Ashley Erickson-Contributor

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About Ashley Erickson

Ashley is an avid gamer with a passion spanning back to her early years playing on the SNES and Gameboy Color. Between tending to her farm in Harvest Moon GB, and hurling barrels with Donkey Kong, she grew her collection of Pokemon cards. Now, she spends her time exploring new worlds (and trying not to die), and immersing herself into the stories of various RPGs. 

Ashley has been covering the video game industry on and off since 2016. Originally starting her career focusing on cosplay, she also streamed on Twitch from 2015-2017. Now, she brings the latest teasers, updates, patch notes, and news for the survival genre. She also contributes as a guide writer and reviewer on GameSkinny. 

In her spare time, Ashley enjoys playing in her consistent D&D campaign, snuggling with her dog, and diving into her latest ADHD craft project. 

Industry Focus

Originally, my main focus in the industry was on RPGs since I've been playing them since I can remember. I've come to include farm sims and open world survival games in my repertoire. Many survival titles already include some RPG elements, such as quests or leveling, and being able to play with friends is icing on the survival cake.

Favorite Games

I've had a love of RPGs since I was a young child. Some of my favorite games come from the genre, including Final Fantasy 9 and The Legend of Dragoon. Recently, I've enjoyed Darkest Dungeon, and set my feet in the survival genre with Don't Starve,  which is also my comfort game when stressed. 

Favorite Anime

There is a variety of anime that I enjoy, both shows and movies, though they typically are Shonen. My favorites from childhood are Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon. Current favorites are The Apothecary Diaries, Soul Eater, and Jujutsu Kaisen. I just love a well-designed and animated fight scene, especially if Gojo is in it. 

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Outlast Developer Has Data Stolen By Cyber Attack
Red Barrels

Red Barrels, developer of the Outlast franchise, confirms a recent cyberattack has compromised company data and affected development.

Atomfall release month confirmed, day one Xbox Game Pass title
2025 Day One Xbox Game Pass Game Confirms Release Month
Atomfall

Atomfall, a day one Xbox Game Pass survival action game from Sniper Elite developer Rebellion, has confirmed the month it will launch.

ARC Raiders release window announced with launch plans
ARC Raiders Confirms New Release Window and Launch Plan Changes
ARC Raiders

Embark Studios announces release date window for shooter title ARC Raiders, along with changes to the game's launch roadmap.

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No Man's Sky Image Compares Planet from 2016 to What It Looks Like Now
No Man's Sky

With a number of updates since launching in August 2016, a No Man's Sky player compares their base planet from then to now.

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Dead by Daylight is Partnering With The Boulet Brothers
Dead by Daylight

Horror duo the Boulet Brothers are collaborating with Dead by Daylight in an upcoming event during the next season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula.

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Dune: Awakening Coming Early 2025, But There's Bad News for Console Gamers
Dune: Awakening

Dune: Awakening's Gamescom 2024 announcement reveals that the survival title set in the sands of Arrakis will launch in early 2025.

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Clever Trick Makes It Feel Like No Man's Sky Fans Are Playing The Game in Real Life
No Man's Sky

One creative No Man's Sky fan uses a clever way to bring the title into reality, allowing them to experience the game in real life.

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Once Human Celebrating Player Milestone With Free Rewards
Once Human

Survival MMO Once Human reaches a landmark milestone and is rewarding players with various items to celebrate the occasion.

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New Survival Game is Inspired by Greek Mythology
Dawn of Defiance

Gamers can battle against fate, the Greek gods, and mysterious creatures in a new mythology-based open-world survival crafting title.

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Nightingale Teases Largest Update Since Early Access Launch
Nightingale

The next update for Nightingale is set to be the largest implemented since the survival crafting game launched in early access.

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August 27 is Going to Be a Big Day for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

Fans of Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria should circle August 27 on their calendars as that will be an eventful day for the survival game.

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Ark: Survival Ascended Mod Adds A Bunch of New Creatures to the Game
Ark: Survival Ascended

A new and expansive mod for Ark: Survival Ascended is adding hundreds of new dinosaurs and more to the prehistoric survival game.

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