Joshua Wood-Contributor

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About Joshua Wood

Josh is a fervent video game player who enjoys breaking down the stories and essences of the games he plays to add validity to his creative writing degree. If he isn't ranting into the night about what makes good storytelling or compelling characters he's probably playing an RPG or relaxing life sim.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

With some tampering of the starter Pokemon, I beat the entirety of Pokemon Platinum with just a Spheal. Whilst any promising young trainer could undertake the challenge itself, the principle of only using the round happy boy is what makes the run so memorable to me.

Favorite Games

Persona 5 and Baldurs Gate 3 currently rank high on my list, with childhood favourites such as Sonic Heroes and Pokemon Platinum getting their name thrown into the mix as well.

I will also fall upon my sword when it comes to defending the Resident Evil 3 Remake, though it may just be because it's the last time I've been able to play as Jill Valentine.

Favorite Console

Having poured my heart, soul and bank account into getting a PC when I was younger, luckily my investment paid off and I spend probably too much time being able to play the most accessible games library in the business. The GameCube also holds a special place in my heart for the first console I ever played on.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Bard Features Song of Rest Bardic Inspiration Jack of All Trades
Baldur’s Gate 3: 8 Reasons Bards Are Actually Overpowered
Baldur's Gate 3

Of the 12 classes in Baldur's Gate 3, Bards often get a bad rap, especially when there are many good reasons why this class is actually overpowered.

Baldur's Gate 3 Weapons Sickle of BOOOAL Cruel Sting Foebreaker Ketheric's Hammer
Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Worst Melee Weapons, Ranked
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 features a ton of melee weapons to equip, but in the case of these weapons, players are better off leaving them behind.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 8 Worst Ranged Weapons, Ranked
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 has plenty of ranged weapons available to players, but these particular examples are better off being left behind.

Legendary Sphere with Blazamut Anubis and Jetragon
Palworld: 10 Best Pals To Use Legendary Spheres On
Palworld

Making Legendary Spheres is a challenge, so players need to ensure they don't waste them. The following Pals justify the use of a Legendary Sphere.

Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart Minthara Astarion
Baldur's Gate 3: Hardest Characters To Romance
Baldur's Gate 3

Romance isn't exactly easy, and the fantasy characters of Baldur's Gate 3 might be hard to woo if players deny their lengthy personal quests.

Eeveelution Mega Evolution
Pokemon Legends: Z-A - 9 Best Eevee Mega Evolutions For The Game
Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Mega Evolutions are returning for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which means that some iconic Eevee Mega Evolutions could make an appearance, too.

Palworld various items and playable character
Palworld: 10 Best Items You Should Buy
Palworld

From Red Berries to Leather, these top-notch and useful items should be scooped up from a merchant whenever possible in Palworld.