Drew Swanson-Editor

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November, 2022
BA in Digital Technology and Culture with a Certificate in Game Design, 2 years as a writing tutor, 3 years of professional writing, life-long gamer
Pokemon, RPG, Diablo 4
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About Drew Swanson

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Being a gamer all his life and enjoying everything from ARPGs like Diablo to JRPGs like Pokemon and Persona, his love of digging into game lore and history naturally led to a passion for sharing these ideas with others through writing. He has been writing about games professionally for over 4 years, with bylines as a Contributing Writer at High Ground Gaming for 2 years before joining TheBestWarGames. He also has a background in video game studies with a degree from Washington State University, where he also won the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award in 2021 for his writing and design work on the game Quest for Arete. 

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Drew is a huge Pokemon fan, so completing a living National Dex through Pokemon Gen 9 is a huge achievement for him. He tries to complete the Pokedex in each new generation, but it wasn't until Gen 7 that he started building and maintaining a living National Dex that contains one of every critter in the franchise.

Favorite Games

Pokemon Black and White, Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy 7, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Xenoblade Chronicles, Elden Ring, Animal Crossing, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Metroid Prime are some of his favorites, but it's hard to pick just one. He tends to love JRPGs, and his "holy trinity" of JRPGs are Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy 7, and Xenoblade Chronicles.

Industry Focus

Drew focuses on Diablo 4 content, following trends in the community and highlighting popular builds for new seasons since the game's release nearly 3 years ago. He also leverages his almost 30-year fandom of Pokemon to write about the series' past, present, and future, including its lore and real-world connections. Otherwise, he tends to stay on top of the latest gaming trends, exercising his love of new gaming experiences to dive deep into new RPG, Survival, and Extraction Shooter releases.

Latest

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Pokemon Winds and Waves’ Reveal Trailer Hides a Major Spoiler in Plain Sight

Pokemon fans who watched the reveal trailer for Winds and Waves closely may have noticed an odd detail that could be teasing a huge Gen 10 feature.

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Pokemon Winds and Waves’ Underwater Routes May Be a Double-Edged Sword

While the trailer for Pokemon Winds and Waves showed off underwater environments, these infamous route types may not be as exciting as players expect.

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Pokemon Pokopia Might Be Hinting at a New Type

Pokemon Pokopia may have teased a brand-new type coming in the future, potentially giving it an unexpected connection to Gen 10's Winds and Waves.

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This Marathon Class Will Be the Day-One Meta for Solo Players

Solo Marathon players have a clear preferred class that is sure to dominate the meta once the game official launches on March 5.

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166 Missing Pokemon from FireRed and LeafGreen Means Nintendo Can’t Treat These Releases as One-and-Done

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are missing 166 Pokemon on the Nintendo Switch, which could be fixed through other game releases in the future.

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13 Classic Marvel Games Are Coming to Consoles and PC in 2026

Marvel fans can experience an array of iconic games from the 16-bit era with a new collection coming to consoles and PC later this year.

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PSA: Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Players Can Easily Fail a Legendary Encounter Due to an Annoying Glitch

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen players hoping to add one Legendary to their Pokedex should be careful to avoid a common glitch that can ruin their day.

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Marathon Just Solved ARC Raiders’ Biggest Problem, But it Sounds Too Good to Be True

Marathon's efforts to prevent cheaters and hackers from ruining matches sounds good on paper, but ARC Raiders players know that seeing is believing.

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I Can’t Keep My Paws Off Mewgenics, But I Almost Rage Quit After Accidentally Breaking the Game

As much as I am loving Mewgenics, one situation I encountered almost made me quit the game for good with how annoying it made combat for me.

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Nintendo Switch Fans, Say Hello to Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Hardest Gym Leader

With the release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, Nintendo Switch players can experience one of the hardest Gym Leader battles in the series.

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The Unwritten Rules of Playing a Warlock in Diablo 2: Resurrected Explained

Diablo 2: Resurrected players looking to get the most out of their Warlock build should follow the community's unwritten rules for success.

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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch Opens a Can of Worms Nintendo Won’t Be Able to Close

The upcoming release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch should kick off a new trend for how classic games are handled on the console.

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The Duskbloods Beating Elden Ring to the Switch 2 Punch Would Be a Blessing in Disguise

The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition are both slated for 2026 releases, but a recent leak suggests one may coming sooner than expected.

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Blizzard is Offering 300 Diablo 2: Resurrected Players a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

Diablo 2: Resurrected players up for a challenge can compete in Blizzard's latest contest, where only 300 winners can claim an incredible prize.

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Diablo 2: Resurrected’s Hottest Warlock Build is Rated E for Everyone

Both newcomers and veterans can take full advantage of one of Diablo 2: Resurrected's most popular Warlock builds with screen-clearing potential.

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The Nintendo Switch 2’s Most Overlooked Feature is Suddenly the Perfect Answer to the Ongoing Discord Woes

As Discord faces controversy surrounding its upcoming age verification requirements, Nintendo fans may have the perfect alternative waiting for them.

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Diablo 2: Resurrected Has a Steam Achievement That’s Virtually Impossible to Obtain

Players hoping to 100% Diablo 2: Resurrected on Steam are in for a long and difficult journey, as one Steam Achievement is nearly impossible to earn.

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This New Overwatch Hero Has Become an Insta-Ban for Me

I've been enjoying the new Overwatch heroes introduced in Reign of Talon Season 1 for the most part, but one addition is too overpowered right now.

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This S-Tier Diablo 2: Resurrected Warlock Build Has Nearly Infinite DPS Potential

Diablo 2: Resurrected's new Warlock class is instantly one of the best in the game, and one build in particular is dominating the meta.

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ARC Raiders' Item Duplication Glitch Trapped Embark Studios Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The recent controversy surrounding ARC Raiders' duplication glitch has left developer Embark Studios in a tough position going forward.

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