Liam Martin

Liam Martin is gaming editor at the Daily Express, covering mainstream console and PC titles as well as tabletop and puzzle games with a clear consumer focus. His work sits at the intersection of breaking game news, platform launches, and practical guidance that helps players understand what to buy and how to play. The through-line is service journalism for a broad gaming audience: he translates platform announcements, franchise updates and deals into straightforward, actionable stories.

Console launches and blockbuster franchises

Martin’s core output centres on the big console ecosystem and the franchises that define it.

He has covered the launch cycles of hardware such as the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, framing new consoles in terms of what they mean for everyday players rather than industry insiders. His evaluation of the Nintendo Switch at release, including a four-out-of-five-star verdict, shows a willingness to weigh strengths and limitations in clear, accessible terms for readers considering a purchase. On the software side he regularly returns to blockbuster series like Fortnite, FIFA and Call of Duty, tracking updates and events that change how these titles are played over time.

His coverage of Gears of War E-Day, clarifying platform rumours and detailing Microsoft’s confirmed PC specifications, fits the same pattern: he zeroes in on the information that affects where and how fans will be able to play a major release.

Deals, discounts and platform advice

Alongside launch coverage, Martin devotes significant space to pricing, promotions and buying strategies around games and hardware. His work on Nintendo Switch discounts, including detailed guidance on how to unlock substantial savings through specific shopping tactics, illustrates a strong emphasis on value for money and timing purchases.

This angle distinguishes his coverage from reporters who focus purely on announcements or reviews; he bridges the gap between news and consumer advice, ensuring readers can act on the information he provides. Platform clarity is another strand of this service approach, as seen in his Gears of War E-Day reporting, where he addresses console rumours directly and anchors the story in confirmed technical details for PC players.

The overall effect is that his gaming coverage not only tells audiences what is happening but helps them decide what to do in response.

Puzzle, tabletop and broader gaming culture

Martin’s beat extends beyond screen-based blockbusters into puzzles and tabletop experiences, broadening the Daily Express’s gaming coverage beyond a pure video-game lens. He engages with card and board games as part of his brief, reflecting an interest in the wider gaming landscape rather than a narrow focus on one format.

His ongoing work around Wordle hints demonstrates how he turns a daily puzzle into a recurring editorial feature, giving readers just enough guidance to keep the game satisfying without removing the challenge. References to Dungeons & Dragons signal a familiarity with role-playing culture that informs his coverage of tabletop trends and crossovers between digital and analogue play. Taken together, these strands show a remit that spans mass-market console titles, daily puzzle habits and hobbyist tabletop communities, with a consistent emphasis on clarity and usefulness.

Reviews and critical framing

Beyond news and deals, Martin contributes reviews that situate individual games within the broader medium.

His write-up of Playdead’s Inside for the Express, structured around “5 reasons” the platformer might be the best game on Xbox One, exemplifies a format that breaks critical judgment into concrete, digestible points. In this mode he highlights specific design choices, atmosphere and mechanics, giving readers a sense of how a title feels to play rather than relying on abstract praise.

The four-star assessment of the Nintendo Switch at launch combines this critical sensibility with practical concern for everyday use, reinforcing his role as a reviewer whose conclusions are closely tied to player experience. This mix of structured reasoning and plain language makes his reviews a natural fit for audiences seeking a quick but grounded sense of whether a game or console is worth their time and money.

Role within the Express gaming coverage

Martin has worked at the Daily Express since 2016, giving him a long view on the current console generation and the shift toward live-service games. As gaming editor he curates and delivers coverage that spans launches, updates, discounts and cultural trends, effectively acting as a focal point for the masthead’s gaming output. External professional listings reinforce his remit across video games and card and board games, underscoring that his brief is intentionally broad within the gaming space.

His combination of tenure, hardware and franchise depth, and a pronounced consumer orientation distinguishes him from a generic reporter who might file occasional gaming pieces; he is embedded in the beat and shapes how the Express presents games to its readership.