Alexandra Hobbs
Alex is a former Gaming and Esports Editor at DBLTAP and, after moving under the FanSided banner, took on additional editorial direction duties on AppTrigger and Forever Fortnite. You'll likely catch her lost in the middle of Tamriel in Elder Scrolls Online, or deep in a Final Fantasy playthrough. Alex also has a surprising skill for Fortnite Victory Royales though a slightly lesser mastery when it comes to Call of Duty, Warzone 2 and Apex Legends. She also has a strong love of indie games and is always excited to check out the latest weird and wonderful gem.
Education
Royal Holloway, University of London
BA Film, Television & Digital Production
Articles Written
961 articles published since May 17, 2023
Top Categories
- Fortnite (390 articles)
- Final Fantasy XIV Online (170 articles)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (164 articles)
- Apex Legends (114 articles)
- Warzone 2 (106 articles)
Latest articles by Alexandra
No, this isn't an April Fool's joke.
March 25, 2025, 15:00
The Milk Cup Returns for 2025, Featuring Increased Prize Pool
Following the success of its inaugural tournament, The Milk Cup is back for 2025 with some exciting changes.
March 25, 2025, 11:38
Final Fantasy XIV: A Sightseeing Tour of Eorzea (and Beyond)
Hear. Feel. Think about all these wonderful hidden gems to uncover in the world of Final Fantasy XIV.
March 24, 2025, 13:34
Atomfall Review: A Compelling, Condensed Survival With a Challenging Heart
An intense survival adventure with mystery at its heart, and excellent PR for the Cornish pasty.
March 21, 2025, 14:00
ALGS Year 5 Open: All Qualified Teams
The
ALGS
Open
is
kicking
off
Year
5
with
the
largest
ever
LAN
in
Apex
Legends
history,
featuring
160
teams
...
March 18, 2025, 16:44
ALGS Year 5 Open Dates & Venue Announced
Respawn
is
kicking
off
Year
5
with
the
biggest
ALGS
event
to
date,
with
new
dates
and
venue
announced
for
...
March 18, 2025, 11:37
Rainbow Six Siege X Dual Front Preview: A Strategist’s Dream
Rainbow Six Siege's new, upcoming mode Dual Front puts players through their paces with very satisfying outcomes.
March 15, 2025, 18:47
The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies: A DLC With Satisfaction Guaranteed
Not all expansions for The Sims 4 are made equally, but Businesses & Hobbies is well-worth the price of entry.
March 12, 2025, 12:06
Preview: Atomfall is Gearing Up to Be Rebellion’s Most Remarkable Game to Date
A
hostile,
compassionless
environment
where
every
day
is
a
desperate
battle
to
stay
afloat
—
the
UK
is
the
perfect
...
March 7, 2025, 14:00
FFXIV Little Ladies' Day 2025: Start, End Date & All Items
Little Ladies' Day is back for 2025 with some new rewards to earn.
March 5, 2025, 13:03
Rainbow Six Siege X March Showcase: What to Expect
A new era is coming to Rainbow Six Siege, and fans can watch it unfold during the upcoming March Showcase.
March 4, 2025, 11:53
Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3 Delayed, Verdansk Return Pushed Back to April
Those looking forward to jumping back into Verdansk will have to wait it out that little bit longer.
March 4, 2025, 11:03
Red Bull Instalock VALORANT Tournament Returns to London
Following a successful event in 2024, Red Bull Instalock returns to London for two days of VALORANT action.
March 3, 2025, 11:03
Madden NFL Championship Series to Make London Debut
For
the
first
time
in
the
esports'
history,
the
Madden
NFL
Championship
Series
(MCS)
will
be
heading
to
the
UK
...
February 27, 2025, 12:07
Konami Partners With Bloober Team Again For New Game, Following Silent Hill 2 Success
Konami and Bloober Team are reportedly partnering up once again for a new game "based on Konami's IP."
February 25, 2025, 14:39
EXODUS Team Launch New Actual Play Series, Star Heist
The
team
behind
upcoming
sci-fi
RPG,
EXODUS,
have
launched
a
brand
new
actual
play
TTRPG
series
hosted
by
game
creator
...
February 25, 2025, 14:18
Among Us 3D Heading to PC, Launching Free Steam Next Fest Demo
A
brand
new
way
to
play
Among
Us
is
heading
to
PC
via
Steam,
with
a
new
demo
hitting
the
...
