Our Gaming Legacy
Meet Ria Harman
My journey into professional gaming journalism began with late-night multiplayer sessions and a passion for discovering hidden gems in the gaming world. After years covering tech in corporate media, I felt disconnected from the authentic, community-driven essence of gaming culture.
In 2019, I established Midland Games as the definitive source for honest, in-depth game reviews and industry analysis. IGN and GameSpot showed me what professional gaming journalism could be, but I knew we could create something more personal and community-focused.
Today, every review and article we publish honors both the artistry of game development and the passion of gaming communities. Ria Harman leads our editorial team with uncompromising standards, ensuring each piece provides genuine value to fellow gamers seeking their next great adventure.
"Great games deserve honest coverage, not hype-driven marketing. Every review tells a story, and every story should respect both the developer's vision and the player's investment."
Our Gaming Journey
Midland Games Founded
Ria Harman established Midland Games with a vision for honest, community-focused gaming journalism
First Viral Review
Our comprehensive Cyberpunk 2077 analysis gained recognition across gaming communities and major outlets
Industry Recognition
Ria Harman received the Independent Gaming Journalist Award for outstanding coverage of indie games
Expert Panel Participation
Regular contributor to gaming panels alongside journalists from IGN, GameSpot, and PC Gamer
YouTube Channel Launch
Expanded into video content with in-depth game analysis and developer interviews
Gaming Excellence Award
Ria Harman wins 'Gaming Journalist of the Year' for exceptional unbiased reviews and industry analysis
Our Birmingham Gaming Studio
Located in Birmingham's creative quarter, our state-of-the-art gaming studio provides the perfect environment for comprehensive game testing and review creation. Our multi-platform setup and cutting-edge equipment ensure Ria Harman and our team can evaluate games exactly as players experience them.
Our studio houses the latest gaming hardware including RTX 4090 GPUs, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch OLED, and VR headsets. This comprehensive setup allows PC Gamer-quality testing across all platforms, ensuring our reviews reflect real gaming experiences.
Ria Harman personally tests every game we review, spending 40+ hours with major releases to provide the depth expected by our community. Our studio's acoustic treatment and professional lighting setup also enables high-quality video content production, following industry standards established by Polygon and other leading gaming outlets.
Our Gaming Values
Honest Reviews
We believe in complete transparency. Every game is thoroughly tested, documented, and evaluated without industry influence. You'll never find paid promotions, sponsored content, or biased coverage disguised as objective reviews.
Ria Harman's commitment to honesty extends beyond scores to our entire editorial process. We share our methodology, our standards, and our reasoning because gamers deserve to know exactly how we reach our conclusions.
Community First
Our reader community drives everything we do. We cover games our audience cares about and maintain active dialogue with gamers across platforms. Every editorial decision considers community impact and value.
Community-first journalism means highlighting diverse voices and supporting indie developers alongside major studios.Ria Harman ensures our coverage reflects the full spectrum of gaming experiences.
Industry Excellence
We're committed to raising journalism standards across the gaming industry. Following best practices established byIGN and similar outlets, we invest in comprehensive testing and ethical coverage.
Excellence drives every decision we make, from review methodology to video production standards. We partner with industry experts and maintain the high bar set by outlets like GameSpot throughout our operations.
Behind the Reviews
Comprehensive testing across all platforms ensures accurate performance analysis
Ria Harman personally evaluates every aspect from mechanics to narrative design
Creating video content with broadcast-quality equipment and professional lighting
Inside Our Review Process
Watch how Ria Harman conducts comprehensive game analysis and creates unbiased reviews
Industry Recognition
Our awards and industry recognition represent more than achievements—they reflect our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of gaming journalism, ethical coverage, and community service.
Gaming Journalist of the Year
Digital Entertainment Awards
Monthly Readers
Engaged Gaming Community
Games Reviewed
Comprehensive Coverage Since 2019
Review Accuracy
Community Trust Rating
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