Oliver Roberts-Writer

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August, 2023
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About Oliver Roberts

Published author and lifelong gamer. Has written articles for online current affairs platforms as well as entertainment and media platforms. Has a particular soft spot for 16-bit video games and something of an Achilles heel for handheld gaming. A boomer shooter enthusiast and has held a long affinity with the Legend of Zelda franchise. Oliver likes to spend his time with friends, when not writing, reading, gaming or enjoying walks in nature. Though this division of time and priorities does not always go to plan...

Industry Focus

Remakes, Remasters, Retro, Nintendo, Sega and bit of FromSoftware for a sprinkle of masochism. 

Favorite Console

Big soft spot for the Sega Genesis - first console I ever played and ever saw. Made a big impression on me, was instantly taken by the colorful pixel art and engrossing gameplay of Streets of Rage 2 and Sonic 2. I've been a big fan ever since.
Honorable mentions: Game Boy/Color/Advance & Nintendo Gamecube

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Probably playing through the original Ninja Gaiden on NES. Although completing the original Castlevania was also rather good fun.
(NB: I didn't do this without save states... I like to go outside every now and then)

Latest

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8 Forgotten 90s Marvel Games

There were plenty of Marvel games available for gamers to enjoy during the 90s, but not all of them were particularly memorable.

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Elden Ring: 7 Best Weapons Against Gravity Type Enemies

It is always important to have weapons that are strong against certain enemies in Elden Ring, especially against gravity type enemies.

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Elden Ring: Best Weapons Against Undead-Type Enemies

Some weapons in Elden Ring provide additional bonuses when used against undead-type enemies; here are the best ones.

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7 Best Games Based On Aztec Mythology

These titles are well-known for either taking inspiration from or fully basing their lore on Aztec mythology.

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Castlevania: 8 Best Versions Of Dracula, Ranked

Dracula represents the greatest threat to players in the Castlevania franchise. These versions of the iconic vampire tend to stand out.

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Best NES Platformers, Ranked
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From Kirby's Adventure to Castlevania, these are the best video game platformers on the NES.

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Best 2D Nintendo GameCube Platformers, Ranked

A surprising amount of 2D platformers were available on the Nintendo GameCube, and these games were easily the best of them.

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Easiest Metroid Games, Ranked

The Metroid series is home to some near-impossible challenges; however, some entries stand out for being surprisingly easy.

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7 Forgotten Spider-Man Games

With Spider-Man games becoming more and more popular as the years go by, it's easy to see why some of them have been forgotten.

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6 Best Wario Games, Ranked

These are the best games that Wario features in.

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Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom – 7 Great Side Quests That Are Easily Missable

Tears of the Kingdom players will want to ensure that they don't miss these memorable side quests.

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Quake 2 Remastered: Best Weapons, Ranked

For the players that want the best weapons in Quake 2 Remastered, they can find them here, along with what makes them so great.