About Sam Carrick
Sam has loved video games and writing for as long as they can remember. When they aren't gaming or writing, they can be found watching motorsports and ice hockey.
Favorite Games
Coral Island, Skyrim, Portal 2, The Last Of Us Part 2, Prison Architect, F1 and NHL games, Mass Effect series, Civilization 5 and 6, Papers Please
Favorite Console
PlayStation 4 and PC
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Completed Papers Please with no citations (and remember all of the issuing cities by heart)
Latest
10 Best Open World Games Set In Abandoned Cities
Many open-world games rely on total wilderness to make players feel isolated, but there are a few that take place in abandoned cities.
17 Best Rally Racing Games, Ranked
Rally racing is the most thrilling of all motorsports, and these are the best games that emulate those thrills.
7 RPGs With The Best Environmental Storytelling
Environmental storytelling is a big part of what makes open-world games so immersive, and these RPGs are perfect examples of how effective it can be.
7 Hardest 4X Strategy Games
Notoriously hard and not exactly beginner-friendly, these 4X strategy games are perfect for players looking to challenge themselves.
6 Best Open World Games With Children As Main Characters
Video games often offer players a new perspective. In these open-world titles, you take control of a child main character.
7 Video Game Bosses Who Cheat Against You
Boss fights in video games are typically designed to be challenging, but some take it a step too far. Here are some bosses who cheat in order to win.
House Flipper 2: Tips For Building The Best House In Sandbox Mode
Sandbox mode can be confusing in House Flipper 2, so these tips are here to help!
Stardew Valley: 7 Ways To Maximize Spring
Spring is the first season players will deal with in a playthrough of Stardew Valley. Here are the best ways to make the most of it.
6 Best Strategy Games Published By Microsoft, Ranked
With Microsoft being such a big name in the industry, there are several big strategy titles they've published throughout the years.
Persona 4: The Fates Of Every Playable Character
With so many playable characters in Persona 4, it can be hard to keep track of all of their fates. Here is what happened to the cast of the game.
Age Of Empires 2: 10 Hardest Campaign Missions
Age Of Empires 2 is one of the most difficult games of its kind, and its campaign missions are a big part of that challenge.
Best Naval RTS Games, Ranked
There are plenty of great RTS titles out there, but not all of them offer naval-based experiences. Here are the best ones that do.
10 Open-World Games With The Best Evolutionary Simulations
With few evolution games to choose from, and even fewer with an open world, which is the best one to play?
10 Best Survival Games Set In Open Waters
Survival games set in jungles, deserts, and tundra are common, but there aren't many set on the open sea. These games help solve that issue.
Anno 1800: 9 Best Ways To Make Money
Money is one of the most important resources in Ubisoft's Anno 1880, and these tips can help players rake in a lot of cash with minimal effort.
The 7 Smartest Characters in the Life Is Strange Series, Ranked
There are several smart characters in the Life Is Strange series, but who stands out as the smartest of them all?
10 PlayStation Exclusives That Eventually Released On Xbox
PlayStation exclusives don’t usually go to Xbox, but these ones made the leap.
10 Best Strategy Games Set During The Victorian Era, Ranked
The Victorian era is one of the most iconic time periods in Western history, and these strategy games capture that period in all its glory.
10 Best Open-World Games Set In Utopias
For players looking for a more perfect society to play in, these games fit the bill.
10 Best Open World Games Without Fast Travel
Fast travel is often a crutch that people lean on in open-world games, but what of those titles that don't have such a feature?