Steve Michaels-Contributor

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June, 2023
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About Steve Michaels

Steve has been a gamer since getting his first NES in the '80s. He's made a career out of researching and writing since college. When he's not writing articles for TheBestWarGames, Steve hosts a podcast that combines his passions for nerd culture and politics, blogs about the same topics, and is a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science. 

Favorite Games

RPGs and turn-based strategy games. The original Mass Effect and Dragon Age are still two of my favorites of all time, and I've lost track of how many hours I've sunk into the XCOM series.

Favorite Console

I'm loving my PS5 at the moment and my first NES will always have a place in my heart. My favorite of all time, however, has to be the PS2 for its incredible library of great games. 

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Fully competing The Witcher 3. It was a long and amazing game with so much to do. 100 percenting it was an achievement I'm still happy about.

Latest

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New PlayStation Poll Completely Disrespects Bloodborne

A new poll from Sony, asking players to rank their favorite PlayStation games, disrespects the classic action RPG Bloodborne, and fans take notice.

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Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Gets Disappointing Update

Embracer Group, the former owner of the studio currently working on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, delivers news that should upset fans.

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Helldivers 2 Map Reveals That the UK No Longer Exists on Super Earth

A map of Super Earth, shared by Arrowhead Game Studios, reveals that the United Kingdom no longer exists in the future of Helldivers 2.

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US Government Trying to Ban TikTok Again

A bill that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States advances out of committee and faces a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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New Report is Bad News for Halo: Master Chief Collection Players

A report brings disappointing news regarding ongoing development to fans of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

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Helldivers 2 Is Achieving Something Incredibly Rare

Nearly a month after its launch, Helldivers 2 continues to see incredible success and is now achieving a sales feat that is quite rare.

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Insomniac Games Issues Statement After Layoffs

Developer and PlayStation subsidiary Insomniac Games provides a statement following layoffs at the studio that expresses sadness for those impacted.

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Meta Quest+ Introduces Xbox Game Pass-Like Free Game Catalog

Meta Platforms, the developer of the Oculus, unveils a new twist on their subscription service, dubbed Meta Quest+, that resembles Xbox Game Pass.

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Final Stages of Grand Theft Auto 6 Development Underway

An email from Rockstar leadership to employees reveals that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is entering the last stages of development.

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Overwatch 2 Targeted by DDoS Attack

The Overwatch 2 team at Blizzard reports that the game was being targeted by a DDoS attack, causing latency, disconnects, and other ongoing issues.

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Elden Ring Theory Points to Possible New Underground Area in Shadow of the Erdtree

A new fan theory suggests the upcoming Elden Ring DLC could be taking players to a new region underground to face a returning iconic boss.

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Respawn’s Star Wars FPS Game Has Been Canceled by EA

Publisher Electronic Arts cancels Star Wars FPS that was set to be developed by Respawn Entertainment amid significant cuts and layoffs.

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Kids Who Don't Spend Money in Free-to-Play Games Are Getting Bullied by Peers

A new study finds evidence of a disturbing trend among children and teens involving bullying of those who don’t buy things in free-to-play games.

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The Sims 5 Pre-Release Version Leaks Online

Hackers leak a pre-release build of The Sims 5 online, giving fans a glimpse of what Maxis has been up to and what they can expect from the game.

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Elden Ring 2 Not in FromSoftware's Current Plans

While discussing Elden Ring and upcoming DLC, director Hidetaka Miyazaki reveals that there are currently no plans for an Elden Ring 2.

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Helldivers 2 Dev Addresses Demand for More Servers

As the post-launch tweaking and polishing continues, Helldivers 2 CEO Johan Pilestedt takes time to respond to questions about servers and capacity.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Player Turns Their Home Into Narnia

A creative Disney Dreamlight Valley Player retells the plot of the first Narnia book by turning their in-game house into a tribute to the story.

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Diablo 4 Introduces Yet Another $65 Mount

Blizzard adds another content bundle to Diablo 4 featuring a new mount, but the price tag is giving some fans pause and sparking controversy.

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Unfortunate Palworld Player Makes Huge Mistake While Building Base

An unfortunate Palworld player makes a major blunder in the middle of expanding their base and ends up setting themself back significantly.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Player Creates Human Versions of Karlach and Lae'zel

An imaginative Baldur’s Gate 3 player uses the game’s character creator to create human versions of companions Karlach and Lae’zel.

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