Liam Ferguson-Senior Features Writer

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Senior Features Writer

January, 2021
Action RPG, Action, Fighting
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About Liam Ferguson

Liam has been a Features writer for The Best War Games since 2021. He's a life-long gaming enthusiast, and started covering game news in 2019.

Liam has a preference for melee-focused action games, and enjoys analyzing their mechanics. Combining a finger on the industry's pulse, a passion for writing, and the outlet The Best War Games provides for both, he's always ready to explain a little about a lot of games.

Favorite Games

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy, Kirby Super Star Ultra, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Okami, Copy Kitty, and more.

Industry Focus

Learning game design principles, recognizing design innovations, and ensuring nothing cool fades into obscurity.

Favorite Console

Nintendo GameCube

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GTA6 Online New Requirement Massive Implications
GTA 6 Online's New Requirement Could Have Massive Implications

Grand Theft Auto 6’s rumored compliance with new international laws means a large change is probably coming to the next iteration of GTA Online.

Silent Hill f Hiding Fun Reveal in Plain Sight
Silent Hill f May Be Hiding a Fun Reveal in Plain Sight

Even though Silent Hill f has been keeping its cards close to its chest, there might already be a cheeky surprise in play just for long-time fans.

Darksiders 4’s Freedom of Choice Could Be a Double-Edged Sword
Darksiders 4’s Freedom of Choice Could Be a Double-Edged Sword

Darksiders 4 will give players the choice they've been waiting for since the first game, but this ambitious plan could have far-reaching consequences.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 isn't trying to reinvent the wheel, but CyberConnect2 has once again proves it doesn't need to.

Pokemon Champions Gives Gen 10 the Perfect Excuse to Go in the Opposite Direction
Pokemon Champions Gives Gen 10 the Perfect Excuse to Go in the Opposite Direction

The existence and purpose of Pokemon Champions frees up the next mainline Pokemon titles to pursue a different overall focus than normal.

2XKO Final Closed Beta Too Little Too Late
2XKO’s Final Closed Beta May Be Too Little, Too Late

2XKO is taking an unconventional approach to its final beta test, but that may not be enough to patch things up with its agitated fanbase.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Evolution Changes Could Fix the Mechanic’s Biggest Problem
Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Evolution Changes Could Fix the Mechanic’s Biggest Problem

Eagle-eyed fans have noticed that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is doing something different with its Mega Evolution, and that may be for the best.

Helldivers 2 Xbox Port Leaked Melee Weapon Appropriate
Helldivers 2's Xbox Port Makes One Leaked Melee Weapon All the More Appropriate

A leaked Helldivers 2 weapon will fit right in on the game’s upcoming Xbox Series port, thanks to some of Xbox’s own first-party titles.

Cyberpunk 2 Should Take the Leap of Faith That Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 Couldn't
Cyberpunk 2 Should Take the Leap of Faith That Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 Couldn't

While many features were added to Cyberpunk 2077 post-launch, there's one big addition that will have to wait for the sequel.

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Elden Ring Nightreign Class Rated E for Everyone
One Elden Ring Nightreign Class is Rated E for Everyone

The eight Nightfarers on offer in Elden Ring Nightreign cater to a variety of play styles, but one is a boon no matter who’s playing them.

As Time Goes on, One Metal Gear Solid Fear is Inching Closer to Becoming a Reality
As Time Goes on, One Metal Gear Solid Fear is Inching Closer to Becoming a Reality

While Metal Gear Solid is healthier than it used to be, there's a worrying lack of detail on something fans have been expecting for a while.

Nintendo Switch 2’s Used Games Ban Could Be The Xbox One All Over Again
Nintendo Switch 2’s Used Games Ban Could Be The Xbox One All Over Again

Nintendo has sprung a new anti-piracy measure on Switch 2 owners that runs the risk of reviving an early controversy for the Xbox One.

Final Fantasy 9 Fans Are Getting Everything But What They Really Want For Its 25th Anniversary
Final Fantasy 9 Fans Are Getting Everything But What They Really Want For Its 25th Anniversary

Final Fantasy 9 is enjoying a massive multimedia celebration for its 25th birthday, but the gifts that were expected to be the main event are absent.

It's Already the End of an Era for Monster Hunter Wilds
It's Already the End of an Era for Monster Hunter Wilds

As players get farther away from Monster Hunter Wilds’ launch, their feelings about the game are changing, and not for the better.

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Tomb Raider Duke Nukem Same Boat
Oddly Enough, Tomb Raider and Duke Nukem Are in the Same Boat, and It's Barely Afloat

Despite being long-standing game franchises, Tomb Raider and Duke Nukem have ironically come together at a time when both could use some help.

Final Fantasy 9 Fans Haunted Biggest Mistake
Why Final Fantasy 9 Fans Are Still Haunted by the Game's Biggest Mistake

Final Fantasy 9 remains a fan favorite 25 years later, but a flaw dragging the game down has hung over its head that whole time.

At This Point, Classic Fable Remasters May Do More Harm Than Good
At This Point, Classic Fable Remasters May Do More Harm Than Good

For as nice of a gesture as remasters of the original Fable trilogy would be, the window where they’d be tasteful might have already passed.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Being Dethroned on PlayStation Store Might Just Be a Sign of Things to Come
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Being Dethroned on PlayStation Store Might Just Be a Sign of Things to Come

The French JRPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the highest reviewed game of 2025 for a time, but new GOTY competition could topple it yet.

Kingdom Hearts 4’s Final Fantasy Characters Could Kill Two Birds With One Stone
Kingdom Hearts 4’s Final Fantasy Characters Could Kill Two Birds With One Stone

Many are hopeful that Kingdom Hearts 4 will introduce more Final Fantasy characters to the franchise, and circumstances present a good way to do so.

Pokemon Pokedex Break Tradition
Pokemon Gen 10's Pokedex Should Break a Tradition that Scarlet and Violet Upheld

While Pokemon is known for keeping things largely the same from game to game, the next Pokemon generation would still be improved by one shake-up.

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