers and see ALL the new game announcements that came out of the E3 2014 press conferences.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 10, 2014 | 5 Comments
Watch Live: Sony PlayStation E3 2014 Conference [RECAP]

Watch Sony’s PlayStation E3 press conference to see what’s in store for the PlayStation 4, Vita and Project Morpheus.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 9, 2014 | 3 Comments
Watch Live: Electronic Arts E3 2014 Conference [RECAP]

Watch Electronic Arts’ E3 press conference to see the latest from EA Sports, Battlefield, Star Wars, The Sims and more!

by Rob Keyes | Jun 9, 2014 | No Comments
Watch Live: Microsoft Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing [RECAP]

Watch Microsoft’s Xbox press conference for E3 2014 live right here and see what exciting announcements are made for the future of Xbox One!

by Rob Keyes | Jun 9, 2014 | 1 Comment
‘Star Citizen’ Crowfunding Hits $45 Million As Player-Made Ship Gets Added

‘The Next Great Starship’ competition ends, adding a new ship to ‘Star Citizen’ just as its crowdfunding campaign hits the $45 million milestone.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 7, 2014 | 12 Comments
Let’s Play ‘War Thunder’ – A First Look At The ‘Ground Forces’ Expansion

We jump into the first version (1.41) of ‘War Thunder’ featuring the the Ground Forces expansion. Time to tank!

by Rob Keyes | Jun 7, 2014 | 3 Comments
Let’s Play Star Citizen – A First Look At The Arena Commander Dogfighting Module

We jump into the first version (0.8) of ‘Arena Commander’ – the playable dogfighting module of ‘Star Citizen’.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 5, 2014 | 4 Comments
Feenix Autore Gaming Keyboard Review

The Feenix Autore mechanical gaming keyboard is a luxurious, durable and finger-friendly device that embraces its simplistic design.

by Rob Keyes | Jun 1, 2014 | No Comments
GR Giveaway – Win A Resident Evil Figure From Hot Toys!

Want to win an amazing Sixth Scale Resident Evil figure by Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles? Here’s how to enter!

by Rob Keyes | May 29, 2014 | 1 Comment
‘Watch Dogs’ Review

Ubisoft’s long-awaited sandbox hacker ‘Watch Dogs’ is finally here but does it live up to the hype?

by Rob Keyes | May 28, 2014 | 20 Comments
Let’s Play ‘Watch Dogs’ – First Look At Gameplay Missions

These ‘Watch Dogs’ gameplay videos highlight story and side missions, along with combat and hacking mechanics.

by Rob Keyes | May 27, 2014 | 3 Comments
Microsoft Unveils The Surface Pro 3 Tablet-Laptop Hybrid

Microsoft unveils the new and improved Surface Pro 3. Find out the specs and what new features and accessories are available right here!

by Rob Keyes | May 20, 2014 | 5 Comments
Let’s Play ‘Super Time Force’: 30 Minutes of Gameplay

Watch us play through a complete 30-minute mission of ‘Super Time Force’ to see how its unique gameplay mechanics and ‘Time Out’ feature works!

by Rob Keyes | May 20, 2014 | No Comments
‘Super Time Force’ Review

Capybara Games’ side-scrolling shooter ‘Super Time Force’ takes the best parts of ‘Braid’ and ‘Contra’ and makes a party out of them, one you should make ‘time’ for.

by Rob Keyes | May 20, 2014 | No Comments
‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’ Story Took 2.5 Years To Write

Glen Schofield, Studio Head and Chief Creative Officer of Sledgehammer Games, claims the story for ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’ took over two years to write.

by Rob Keyes | May 19, 2014 | 23 Comments
Leaked ‘Battlefield 4: Dragon’s Teeth’ DLC Details; Official Unveil This Week

Details leaks for ‘Battlefield 4: Dragon’s Teeth’ as DICE and Electronic Arts prepare to unveil the DLC’s first gameplay this week.

by Rob Keyes | May 12, 2014 | 6 Comments
Where Are The Great Marvel Video Games?

