About Cubed3

Independent, honest and trusted video game reviews since 2003

Independent, honest and trusted video game reviews since 2003

Here at Cubed3, we are passionate about video games.

From the neon-lit buzz of arcades to the satisfying click of composite cables into CRTs, all the way to the latest 4K blockbuster hits, we devour video games for breakfast!

With a side helping of films, music, and anime, it’s a well-rounded diet of incredible worlds and characters that bring us joy every day!

Video game reviews since 2003

Video game reviews since 2003

Not a typo – we’ve been reviewing games since the turn of the century, back when HD gaming was in its infancy and CRT televisions still ruled many bedrooms.

Cubed3 was founded in 2003 with a mission to cover the latest Nintendo-specific games, while also diving deep into retro favourites!

With the rise of the Wii, Nintendo DS, and online gaming, Cubed3 expanded with innovative community features – game collections, interactive quizzes, online match-ups, and even tournaments!

Cubed3 also expanded to cover a wide range of multiplatform gaming – including PlayStation, Xbox, PC and mobile gaming!

Where we are today

Where we are today

Having reached our 20th anniversary, we took a step back and looked at the website as a whole.

Our core strength lies in reviews and feature articles – video game reviews, tech reviews, and opinion pieces, each bringing decades of industry expertise.

We highlight the strengths of the best games and call out those that simply aren’t worth your hard-earned cash!

Our full 10-point review scale is designed to really distinguish between the best of the best.

Only 1% of video game reviews we publish are awarded with the perfect score.

With reviews and feature articles in mind, we rebuilt Cubed3 from scratch, re-launching in 2025. All-new code and an all-new and contemporary design that lets the words fully shine without any clutter!

Our mission remains the same:

Helping you make an informed choice on what to play or watch, through independent, honest reviews.

Meet the Team

We wouldn’t be where we are today without a dedicated, experienced and passionate team – who all breathe video games. Not literally, of course!

Jorge Ba-oh

Jorge Ba-oh

Managing Director, Founder & Developer

Jorge is Cubed3's founder, launching the site with a cheque from his mum back in 2003. A huge fan of Nintendo and retro games - including The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon and the Super Mario series.

Jorge manages Cubed3's technical and UX side, working to develop the backbone of the site with the latest tech. Fun!

He lives and works in Brighton, enjoys design, arts, music and the occasional visit to the outside world!

Adam Riley

Adam Riley

Operations Director

Adam joined up with Cubed3 back when it was merely a fledgling website, providing snippets of news to eager gaming fans. It was not long before he made a strong impression, bombarding Jorge with constant news submissions. Having been a creative talent from a young age, it was only a short time before he squeezed his way into the small team and took control of the retro review side of C3. Once his confidence built up, which certainly did not take a long time, he dipped his toe further into the writing scene with a slew of in-depth articles and even took on the role of Editor for others' work.

Moving away from causing waves throughout the Industry with his rapid-fire news updates, numerous exclusive interviews, and visits to press events, now in the role of Operations Director he focuses more on strong relations with game developers and PR teams, finding new opportunities for the website's growth, as well as producing radio shows.

Cubed3 just wouldn't be the same without him!

Az Elias

Az Elias

Games & Editorial Director

Az started playing video games with the SNES and Game Boy, and has owned a variety of systems over the years, being open to most types of games. His favourite series include The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy and Metroid.

A passionate Welshman, Az created the website WalesInGames.com, documenting video games that reference his home country of Wales, and highlighting and promoting Welsh representation within one of his favourite hobbies.

Az's other passions include tennis, football, cats, and slowly but surely trying to learn Welsh. Iechyd da!

Sandy Kirchner-Wilson

Sandy Kirchner-Wilson

Social Media and Community Manager

Sandy has been playing and enjoying video games ever since receiving a Game Boy Color at the age of seven. As an avid follower of Nintendo and Sony, he has had many great (and not so great!) gaming experiences with every genre. If he had to pick one genre to play above all others it would be horror action, as exemplified by his favourite series Resident Evil.

Lilly Kirchner

Lilly Kirchner

Senior Editor and Writer

Loving the world of JRPGs and puzzles, Lilly has been a fan of video games for a long time. Her favourites include Final Fantasy X, Professor Layton and Persona 5. She enjoys anime and cosplaying, and has a degree in Psychology research. One day she hopes to connect hobby and job by researching how video games can aid people in real life.

Ofisil (Athanasios Aravositas) has contemplated on the meaning of life the universe and everything at least 42 times. He carries around a wooden sword, wears a +5 INT -15 CHA cloak, and plays life in Nightmare Mode.

Luke Hemming

Luke Hemming

Social Media Manager

Quiet reviewer with a love for all things Nintendo.

Street Fighter Connoisseur and sucker for any Fantasy considered Final. Recent Dragon Quester.

Outside of the gaming world rabid Comic Book Collector who always thought Robin deserved more credit and PR/Super Sentai Aficionado.

