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

Latest

Silent Hill F Setting Change
Silent Hill F's Japanese Setting Should Help It Stand Out from Other Games in the Series

The upcoming Silent Hill F will break from Silent Hill norms by taking place in a Japanese town, but this could be exactly what it needs to succeed.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Starmobiles Like Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Players Might Have Insight into Scarlet and Violet's Starmobile Challenges

Team Star’s bases offer a new kind of challenge to the Pokemon franchise, but their final stage may include an element found deep in Pokemon Legends.

Pikmin 1 + 2 Collection Before Pikmin 4
Nintendo is Leaving Money on the Table Without a Pikmin 1 + 2 Collection Before Pikmin 4

Pikmin 4 renews hype for the series, but Nintendo could be capitalizing on this more by having all three console Pikmin titles on the Switch.

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 5 Rumors
All Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 5 Rumors

A trusted leaker has given fans hope for the future of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, although details will stay scarce for a little while longer.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Luigi's Mansion Sequel
The Mario Movie Trailer Reception Makes a Strong Argument for a Luigi's Mansion Movie

The first showcase of an animated movie Luigi stuck in a horror setting is the perfect setup for a Luigi's Mansion film down the line.

Super Mario Bros. Movie Poster Analysis
Analyzing The Super Mario Bros. Movie's Poster

The first poster for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie has been released, and it demonstrates the film’s look and attention to detail.

Street Fighter 6 Roster Comparison
How Street Fighter 6's Launch Roster Compares to Past Titles

The full launch roster for Street Fighter 6 has been revealed sooner than expected, allowing fans to compare it to past Street Fighter titles.

Hey! Pikmin Parts For Pikmin 4
What Pikmin 4 Can Take From the Spin-Off Hey! Pikmin

While it has mostly been forgotten now in the face of Pikmin 4, the spin-off Hey! Pikmin has some ideas that could be worth trying again.

Splatoon 3 References Mario Sunshine and Galaxy
Splatoon 3 is an Odd Love Letter to Super Mario Sunshine, Galaxy

While Splatoon 3 is focused on moving its own legacy forward, it still spares time to honor several outings of another prolific Nintendo franchise.

Sonic Frontiers Super Sonic Precedent
Why Sonic Frontiers' Take on Super Sonic Should Set a New Precedent

There’s going to be a new spin on how players gain and use Super Sonic in Sonic Frontiers, but it looks like the form’s best use in a while.

Warhammer 40K Major Game Genres
Major Genres That Warhammer 40k Games Have Yet to Tackle

The list of Warhammer 40k games is growing all the time, but for as many takes on the universe that exists, so many more have yet to be tried.

Kirby Fighters 2 Wrestler
Kirby: How the Wrestler Copy Ability Could Translate to Mainline Games

The Wrestler ability is new enough to Kirby that it has only been in one game, but it has more than enough potential to return to the ring.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Rayman DLC Leading to a New Game
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope DLC Should Lead to a New Rayman Game

After years of silence, the Rayman franchise has shown signs of life in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and it could just be the beginning.

Knack 2 Almost Saved Franchise
Knack 2 Almost Turned A Franchise Around

Even though nothing came of it in the end, Knack 2 still managed to recapture some of the charm found in iconic PS2 platformers.

SNK vs. Capcom Adapt To Modern Times
How SNK vs. Capcom Could Adapt for the Modern Fighting Game Scene

The possibility of a new SNK vs. Capcom title is real, and even if it's far off, that should give the game time to adapt to a modern climate.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Everything We Know About Grafaiai
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Everything We Know About Grafaiai

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have revealed their thirteenth new Pokemon, and this mammalian creature affects its environment in surprising ways.

Super Mario New 2D Game
It's Time for a New 2D Super Mario Game

The Super Mario franchise has spent a shockingly long time without any new 2D platformers, and it's high time for that to change.

The Callisto Protocol and Dead Space Remake Room To Shine
The Callisto Protocol and Dead Space Remake Are Giving Each Other Enough Space for Both to Shine

Upcoming horror games The Callisto Protocol and the remake of the first Dead Space have close releases, but shouldn't step on each other's toes.

The Legend of Zelda Link and Zelda Relationship
How Link and Zelda's Relationship Changes in Every Legend of Zelda Game

In most Legend of Zelda games, Link and Zelda have some sort of connection, but whether that's due to circumstance or mundane friendship varies.

Splatoon 3 Hotlantis Shelf Life
Splatoon 3 Already Has a Shelf Life

Nintendo has outlined the globs of post-launch support that Splatoon 3 will get, but it also made it clear when it will dry up.