Mac Wheeler-Contributor

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February, 2024
Gaming, Sci-Fi
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About Mac Wheeler

Mac is a TheBestWarGames writer, who has been gaming for over 40 years. He mostly plays multiplayer or co-op games, with the same group of friends he has played with online for 25 years.

Favorite Games

Star Wars Galaxies, ELITE: Dangerous, 7 Days To Die, X4 and Stellaris, EVE Online, Star Citizen and XCOM 2. These are all games that I have hundreds or even thousands of hours playing.

Industry Focus

I'm a sci-fi junkie, and specifically space games. If it has spaceships I'm happy. I also have a weakness for zombie survival games.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Unlocking my Jedi character slot playing Star Wars Galaxies before the CU and NGE updates. 

Latest

Enshrouded Best Swords, Ranked
Enshrouded: Best Swords, Ranked

The sword is a tried-and-true fantasy weapon, and Enshrouded is no exception. These are the best options in the game.

Enshrouded-Best-Wands,-Ranked
Enshrouded: Best Wands, Ranked

Wands are extremely useful weapons for mages in Enshrouded, and these are the best that the game has to offer.

Sunkenland Base Infrastructure To Build First
Sunkenland: Base Infrastructure To Build First

New players to Sunkenland will want ot prioritize the construction of certain base infrastructure.

8 Resources To Gather First In Sunkenland
8 Resources To Gather First In Sunkenland

There are a few resources that new Sunkenland players will want to gather first.

Best James Bond Games Not Based On The Movies, Ranked
Best Original James Bond Games Not Based On The Movies, Ranked

There have been some great James Bond games that don't follow the plot of an existing 007 movie.

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8 Best Games With Unique Blends of RTS and RPG Gameplay
8 Best Games With Unique Blends Of RTS And RPG Gameplay
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RTS and RPG fans rarely see eye to eye, but these games manage to effectively blend these two disparate genres into something both unique and fun.

8 RTS Games That Challenge Conventional Strategies
8 RTS Games That Challenge Conventional Strategies

Some RTS games add additional gameplay elements that offer unique strategic challenges above the norm.

8 Best Games With Dangerous Cave Environments
8 Best Games With Dangerous Cave Environments

Many games have cave systems for a player to explore, but some of them feature challenging and rewarding caves, that set them apart.

7 Best Games Set Within A Radioactive Environment
7 Best Games Set Within A Radioactive Environment

Games that are set within a nuclear wasteland often use radiation as one of the main hazards a player must survive. These are some of the best.

7 Open-World Games About Revenge
7 Open-World Games About Revenge

Many open-world games feature revenge as the driver of the plot and narrative, enabling moraly challenging stories.

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7 Open-World Games That Are Best For Long-Term Roleplay
7 Open-World Games That Are Best For Long-Term Roleplay

Many open-world games offer the player a backdrop for some long-lasting and meaningful roleplaying.

Enshrouded Best Bows, Ranked
Enshrouded: Best Bows, Ranked

Building a Ranger in Enshrouded can be tricky, but it's easier if players can get their hands on these bows.

6 Saddest Open-World Games, Ranked
6 Saddest Open-World Games, Ranked

Not every open-world game is packed full of action and combat. Some are deeper and can be quite sad as players progress their stories.

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Best Open-World Games With Alien Ecosystems
Best Open-World Games With Alien Ecosystems

Some open-world games place the player in strange alien ecosystems that they can explore.

6 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Thief
6 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Thief

Some open-world games offer the player the freedom to do whatever they wish, including becoming a thief.

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7 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Mercenary
7 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Mercenary

No every game has clear cut morality, some allow the player to take on the role of a mercenary and sell their sword to the highest bidder.

7 Games With The Most Realistic Economies
7 Games With The Most Realistic Economies

Some games have an economy that is so real that players need to use real-world skills to triumph.

6 Best Cold War Strategy Games
6 Best Cold War Strategy Games

The Cold War era is an interesting part of human history, and there are a few excellent strategy games that are based on its timeframe.

7 Best Expansions For Real-Time Strategy Games, Ranked
7 Best Expansions For Real-Time Strategy Games, Ranked

Real-time strategy games have alwasy been popular, and the best of them have one or more expansions that made them better.

7 Real-Time Strategy Games With Fast-Paced Gameplay
7 Real-Time Strategy Games With Fast-Paced Gameplay

Some real-time startegy games overwhelmt he player, with fast-paced, often chaotic combat, making them very challenging to master.

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