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

Latest

Hollow Knight: Silksong The Argument for One Feature to Be Revised
The Argument for One Hollow Knight Feature to Be Revised in Silksong

Exploring was at the heart of Hollow Knight, but Hollow Knight: Silksong could make a few changes so its process isn't as frustrating.

One Pillar of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Could Make Its Mark on the Next Game
One Pillar of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Could Make Its Mark on the Next Game

Skyward Sword HD feels very different from the open world Zelda games, and the series' next installment could bring the cause of that back.

God of War Games Tier List
God of War Games Tier List

While God of War’s average quality trends higher than many other long-running franchises, its entries don’t all reach the same heights.

How Pokemon Generations Could Support Recent Switch 2 Rumors
How Pokemon Generations Could Support Recent Switch 2 Rumors

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will reach the end of their content roadmaps soon, and that's good news for those waiting on a Nintendo Switch successor.

Metroid Chronological Order Explained
The Chronological Order of Metroid Games Explained

Metroid games generally focus on the player's story in gameplay, but certain titles do make their shared chronology important.

Titanfall 3 Can Provide One Thing That Apex Legends Cannot
Titanfall 3 Can Provide One Thing That Apex Legends Cannot

As excitement for Titanfall 3 mounts, it’s a good time to remember that the mecha shooter still holds one advantage over its battle royale sibling.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth How Aerith's Story Could Change
How Aerith's Story Could Change in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Players expect Final Fantasy 7's story to change in FF7 rebirth, and a lot of new developments will center around what happens to Aerith.

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Lies of P: What a Wizard of Oz Soulslike Game Could Look Like

There is an obvious direction for the Lies of P franchise to go, and it is a brilliant choice of premise for a Soulslike game to have.

Avowed Can't Miss Its Chance To Shine
Avowed Shouldn't Waste Its Chance to Shine

Landing in the middle of 2024 with little direct competition could be the greatest chance Avowed will get to make a name for itself.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree 4 Obvious Directions For Its Story
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Has 4 Obvious Directions For Its Story

Based on its title and initial teaser art, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion could follow several potential story threads.

Armored Core: Verdict Day Stood As Franchise Face For 10 Years
Armored Core: Verdict Day Stood As Its Franchise's Face For 10 Years

For almost a decade, the last Armored Core game released was Armored Core: Verdict Day, which remains a unique entry with strengths to bring back.

Monster Hunter Ace Up Its Sleeve For PS5
Monster Hunter Still Hopefully Has an Ace Up Its Sleeve for the PS5

A true current-gen Monster Hunter entry hasn't been released yet, and the ideal window for one won't be open for much longer.

Super Mario RPG Every Playable Character Explained
Every Playable Character in Super Mario RPG Explained

Super Mario RPG displays its core party on its key art, and each one brought something valuable to Mario's first turn-based JRPG adventure.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Every Character Missing After Wave 6
Every Mario Kart Franchise Character Still Missing After Wave 6

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's already packed roster will be getting one more wave of characters, but some will still have to miss out on the fun.

Mortal Kombat-1 Key Art
Mortal Kombat 1 Review

The latest Mortal Kombat tries new things while honoring its past, evening out to a solid entry that feels stuck just behind the present.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Nintendo Switch Paper Mario Machine
Nintendo Switch is Becoming the Ultimate Paper Mario Machine

With the announcement of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the Nintendo Switch has become the best place to find Paper Mario games.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Same Road
Hollow Knight: Silksong and Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree Are Walking Down the Same Road

Two Soulslike communities once again find themselves waiting for scraps of news, with their situations becoming uncannily similar.

Mortal Kombat 1 Roster Leak Explained
Mortal Kombat 1's Roster Leak Explained (And Who All Made the Cut)

Leaked copies of Mortal Kombat 1 have revealed its launch content, but NetherRealm Studios may have taken extra steps to keep some things hidden.

Minecraft Unwritten Rules Most Dangerous To Break
Unwritten Rules of Minecraft That Are The Most Dangerous to Break

Although Minecraft presents a world full of possibilities, there are some things every player must do or avoid to keep disaster at bay.

Final Fantasy 16 DLC Wishlist
Final Fantasy 16 DLC Wish List

Two DLC episodes have been announced for Final Fantasy 16, and there is a plethora of new features, upgrades, and story scenes they could add.