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About Jake S
Jake is a writer from the United Kingdom. With a focus on first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride. Outside of gaming, Jake has a keen interest in all things sport, TV, and movies, even managing to read a book or two here and there.
Favorite Movies
Jake is a huge fan of classic movies, such as The Shawshank Redemption, The Thing, and The Warriors.
Industry Focus
Jake covers a wide range of titles, with a keen interest in first-person shooters, sandbox titles, and action RPGs.
Favorite Games
Jake's favorite franchises include: Call of Duty, Fallout, Yakuza, Minecraft, Half-Life, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Team Fortress.
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Fallout 5 Could Use its Own Sunset Sarsaparilla
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Hudson Reference Should Be The Tip of the Iceberg
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If a Starfield PS5 Port Happens, One Other Platform Can't Be Left Out
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The Borderlands Movie’s Amazon Success Should Be a Stepping Stone to a Second Chance
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Why Now is the Time to Play The Last of Us 2's No Return Mode
Some big changes recently came to The Last of Us 2's addictive No Return mode, and players should not miss out on a perfect time to get involved.
Watch Dogs: Legion: Why You Should Start Over in 2025
Recent developments make Watch Dogs: Legion more accessible than ever, making 2025 an oddly perfect time for players to become acquainted with it.