Liam Ferguson-Senior Features Writer

Staff Writer

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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Final Fantasy 16's New Combat is a Perfect Blueprint for Dragon Quest 12

If Dragon Quest 12 decides to go for a more action-oriented combat style, it should follow the example set by Final Fantasy 16.

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Every New Ability and Enemy Type in The Armored Core 6 Gameplay Trailer

There's a lot to see in the Armored Core 6 gameplay trailer, and although much of it is familiar, some new features have been teased.

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Square Enix Has a Perfect Marketing Avenue for Final Fantasy 16 to Capitalize On

Final Fantasy 16 is primed for a crossover with Final Fantasy 14, and it would be a mistake to pass on such an easy marketing opportunity.

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How Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Might Incorporate The Thyphlo Ruins

With the Zonai's bigger relevance in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Breath of the Wild locations like the Thyphlo Ruins could take on a new light.

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Bandai Namco Could Set the Stage for Mortal Kombat's Most Powerful Crossover Fighter Yet

Mortal Kombat has drawn guests from many popular older properties, and it could get a massive boost from doing so with a manga powerhouse.

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Predicting Where Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Could Fully Go Off the Rails

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to begin twisting FF7’s narrative into something new, and certain parts are more likely to change than others.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Party Should Show, Not Tell the Power of Friendship

Teamwork and harmony are already major parts of Final Fantasy 7, but FF7 Rebirth could emphasize this through the smart use of its mechanics.

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All of Dante's Video Game Appearances Outside Devil May Cry

Capcom may be known for orchestrating crossovers, but few of its characters have gone on as many external ventures as Devil May Cry's own Dante.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Stokes the Flame For an Abandoned Nintendo Franchise to Return Again

While it was mostly Mario-focused, The Super Mario Bros. Movie featured some surprisingly in-depth cameos that Nintendo should capitalize on.

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Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy Libraries Are Incomplete Without a Popular Pokemon Spin-Off Duology

Two particular handheld Pokemon spinoffs still hold up, and Nintendo should capitalize on their unique appeal through Nintendo Switch Online.

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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Needs to Learn One Key Lesson From FighterZ's Story

Dragon Ball FighterZ enhanced its story and roster with a major original element, and Budokai Tenkaichi 4 could benefit from doing the same.

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God of War Ragnarok's Endgame Boss Changes Would Be Great in a FromSoftware Game

The New Game Plus added to God of War Ragnarok alters several late game bosses, something many Souls fans would love to see in their games of choice.

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NetherRealm's Next-Best Franchise Revival Might be in Microsoft's Hands

While NetherRealm is busy with Mortal Kombat, later on it could partner with Microsoft on a series that it's always had loose ties with.

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Biomutant Walked so Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Could Run

Crafting was one of Biomutant’s strongest points, and its experimental qualities resemble what Tears of the Kingdom is aiming for using Fuse.

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Tears of the Kingdom's Arm Abilities Evolve a Beloved Breath of the Wild Feature

Link's arm abilities in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild resemble the Sheikah Slate, but they don't just compliment the old powers.

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Has One Lesson Left to Learn

Throughout its life, Dragon Ball FighterZ has mastered many roads to success, but there is one common fighting game tactic it has never tried.

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Starfield's Release Date Doesn't Bode Well For Hollow Knight: Silksong

Xbox and Bethesda's Starfield is releasing much later than expected, and doing so means that other games like Silksong could be even farther off.

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Ten Years Later, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Remains The Most Ambitious In The Series

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 still distinguishes itself through creative additions to the franchise after 10 years on the market.

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Even though it's only just been teased, Elden Ring fans have reasons to suspect that the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will involve Miquella.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Paradox Suicune is Bad News for a Possible Pokemon Legends: Johto Game

A new Paradox form for Suicune was formally revealed for Pokemon Scarlet but has since jostled many theories predicated on a different design.