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August, 2024
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About James Gates

James is a writer for TheBestWarGames. He fell in love with video games as a child and has yet to recover. He is still obsessed with Ocarina Of Time and regularly lectures people on how Metal Gear Solid essentially predicted the future. In his spare time he buys too many band shirts and does martial arts. He is very loud and talks a lot.

Favorite Games

The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, Metal Gear Solid, Half-Life 2, Bayonetta,Tetris, Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding, Super Mario Sunshine 2, Animal Crossing, and many, many more.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Beating the boss fight army of Metal Gear Rays in Metal Gear Solid 2. My controller had teeth marks in it by the end but I did it.

Favorite Console

Sega Master System. It wasn't the hottest console out there, but it was mine. Shinobi still slaps.

Latest

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8 Best Samurai Games That Are Must-Play, Ranked

The following games are essential for anyone looking for a well-designed and thoroughly enjoyable samurai adventure.

The Biggest Influences On Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
The 7 Biggest Influences On Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

There are quite a few series that had a clear influence on Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.

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Video game mascots who never took off
7 Video Mascots Who Never Took Off

These mascot characters struggled to stand out among the competition.

Best Animal Mecha in Anime
The Best Animal Mecha In Anime, Ranked

While Mecha are often more humanoid in appearance, there have been some that looked more like animals.

Every Nintendo Home Console Launch Line-Up, Ranked
Every Nintendo Home Console Launch Line-Up, Ranked

Nintendo has an impressive library of home consoles and launch titles to go with them. Yet, which Nintendo launch had the best games on day one?

Best Anime Compilation Movies
The 8 Best Anime Movies Made From Edited Episodes

Compilation movies are fairly common in the world of anime, and these are some of the best examples.

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Best myths and lore in The Legend of Zelda
The Legend Of Zelda: 9 Best Legends & Myths In Hyrule Lore

The Legend of Zelda games are steeped in layered and compelling lore. These are the best and most compelling myths from the series.

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The 8 Most Influential Mecha Anime From The '90s

A lot of the most influential mecha anime debuted in the 90s. These titles remain legendary to the present day.

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8 PS1 Horror Games That Have Aged The Best, Ranked

These incredible horror games from the PlayStation 1 era pushed the boundaries of their genre, and they have aged remarkably well.

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Vampire heroes
The 8 Best Vampire Heroes in Anime, Ranked

Vampires are unique in storytelling in the sense that they work equally well as heroes and villains. These are the best anime vampire heroes.

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Best Zombie Games Japan
The 8 Best Zombie Games Made In Japan

A fair share of great zombie games come from Japanese studios. Here's which of them are more than worth the playthrough.

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Best PS5 Games Who Don't Have Much Time
8 Best PS5 Games If You Don't Have Much Time To Play
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For PS5 owners who don't have endless hours to dedicate to gaming, these games offer short play sessions that make the most of their time.

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8 Most Iconic Dragon Quest Characters, Ranked

With nearly 40 years of gaming history behind it, the Dragon Quest franchise has created a ton of iconic characters that are beloved by fans.

Animal Sidekicks in Anime
8 Best Animal Sidekicks In Anime, Ranked

The realm of anime is home to a plethora of iconic animal sidekicks. These particular creatures, however, are arguably among the best.

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7 Fun Simulation Games Available On The Game Boy Advance, Ranked

The Game Boy Advance handheld console came with surprisingly fun simulation games. Here are some of its highlight titles.

Best Transforming Mecha
The Best Transforming Mecha In Anime, Ranked

Mecha are a staple of many iconic anime, and these are the ones with the coolest transformational powers.

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Tales series strongest female characters Alisha Diphda, Tear Grants, Colette Brunel
The 7 Strongest Female Characters In The Tales Franchise

The Tales franchise is a robust JRPG series and has had no shortage of incredible and strong female characters throughout its games.

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8 Retro Games That Explored Open-World Ideas

Long before the heydays of open-world games, these retro titles explored the concept of open-world environments in their unique ways.

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Best mega man games for beginners L to R: Mega Man Powered Up, Mega Man 3, Mega Man 2
The Best Mega Man Games For Beginners, Ranked

Newcomers to the Mega Man series struggling to pick a place to start should consider the following games.

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Nintendo Music app best playlists, ranked. L to R: Animal Crossing New Horizons, The Legenf Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild, Super Mario Galaxy
The 10 Best Nintendo Music App Playlists, Ranked

Fans can sink plenty of hours into the various playlists that the Nintendo Music app has to offer.