Cassey Lo

Reviewer

Chris Leebody

Chris Leebody

Reviewer

Chris is a 26 year old English Literature graduate (currently studying masters degree in journalism) from Belfast, United Kingdom.

He is a full time training journalist who has been playing video games since he was a small child and has spent the best part of half a life times earnings so far on buying games. He is a particular fan of PC gaming as well as the Playstation and Nintendo platforms and loves playing any Role Playing or RTS game.

Coller Entragian

Reviewer

David Lovato

David Lovato

Reviewer

Born in California, David spent his youth moving around the country, but never lost his love of writing and video games. A lifelong Nintendo fan, David believes a great game can come from anywhere, and is always on the hunt for the next one.

Eric Ace

Eric Ace

Reviewer

Eric is a Cubed3 reviewer for the PS3, PS4, 3DS, VITA and PC systems, with a long history of RPG and strategy game backgrounds. He began gaming with the NES and quickly gravitated to RPGs and platform games.

Gareth F

Reviewer

FiDRoC is a long time gamer old enough to remember the days when the ZX Spectrum was considered to be cutting edge technology and has subsequently held Hungry Horace responsible for his eating disorder.

In a past life FiDRoC tore it up regularly on the wheels of steel and has toured all over the UK, played at a number of major music festivals and generally made a total racket as the tour DJ for a relatively successful chart bothering band. Besides holding down numerous long running residencies in both Manchester and London he's also had a stint on a pirate radio station (long before internet radio was a thing).

Josh Di Falco

Reviewer

Raised in a family with a NES controller in his hand, Josh grew up with Super Mario Bros. and IronSword: Wizards & Warriors II. Before too long, the NES had to make way for the PlayStation, as Spyro the Dragon and Final Fantasy VIII took over the rest of his childhood. It was at this point that he realised his love for RPGs. Josh is not afraid to invest hundreds of hours into a Gwent, Triple Triad or Blitzball session, while trying to save the world from an impending doom.

Justin Prinsloo

Justin Prinsloo

Reviewer

Many strings to his bow!

Lina Elias

Reviewer

Michael McCann

Reviewer

Nayu

Nayu

Reviewer

Nayu is is an avid gamer, in-depth book reviewer, exceptional writer, queen crocheter, as well as being a champion craft & life blogger.

Steven Mattern

Reviewer

Past Contributors

A huge thank you to our previous contributors – each of whom have had a huge impact on the Cubed3 journey! Many of our contributors have continued in the video game and journalism industries, securing roles at leading publishers and agencies.

Adam Anouer, Alex Allison, Andrew, Aria DiMezzo, Barry Lewis, Ben, Ben Clarke, Blizzard224, Bonny Ramsay, Brandon (Michael) Howard, Brian Short, Calum Peak, Camilo Aránguiz González, Carrick Puckett, Charlie Shepherd, Christian 'Reggie' Wait, Corey Wingate, Crazy Ted, Dan Stanyon, Daniel Rivas, Dave Beasley, David Jennings, David Kelly, Delton Cox, Drew Hurley, Dustin Chadwell, Eggbert Manning, Fraser Wilson, Freada Cooper, Gabriel Jones, Gavin Proctor, Georgina Aindow, Greg Giddens, Ian Goldberg, Ian Soltes, Isabella Martinez, Izzy Lichi, Jack, Jacob, James Grech, James H., James Hobbs, James Temperton, Jamie Greenhill, Jamie Mercer, Javier Jimenez, JEbUS, Jenny Geist, Jimmy, Joe Brukner, Joe DeAndrea, Joel Burton, John Boyle, John Graham, John Son, Jordan Hurst, Joseph Hawkins, Joseph Walsh, Joshua Callum Jeffery, Joshua Goldie, Joshua Goldsmith, Karn Spydar Lee Bianco, Katie Livingston, Kevin Tsai, Keza Macdonald, Kid_Dynamo, Kyle Henderson, Kyuu Boansi, Lee Sanders, Leigh Groocock, Leo Epema, Lewis Richards, Lex Firth, Liam Cook, Luna Eriksson, Mandown, Marcus Myers, Mark Heery, Mark Sedge, Martin Watts, Matt Desind, Matteo Carlarino, Matthew Evans, Michael Keener, Michael Vondung, Michael Whittaker, Mike Mason, Neil Flynn, Nick Cheesman, Nikola Suprak, Ninjaaa, Noah Fatale, Nyhm, Olivia Falk, Paul McEnery, Peter, Phil Beveridge, Reece Warrender, Renan Fontes, Rob, Robert Blowes, Rory W. Renehan, Ross M., Ross Morley, Rudy Lavaux, Sam Edwards, Sam Rogers, Sam Turner, Sandy Kirchner-Wilson, Seumidh MacDonald, Shane Jury, Shanker Varma, SimonTruckell, SirLink, Slydevil, Stephan, Stu D, Stuart Lawrence, Suzie Gray, Taylor Fielding, Thom Compton, Thomas Wrobel, TJ, Tomas Barry, Tommy Robbins, Tomson, Unknown, Vikki, Waver92, Wes Maulsby, William, William Lowery