Staff Writer
Contributor
-
386articles
-
1News
-
883Features
Page 6
About Devin Friend
Devin Friend is a graduate of McNeese State University with a bachelor's degree in creative writing. Starting from the day that he played Super Mario Kart on a Super Nintendo that he received as a gift, he has been fascinated with games. That compared with a childhood love of cartoons formed a desire to research and analyze all things fictional. He digs deep into many games, looking into characters, plotlines, and other sources of information that can be found, either critiquing or expanding on the world of the game in question. There is a special place in his heart for older games, especially those that he either grew up with, or has spent a lot of time revisiting over the years. Game glitches, cheats, and innovative strategies are particular points of interest for him. When not playing games or writing about them, Devin is frequently brainstorming ideas for his dream of being a published novelist.
Favorite Games
Yakuza: Like a Dragon, WarioWare: Get It Together!, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Pokemon Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh: Forbidden Memories, and Stardew Valley.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Beat Sonic and the Black Knight on the day it was released.
Favorite Anime
The Way of the Househusband
Latest
The Outer Worlds 2 Players Should Be Able to Leave No Stone Unturned After Starfield
After seeing Starfield and its own previous installment, The Outer Worlds 2 should have the materials for amazing space exploration.
One Dead by Daylight Feature is Missing an Obvious Addition
Dead by Daylight has been giving players more to work with lately, but one recent improvement is missing out on a clear possibility.
Whenever a New Mortal Kombat Game Releases, MK1 Should Get One Change
Before fully moving on to the next game in the series, Mortal Kombat 1 can end its run with a welcome gesture for its loyal players.
One Stardew Valley Mechanic Has a Low Ceiling that Haunted Chocolatier Can Shatter
Stardew Valley has one cool, yet understated feature that Haunted Chocolatier has the tools to greatly expand upon when it comes out.
How Marvel Rivals’ The Thing Could Stand Out from The Hulk
The Thing's powers look a lot like the Hulk's at first glance, but Marvel Rivals could easily make the two of them distinct fighters.
The Case For and Against Automatic Social Links in Persona 6
Automatic Social Links have been appearing since Persona 3, but the developers may want to reconsider this tradition for Persona 6.
Mortal Kombat 1's Seasons May Be Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Mortal Kombat 1's latest season of Invasions made a move that could potentially make players wonder about what the game's future holds.
Project Century's Protagonist May Not Follow One Like a Dragon Trend
After one trailer, Project Century's protagonist shows off a stark difference from the heroes of Ryu Ga Gotoku's flagship franchise.
Dead by Daylight: How Michael Myers' Rework Devastated One Playstyle
Michael Myers has one of Dead by Daylight's deadliest builds, but it was just dealt a severe blow by the game's latest update.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Tears of the Kingdom Might Set One Aspect of Hyrule in Stone
After Echoes of Wisdom and Tears of the Kingdom, one mechanic from recent Legend of Zelda games looks like it may be here to stay.
A Future Stardew Valley Update Should Give its Most Iconic Critters Their Due
It may be a good move for one of the future updates to Stardew Valley to shine a light on one of the game's most memorable creatures.
Haunted Chocolatier's Combat Plans Demand One Big Upgrade Over Stardew Valley
One major upgrade to the foundation laid by Stardew Valley could do wonders to help Haunter Chocolatier's take on combat thrive.
One Change to The Elder Scrolls 6's Dungeons Would Be a Godsend for Replay Value
The Elder Scrolls 6 can make its dungeons much more replayable by taking a new approach to designing them compared to previous games.
Dead by Daylight: Taurie Cain's Perks Explained
Taurie Cain brings a new slate of perks to Dead by Daylight that offer some of the most unusual Survivor abilities in the game to date.
One Bethesda Series Above All Others Would Be Perfect for a LEGO Game
Bethesda and LEGO could have a chance at remarkable success by collaborating on a spin-off of one of the former's biggest franchises.
Why Haunted Chocolatier Should Put More Magic in Players' Hands Than Stardew Valley Did
Stardew Valley had a touch of magic, and Haunted Chocolatier could expand on that to turn magic into a vital part of its own world.
Borderlands 4's Biggest Challenge Will Be Shaking Up One Classic Archetype
Borderlands 4 will have to make sure that one Vault Hunter archetype doesn't end up repeating mistakes from the earlier games.
Why Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom May Have Changed the Series' Combat Forever
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, offers a unique combat twist could signal broader changes for the series. Unlike previous games, Zelda uses indirect strategies, summoning echoes of objects and creatures to handle fights creatively. This system lets players repurpose non-combat echoes—like wind turbines or boxes—as combat disruptors, creating a versatile toolkit without the standard arsenal of weapons. Echoes of Wisdom’s puzzle-centric approach in combat introduces a new strategic layer, integrating Zelda’s distinct summoning abilities with practical problem-solving.
Why Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom May Have Overturned the Series' Combat Status Quo
Ther Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a highly experimental game, and it may lead to a new dynamic for combat in future titles.
Why The Elder Scrolls 6 is Unlikely to Disrupt The Depiction of Werewolves and Vampires
Werewolves and vampires have frequently appeared in The Elder Scrolls, and The Elder Scrolls 6 probably won't shake up their dynamic.