Erik Petrovich-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

February, 2021
BA in Journalism & Media Communications, Colorado State University
RPG, PC, Strategy Guide
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About Erik Petrovich

After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined The Best War Games as a staff writer. Though he started on the News and Lists teams back in 2021, Erik has since established himself as a key member of the Guides team as a specialist editor. 

When he's not replaying Elden Ring or perusing gaming leak forums online to learn anything he can about Half-Life 3, you can usually find Erik at the reservoir with his paddleboard or, on less sunny days, hunched over his desk like a shrimp painting 3D-printed miniatures.

Favorite Console

Despite being a PC gamer for much of his life, Erik has always wanted to have a Dreamcast for two reasons: to listen to its startup jingle whenever he wants, and to play Crazy Taxi on original hardware. Please contact him via pager if you have a spare CRT and Dreamcast.

Industry Focus

Erik primarily produces guides and walkthroughs spanning all manner of genres, but especially for RPGs and Indie games. He also enjoys every chance he gets to break news and interview the developers behind his favorite games.

Favorite Games

Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Hollow Knight, Cyberpunk 2077, The Binding of Isaac, Stardew Valley, Undertale, Noita, Dark Souls 2, Expedition 33, Hades, World of Warcraft, Diablo 2, Zelda: BOTW, Zelda: Wind Waker, Chibi-Robo, Zelda: Link's Awakening, Dishonored, Morrowind, Wrestling Empire, BOTW+TOTK, Katamari Damacy, Inscryption, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Banjo Kazooie, It Takes Two, Pizza Tower, DOOM (2016), Half Life series, Vampire Survivors, Crazy Taxi

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To solve the Trading Post puzzle, Blue Prince players must first draft this Outer Room and then look for this perplexing puzzle box on a bench.

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To solve the Parlor Game puzzle, Blue Prince players must carefully assess the truth of the statements on each of the three boxes.

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While playing Tales of the Shire, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit fans may not pick up on some of the game's subtle and hidden LOTR references.

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The Companion Planting mechanic in Tales of the Shire is the primary method that players can upgrade crop quality to get two and three-star yields.

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How to Get Chickens in Tales of the Shire (& How to Get Eggs)

To get chickens, Tales of the Shire players must befriend a local farmer – but if you don't take care of them, they won't produce eggs.

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Hinted at early in the game, to get the key to the secret writing desk drawer, Tales of the Shire players must complete a specific Tale.

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Though your front door is inaccessible at the start of Tales of the Shire, you can fix the entrance by befriending Pippin's cousin.

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To get a fishing rod and start fishing, Tales of the Shire players must follow the main quest until they meet Old Noakes.

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To change your outfit and alter your character's appearance in Tales of the Shire, you must first find the Wardrobe.

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All 18 boss encounters in Donkey Kong Bananza require different strategies to beat, including the multi-part final boss fight.

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The Branching-Track Roarcoaster is a challenge course in DK Bananza that hides three Banandium Gems along a mine cart track.

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To find all Record Pieces in the Radiance layer for the Snake Elder, Donkey Kong Bananza players must complete four challenge rooms.

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Fragmentone Fragment Locations (Resort) in Donkey Kong Bananza

To find all three Fragmentone fragment locations in Donkey Kong Bananza's Resort layer, look inside nearby large fruits and on a floating island.

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The Ice Serve Switcheroo puzzle in Donkey Kong Bananza tasks players to guide ice cubes down a slope into a shaved ice container.

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Earn more gold faster in Donkey Kong Bananza by taking advantage of these best gold farming and gold boosting methods.

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In the Forest Layer, DK Bananza players can find a Fragmentone who will reward 2x Banandium Gems if you find the three missing fragments nearby.