Michael Brandon Ingram-Contributor

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July, 2021
4 years of professional news writing
Genshin Impact, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
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About Michael Brandon Ingram

Michael Ingram is a Senior Contributor from the United States of America. Michael has been writing for TheBestWarGames since 2021, writing both analytically and fiction for years beforehand.

Michael is a lifelong gamer whose first memories with video games come from being a four-year-old playing Sonic the Hedgehog on his brother's Sega Genesis and Pokemon Red on his Game Boy Color. He is a noted RPG buff whose lists some of his favorite franchises as Persona, Tales, and Fire Emblem.

Alongside his lifelong love for video games, Michael is a passionate fan of anime, hockey, and card games, particularly Yu-Gi-Oh. Michael has over 1,000 hours on Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on Steam alone, peaking at Master 4. Michael is also a Level 1-certified judge for the Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game.

Michael is also an avid hobby writer, regularly posting his fiction to his "lordtakuro" Twitter page. Michael has written a full novel, currently in the post-writing stage, and is in the process of writing his second.

Favorite Games

Michael lists his Top 5 favorite games as Persona 4, Persona 5, Tales of Symphonia, Pokemon SoulSilver, and Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations.

Michael has been a lifelong fan of RPGs with fleshed-out and engaging stories. He is also a particularly big fan of Genshin Impact for its engaging gameplay, interesting worldbuilding, and amazing art and music.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Michael's proudest achievement as a gamer comes from his time playing mobile rhythm game Love Live! School Idol Festival.

During Michael's time seriously playing the game in 2015 and 2016, he became a hardcore player of many of the game's regularly-occuring events, frequently placing in the Top 500 rankings for multiple events.

Industry Focus

Michael is primarily focused on breaking news in the world of gaming, aiming to cover everything from new announcements to leaks. Michael particularly specializes in the gacha gaming and collectible card games genres, often keeping a close eye on new and upcoming releases in both.

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Sims 4 Chart Shows Highest-Paying Careers
These Are the Highest-Paying Sims 4 Careers As of March 2026

A new chart from The Sims 4 gives a detailed ranking of every career in the life simulation game, showing off the most lucrative job options.

Sims 3 Fan Finds Old Katy Perry Expansion CD
Sims 3 Fan Finds Katy Perry Expansion Pack CD, But There's a Problem

A fan of The Sims 3 discovers their old copy of the Katy Perry Expansion Pack, only to find out there's a major problem with the game.

Palworld is Teasing New Collab
Palworld Might Have Teased Its Next Collab

Palworld may be hinting at the next big crossover coming to the monster-catching game, potentially pairing up with another popular game.

Fortnite Is Teasing Chapter 7 Season 2 POI
Fortnite Teases New POI for Chapter 7 Season 2

Fortnite is hinting at a brand-new point of interest set to arrive in the game as part of the upcoming Chapter 7 Season 2 update.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Players Need to Be Careful About Button Combination
PSA: You Need to Be Very Careful About What Buttons You Press When Playing Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen fans should avoid one specific button combination that could majorly affect their progress in the Switch re-releases.

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Doom: The Dark Ages Director is Teasing Big DLC
"It's Basically Like a Sequel" Doom: The Dark Ages Director Hypes Upcoming DLC

Doom: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin speaks highlight of the upcoming DLC for the game, likening it to a "sequel" to the 2025 shooter.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Fan Finds Unlucky Shiny
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Player Finds a Shiny in the Absolute Worst Way Possible

A Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen player has a rare encounter with a shiny Pokemon, only to find they are unable to catch the special variant.

Yu-Gi-Oh's New Serialized Cards Are Expensive
Yu-Gi-Oh's New Serialized Cards Are Already Going for Ridiculous Prices

Yu-Gi-Oh officially releases its first-ever serialized full-art cards, and one card among the group is already fetching a high price tag.

Overwatch Leaks Nier Automata Crossover
Overwatch x Nier: Automata Skins Leak Online

Overwatch accidentally leaks a brand-new collaboration with Nier: Automata coming soon, set to add several new skins to the hero shooter.

Xbox Adds More than 60 Games to Play Anywhere
Xbox Just Added Over 60 More Games to the Play Anywhere Lineup

Xbox's Play Anywhere catalog suddenly grows a whole lot bigger, with a selection of more than 60 classic games added to the library.

Pokemon TCG Giving Away Free Packs for Anniversary
Pokemon TCG Live Is Giving Away 30 Free Packs for the Franchise's 30th Anniversary

Pokemon TCG Live is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the franchise by giving away a ton of free packs, alongside other helpful resources.

Pokemon Sleep Adding Mew Event
Pokemon Sleep Is Adding Mew

Mew makes its way to Pokemon Sleep following 2026's annual Pokemon Day broadcast, adding the beloved Mythical Pokemon to the sleep-based game.

Pokemon Masters EX Adding New Version of Red
Pokemon Masters EX is Bringing in Red and His Pikachu from 1996

Pokemon Masters EX is adding the original version of iconic protagonist Red to the game, based on his appearance from Pokemon Red and Blue.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Introduces Mega Garchomp Z
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Event is Adding Mega Garchomp Z

A Pokemon Legends: Z-A event is introducing a brand-new Mega Evolution to the game, giving fan-favorite Pokemon Garchomp a fearsome new form.

Pokemon TCG Reveals Multiple New Anniversary Cards
Pokemon Trading Card Game Reveals Some Incredible Cards Coming This Year to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary

The Pokemon TCG officially teases its big plans for the game's 30th anniversary, showcasing multiple stunning cards planned to release in 2026.

Sony Gets Gran Turismo 7 Working on Switch 2
Sony Reportedly Got a 2022 PlayStation Exclusive Running on Switch 2, But Don’t Get Your Hopes Up

A recent rumor suggests that Sony has a popular PlayStation exclusive working on Switch 2, though fans should temper their expectations.

Pokemon GO Adds New Raid Map
Pokemon GO Adds Helpful Resource for Players Looking for Raids

Pokemon GO introduces a helpful new online resource for the mobile game, making it easier for players to find Raids and Gyms.

Stardew Valley Shows Off Early Development Gameplay
Stardew Valley Creator Reveals Never-Before-Seen Footage of What the Game Used to Look Like During Development

Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe is giving fans a glimpse at some of the earliest in-development gameplay for Stardew Valley.

New He-Man Beat-Em-Up Releases in April
Brand-New He-Man Video Game Finally Has a Release Date

A new game based on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe receives an official release date, paying homage to the classic animated series.

Pokemon GO Reveals New Pokemon Pokopia Event
Pokemon GO is Getting a Pokemon Pokopia Event

Pokemon GO reveals a special event coming in early March to celebrate the highly anticipated launch of the new spin-off Pokemon Pokopia.

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