Sam Carrick-

Staff Writer

October, 2023
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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

A trisplit of Ori on a white platform in Ori And The Blind Forest, a character from Outer Wilds in front of a fire, and Mae and Gregg on a bike in Night in the Woods
10 Best Video Game Music Themes Of The 2010s

These games, released in the 2010s, have some of the most iconic theme songs of the decade.

A trisplit of the Mongol empire, the French civilization and the Japanese civilization in Age Of Empires 4
Age Of Empires 4: Best Siege Civilizations

It can be hard for Age of Empire 4 players to decide on a siege civilization. For those struggling, here are the best ones.

A trisplit of the religion map from Crusader Kings 3, Jesus as seen in Civilization 6 and soldiers from Total War Shogun 2
10 Grand Strategy Games With The Best Religion Systems

While religion is often included in grand strategy games, sometimes it isn't done well. What games nail this aspect?

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10 Great Games By German Developers You Should Check Out

For players looking to broaden their horizons, here are some great German-developed games!

red dead redemption, bioshock infinite, silent hill 2
10 Games With Cruel Twist Endings

Some games have straightforward endings, while others have cruel plot twists that change everything.

The player walking next to their farm on the left, while the player stands in the mines in top right and fishes from a wooden dock in bottom right
Coral Island: Best Masteries

With eight masteries in Coral Island, which among them is the best?

Final Fantasy 10 and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Best Romances In PS2 Games

For players looking for romance in the PS2 era, there is no shortage of options.

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NHL 24: Best Goalies, Ranked

While often underrated, goalies are the backbone of any team in hockey. So, who are the best ones in NHL 24?

Tri-split of Wheatley from Portal 2, Nathan Drake hanging from a train in Uncharted 2, and a guard from Half-Life 2
10 Games With Unique Tutorial Sections

Most tutorial levels are dull and fail to stand out as unique, but there are some which are more unusual.

A tri-split of archers, gold mines and farms in Age Of Empires 2
Age Of Empires 2: Best Technologies To Unlock First

Players will want to know which Age of Empires technology is the best to unlock first if they are to grow in power.

A tri-split of the map in Field of Glory Empires, Julius Caesar in Civilization 6 and a city in Humankind
10 Best Grand Strategy Games Featuring The Roman Empire

Grand strategy and The Roman Empire are a perfect pairing.

A trisplit of The Oracle, Lisbon and the builders in Civilization 6
Civilization 6: 10 Hard Fan Challenges To Try

For players seeking a harder game experience, check out these Civilization 6 fan challenges!

A trisplit of three of the Euro Truck Simulator 2 skills
Euro Truck Simulator 2: Best Skills, Ranked

Euro Truck Simulator 2 has a lot of skills for players to develop, but what is the best one?

Tri split between Company of Heroes 3, World of Tanks and Wargame_ Red Dragon
10 Best Artillery Strategy Games, Ranked

From Hedgewars to Hell Let Loose, these are the very best artillery strategy games to check out right now!