Head of Marvel Games, TQ Jefferson, talks about the current state of Marvel-based video games and how they’re patiently seeking the right developer for a triple-A ‘Avengers’ game.

by Rob Keyes | May 2, 2014 | 21 Comments
New ‘Call of Duty’ is All About Private Military Corporations

Activision highlights stats on private military corporations and hints at their key role in Sledgehammer’s 2014 ‘Call of Duty’ game.

by Rob Keyes | May 1, 2014 | 6 Comments
New ‘Call of Duty’ Title & Gameplay Details To Be Unveiled May 4th

The first ‘Call of Duty’ game by Sledgehammer Games will be revealed this Sunday – check out the new screenshot!

by Rob Keyes | May 1, 2014 | 4 Comments
Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) Presenting During Today’s Marvel-Disney Infinity 2.0 Event

An accidentally social media blast reveals that Agent Coulson himself will be on hand during today’s Disney Infinity 2.0 presentation to unveil its upcoming Marvel content.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 30, 2014 | No Comments
‘Star Citizen’ Crowdfunding Hits Another Milestone: Mystery Prize Stretch Goal Announced

The crowdfunding campaign for ‘Star Citizen’ hits $43 million as the next fan-voted stretch goal rewards are revealed. Plus, concept art of the new Gladius light fighter!

by Rob Keyes | Apr 29, 2014 | No Comments
This Is Why There Is No PC Version of ‘Destiny’

Bungie developers finally get honest about the lack of a PC version of ‘Destiny’. Is there any hope of a future port?

by Rob Keyes | Apr 28, 2014 | 20 Comments
Surprise: ‘Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare’ Gets Microtransactions & PC Release Date

Electronic Arts and Popgame Games discuss DLC, updates and the PC release date for ‘Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare’ while introducing microtransations.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 28, 2014 | 6 Comments
Mark Zuckerberg Tested PS4′s Project Morpheus Before Buying Oculus VR

Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg actually tested out Sony’s virtual reality headset a week before he bought Oculus VR.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 24, 2014 | No Comments
‘Disney Infinity’ Teases Marvel Expansion As ‘Captain America 2′ Dominates The Box Office

Disney releases a Marvel-themed teaser trailer for upcoming ‘Disney Infinity’ content, capitalize on the ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ movie buzz.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 8, 2014 | 8 Comments
‘Goat Simulator’ Getting Multiplayer & More Goats Next Month

The hilarious ‘Goat Simulator’ gets a broken Shrek mod as an official patch is announced, adding a new map and splitscreen multiplayer in May.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 7, 2014 | No Comments
‘Star Citizen’ Crowdfunding Hits $41 Million; Will Still Support Oculus Rift

The crowdfunding campaign hits $41 million and unlocks procedural planetary generation while game maker Chris Roberts shares his thoughts on Oculus Rift.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 1, 2014 | 6 Comments
Canadian Videogame Awards: 2013 Nominations Announced

The nominations are in and the finalists have been announced for the 2013 Canadian Videogame Awards.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 31, 2014 | No Comments
John Carmack Shares His Thoughts on Facebook Acquiring Oculus VR

id Software co-founder John Carmack, currently the CTO of Oculus VR, shares his first thoughts on Facebook acquiring the virtual reality start-up.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 31, 2014 | 1 Comment
‘Minecraft’ Creator Notch Unhappy About Facebook Buying Oculus

A top-level Kickstarter investor for the Oculus Rift VR Headset will no longer support Oculus now that Facebook owns them.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 26, 2014 | 8 Comments
Original ‘Flappy Bird’ Coming Back New & Improved

‘Flappy Bird’ creator Dong Nguyen confirms that his game is returning, but in a new and better form.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 20, 2014 | 3 Comments
‘inFAMOUS: Second Son’ Review

‘inFAMOUS: Second Son’ is a gorgeous open-world super-powered adventure but one that doesn’t innovate on the story or gameplay front.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 20, 2014 | 7 Comments
‘Watch Dogs’ Hands-On Preview: Hacking Made Easy & Fun

For the first time ever, we actually play ‘Watch Dogs’. Read on for our thoughts and first impressions.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 6, 2014 | 7 Comments
Official ‘Watch Dogs’ Release Date & Story Trailer Revealed

Ubisoft unveils the official May 27, 2014 release date for ‘Watch Dogs’ alongside a new action-packed story trailer.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 6, 2014 | 3 Comments
‘Battlefield 4′ Gets More DLC As Netcode Issues Take ‘Top Priority’ – Huh?

‘Battlefield 4′ developer DICE addresses issues they’re still working on for the game four months after release, as their LA studio takes over development for the final expansions.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 4, 2014 | 18 Comments
‘Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare’ Review

The multiplayer-focused ‘Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare’ is fun but limited. Read on for our review!

by Rob Keyes | Feb 25, 2014 | 9 Comments

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