Chad Thesen-Contributor

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April, 2024
Has a Bachelor's in Assorted Computer Sciences, and is a qualified biostatistician for clinical studies. Been a Valnet writer since March 2023.
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About Chad Thesen

Chad Thesen is a passionate fan of anime, video games, series, and films (Both animated and live-action). Many years of experience have left him with a deep knowledge of these mediums' intricacies and nuances. He loves discussing his observations of games and shows with others who share these interests. He is up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the industry and is also skilled at analyzing and critiquing these mediums to provide thoughtful insight. He started writing with Dualshockers and is now a part of The Best War Games.

Favorite Console

I started my gaming journey with a Sega Megadrive Bundle back in 1991, which included the very first entry in the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise. I would later migrate over to Sony consoles with the original PlayStation in 1996 — and all subsequent PlayStation consoles since. Out of all the PlayStation, PS3 has provided me with some of the best experiences and stands as my favorite.

Favorite Games

I have always had a deep love for puzzle games, Action Adventure, RPG, and Platformer games. These are genres that can set up a very specific task within specific parameters, and see how well a player can accomplish this predefined goal. Some of my favorite games would come from the Ratchet & Clank, Dragon Quest, and everything developed by Naughty Dog.

Industry Focus

I was a writer for Dualshockers for over a year, honing and perfecting my skills by writing almost 600 articles. Over time, I also contributed to the updating of other writers' works to make sure they were up to date and that they adhered to an expected level of quality. I have since moved over to The Best War Games, where I intend to provide the highest level of quality to submissions.
 

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Kaiju No. 8: Every Main Character's Age, Height, and Birthday

For anyone who wants to learn a bit more about the main cast of Kaiju No. 8, here are their heights, ages, and birthdays.

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My Hero One’s Justice 2: Fighter Tier List

Different fighters perform better than others in My Hero One’s Justice 2, but players still need to put in the work to master them.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - All Jade Pendant Locations

Getting all the pendants in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers opens up plenty of build options to players.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - All Weapon Locations

Players will then need to search, earn, and/or buy their way to having every weapon in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

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How to Cross the Invisible Bridge at Zhenwu Temple in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Players can't afford to make a single wrong step, or they will fall off the invisible bridge of Zhenwu Temple in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

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Risk of Rain 2: Achievement/Trophy Guide

Getting every trophy/achievement in Risk of Rain 2 can take a while due to range-dependent factors.

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Planet Zoo: Achievement/Trophy Guide

Planet Zoo is a great simulator with a decent number of trophies/achievements to hunt for, with some taking longer than others.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Best Early Weapons & Where to Find Them

Know where to pick up the best early-game weapons in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Achievement/Trophy Guide

Players can get every trophy/achievement in Cyberpunk 2077 on the easiest difficulty.

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Abiotic Factor: Best Jobs, Ranked

Some of the Jobs in Abiotic Factor will perform a lot better than others.

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Abiotic Factor: Best Skills, Ranked

Not all skills in Abiotic Factor are as important as others.

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Abiotic Factor: Best Traits, Ranked

Abiotic Factor has a wide range of traits for players to mull over in the character creator. Some of which are better than others.

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Abiotic Factor: Release Times & Dates

Abiotic Factor has a lot of players excited. However, different regions will see different times and dates for when it unlocks.

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Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream - All Notes and Collectibles in Chapter 1

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream has notes and collectibles scattered around its numerous chapters, starting with the very first chapter.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4: Airport Challenges and Collectibles

Each level in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 has collectibles and challenges to overcome. Airport is no different.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4: Suburbia Challenges and Collectibles

Players can turn to Suburbia to check off some challenges to get them 1 step closer to another level unlocked.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4: Canada Challenges and Collectibles

Canada is a great map with numerous challenges in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4: Foundry Challenges and Collectibles

Foundry is the first line of levels from the first title featured in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4

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Mecha Break: Striker Tier List

Mecha Break has some solid Striker choices, but some are a cut above the others.

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Mecha Break: Every Support Striker, Ranked

Mecha Break gives players several mechs to fill the support role, with some better than others.

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