Mina Ashby
Staff Writer, Joypad Guild
Mina Ashby writes about all gaming topics. Her posts cover games, news, guides, reviews, gear, and gaming life. She brings a cheerful tone to both simple questions and tricky ideas. When readers need help, she gives them clear steps to follow. She makes room for different tastes and ways to play. Mina enjoys baking fresh bread, drawing games, and caring for small herb gardens. She likes watching how little changes can make a big difference. Her writing encourages readers to try ideas at their own pace. She hopes to help people learn useful things while keeping the fun in gaming.
Stories by Mina Ashby
Northwind take the Vanguard Masters title in a five-map final
A reverse sweep in front of a sold-out arena gives the roster its first international trophy.
Inside the two-person studio behind the year’s surprise hit
Lanternlight sold a million copies in three weeks. Its creators still work from a spare bedroom.
Team salaries are falling. Players told us what that looks like
Fifteen professionals describe shorter contracts, smaller rosters and second jobs.
Driftline 4 review: the best handling model in arcade racing
A small track list holds back a racer that feels superb on a pad.
Publisher confirms layoffs at three studios after restructuring
Around 220 roles are affected. Staff were told on a company-wide call on Friday.
Fighting game finals set a new viewership record for the scene
Peak concurrent viewers were up 31% on last year.
Why more studios are shipping PC and console on the same day
Simultaneous launches are now the norm. Developers explain what changed.