Martin Wood-Features Writer

Staff Writer

Features Writer

January, 2022
MA Literature & Culture, BA English
Pokemon, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda
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About Martin Wood

Having worked as a writer since 2014, Martin Wood started as a gaming academic before joining TheBestWarGames. His passion and aspirations for the field began with his childhood favorites, like Pokemon Silver and Jak & Daxter. Now an advocate for the critical study of gaming and backed by a Master's in Literature & Culture specializing in digital media from the University of Birmingham, he's hoping to share his ideas and insight with others. When he's not cooking up new articles though, he'll either be "researching" new games or trying his hand at some game design of his own.

Favorite Games

Despite its age and hit-and-miss legacy, the Jak & Daxter trilogy will always have a special place in my heart alongside others like Pokemon, Uncharted, and Assassin's Creed.

However, my most recent favorites include the likes of The Legend of Zelda Switch games, the Horizon series, and Control.

Favorite Console

Thanks to games like Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom, it has to be the Nintendo Switch for proving that you don't need the highest specs to deliver a great gaming experience. I can't wait to see what comes next with the Switch 2!

Industry Focus

With my academic specialization in digital media, I'm driven to engage with gaming at a deeper cultural and technical level.  I want to understand what makes games tick, why they succeed or fail, how future games might evolve moving forward, and so much more.

Ultimately, I want my enthusiasm and ideas to help encourage others to see gaming as more than just entertainment, but as a fascinating field worth digging into.

Latest

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Just Got Its Best Argument for DLC Yet

Nintendo might finally have a reason to reconsider DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom thanks to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

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Pokemon GO's Recent Events May Have Been a Feast Before a Famine

Pokemon GO treated players to a wealth of rewards and bonuses throughout July, but fans may be in for a rude awakening come August.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket May Have Just Secretly Teased Gen 10

While there is no official news about Pokemon’s Gen 10 games, Pokemon TCG Pocket's new Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion might have ties to them.

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Pokemon GO: Cozy Companions' New Addition Comes With a High Price Tag Attached

A fan-favorite Gen 8 Pokemon is coming to Pokemon GO as part of the Cozy Companions event, and the cost to evolve it is high.

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One Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Reference Could Be the Tip of the Iceberg

The first trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 may have revealed how the second game's story and gameplay have inspired the upcoming sequel.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Most Mysterious NPCs Are a Game Concept In Themselves

Behind the fetch quest and trade-in collectibles, one of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's NPCs could be the key to its next game's concept.

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Minecraft Shelves is Proof Mojang May Be Reconsidering One Long-Time Stance

Despite Mojang's previous claims otherwise, a recently revealed item from Minecraft's next update seems to hint that things may be changing.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution Puts One Old Myth to Bed

The latest trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A may have added yet more evidence debunking a decades-old theory with the reveal of Mega Dragonite.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Oblivion Remastered Have One Unusual Thing in Common

A useful but unofficial "mechanic" forges a bond between The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Already Flipping the Script for RPGs

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success might have made it one of a few indie hits to set a new bar for the industry, with AAA studios already impacted.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Leaked Mega Evolutions Only Add to a Generational Problem

Even though Pokemon Legends: Z-A was primed to bring Mega Evolutions back in full force, leaks may have exposed division between Pokemon generations.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Leaked Mega Evolutions Could Make or Break Its Starter Traditions

Based on a leaked list of Mega Evolutions set to debut in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, its approach to starter Pokemon could put several traditions at risk.

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FNAF: Secret of the Mimic Seems More Like Poppy Playtime: Secret of the Mimic

Though the series inspired many indie horror clones, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic may have been the one to take inspiration this time.

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Why Devil May Cry's Controversial Netflix Producer May Actually be a Great Choice For This Game Adaptation

Even if it might prove to be divisive, the producer behind Netflix's Devil May Cry and Castlevania anime could be perfect for another game adaptation.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Artwork Suggests This Pokemon's Ongoing Decline Will Continue

One Pokemon is losing its uniqueness, due to it continually filling the same role, and it seems that will continue in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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007 First Light Could Offer Something The Bond Films Never Could

IO Interactive's younger James Bond could be the key to 007 First Light's success as it explores the character in a way the films never could.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A May Have Already Sidelined A Key Pokemon

Even though one Pokemon seemed certain to play a major role in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the game's trailers and artwork may suggest otherwise.

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Mario Kart World's Outfits Could Be Hiding a Massive Secret About Nintendo's Future

While the introduction of outfits might not have been the biggest of Mario Kart World's new features, it could be the key to future Super Mario games.

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Stardew Valley Players Should Never Break One 'Rule'

Despite how open-ended Stardew Valley can be, there is one unwritten rule players should always keep in mind that makes the game a little easier.

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Helldivers 2's Battle of Super Earth Win Should Allow for a Much-Needed Break

With the Battle of Super Earth bookmarking Helldiver 2's Heart of Democracy, it could be time to take a break and go back to the game's roots.

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