February 24, 2025, 11:44
Where to Find Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed
There's
treasure
to
be
found
in
Avowed,
but
only
if
you
know
where
to
look.
One
treasure
map
is
the
...
February 13, 2025, 18:00
Should You Sell Gems in Avowed?
There's a lot of loot to pick up in Avowed, but should you sell all of it?
February 13, 2025, 18:00
Where to Find the Pyromancer's Key in Avowed
There's a locked chest in a camp in Dawnshore that can only be unlocked with the Pyromancer's Key.
February 13, 2025, 18:00
How to Break Walls in Avowed
Throughout the Living Lands are a number of breakable walls that seem to need a helping hand to give way.
February 13, 2025, 18:00
How to Sheathe Weapons in Avowed
Sir, you don't need to have your weapon drawn all the time.
February 13, 2025, 18:00
Avowed Review: A Vibrant World That’s Missing a Trick
A journey through the Living Lands is pleasant, but might not stick with you for long after you're done.
February 13, 2025, 14:02
FFXIV Players Can Nab a Cheap FFXI Subscription for a Limited Time
Ever
wanted
to
test
the
waters
in
Final
Fantasy
XI?
Well,
a
new
campaign
has
given
FFXI
subscriptions
a
nice
...
February 7, 2025, 14:41
Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.2 Seekers of Eternity Coming in March
The Dawntrail storyline continues in FFXIV's Patch 7.2, featuring plenty of new additions.
February 7, 2025, 12:11
Vejrgang Wins EA FC Pro 25 Open Finals
RBLZ Gaming's 19 year-old star has claimed victory at the FC Pro 25 Open Finals.
February 3, 2025, 10:18
Imperial fe IGL tory to Miss IEM Katowice 2025 Play-Ins
Coach Kamen "bubble" Kostadinov will be stepping in for the team's IGL.
January 29, 2025, 16:21
Dino Crisis Gets Long-Awaited PC Port
Dino
Crisis
and
Dino
Crisis
2
have
been
given
a
jolt
of
life,
with
the
two
games
now
available
on
...
January 29, 2025, 12:49
Silent Hill 2 Remake Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold
Konami and Bloober Team's hit horror remake, Silent Hill 2, has sold over 2 million physical and digital copies.
January 29, 2025, 10:13
FFXIV Valentione's Day 2025: Everything You Need to Know
A romantic seasonal event is heading to Final Fantasy XIV this month!
January 28, 2025, 13:18
The Sims 1 & 2 Are Finally Getting Ports
The classic games that started it all are finally heading back to PC, say new reports.
January 28, 2025, 10:35
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preview: A Stunning, Familiar Approach to Feudal Japan
With an exciting premise and stunning setting, could Assassin's Creed Shadows shake-up the formula and revitalise the franchise?
January 23, 2025, 17:00
All Once Human Twitch Drops (February 2025)
Looking
to
add
a
few
extra
items
to
your
survival
kit
in
Once
Human?
These
Twitch
Drops
should
do
the
...
January 20, 2025, 17:19
All Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Twitch Drops (February 2025)
Claim some free in-game items for Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth through Twitch Drops!
January 20, 2025, 16:49
Where Can You Play the Nintendo Switch 2? Hands-On Experience Events Revealed
Following
an
exciting
reveal,
fans
will
soon
be
able
to
get
hands-on
with
the
upcoming
Nintendo
Switch
2
at
select
...
January 16, 2025, 15:00
New Fortnite Mythic Turns Players Into Actual Godzilla
A new monstrous addition is heading to Fortnite, turning players into an iconic kaiju.
January 14, 2025, 12:10
Team Vitality Unveils New Pro Kit For 2025
Team Vitality have revealed their Pro Kit for 2025, in collaboration with equipment partner hummel.
January 3, 2025, 14:05
All Squid Game Tracer Packs & Bundles in Black Ops 6
Squid
Game
has
arrived
in
Call
of
Duty:
Black
Ops
6,
introducing
a
wave
of
new
Tracer
Pack
bundles
for
...
January 3, 2025, 11:29
GTA 6 Expected to Make $3 Billion in Its First Year
Expectations are high for one of the most anticipated games of all time.
January 2, 2025, 14:43
Splinter Cell Collab Heading to Fortnite, Say Leaks
Fortnite is getting a brand new gaming crossover according to recent leaks.
January 2, 2025, 12:13