Christopher Cruz

Senior Gaming Editor

Christopher Cruz is the Senior Gaming Editor at Rolling Stone, leading the RS Gaming section with coverage of video game trends, personalities, and communities. Previously, he was the Executive Producer of Rolling Stone’s Content Studio, as well as the Executive Producer & Showrunner of ‘Rolling Stone on Twitch.’ He cut his teeth gaming on coin-op machines in pizzerias across the Bronx.

'Mortal Kombat II' Trailer Teases Karl Urban's Johnny Cage and Gory Fatalities

Out Oct. 24, the sequel will introduce fan-favorite characters and (hopefully) stick closer to the story of the games
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'Donkey Kong Bananza' Is a Nintendo Platformer at the Height of Its Power

By eschewing iteration and leaning into its own manic energy, Switch 2's first big action game comes out swinging
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  Christopher Cruz
How the Creators of ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ Mastered the Art of Punching

The developers of the Switch 2 action game discuss voxel destruction, the return of Pauline, and how the character’s new look pays homage to the past
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‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ Makes Nintendo’s Great Ape Into a King Again

The first 3D DK title in 26 years isn’t just an evolution, it’s a full reimagining of what a Nintendo platformer can be
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  Christopher Cruz
The Best Video Games of 2025 So Far

From riveting text-based adventures to blockbusters with artsy vibes, the first half of 2025 has been a powerhouse for gaming
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  Christopher Cruz
‘Shadow Labyrinth’ Turns Pac-Man Into an Eldritch Horror Action Game

For his 45th birthday, Bandai Namco has reimagined the arcade classic character into something much darker — with surprising results
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  Christopher Cruz
‘FBC: Firebreak’ Is a Supernatural Co-Op Shooter That Leans Into the Jokes

Remedy’s first multiplayer game provides snappy thrills and team-up moments without the bloat of never-ending live-service busywork
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  Christopher Cruz
‘007 First Light’ Ditches Franchise Lore for a Whole New James Bond

From the production company behind Hitman, the new game — coming in 2026 — offers a high-octane origin story
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  Christopher Cruz
Every 'Mario Kart' Game, Ranked

From a 16-bit beginning to gonzo mixed-reality experiments, here's every entry in Nintendo's premier racing series from worst to best
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  Christopher Cruz
Woodkid Says Hideo Kojima Changed ‘Death Stranding 2’ Because It Wasn’t 'Polarizing'

The French singer-songwriter worked intimately for three years with the game’s creator to produce its soundtrack
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  Christopher Cruz