Niko Balkaran-Contributor

Staff Writer

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Contributor Since August, 2023
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
Expertise
PS5, Destiny 2, Pokemon
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About Niko Balkaran

Niko Balkaran is a freelance writer from the USA who currently contributes to the news section of The Best War Games. He has always been interested in covering video games and the entertainment industry and was inspired by Superman and Lois Lane to join the ranks. Niko has experience writing long and short-form features, reviews, and news. He also has written and produced audio and video broadcast pieces that were reported on air.  

Niko is an avid Destiny 2 player, having over 1900 hours in the game. He is drawn to this franchise because he loves Bungie's worldbuilding and storytelling. He has also yet to find another FPS game where shooting guns feels so good. His other video game franchise of choice is Pokemon. Some of his fondest memories include spending hours training his Pokemon to take on Winona in Pokemon Emerald and hunting for Suicune in Pokemon Crystal.

Favorite Games

Niko tends to try a variety of games across genres and platforms. Some of his recent favorites include Destiny 2, Hades, Final Fantasy 16, Diablo 4, Persona 5, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Tales of Arise, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Baldur's Gate 3, and Bloodborne.

Favorite Console

Niko's favorite console is the Game Boy Advance SP—specifically, the Groudon Red edition. Niko spent many nights avoiding his homework and studying for various exams as he explored the expansive worlds in Pokemon Emerald, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, Golden Sun, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. 

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Over the years, Niko has racked up several gaming achievements that he is proud of. However, none comes close to one of his very first, which involves defeating Whitney's Miltank in Pokemon Crystal. After progressing through the game easily, for the most part, using correct typing, Niko encountered that behemoth of a Pokemon that required several batteries to conquer. 

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