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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The Argument for Fire Emblem Engage to Get Its Own FE Warriors Spin-Off
The Argument for Fire Emblem Engage to Get Its Own FE Warriors Spin-Off

Fire Emblem Engage is well-suited to a Fire Emblem Warriors adaptation, and the ideal time for its release is fast approaching.

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FromSoftware Should Look to Dark Souls 2 for its Best Feature
FromSoftware Should Look to Dark Souls 2 for its Best Feature

Dark Souls 2 has one strength that every other FromSoftware Soulslike still lacks, and it deserves to come back in a future game.

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Why Another Kingdom Hearts Game Like Birth By Sleep Shouldn't Be Off the Table
Why Another Kingdom Hearts Game Like Birth By Sleep Shouldn't Be Off the Table

A new Kingdom Hearts prequel sounds like spinning the franchise's wheels at this point, but there's precedent showing that it could be the right move.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Combat System Makes a Strong Case for One Spin-Off Sequel
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Combat System Makes a Strong Case for One Spin-Off Sequel

Little else like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s combat exists in the franchise, which is why the next best thing should take advantage of it.

Monster Hunter Wilds Bows Bowguns Game Changer
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Update to Bows and Bowguns Could Be a Game-Changer

Bows and Bowguns are about to have their old identity completely upended, but Monster Hunter Wilds may be better off because of it.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Wears its Platinum Games DNA on its Sleeve
Ninja Gaiden 4 Wears its Platinum Games DNA on its Sleeve

Fellow action game developer Platinum Games has joined with Team Ninja to make Ninja Gaiden 4, and its influence is immediately felt.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 Needs to Balance its Protagonists Carefully
Ninja Gaiden 4 Needs to Balance its Protagonists Carefully

Ryu Hayabusa won't be alone in facing Ninja Gaiden 4’s threats, but his new ally needs to match the pace set by the legacy hero.

Mortal Kombat 1 Pink Floyd Fight Explained
Mortal Kombat 1's Secret Pink Floyd Fight Explained

A completely new kombatant followed Conan the Barbarian into Mortal Kombat 1, and he’s proven to be MK’s stealthiest ninja yet.

Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed Games
All Confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 Games So Far

Even though the Nintendo Switch 2 was just announced, several games have already declared that they will be releasing on the system.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Should Double Down on One Type of Boss Battle
Hollow Knight: Silksong Should Double Down on One Type of Boss Battle

The original Hollow Knight already had an impressively diverse roster of bosses, but a particular group of them deserves to be expanded in Silksong.

Monster Hunter Monster Class Tier List
Monster Hunter Monster Class Tier List

As a franchise, Monster Hunter wouldn't be what it is without its cast of monsters, of which there have been many different types of varying quality.

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Metroid Suits Tier List

Samus Aran has worn plenty of suits across the Metroid series, and just about all of them have some sort of appeal that makes them worth fans’ time.

Switch 2 Reveal Confirms New Joy-Con Functionality
Every Third-Party Game Rumored to Be Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 So Far

Word on the street suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 is gearing up for a stacked launch year, and not just because of its first-party titles.

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Hollow Knight Is Ripe For a Roguelike Spinoff
Hollow Knight Is Ripe For a Roguelike Spin-off

A new Hollow Knight spin-off may seem far away right now, but a roguelike could be an economic and fun direction to take the series.

Elden Ring Nightreign Could Finally Make FromSoftware’s Most Despised Locations Click
Elden Ring Nightreign Could Finally Make FromSoftware’s Most Despised Locations Click

Poison-themed areas are one of FromSoftware's most persistent annoying habits, but Elden Ring Nightreign could give them a pleasant twist.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Companion Wish List
Kingdom Hearts 4 Companion Wish List

Sora has picked up many different allies on his travels, and Kingdom Hearts 4 will no doubt have its own cast of fight-worthy friends.

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Why a New Final Fantasy 7 Movie Could Be a Risk Worth Taking
Why a New Final Fantasy 7 Movie Could Be a Risk Worth Taking

Although a new Final Fantasy movie is currently no more than a dream, one in the next few years could capitalize on the ongoing FF7 craze.

What to Expect From Onimusha: Way of the Sword in 2025
What to Expect From Onimusha: Way of the Sword in 2025

Little is known right now about the newly announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword, but that should change by the end of the year.

What to Expect From The First Berserker: Khazan in 2025
What to Expect From The First Berserker: Khazan in 2025

Although The First Berserker: Khazan isn't far from release, there is more to see from it both before launch and as the year moves on.

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PlayStation and Insomniac Abandoning Ratchet and Clank Would Be a Huge Letdown
PlayStation and Insomniac Abandoning Ratchet & Clank Would Be a Huge Letdown

For as much success as Insomniac has seen as one of PlayStation’s star developers, the series that helped it get there risks falling by the wayside.

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