Staff Writer
Features Writer
-
323articles
-
323Features
Page 4
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
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Battle Royale Could Be Hiding A Mythical Pokemon
Despite being a major change to the series' battling mechanics, Pokemon Legends: Z-A's new Z-A Royale might have teased a Mythical Pokemon's return.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Leaked Mega Evolutions Could Replace A Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Feature
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's leaked Mega Evolutions could have inadvertently revealed how the game might revamp a key mechanic from Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
How Dragon Age: The Veilguard May Foreshadow Mass Effect 4's Plans
Looking back on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and its lack of post-launch content could help set expectations for BioWare's next game, Mass Effect 4.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Might Finally Make Good on One Missing Mega Evolution Counterpart
According to the leaked list of Mega Evolutions coming in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, one side of a Pokemon duo might finally get an overdue Mega Evolution.
One Minor Feature From Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Could Be A Major Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mechanic
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's latest trailer might have potentially revealed a major mechanic originating from a small feature in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Sony's Leaked Aloy AI is Itself a Twist on Horizon's Story and Themes
With divided views on the use of generative AI, Sony's choice to build from the Horizon series' lore and narratives with an Aloy AI is remarkable.
Hi-Fi Rush and Sifu Fans Should Keep an Eye On This Debut Indie Game
While Hi-Fi Rush and Sifu fans hold out hope for sequels, Brain Jar Games' debut indie game could be the perfect alternative until then.
In Hindsight, One Iconic Zelda Character Absent from Tears of the Kingdom Was a Missed Opportunity
While their comeback could have been perfect for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo missed its chance to feature a classic character.
The Horizon MMO Could Be a Godsend for a Feature Forbidden West, Zero Dawn Struggled With
After Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, an upcoming MMO spin-off could finally address a key area of gameplay where the series fell short.
Minecraft’s Latest Feature Could Throw a Wrench in One Classic Community Game Mode
Despite being helpful for Minecraft's typical players, a new UI feature could cause unintentional consequences for the game's multiplayer experience.
Minecraft's Metal and Gem Blocks are Long Overdue to Follow in Copper's Footsteps
After Minecraft's last major update overhauled copper blocks, it's about time Mojang considered doing the same with its other metal and gem blocks.
BioWare's Best Option for an Anthem Reboot May Not Be Anthem at All
While a direct reboot of Anthem might face an uphill struggle, there might already be a simpler, more beneficial alternative that BioWare could use.
Horizon Forbidden West Struck the Perfect Balance of Tribes for Horizon 3
Horizon Forbidden West may have struck the right balance after adding several new tribes to the series, something which Horizon 3 should try to keep.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Why Were Its Starters Chosen?
After Pokemon Legends: Z-A's latest trailer confirmed its starter Pokemon, there could be some interesting reasons behind Game Freak's final choices.
Minecraft's Desert Biome Updates Should Be Complemented With a New Weather Type
As part of Minecraft's updates to enhance its Overworld, the recent desert and badlands biome changes could lead to an overdue revamp of its weather.
One Unlucky Pokemon is Getting the Short End of the Stick in Legends: Z-A
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's latest trailer finally confirmed its starter trio, but it also seems that one starter Pokemon might have missed out.
Anthem: Why You Should Give it a Second Chance
Though it wasn't an initial hit for BioWare, Anthem still has the potential makings of a good game if players and developers give it a second chance.
Why a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Movie is Not as Surprising as it Might Seem
Though it isn't even out yet, the fact that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is getting a movie adaptation makes sense when looking deeper into the game.
One Pokemon Social Media Series Could Be the Basis for a New Type of Spin-Off
The positive response to Pokemon's new series found across social media highlights the untapped potential for a new slice-of-life spin-off game.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Party Members Are A Perfect Blueprint for Mass Effect 4
The new direction BioWare took with its party members in Dragon Age: The Veilguard is something that upcoming Mass Effect 4 could take notes from.