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About Drew Swanson
Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and Soulslikes, to niche indie titles and horror games, he finds joy in favorites such as Persona 5 Royal, Pokemon, Elden Ring, and more. Aside from his professional writing, Drew is also an avid artist and creates fan art for his favorite games on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
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.
Favorite Console
The Nintendo GameCube was the console Drew grew up on and he still thinks it has one of the best libraries of games ever. Titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Zelda: Wind Waker, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Animal Crossing, and Metroid Prime are some all-time classics and the GameCube doesn't get nearly the love it deserves.
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One Leaked Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution Comes with the Biggest Question Mark Attached
Out of all the leaked Mega Evolutions said to be coming in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, perhaps the most important one has the biggest hurdle to overcome.
Diablo 4 Season 9’s New Leveling Meta Will Be Virtually Unbeatable
Diablo 4 Season 9 is introducing a new mechanic that looks to rewrite the book on optimal level farming, creating a new meta for reaching max level.
Two Oblivion Remastered Questlines Should Always Be Done Before Starting Knights of the Nine
Oblivion Remastered players can unintentionally hinder their experience by failing to complete two questlines before starting Knights of the Nine.
Persona 5: The Phantom X’s Protagonist Wonder Already Sidesteps One Joker Controversy
Persona 5: The Phantom X's Wonder shares some similarities with P5's original protagonist Joker, but seems to avoid falling into one controversy.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is Likely a Sequel to X, But Not Y
According to some leaked plot details, Pokemon Legends: Z-A may be more of a sequel to Pokemon X rather than both Gen 6 games.
These Leaked Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolutions Are the Most Likely to Get a Type Change
Pokemon often gain or lose a type during Mega Evolution, and some of the leaked new forms for Pokemon Legends: Z-A could follow this trend.
Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hytale Have Similar Stories, But One is Still Bound to Have a Happy Ending
Both Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hytale are games with infamously long development cycles, but the recent disappointing news may only affect one.
What to Expect From Diablo 4 Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim
Diablo 4 Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim is bringing new mechanics to Blizzard's ARPG, including seasonal spells and even tougher Nightmare Dungeons.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Should Pull the Trigger on the Physical Game’s Latest Trend Sooner Rather than Later
Pokemon TCG Pocket shows no sign of slowing down with its new sets, but the ideal next addition could pull from the latest physical card game release.
One Oblivion Remastered Quest Should Always Be Done Before Starting the Shivering Isles
Before Oblivion Remastered players dive into the Shivering Isles DLC, there's one base game quest that is an unofficial prerequisite.
Most Diablo 4 Players Have Never Seen this ‘1-in-a-Million’ Enemy
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Looks Set to Rewrite the Unwritten Rules of Mega Evolution
With the gameplay changes Pokemon Legends: Z-A is making to the series' formula, the best Mega Evolutions may look completely different.
Raidou Remastered’s Gouto Was Morgana Before Persona 5
Atlus seems to have a soft spot for feline companions, with Raidou Remastered's Gouto sharing several traits with Persona 5's cat sidekick, Morgana.
Mafia: The Old Country's Most Likely Cameo Would Be a Doozy
Mafia: The Old Country's setting in 1900s Sicily makes it perfect for one cameo, which could have a major impact on the story if it's included.
Nintendo Switch 1 Owners Can Still Play Donkey Kong Bananza, But There’s a Serious Asterisk Attached
Although Donkey Kong Bananza is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, there's still a way Switch 1 owners can get in on the fun at release.
Two Diablo 3 Classes Could Be Top Contenders for Diablo 4's Next Expansion
With Diablo 4's next expansion likely to feature a brand new class, looking back at two Diablo 3 classes could serve as the perfect inspiration.
An S-Tier Diablo 4 Season 9 Build Won't Be for Everyone
With Diablo 4 Season 9's meta builds starting to become clear, one high-tier setup may not be viable for all players once the season starts.
Resident Evil Requiem Already Has Me on ‘Team Grace’
Grace's spotlight in the Resident Evil Requiem reveal trailer has already sold me on her as a protagonist, even if she isn't the only one.
Resident Evil Requiem Needs Its Own ‘Lady Dimitrescu’ Moment
Lady Dimitrescu's reveal ahead of Resident Evil Village was the type of viral moment Resident Evil Requiem could recreate with a character of its own.
A Growing Diablo 4 Trend May Be Reaching the End of its Rope
Diablo 4 seems to have settled into one seasonal trend after a series of ups and downs, but it may be starting to wear thin after several seasons.