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Contributor Since December, 2023
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About Matthew Weideman

Matthew Weideman is a lifelong nerd who has always had a passion for writing. As a kid, he was always writing fictional stories set in the world of Pokemon or Star Wars, or building worlds of his own. 

Matthew's passions did not fade as he grew up, but he has worn many hats over the years. He is a high school Spanish teacher by day and List Article Writer for TheBestWarGames by night. He brings years of experience with writing, editing, public speaking, and even translation/interpretation to the work he does.

Favorite Games

I have been drawn to RPGs ever since a friend of mine urged me to pick up Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion  in high school.

Since then, I've put thousands of hours into series like Fallout, Dragon Age, Mass Effect,  and  The Witcher.

It's no surprise that Baldur's Gate 3,  then, is my current favorite game.

Favorite Console

It might be nostalgia, but the Xbox 360 is probably my favorite console of all time. I got one in high school, just as I was really connecting with a group of friends that I'm still very close to.

The 360  was our console of choice from that point all the way through college, so many of my fondest gaming memories are from those days. 

Favorite Movies

Growing up, I was a big fan of any kind of movies set in worlds apart from our own. I fell in love with the Star Wars  movies in particular as a young kid (partly because my uncle and other family members liked them) and the original trilogy remains one of the series I rewatch the most.

My other favorite series is The Lord of the Rings, a trilogy that I watch at least once a year in an extended edition marathon, which I have also seen in theaters back-to-back multiple times.

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While some of the items from the Democratic Detonation Warbond are great additions to the arsenal, some have players wanting more unique mechanics.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Ways To Use Multiclassing To Improve Roleplay
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Giving characters a second class can improve roleplaying in addition to giving them added combat abilities.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 15 Hardest Fights When Playing On Honour Mode
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From the owlbear to Cazador, Honour mode in BG3 offers up some truly punishing battles.

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Helldivers 2: 7 Best Missions To Do Solo
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Helldivers 2 is mainly designed to be a co-op shooter, but solo players can still tackle many of the game's missions if they're up for a challenge.

Helldivers 2 - Best Boosters Featured
Helldivers 2: All Boosters, Ranked
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We're ranking every booster in Helldivers 2 from worst to best. Discover the top picks for optimal loadouts and effective team coordination.

Helldivers 2 - Best Heavy Armor
Helldivers 2: Best Heavy Armor, Ranked
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Heavy armor in Helldivers 2 offers extra protection and unique appearances. Some are better than others thanks to their passive perks.

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Helldivers 2: All Backpack Items, Ranked
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Choosing the right Backpack Stratagem is essential to ensuring Democracy is spread across the conquerable planets of Helldivers 2.

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Elden Ring: 10 Bosses With The Highest Defense
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Bosses, like players, have a Defense stat that helps negate incoming damage. Knowing a boss's Defense can help players in Elden Ring.

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Helldivers 2: Best Eagle Strikes, Ranked
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Eagle Strikes are a type of Stratagem where a small fighter attacks an area with different weapons. These are the best options in Helldivers 2.

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10 Video Games That Use The Classical Four Elements
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The Four Elements of Fire, Wind, Earth, and Water are used in many games. Magic systems, lore, weapon abilities, and more can be influenced by them.

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10 TV Shows That Use The Classical Four Elements
Avatar: The Last Airbender

Fire, Earth, Water, and Air are the four Classical Elements, and many popular TV shows have used them to give their characters incredible powers.

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Helldivers 2: The 10 Hardest Mission Objectives
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Many of the missions in Helldivers 2 are complex and require multiple steps to complete. Others require taking out difficult enemies.

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Palworld: 10 Useful Pals That Only Have One Work Suitability
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While having Pals that can do multiple jobs is great, keeping specialized Pals can keep your base operating at maximum efficiency.

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